Element 3D Extended Family!
July 8th, 2012

UPDATE: Now Available

We were going to wait and surprise everyone with this news but I see a lot of people wondering where they can find quality 3D models and the answer is now at Video Copilot!

If you have ever purchased a 3D model you know they are pretty expensive, usually ranging from $40-$100 for a SINGLE high quality model so we thought we could save you some time and maybe some money with our very own professionally designed 3D models! All objects are compatible with Element 3D plus your favorite 3D program as well. We've included two universal formats (OBJ & FBX) to be ready for your creative works in Element or your favorite dedicated 3D program! (Cinema 4D, 3D Max, Maya, Blender and more)

We have been working with some talented 3D artists to bring these packs to life and they have done an amazing job! So I'd like to thank Stefan, Alexander, Theo and Bobby, I'm sure they are glad the notes are over ("Let's make that a little more grungy, That one Less shiny, This should be 50% more delicious".

We have also put these models through some serious quality control to make sure every model meets a high standard. We didn't just export the 3D files to OBJ & FBX, we opened each one in many popular 3D programs to make sure the polygons loaded correctly.

See Official Poster

They will be available with Element 3D this Tuesday including some new bundles. I think we all need a vacation after this!

Stay tuned for another Element 3D tutorial featuring the "Animation Engine"! And to keep expectations under control, it does NOT do physics since simulations since you lose control of Objects but it is quite powerful nonetheless. I will tell you the animation system is what spawned this entire plug-in almost 2 years ago...

If you haven't seen the Element 3D preview, here it is again:

Andrew Kramer
POSTED:
13 years ago
181 Comments
KERV
10 years ago
please I need some help. I had brought a money pack, and money casino pack and for some reason it doesn't want to open up in my computer, I have adobe after effect and everything. It says it can't open on my computer, I have the CD I just really need some step by step instructions on how to install this product
P Desco
12 years ago
PLEASE RELEASE A VEHICLE PACK!!!! Pretty Please!!! Cars, Trucks, Helicopters, 18 wheelers, Boats, Construction vehicles, planes, commercial planes, military vehicles etc... You could make 5 different packs with different vehicles and we would buy them all! lol.
Sanee Ahmed
12 years ago
Dear Andrew! I don`t understand. Can I import .fbx 3d object in after effects using Element 3d??? I have many 3d objects of format .fbx and I want to import them in after effects CS6 using element 3d. Please help
Anderson
13 years ago
Andrew sold these projects, there has projects Helicopter, planes and cars?
Yougotit
13 years ago
Can you EXPORT from 3d elements as an obj? That I might do text in AE and bring it in to 3ds max?
Alex
13 years ago
I would also want to know this. If anyone knows if this is possible, a answer would be greatly appreciated!
Jared Hudgins
13 years ago
Are there ever going to be any vehicles such as a helicopter, airplane, or tank? That would be phenomenal.
Pixx
13 years ago
Sir Andrew, I have one question, is there a chance that you will make a Human like, Aliens, animals, Fish , Dinosours , Trees , Building pack?
13 years ago
Yes, Andrew, i'm wondering about the same thing as Isaac. How is it going to happen?
Help
13 years ago
This happens with all packs. Though i can use the alternitave maps I cannot find the default ones.
Isaac
13 years ago
Hey Andrew if you add something to this pack, will users who bought it get it for free or pay a little more? Or will you not change this pack?
bert
13 years ago
Just wondering if you can import custom textures other an the element shaders or proshaders?
Ajay
13 years ago
Fantastic lookin plugin !! Never thought this was ever possible .. You make dreams, Andrew !!

https://vimeo.com/45632638
Connor
13 years ago
I'd like to know what piece of music is on that grand piano.
13 years ago
Great Plugin Andrew !! Possibly a tutorial how to export 3D model with textures to Element?
Syd Vaughn
13 years ago
Thank you do much Andrew! (and team) I am a C4D user and I have been trying to find high quality models everywhere! I'm so glad I can get a lot if super high quality models for a super reasonable price! Can't thank you enough!
~syd
Don
13 years ago
I made the purchase and started DLing but I want to know what the "Alternative Formats" DL contains? What formats are alternative?
Jack
13 years ago
Hi

is this a single user license or can i install it on multiple system and use it
roger
13 years ago
hey Andrew saw that you thank a couple of guys and Alexander was one
quick ??? is that Alexander from http://www.amateurmedia.net/ ?????
Benny Hinn
13 years ago
I think some credit is due to the man behind the scenes here... Great job Sam... I can't wait for the Sam & Andrew 3D packs to come out so we can all subliminally place you both in our ad placement comps
13 years ago
I am so excited about this product, thank you for you constant dedication to motion graphics and most importantly us.

I understood everything in the video, very clear and concise. But I would like to see a tutorial on textures, how did you create the texture for the headphones. How does it automatically wrap around them?

This is a powerful system with endless possibilities. Knowing all aspects will help me take advantage of these amazing products.

Thank you.

P.S. Thought you were going to go back to the animation engine
Nhel
13 years ago
Sir Andrew Kramer... you ARE the best, keep up the great work, I'm really looking up to you
Ross Brown
13 years ago
Cannot wait for this! Question: Will you be bringing out other 3D Model Packs in the future? Such as a Vehicle Pack etc.
13 years ago
i tried to tweet you but i never get this twitter thing so i came here.
are these going to be on a dvd cus i realy dont like the download option.
always have to update and restore my machine so i hate to lose activation and logging. let me know cuz if i can get the whole bunddle on dvds then am ready to order tomorrow. good job man and i love the whole concept.
Sewer
13 years ago
wonderful and great!
Ivander
13 years ago
Andrew,

You should really make a 'Corporate Pack', for instance: earth globes, money signs, calculators, pencil, pen, savvy pig, pie charts, bar charts, people icons, scales of justice, desks, computers, filing cabinets, etc.

That kind of stuff.
13 years ago
Hey Andrew this is just Amazing. But what about text, you havent touched on that yet?
Ivander
13 years ago
I'm also very interested on Andrew's take on this. It seems to me that only obj and fbx files can be used, which would be a bummer since it makes it impractical to use to generate 3d text inside AE.
Ivander
13 years ago
Ohh, I just saw the 'Extrude' button in the GUI! Fanstastic, this makes me so happy... I guess Mr. Kramer would post a tut in the future to show this functionality. So happy!
MyLazyEye
13 years ago
I have a question about the animation engine. Can it interpolate between two different models? Like lets say a model of a caterpillar into a butterfly etc.? Or must it be the same geometry?
13 years ago
I'm buying it for sure tomorrow!!!!
Being a CG artist and compositor, this is the best thing I've seen for AE.
I have been following you since you started Andrew, you are an amazing artist and business man!
Don't stop! Rock and roll!
David
13 years ago
It's great ... but I have to do well because I have a problem! In Argentina to spend the dollar in 2500 that serious weight is a full salary for a month! spending and what I have I will make it difficult to get for now
Sorry for my English (tradusco with google)
wayne fleshman
13 years ago
You need to make something for wedding videographer I think an element 3d with flowers, candles, elements of love. We like to use ProShow Producer for slides and I am trying to figure out a way to put 3d to a slide show and I think your product may be a good way of doing it but the content may be a little thin for weddings. Just a thought I don't expect you to make something for me but there might be a lot of videographers that want to do the same thing.
GikePeterson
13 years ago
OHhhh Myyyy GODddddddddd!
ten
13 years ago
AK, I know you said animation from 3d programs is not supported in this version of element but could you potentially export a model from each frame of an animation and animate that way?

Obviously a complete pain in the rear but still possibly a whole lot quicker than some render times of a complex scene.

ten
Redo
13 years ago
This is a good question. I was also thinking about this solution whether it becomes handy or not. But hey, since the 'Motion Pictures' are made of Still Frames, why not give it a try ? But I believe, we have to generate the sequence manually inside the After Effects, instead of an 'Automatic .OBJ Sequence Export.' Which requires a lot .OBJ files, possessing a single frame pose, named subsequently and separately. What would you think Andrew, are we on the right track ?
ten
13 years ago
Yea I will try some things tomorrow when its released. For simple things elements own animation engine and transform functions should be fine but im thinking things like fluids and true physic simulations frame by frame will be the way to go
Adam
13 years ago
Its not that awesome, its just 3D model pack. There is many many free packages out there and I think its wasting money to buy these packs. Because there is many many cheap packages with awesome 3D models for companies that they have years experience. And this pack lacking many many objects such as building, vehicles, characters,etc..
Bruce
13 years ago
How about a list of the models that come in each pack? There are some specific models I need and I'd like to know if they're included before spending the money.
xandercorp
13 years ago
Also you should add a time counter, to count down the hours. Come 12 o'clock I'll be f5-ing like a crazed beast.
xandercorp
13 years ago
Andrew, if these are successful, the packs, I mean, will you be making more? I'd be interested in cars and buildings/ building elements, stuff like that. What do you think?
Bocki
13 years ago
VC Element 3D + TheFoundry CameraTracker = ...?
Dan
13 years ago
3d tracked objects!!!
Bocki
13 years ago
Vinay
13 years ago
Hey Andrew,

How Much Time Left For release Element 3d..

Cant't Wait..))
13 years ago
This is gonna be amazing... But why did it have to come out the month my car tax and insurance and website fees are due... ;(

I can wait a month... AE will never be the same...
Christiaan - The Netherlands
13 years ago
Great to read about the 3D packs!

What i think is welcome too:
- Video production pack (videocamera's, photocamera's, lights, clapper, rails, dolly, editing system, crane, director chair, and so on.)
- Environment / ecological / bio-fuel - bio-energy pack. (solarpanels / wind and solar energy / windmill / world globe / clouds / birds / and so on)
- christmas and newyear pack (tree, balls, guirlandes, champagne, glasses, snowman, and so on.)

Thanks a lot for making this great plugin!
Looking for the new presentation video every hour now...

Christiaan from the Netherlands
philippe france
13 years ago
I also take advantage of this message to thank all the equipe of videocopilot :
Tino Hertz, Bobby Hommel, Marc Biorklund, Dustin Hudson, Alexander Alexandrov, Matt Kramer, Patrick Otten, Sérgio Gil, Sam Loya, Bryan Burkhardt and ? yeah Andrew Cramer for video copilot Daaaark net
i shearch a job lol ...
Eric
13 years ago
"Andrew Cramer for video copilot Daaaark net"
Andrew Karmer for videocopilot(dat)net
philippe france
13 years ago
Dear Andrew you plug in is absoluty wonderfull...
limite i cry --'
Doebrime
13 years ago
Hello Andrew. Thks for ure work. Is the pack could be use for video production. Is the pack include the rights ?
grant
13 years ago
i like to see now the trailer its gonna be mind blowing!
Tobi0688
13 years ago
Waiting for a promo video
Simon
13 years ago
Great packs ... but a "video & production" pack is missing. would have been my first choice. instead all the audio nerds will be lucky and the video guys - like me - have to find other sources. maybe a suggestion for future 3D packs
LINGDUM
13 years ago
HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS FOR SO LONGGGGGGG! CAN'T BELIEVE IT'S TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!!
13 years ago
TOMMMMMMOOOOOORRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Is it only me or anyone else is also freakin out and checking VC website every hour for something new?
;D
Bocki
13 years ago
I too xddd
TravelerX
13 years ago
Yeah That's right!
R-CANE
13 years ago
Tomorrow will change AE / 3D history.
13 years ago
Amazing...3D in all its glory !!! please provide few projects you have work with this 3d elements.
Jake
13 years ago
Will you relese be a vehicle pack in the future?
13 years ago
Tell me, Andrew, and a 6 disc, there are models of vehicles (helicopters, tanks, sports cars)?
Caleb
13 years ago
Honestly, I cannot wait. I've been looking for a long time where to go now with my motion design work, and I've always known 3D is the way to go. But man, I stayed away because the entry price was too high and the learning curve was too great. This is amazing, though. To finally have a great way to get awesome looking 3D in after effects without having to learn how to use yet another piece of software is fantastic! As a designer on staff at a local church, there's two things I'm short on: cash and time, so this makes it so much easier on me. Great work, VC. Way to be freakin innovative!
13 years ago
You can alwar start with a free app like Blender (Win and Mac) or Hexagon (also free at the moment) Bith will allow you to learn modelling and export out an .obj file. Lwarning curve is high, just like AE was in the beginning.
Forrest
13 years ago
Hey, I was wondering if you could do a tutorial showing us how to use this product with Foundry 3d tracker
BlackDiamond Productions
13 years ago
I didn't think it could get any better. Then I saw this.
Amoy Baby Productins
13 years ago
hey Mr. Andrew, is this element 3D going to work on 32bit? thanks.
Draken
13 years ago
he said in preview post where the Demo Video is that Element 3D is compatible with CS3 and CS4 meaning that is going to work on a 32bit too... (pretty sure he have different installer 32bits and 64bits)
Amoy Baby Productions
13 years ago
thanks men..
säbba
13 years ago
the food pack doesnt happen to have a bacon model in it, right?
13 years ago
Amazing thanks a lot. Cheers from France
13 years ago
This is amazing!! 3D in all its glory brought to AE. Did you model all this? I mean organic and hard surface models look pretty detailed. Also, can element displace geometry, if not, can the normal bump be set to levels of destruction? Thanks.
Dan
13 years ago
I guess my only concern with element and these awesome 3d packs is:

Does this make VFX and motion graphics TOO easy? I mean, some people make livings based off this (and I am sure trying to), but if 10 year olds can use element to make the same awesome graphics as a professionals then wouldn't that be detrimental to the profession?
TravelerX
13 years ago
I thought about that once i watched the video. I think We still need to deal with Art direction, storyboard and concept etc... and that is not some 10 year olds or amateur can be dealing with. It's all about the ideas and branding. Not just pushing the button
Hugo Strange
13 years ago
Well think of it this way, There are 10 year old kids using After Effect,3D studio Max,Premiere,Photoshop ect... (look on youtube) for the past 10 years plus !

People have been BUYING and others downloading AE,Photoshop for close to 12 years now !!! Have you seen a decrees in creativity.. or are Artist abandoning these packages , because of saturation in the market (12 years of tools at the hands of 10 year olds)

Here's another test you can take at home... get a 10 year old,give him or her a pencil and white sheet of paper then have them draw anything they want... if you see an art at the level of a professional.. then take that kid to an art school A.S.A.P ....
With the amount (saturation) of pencils and white sheets of paper out there, anyone can be a designer or comic book writer right?

Motion graphic designers,artist,painters etc shouldn't get hired by any company if your worried about over saturation. I'm sure ILM and J.J. Abrams are just wasting there money by paying adults for Graphics/VFX ?!

They should get a kid to do the next Transformers/AVATAR VFX they already have the tools downloaded.

...right ?





Dan
13 years ago
Those are definitely good points. Puts my mind at ease a bit... except for the drawing thing. At ten years old I could barely draw stick figures haha. I still struggle with drawing today but I still manage to get past that. My editing skills along with knowledge of After Effects and VFX definitely are more honed than sketching masterpieces.
KevinM
13 years ago
Actually, when I was in 6th grade a classmate/friend of mine went through the ENTIRE pre-production process from boards, script, set layouts, previs, etc. This was before we really knew what all these things were - but we wanted to be as prepared as possible. Age isn't the issue here. It's passion. A 30 year old independent film maker could very well do less work to prep than a 10 year old indie film maker. It's individualized. Now, as for the topic - of course there are needs for professionals. Just because Element 3D allows for easier integration of 3D elements into the AE world, doesn't mean we're going to see a 10 year old, or a 40 year old for that matter, create the next AVATAR. Quality begets quantity, always. There's always the need for professionals, even with C-iFX coming out. All the advancement in tools means, is that the professionals can have an easier time making even MORE ridiculous quality.... whereas someone else can have an easier time making even MORE ridiculous, less quality. Get it? Don't worry about who is more professional - worry about being better at what you do.
Dan
13 years ago
Really well said. You made some great points there.
Caleb
13 years ago
Kevin had some great points. I know that for me, this means that I'm now able to dive into something that was always inaccessible to me simply due to cost and time it takes for a real 3D rig. It doesn't, however mean that I'm now competing with the top dogs because I have access to some good looking 3D. Plus, part of the job of being a professional in the market is evolving with technology and always pushing the boundaries. Find ways to be even more innovative now, now that 3D is getting even more accessible. I think this very site is a great example. What sets the creative professionals apart from the amateurs is how they implement what they learn. You can find tons of youtube videos of exact copies of VC tutorials. However, the creative professional grabs these tools up and figures out creative ways to implement those tools and that knowledge into their workflow to make it even faster and more creative.
13 years ago
When the crossbow was invented they said it was the weapon to end all wars. When the typewriter came out they said that no one would ever hand write anything ever again. When the computer came out they said that it would eliminate so many jobs that entire economies would collapse. When 3D graphics came along everyone said that no one would ever do 2D ever again. New tools that do different jobs do not eliminate the old tools. They just create a new ways of doing things and new things to do. Pretty soon many household robots may be common place (as robotic vacuum cleaner robots are becoming now) and people will once again give in to fear instead of history and claim that the sky will fall and all will be ruined.
Element 3D will not take anything away from anyone, it will only add to the capabilities and demand for all skills and the bar for all is raised once again. The people who bemoan the coming of great things are the ones who simply don't want to embrace change, no matter how positive it will be in reality.
Dan
13 years ago
Don't get me wrong, i've been strongly anticipating element 3d's release since I realized it was being produced over a year ago. Tomorrow is like Christmas in July and I can't wait to start working with it. There was just that little corner of my brain that usually has something else to "say about that". Your replies definitely silenced it though. I'm just looking forward to getting started and making some cool stuff
David
13 years ago
if I mistake not Steven Spielberg made ??his first short film at 15 years of age ... okay that cambiaro times but all earn their fame to their creativity and not using the program! These products are great for publishers like Us!! So if the kids are upset that make any crap enlarged and believe god! ... but everything depends on the production of each
david
13 years ago
if I mistake not Steven Spielberg made ??his first short film at 15 years of age ... okay that cambiaro times but all earn their fame to their creativity and not using the program! These products are great for publishers like Us!! So if the kids are upset that make any crap enlarged and believe god! ... but everything depends on the production of each
Jake
13 years ago
Since I'm champing at the bit about this (got a HUGE check from a client, there's no preorder), one quick question - are they going on sale at 12am on July 10? If so, what time zone?

Y'know, in case I have to set my alarm clock or somethin'.
Hugo Strange
13 years ago
Hope to see the Animation part of this plugin and more (still frames) of final example work... on Monday before purchase time.

By the way Andrew Kramer is the intro track to your videos and original track... I also make some cool Electro/Dance type music... I'll hit you off for nada ..if you are interested.
Dan
13 years ago
He tends to release these blog posts about element around 6 am est time. Hopefully we will see the animation engine around then!
13 years ago
Or not!!!
Brodie
13 years ago
So, are we able to track footage with say, BouJou or the Foundry's Tracker and have these (AMAZING) 3d objects tracked into the film? I'm still a bit in the dark as to the extent of 3d motion tracking.

I should also say thanks and mention that you, Mr. Kramer, have made my experience with VFX one to remember. You are most excellent at what you do.
Daniel Valenzuela
13 years ago
I'm interested in seeing how well Element integrates with real footage.
Also, is this a Midnight release PST?
Kevin M
13 years ago
It's likely that it will integrate as well as you make it do so. For example, 3d track > Element 3D import > Place object in 3d space > CC > Fine Tune (Shadows, reflections, lighting, etc) > Animate if needed
Daniel Valenzuela
13 years ago
Yeah, I can't wait to see some good looking results!
Haggai Nwokolo
13 years ago
Thanks a lot Andrew but my question is "can someone slice up the 3d objects(with the plugin) or animate the ear piece for instance to stick on someones head as can be done in a 3d program"?
13 years ago
Element 3D can't edit the models, but you can modify in most 3D apps, re-save changes and load in your newly edited .obj into Elements 3D again.
Thomas
13 years ago
Hey Andrew,

I live in Australia and was wondering, due to the dateline, will I not be able to purchase Element until Wednesday the 11th?
Luis
13 years ago
Hey Andrew How many models does each pack includes?

Thanks
13 years ago
Andrew mentioned in earlier post above it was anywhere from 30-60 models per pack (with textures). The Motion Graphic Pack with 200 models.
Daniel
13 years ago
For me Christmas is this tuesday
Shahab
13 years ago
NEED some ROCKS and Mountains ... maybe some 3d clouds .... for matte paintings ...another question is , if there any possibility for creating some Gaseous materials, like clouds and 3d fogs and... ? s.th that we can do with other particle plugins and effects ....
It would be great if...
13 years ago
Will there be a model of Kate Beckinsale that I could animate to come to life and make me a sammich ?
13 years ago
sweet! well there goes all my money this week.
John
13 years ago
The reason why I've never liked using 3d is because learning all the 3d programs seemed too complicated but with this plug-in I'll finally give it a shot
Ron in Calgary
13 years ago
Awesome... I think?
Not sure what to make of it yet, as I need to see it integrated with real video clips.
Please do a tutorial on using it with real video as I'm on the fence until I see that Andrew.
My brain hurts.
Tommy
13 years ago
I love you Andrew!!!!i will certainly buy them!!!thank you!
13 years ago
We know it will be fully downloadable, but is it possible that you will ship some of product ?
Set In Stone
13 years ago
To EVERYBODY at VCP, THANK YOU!
Set In Stone
13 years ago
Just when I thought that VCP couldn't get any better...Andrew K. and the entire staff are all my HEROES!
Joraph
13 years ago
Andrew thansk very much.... Andrew will there be any 3D model pack that can enable one build a modern stage
Craig Paup
13 years ago
In case VC isn't already working on one,
check out Dosch Design's 'Stage and Event' collection.

(http://www.doschdesign.com)
Rich
13 years ago
I have a question . If you animate a rolling ball in a 3d program like 3ds max and you import it's obj file to element , will it still be animated? and can you texture it too? thanks
Craig Paup
13 years ago
No. Translational operations are not part of any object format...they're a function of the scene format...and each animation package handles it differently, in it's own unique way.
Marshal
13 years ago
Great Scott, Andrew! You're changing the future with spare pinball machine parts!

Great job on Element. Really looking forward to getting started. Available 12:00am morning of the 10th?
Marshal
13 years ago
Great Scott, Andrew! You're changing the future with spare pinball machine parts!
Ben
13 years ago
Thank you, your an independent filmmaker's best friend!

YOUR AWESOME!
13 years ago
Will texture maps be included?
13 years ago
Absolutely. In fact all models are all setup with Textures and settings for one click loading.
Connor
13 years ago
How well can these models (and element) composite into live action footage? I haven't seen you do any demonstrations on anything besides motion graphics, and I'm curious how useful it will be for those of us more inclined to incorporate with footage.
Mansooryan
13 years ago
Now this more EPIC .. loved the weapons one .. Slow Bullets
Yuri R
13 years ago
Will your server be able to handle all the downloads!?
13 years ago
Andrew,
Will there be a listing of what is in each Pack?

While Projectile Weapons is definitely on my list, a full listing may inform my second choice for purchasing another model pack. I am not a sports guy, but the baseball appeals to me for recreating the baseball scene from Chronicle as an exercise, for instance.

Also, any plans on releasing a vehicles, Military vehicle, or Sci-Fi ship pack in the future?

Thanks
J
spencer
13 years ago
hey Andrew,
Awesome cant wait for this, i was watching the demonstration and it was AWESOME!
is there going to be a vehicle pack?
If not i would advise you to create one because i am sure not the only one who wants to amazing vehicles easily control in after effects!
Thanks man
and stay classy videocopilot!
Daryl - Papua New Guinea
13 years ago
This is freaky, you're psychic...I have been downloading all of the cheapest or free .obj files I could find on the net (in preparation of my copy of Elements 3D) ...a lot of them are pathetic as you can imagine. This is an answered prayer. Like I said before, keep doing what you're doing co you're a living legend. Seriously. Thank you. Will there be more, like kitchen utensils, gardening or hardware tools, consumer electronics (tablets, laptops, phones, DSLR's, point and shoot camrea's)??
lakekover
13 years ago
I was wondering that also-will more packs come in the future?
Ali
13 years ago
im not sure if i will get the models pack! cuz lets be honest for sec you can find most of the models free online! maybe not 100% the same but hey its free! but for the main plugin oh hell ya i will buyit also the material pack is not bad idea to go with the plugin

cheers
Ali
13 years ago
There are some great free ones out there. But, quality models in a pack like this is really a bargain.
Eric Lin
13 years ago
This looks awesome, but I notice that they are mostly "small size" object, It might be nice if we can have some large object such as vehicles.. buildings, furniture, trees, or even robot?
13 years ago
What AK and VCP has not included in his packs, you can probably download from various sources. TurboSquid, Google Sketchup, etc. Do a search for 3D model and see. As long as it's in .bj format, you should be good to go.
Jodo Kast
13 years ago
Well, thanks in advance Video Copilot, for making me poor.
SBakush
13 years ago
Hello Andrew,

When will details be ready on the variations of bundle packs and the pricing? It would be sweet to have it before tuesday so we can all budget perhaps.

Thanks!
robb
13 years ago
ok now I know what you feel about atomkraft
robb
13 years ago
...
speculator
13 years ago
solution:

1. download "google sketchup"

2. go to "3D warehouse" online (millions of awesome/pro-level free models)

3. download the model(s) you like as sketchup file (textures included)

4a. modify in sketchup (or not) and export as obj/fxb
4b. export as .whatever, then modify in your favorite 3D software

5. export as obj or fxb if needed and use in element 3D

you're welcome (sorry AK)
speculator
13 years ago
".fbx"
13 years ago
I worked for a civil engineering firm that used Google Sketch. They were able to do some amazing things with it--creating builds, environmental improvement concepts, landscaping, etc., but it was mostly related to architecture or civil engineering. Even the samples I've seen mostly involve those two industries. So yes, there are some good files to be had there, but what VC offers is polished and easily accessible.
speculator
13 years ago
no it wont replace AK's stuff, yet, do a search on 3D warehouse for "space shuttle" or "warthog" from halo. People are modelling in maya/3d studio and then importing. you'd be surprised at the quality:
http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=a9202e74b660a6897fcabea79255d60&ct=hppm
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http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=4ad504a975ea880d1d4633727f69295&prevstart=0
Bocki
13 years ago
Haha, what a quality... HAHA!
ONLY VC 3D MODELS!
speculator
13 years ago
it's the MESH/GEOMETRY you want. it may add variety and save some time. you can professionally texture it yourself, if you know what you're doing. ...oh, nevermind...
VC lover
13 years ago
sorry but good solution for those who feel jealous about VC's success!
J
12 years ago
You guys are really thick. Speculator is offering fine advice here. Google Warehouse is a GREAT place to obtain free models. People who actually want to learn VFX (and not just plug and play Andrews stuff all the time) will find it very helpful.

Two other resources:
Blendswap.com
thefree3dmodels.com

I use all three of these all the time with Element 3D and contribute my own models as well. I'm a professional visual effects coordinator.
13 years ago
Andrew, you guys are awesome, I was wondering what to do about models, and, it's like you can read our minds. Thanks so much for this addition. Can't wait to get all of them!
Christian Micheal
13 years ago
Maybe, just maybe, this will give a giant smack in the mouth to all the people who were saying ??? where are MY tutorials???.i can???t work without VC??? and yes Andrew you are right, you ALL deserve a vacation after this but something tells me you wont have the time. Your beautiful wife had the new baby yet?
Jerry
13 years ago
Andrew, you and your team are so amazing. It's like you can read our minds. Thank you so much for giving us 3D models for the new product. I can't wait to get all of it.
13 years ago
Do you have any idea what you have created??? :O

This is HISTORY IN THE MAKING!!!!!!
woww!!
Sami Elaasar
13 years ago
"it does NOT do physics since simulations since you lose control of Objects"

I'm usually no grammar Nazi, but there was a typo that you might want to fix.
The plug-in looks great. Keep up the great work.
Cheers!
13 years ago
Ay-e ay ay!! Hahaha I'm going crazy seeing all that new stuff! On VideoCopilot, it's look very atractive; I got to buy it every single thing for "Element 3D". But I have one question Andrew, I got this video card: EN8400GS Silent 1GB DDR2 ...I know 1GB it a lot for a video card. But do You think it going to work well? Or may I have to change it, if yes can you recomend me a great one or maybe the one you have?

Other thing that will be super-mega awesome! is if you make a tutorial with "Element 3D", and with the motorcycle that you show in the last post, maybe you can put Sam on the motorcycle taking ride... Or maybe if you see the iRobot Making Of (Will Smith) the gun was a 3D gun... If you do something like that, more people get excited and buy it... I mean, I'll going to buy it anyways. But I will love to learn something like that Mr. Kramer.
(I also do photoshop tutorials in Spanish, sometimes in English, and when people sign up on my website, I give them the option to send me a message asking them what kind of tutorial they will like to see... That way I know what people is looking for and I do the tutorial. I think one reason people will buy all these new stuff, it is because they want to do some 3D animations and then import it to a their videos or films... Anyway, thank you Andrew for your time, and God bless you man! and your family too)
Angel
13 years ago
Dear Andrew, I believe the next ideas should have been a big part of this project.
1. Being able to manipulate the water objects such that they actually move and respond like water.
2.Such objects and well, all objects should be able to respond to gravity as well bounce and move around accordingly, again because of gravity.

I believe this would have made a greater number of people attracted to the product (like me).
May be in the future??
James
13 years ago
He's explained countless times why there is no physics engine. It would be incredibly slow and no direct control of objects (simulation). Element isn't meant to replace a 3d program...and speed is its primary goal...
sing
13 years ago
AK,do you have any tutorials about this plug-in, you know, like the Optical Flares, you gave us 4 awesome tutorials to teach us how to use it in our work.
James
13 years ago
Are there almonds in the fruit pack? Cuz sometimes you feel like a nut..
13 years ago
Andrew, I have a suggestion for a furure pack: "Planetary and Celetial Objecs" Pack, with planets, (ring, atmospheric layers), asteroids, comets, nebula, etc... I'd buy it!
13 years ago
While the models themselves may certainly be simple enough, it's texture maps you could include that would make it shine. Great for Sci-Fi scenes. Love the other packs too.
Bob K
13 years ago
I completely agree! I have developed a few variations of our Solar system using 3DS Max, and I can tell you for me it's a grueling task that's a full 2 days of placing and adjusting lighting and DOF.
I'd definitely put a celestial pack to good use.
13 years ago
Really great and very hard work Andrew
Yes of course you and guys must have a vacation after all the hard work
Enjoy guys
MHF
13 years ago
i have a huge collection of 3d models nearly 20GB just waiting for the plugin to throw them in life ... but i think that motion design pack is something special we cannot find anywhere out of VC! bet all of the models of this pack is made or designed by AK himself! i think no one can be more creative than AK in abstract stuff!
13 years ago
Hello Andrew, I wanted to know if I can put a lot of objects in elements 3d, such as a glass that explodes, the fragments must be all different.
thanks
Cool Channel Films
13 years ago
I just wanted to say that over the last 3-4 years, you've really brought the ability to make high-quality films to people who previously had to settle for being dreamers.

That's something you don't have to take the time to do, but you do it.

So thank you.
Martin Hatfield
13 years ago
These are going to take my AE projects to a whole new level, especially mixed with the awesome new Element plugin! I have some spaceship models in obj format that I am hoping to animate inside AE!
13 years ago
Is there a way that I can offer my work to be included in any of your future packs? Stock video, animated backgrounds, music, ect. How can someone become a partnered contributor if you have such a thing?
Danilo de Lúcio (BRAZIL)
13 years ago
Andrew, as I said to you in one of the emails that I sent you, I can not understand what you say in the video (I use a translator). This 3D environment comes in the package to install?

Thank you ...
13 years ago
Hi Andrew,

Great stuff!! Are these models royalty free? Can we use them to create stock video footage?

CAN'T WAIT FOR TUESDAY MAN!!!! Great work mate, looking forward to how you shape the motion design industry in the years to come!

Thanks,
jack
13 years ago
Yeah...I would like to know the same also. Can I animate a bunch of fruit objects to fly in and off the screen and sell it as a royalty free concept video?
13 years ago
Great job Video Copilot! I'm sure that you guys are really proud of all your hard work, and we are too! I'm really excited about seeing more of what this plugin can do. I'm sure it can do some really amazing stuff... especially with all of these new 3D model packs. Thank you guys so much for what you do, you have impacted the visual effects industry in unimaginable ways, and you have definitely made your mark in history.

-Eric Burnett
Gemma
13 years ago
With element say if i had a human/animal model i wanted to use what would be the best way to animate it within after effects. Maybe you could make a mocap AE plugin when you've recovered from element
Gamesharked
13 years ago
JUST TAKE MY MONEY!

Seriously , I don't understand if it will be possible to animate a specific part of my custom 3d object , for example I have my helicopter 3d model (but multiparted in 3ds max) and I want to animate the propellers , do I need to do this in 3ds and Import the animation in element or I can do that directly in Element? (and use my helicopter as a particle)
Prasanna
13 years ago
Does the Sport Pack Have Cricket ?
Taz Olson
13 years ago
Looks so cool man! This update just went up 300% in awesomeness! I love the essentials you guys provide, any chance of an Action Essentials 3 pack sometime also? That would be a sweet next project.
Alfred
13 years ago
Really amazing work! Something tells me you wont stop surprising us ;D
Youssef
13 years ago
Can you make a pack that contain human parts .. i mean parts that are like teeth, hair stuff like that. those things integrate well with 3d particle system such as shampoo ads and toothpaste ads.
PetBoy
13 years ago
History is written by one guy next week, his name is Andrew Kramer!
Comitalseeker4
13 years ago
AWSOME ANDREW!!!!!!!!!!!! you are so cool and good.Is it true that plug-in works with all 3d programs? and how did you do that?
13 years ago
wait, no 1080p?
its only at 720?
Jeff
13 years ago
You can render at any resolution. He just previews them at 720, but I've done a few at 1080p no problem.
13 years ago
WOW! My jaw has been sitting on the floor since you released that video, and now I can't wipe the smile off my face! you just keep making my week better... But I bet you can't wait 'till this is all over and you can sit back and feel YOUR jaw drop as the download count goes up....... and up....... and up....... Am I right?!? I'll bet you're not gonna share the profits with me either are you?
Darren
13 years ago
Will the Fruit and Veg pack provide me with my 5 a day???
Darren
13 years ago
Will there be a contents list for the packs?

I would be interested in some realistic Archery bows ( By Manufacturer ) and arrows etc.... if this could be a "request" for future additions.
Derek
13 years ago
Hi Andrew,

What sort of time on Tuesday will the downloads be accessible? I'm in the UK, so I don't want to be waiting around all day and night to get my geek on only to find out you're releasing it at midnight your time.

Give us a heads up man, otherwise, so help me AK...don't make me come over there!
Darren
13 years ago
I'm sure more packs will be added over time. Andrew has to start somewhere with this game changing application.

Within a few months of Elements being released, lets play a game of "Spot the Videocopilot Elements 3D effects" in new US TV series and Hollywood movies.

This will prove this is going to be a game changer.

Great work, as usual. You may take a vacation now ( but make it short.....)
Tobi0688
13 years ago
There will be vehicles?
muckyman
13 years ago
Video copilots biggest product launch to date looks pretty awesome.
So excited to see what the animation engine is capable of.
Emil
13 years ago
Hi Andrew, i was wondering if their is a student discount or something coz i think ur material is awesome but cant afford them?
Tanner
12 years ago
I would also like to know the answer to that question. I am currently studying Visual Effects in college using After Effects. We aren't able to get access to Elemen 3D for personal use. So I was wondering if there was students discounts?
13 years ago
Hi Andrew,
Will there be 3d explosions in the pack?
And will you make a new tutorial for 3d bullet using Element?
PetBoy
13 years ago
History is written by one guy next week, his name is Andrew Kramer!
13 years ago
Hi Andrew!

I can't wait to try this out!
I work for tv and we sometimes need to model a dvd for a movie tv spot. Then replace the cover texture.
Can you tell me if there is a dvd/blu-ray 3D model? Would it be editable? That would be awesome.
Filip
13 years ago
Is there a Shake Weight model in the sports pack?
Ivo Bradica
13 years ago
This is insanely cool
RayAmbler7
13 years ago
Request please! Make Animated 3D models like helicopters, growing trees, etc.
13 years ago
I am from Argentina and my english is not good... I want to know if this pack (3 d Elements) is compatible with after effects.. I guess yes but not sure... your tutorial said yes its compatible but I am not sure..please confirm this in simple english... thanks!!!!
John
13 years ago
Yes it is compatible with After Effects. And it will be mind blowing.
13 years ago
OMG! thats what i want!
sap
13 years ago
vehicles pack and plant/tree pack would be awesome
Shahzaib
13 years ago
Sir, can i make this http://www.videocopilot.net/tutorials/advanced_time_freeze/ ?
And the 3d ledge thing?
Ron Weaver
13 years ago
Ill Take 1 complete bundle including all 3d extended packs as well please!
platty
13 years ago
i was wondering how easy these products will be to install ,i'm sure you can appreciate being able to drive a car doesn't make you a good mechanic,cheers.
Matteo
13 years ago
Will there be a bundle of al these packs together? and how much will that cost me?
13 years ago
Dude..the Projectile Weapons Pack is unbelievable...
Can you please give a demonstration of this pack..please?
13 years ago
Me too; demonstrations please??!
13 years ago
Great stuff, Andrew. Think there cold be an Action Essentials 3d pack that'll come out soon? It'd be great to do some awesome glass particles, or even some 360 degree explosions. Hope it's on the radar!
Anthony
13 years ago
Now we just need the pre-keyed 3D hobo expansion pack
13 years ago
Wow, this is quite certainly a game changer! 3D artists AE users speicalized mostly in 2D visual effects (much like me ) will equally benefit from this! You keep amazing us, Andrew
mktnet
13 years ago
Hey Andrew !
I have found an alternative to your new Element 3D plugin
take a look:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=WR7SIeD-8-o
MKTNET = Morons Kant Think dot net
13 years ago
Drop dead f-ing troll, DROP DEAD!
Aaron
13 years ago
I can't wait to see what the music pack has to offer! I cant wait I tell ya! : D
Michaelanknz
13 years ago
Andrew,
Okay So i am working in New Zealand currently and it will be released on the 10th of July which is a day almost ahead of you guys in the USA and most movies open here first on their international release dates.. so i am expecting to be the first buyer.
RIGHT that is the law of the international date line universe.
Andrew, PLEASE Send the email with the link at midnight New Zealand time..It is like buying an I Pad with people out side of the store sleeping out LOL
The real smithy
13 years ago
I think a vacation is well deserved here, especially so you can spend some precious time with the the Addition to your family.
Bocki
13 years ago
In the future will be more 3D model packs?
It's amazing!!!
I keep can't believe in this.
Bocki
13 years ago
O M G, IT'S AWESOME!
I LOVE VC!
Matt
13 years ago
You are f***in' unbeliveble !
11 years ago
plz don't abuse anybuddy...
mktnet
13 years ago
The Fresh Food pack remids me of the Fruit Nijna iPHone game
13 years ago
So since it seems transparency has been subjugated to only force-opacity, does that mean things like fresnel are out too?
I'm sure we'll find workaround. I'm already planning on remaking the bullet-stopping scene from the Matrix Reloaded. Seems like I should be able to make that pretty quickly with that above pack!
13 years ago
Give me an example of what you mean? Cause you can fresnel the reflection and refraction map and then lower the opacity of the surface...
13 years ago
Hmm, well alright, I guess that makes sense. I guess I was more so thinking of magnification rather than fresnel. Like with extruded text and Raytracing, you can magnify whats behind the text. I understand Element is not a "raytracer" so to speak, but I'm curious if there is a magnification slider that can be used in conjunction with opacity and fresnel.
Dan
13 years ago
I think he means having a semi transparent object distorting the environment behind it.
PureMotion
13 years ago
I guess you guys are referring to refraction?
Craig paup
13 years ago
Refraction is based of a given 'index'...
as well as the number of traced elements, the thickness (or depth) of the volume, and their angle to the camera.

To achieve that, each ray needs to be "traced" to give the proper results.

It's not a "move a slider and it magically happens" operation.
13 years ago
Ahhh yeahh Refraction!! That's what I was thinking haha! Could not for the life of me think of the word. Stupid brain farts lol

Yeah I understand it's not as simple as just moving a slider, but the magnitude of refraction is still an amount that can be changed, which is why I said it as such and was curious if there is some sort of similar feature in Element. Obviously it wouldn't be capable of figuring out such details like angle and depth. I just wonder if it can be faked internally without having to make a luma matte and a displacement map.
Zachary O'Connor
13 years ago
Will there be both DVD and downloadable releases? Or just one?
13 years ago
All 3D products will be downloadable to customers on Tuesday! No waiting. We have upgraded to Amazon cloud hosting to make it as fast as possible. Plus our new download system we launched with the new site also makes it very easy to keep track of purchases and download what you need.
Si
13 years ago
Just wondering with elements can you recreate the bullet slow motion scene that you did years ago? (the bullet flys through the scene as the camera follows it) ??
13 years ago
YES and much easier! In fact the Projectile Weapons pack is designed for things like this. It includes missiles, grenades, bullets, shell casings and other fun Projectile objects. One of my favorite packs as you might imagine.
Tater-tot
13 years ago
Will you be making a tutorial on how to do this? Maybe.. one day? please? If not i guess i will have to find a way myself 0_o lol
Cosmin
13 years ago
I can't wait release date, keep up the great job. You are da Boss, Andrew!
13 years ago
Hi Andrew,

I cannot wait to order. How about an early sale ?

Great job guys,


Thorsten

http://dreamridiculous.com
R-CANE
13 years ago
OMG, and I was the first asking in the blog if you were gonna make OBJ file packs for Element 3D and look at this! whoohooo
Tobi0688
13 years ago
Amazing no comment !!!!
Satya
13 years ago
Andrew you missed the Vehicles pack
tobi0688
13 years ago
much will be vehicles?
Drew
13 years ago
Yea, will there be models of cars in any of the packs?
Constantine
13 years ago
Will there be blackjack and hookers pack?
13 years ago
Certainly not a blackjack one.
Constantine
13 years ago
Seriously, plants pack is missing here. I want animate my weed, duuude
13 years ago
@Constantine: LMAO
Tosha
13 years ago
Wow! Awesome!!! I can???t waite to have it!
Farshad
13 years ago
thank you guy , i can't Waite to have it !
13 years ago
Amazing !

1. How do I customize the models - Which software is best for this job ?
2. Is it possible to integrate Element 3D with Trapcode FORM or Particular.
3. Can I do Material Mapping for the EXTRUDED TEXT like in Zaxwerks

THANKS ALOT !
Bob
13 years ago
You can customize the models in any 3d program and he has objs to use with particular and form.
Brock
13 years ago
Andrew, you're the coolest man alive!
13 years ago
Thats awesome Andrew. big congrats to all of you. just one question. I see that there is over 500 models all together. Does that mean there are about 100 models per pack or do some have less and more?
13 years ago
Not quite, look up a few posts to see how many. The Motion Design pack has over 200 models which helps us make sensationalist claims!!
13 years ago
man, you brought a revolutionary change in AE by this plug-in. luv it
Xander
13 years ago
Wowowow
Andrew what pack does helicopter belong? Cnt wait till tuesday
bnkpro
13 years ago
Sweet! How many models per disk?
13 years ago
About 35 to 50 models per pack and this does not count similar variations like Apple and Apple slice, these would be considered 1. Including variations, some packs have 50-85 models. The Motion Design Pack has over 200 models, of course this pack is primarily abstract objects that are not fully textured like the rest of real physical objects.
13 years ago
Wow these look great!
Jun Hou
13 years ago
Wow , awesome andrew !!!! cant waiting until Tuesday.
13 years ago
Cant wait thanks for all the work you guys have put into this and making it so good.
Grizzly
13 years ago
Coool man! ;D Buy now?
Aniekan Etuhube
13 years ago
cant wait for the tut andrew, i must say this is a great work, 3D now live on videocopilot unbelievable. will be waiting for tuesday, for the launch party, where is the IV??? lol
Nathan
13 years ago
Wow - I just coming on to check the announcement post to see if anybody had good links to models (the 3D kind - I do know how to use the internet for the other)!

Andrew - you rock, man!
harris
13 years ago
u rock andrew... i love your work... how can I repay you...
basuru
13 years ago
U can Buy it !!
13 years ago
and buy it for me..
Praveenjuge
13 years ago
i was just searching for 3d models..
you read minds!!
Ralph Jasper
13 years ago
same here bro!! --they really know how to do business. definitely buying those in a couple of days
Robert
13 years ago
They don't read minds, they are clever, if you make a 3d plugin for a 2d program, you better make some 3D stuff to get you started plus more income. And so they can get more updates for the plugin etc.
Yiannis
13 years ago
Hello!!
I would like to ask if this plugin can be upplied in text. Imagine to be able to apply these fantastic textures not only to arrows or other basic shapes but to text too...