ALL DESIGN TOOLS
Here is a look at an upcoming tutorial using After Effects to create a procedural glass effect with automatic 3D displacement with built-in tools. Plus a possible look at a future Video Copilot plug-in... Win win!
May 9th, 2013
137 Comments
David
12 years ago
May I know what specific effect did you use to make the first frames' distortion?
duuuuuude
12 years ago
I have been waiting for a while now. When will this tutorial be uploaded?
Andrew thanks for your tutorials they realy helped me out a lot!
Andrew thanks for your tutorials they realy helped me out a lot!
I just can't wait for the tutorial!!! I don't like serials, the only serial I like is the VCP tutorials!
I will watch Star Trek only because of the titles. hehe!
I will watch Star Trek only because of the titles. hehe!
My Project with Element 3D and Metropolitan Pack for Free Download (Project Files)
http://youtu.be/SDoDc-lYLAc
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http://youtu.be/SDoDc-lYLAc
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prathamesh
12 years ago
I made this useing element 3d and newton plugin must watch
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaHgAwIYsuo
and please tell me andrew sir this glass displacement is element 3d new feture or not ?
also now please upload somethinggg m deadly waiting for this all new stuff ..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaHgAwIYsuo
and please tell me andrew sir this glass displacement is element 3d new feture or not ?
also now please upload somethinggg m deadly waiting for this all new stuff ..
I was borred to wait for the Displacement Glass tutorial that i create a another Element 3D animation with the Metropolitan pack 
Check this out ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDoDc-lYLAc
Check this out ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDoDc-lYLAc
LuU
12 years ago
Hi Andrew,
Im Chinese and i watch your tut almost every week. Because of you, i found a job to make some videos for a big company. I am your fans now, cant wait for your next tut!!
Im Chinese and i watch your tut almost every week. Because of you, i found a job to make some videos for a big company. I am your fans now, cant wait for your next tut!!
Bob Walmsley
12 years ago
Hi Andrew
I've been looking at some of your older tutorials and have just stumbled across your one for Sure Target 2. I realise this is quite an old plugin now, but it still looks like a really useful tool for quick camera animations. However, I haven't seen you use this for any of the last few years' tutorials. Is there a reason why? I was thinking it may be especially useful if you have a project using multiple Element 3D layers.
B
I've been looking at some of your older tutorials and have just stumbled across your one for Sure Target 2. I realise this is quite an old plugin now, but it still looks like a really useful tool for quick camera animations. However, I haven't seen you use this for any of the last few years' tutorials. Is there a reason why? I was thinking it may be especially useful if you have a project using multiple Element 3D layers.
B
For over a year I have been trying to get someone to be able to teach me how to do this! Message boards, forums, tut makers... I have had a story for Batgirl encased in ice and we never made the story because I could never figure it out or find someone to teach us...This is 100% exactly what I need.
I have many of your plugins and element3d as well, I will buy any plugin needed to get this done. Please do this soon...Please please please please....
I really have been waiting for this for a very long time.
Thank you so much.
I have many of your plugins and element3d as well, I will buy any plugin needed to get this done. Please do this soon...Please please please please....
I really have been waiting for this for a very long time.
Thank you so much.
Bianconiglio
12 years ago
Hi Andrew. I love your great work and I wanna say thanks! You are the best. I have learned everything from you. I'm waiting so much the new tutorial. Please, make it amazing as always!!
My little work: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v
mA8cfBTbqQ
My little work: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v
mA8cfBTbqQ
Hey Andrew, Saw the new Star Trek Into Darkness yesterday with my wife. We sat through the credits as usual. Great to see your name there for the title work. Nice gig man!
Jimmy
12 years ago
really like the glitch in this video, hope you can also talk something about this. thanks
Ron
12 years ago
Andrew, love you man... but post the damn tutorial already!
Less making awesome products and more posting awesome tutorials. It got you this far...
Less making awesome products and more posting awesome tutorials. It got you this far...
Evren
12 years ago
I cannot imagine this world without Andrew Kramer. After Effects = Andrew Kramer, our teacher. 
Thanks.
Thanks.
Nikolaus
12 years ago
Hey,
is today the day? I wanna see the new Plugin. Is can be OF 2... wait wait wait wait wait
is today the day?
I wanna see the new Plugin. Is can be OF 2... wait wait wait wait wait
Hmm Why take this so long to record a tutorial und publish it 
Andrew you can do it faster, i believe in your skills
Andrew you can do it faster, i believe in your skills
This looks so cool can't wait to see it. Plus totally wanting to see that new plugin Andrew teased about.
prathamesh
12 years ago
upload tutorials andrew sir cant wait anymore ... i 100 time check website for tutorial and nothings new upload
you are realy nice please teach us something new
you are realy nice please teach us something new
looking great, waiting for the tut and the plugin
btw how is it possible : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoRwe_wEAUI
btw how is it possible : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoRwe_wEAUI
Hey andrew till when element v2 and optical flares v2 will be released? Also please make a tutorial on realistically lighting and rendering animated objects and fluids in element 3d!
Hey Andrew!
Yesterday I read "ANDREW KRAMER" next to "MAIN TITLE DESIGN"!
Nice work on the latest JJ - movie. I was really happy to say 'hey, there's my tutor'.
Greetings from Germany
Yesterday I read "ANDREW KRAMER" next to "MAIN TITLE DESIGN"!
Nice work on the latest JJ - movie. I was really happy to say 'hey, there's my tutor'.
Greetings from Germany
Vince
12 years ago
hmmmm Is this a turbulence displace applied in an adjustment layer? or a new plugin is coming with VCP? Mr. Andrew?
Mr. Andrew?
Redinou
12 years ago
Feels like the plugin was used in... Person of interest... Am i right? And can accomplish same effects
Shawn
12 years ago
Happy Mother's Day to Mrs. Kramer! I hope you take the day off to spend it with her! Blessings to you all!
ashish
12 years ago
here is trailer of my first short muvi with action essential
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caX6GCESiyA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caX6GCESiyA
Kirby
12 years ago
I own element 3d, but it's great to see new tutorials that are not centered around that plugin.
WOW!thanks Andrew! i love you man!
hey... do you Know any thing about Stoke MX plug-in for 3D max? You can start new projects with this plug-in! For example, simulate of one of the action sequence's of Harry Potter film's. Of course it's just my view!
hey... do you Know any thing about Stoke MX plug-in for 3D max? You can start new projects with this plug-in! For example, simulate of one of the action sequence's of Harry Potter film's. Of course it's just my view!
Matin
12 years ago
Andrew Kramer, You have NO idea about how the idea works because this "Idea" is full of ideas. Ideas can be used to create an idea but you got some nice ideas but use the best ones.
:S
:S
I think it would be a great idea (but obviously as the conceiver I am biased) to maybe do some tutorials where when you release the preview, you also release any source footage too and challeng the community to see if they can re-create it before you release the tutorial. Should be particularly fun with tuts that require no additional plugins. Maybe I should just start a forum thread? What do you think?
George Laird
12 years ago
remember a thing called 'quick matte' that was supposed to be popping up, anyone know what it did?
Dragon Film Guy
12 years ago
Amazing! We use E3D for EVERYTHING at work now! It's launching everything to the next level. THANKS SO MUCH BRO!!! Can't wait for the new plugin!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8GqQQyOYyY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8GqQQyOYyY
yaman
12 years ago
Epic, This effect is amazing but looks more like ice than glass... maybe we can use it to show the effect of something trapped in ice, something strange, something evil.....
Chris
12 years ago
I wouldn't be supprised if the lens dirt pictures from the scope tutorial where also a part of this new plugin...
Who thinks I could be right?
Who thinks I could be right?
David
12 years ago
Such great work, I just don't have the mental capacity to come up with this stuff without being shown it by you!
In other news, yes I did stay right through to the end of the Star Trek end credits to see 'Main Title Design: Andrew Kramer'
Woot - woot! Yoooooo da Man \^^/
In other news, yes I did stay right through to the end of the Star Trek end credits to see 'Main Title Design: Andrew Kramer'
Woot - woot! Yoooooo da Man \^^/
Thomas
12 years ago
This looks pretty awesome...any chance there may be an Action Essentials 3 in the near future? All I can picture is 3D explosions able to be used within Element 3D
Lj
12 years ago
Andrew it is long time since you kill or injure Sam Loya. I think is time to freeze him with your new plugin in Cyro state for future experiments
Tutorial maybe incorporating element 3d, cyro station , green screen and camera going through glass to show Sam inside ?
Tutorial maybe incorporating element 3d, cyro station , green screen and camera going through glass to show Sam inside ?
IMRAN KHAN
12 years ago
Really Cool Looking! Andrew Does You Output Always Reached Your Imagination?
alan
12 years ago
I'm excited! Also can wait for the model packs. But please do a tutorial on the Fighter jet you had fly and the moving blurred Background
alan
12 years ago
I'm excited! Also can wait for the model packs. But please do a tutorial on the Fighter jet you had fly and the moving blurred Background
shaswata indra
12 years ago
It would be great if there is an inbuilt camera option in element 3d apart from the default camera options in after effects.The element 3d plug in is just brilliant with additional lighting effects and fog effects, will be greater if it has an inbuilt camera options too. Any Possibility?
Toby Fairchild
12 years ago
Dude.......you're making my head explode. Do you ever sleep? After Effects genius pours out of your head like water.....or the brains of Sam Loya when you ran him over with that cool SUV. I can't wait to see this tutorial!
Luis
12 years ago
I guess that the plugin is going to be for camera simulation, which is awesome, lets wait for the tutorial and see what is the next plugin, can't wait for it
Cheers
Cheers
Sven Van Lathem
12 years ago
Finally a Motion Graphics tutorial again! Please Andrew more of this please! And if you have time, could you try an advanced kinetic typography tutorial. The ones that are out there are so basic.
mickeditor
12 years ago
I'm sorry, but i don't understand at all what is this new plug ? I looked at the video several Times and i didn't see what is new, what is so wonderfull? For me it's not enough visible?
If Andrew can explain?
If Andrew can explain?
Manu GarcÃÂa
12 years ago
Hi Andrew. I live in Spain, I write in English through Google translator because I have the need to tell you three things: (1) I am pleasantly surprised by the work you do through VideoCopilot. I am a great admirer of your tutorials and appreciate it when you give us editable files. (2) I wanted to know your opinion on how it will affect the development of 3D Element that will integrate the new After Effects with Cinema 4D. (3) I wish you were still producing more 3D modeling packs.
Thank you very much. A hug. Manu.
Thank you very much. A hug. Manu.
Gustavo
12 years ago
A possible plug-in ... mmmmmmmm! It could be a tool to create embossed textures?
Ralph
12 years ago
Hey Andrew you should come out with a plug-in for your camera animations also bud, they're impressive...
Dean
12 years ago
psst. hey.. hey andrew... will you send me the new plugin for betatesting
thanks lot bro!
thanks lot bro!
Shawn
12 years ago
Looks neat (on both counts). I always look forward to your tutorials, Andrew! Hope you and the family are well!
trick
12 years ago
nice one andrew,
you know you gotta do a camera plugin with moves pans n everythang bro
you know you gotta do a camera plugin with moves pans n everythang bro
Marv
12 years ago
awesome as always! and maybe a new library for sound design or just some tutorial would be cool too
Hagop
12 years ago
can we animate the camera INTO the glass? like the camera passes from the outer part of the glassy object to the inside? sorry for the bad english
Daluz
12 years ago
I think, after ELEMENT 3D we all raised the bar too high, and were expecting something "bigger". Well I was hoping for that CAMERA SIMULATION or something like that...but lets see whats coming.
???The Pure Energy???
A short demo created in Adobe After Effects CS6 using VC Element 3D .. Cheers
http://goo.gl/tJmra
A short demo created in Adobe After Effects CS6 using VC Element 3D .. Cheers
http://goo.gl/tJmra
Sumudu
12 years ago
First: Thank god, the site updated !
Second: Love to see ur old style tutorials back again..
and this one looks much better
Second: Love to see ur old style tutorials back again..
and this one looks much better
Washington
12 years ago
oh my, another plugin? haven't gotten my Element 3D on.. gotta get my ish together...
WrapTheReal
12 years ago
Looks cool for me ! a twitch V03 ! ahah Also Andrew can you make a new product with sound design like this like really good sound , atmosphere , because your last product begin to old and everyone ear this everywhere !
Jonathan
12 years ago
I really hope this new plugin is going to simulate camera, -lenses and -capture medium characteristics like diffusion (glow), chromatic aberration, lens distorsion, color channel interference and vhs degradation, possibly even introduce fake compression artifacts and digital noise. Now THAT would be sweet and actually pretty useful to have in just one plugin. Keep up the great work!
I got it Twitching, I got the Lens Flares ... now If I get this plugin I'll be IMBA! Totally my style! Can't wait VC FTW!
VC FTW!
A
12 years ago
So,
any love for us (as an upgrade to the new plugin) if we buy twitch now?
Pretty please?
any love for us (as an upgrade to the new plugin) if we buy twitch now?
Pretty please?
Why don't you guys create some page inside this website that will include some videos that How professional used optical flares, element or action essentials in their TV ad or title sequence. Like
http://www.videocopilot.net/blog/2013/04/another-cool-animation-made-with-element-3d/
http://www.videocopilot.net/blog/2013/04/impressive-music-video-with-element-3d/
And the one you posted before (Loreal Paris perfume ad)
I'm sure it will initiate the community
http://www.videocopilot.net/blog/2013/04/another-cool-animation-made-with-element-3d/
http://www.videocopilot.net/blog/2013/04/impressive-music-video-with-element-3d/
And the one you posted before (Loreal Paris perfume ad)
I'm sure it will initiate the community
Andrew, who does this lovely sound design? Is that really all from Designer SFX? If so would you mind me asking what software you do the final sound in? Cant get enough of it.
Ohhh .OMG after a long wait I am going to see another amazing thing from you guyz really hats off ......Waiting for that plugin
JackTheClown Google me
12 years ago
I Bet Andrew Kramer can dance pretty well. Oh and New plugin you guys never slow down over there
Nikolay Kirkov
12 years ago
Very interested in the sound design, is it possible to explain a bit more in the tutorial?
agris
12 years ago
cool, many times I've wanted to create similar effect and ended up with worse result than yours. Cant wait for the tutorial!
Justin
12 years ago
I'm betting the plug-in will be about simulating the old VHS look? Kind of like Twitch, but for another style? If so, this might be interesting, although I'd be expecting something very low-cost. This could almost be a preset, but let's see how far VC pushes it.
David
12 years ago
Can I plea-bargain an ask that the old-skool VHS look is less than 1/5 of what the plug-in is capable of?
Love the look of that ice/glass effect Andrew. It's got an instant feel of mystery and suspense. Quality work.
Love the look of that ice/glass effect Andrew. It's got an instant feel of mystery and suspense. Quality work.
David
12 years ago
Can I plea-bargain and ask that the old-skool VHS look is less than 1/20 of what the plug-in is capable of?
Love the look of that ice/glass effect Andrew. It's got an instant feel of mystery and suspense. Quality work...as always.
Love the look of that ice/glass effect Andrew. It's got an instant feel of mystery and suspense. Quality work...as always.
First!
Looks great! Really excited to hear how you made it, and really glad that something new is coming.
Thanks!
Looks great! Really excited to hear how you made it, and really glad that something new is coming.
Thanks!
Anthony C
12 years ago
Wild Speculation: The new plugin is related to the last second or so with the TV static looking effect.
