Element 3D V2 Now Available! *Updated
December 3rd, 2014

Element 3D V2 is Now Available!
We've been working on this plug-in for almost 2 years and we're excited to release it! I've had to keep quiet for so long and now I can't wait to show you what is possible!

Top Features:

  • Shadows and Improved Ambient Occlusion
  • Dynamic Reflection Maps
  • 3D Noise and Deform tools: Bend, Twist and Taper
  • Aux Animations for controlling animation inside of AE
  • Per-Material Transfer Modes
  • Per-Material Wireframe
  • Sub Surface Scattering Materials
  • New Bevel tool for beveling edges
  • Brand new Interface with dozens of improvements
  • And many more!

Check it out Now!

NOTE: Be sure to update your graphics card drivers for best performance!

V2.01 UPDATE: FirePro GPUs on mac are now fully compatible, pleasere-download!
We found a few bugs after launch and fixed them!

  • Fixed error when OpenGL device was not OpenCL compatible.
  • Fixed errorwhen using model search on Mac.
  • Fixed error when using group folders as 3D replicators.
  • Fixed rendering errors with FirePro cards.
  • Fixed errorwhen opening Scene Setup on Mac

Andrew Kramer
POSTED:
11 years ago
241 Comments
8 years ago
Wow. I'm so glad for this.
Nilang
9 years ago
When it will avalabel on intel graphics..??
Gabriel
9 years ago
still no support for Intel HD Graphics?
10 years ago
Anyone using Nvidia 750ti? is E3D working?
rolex phan
10 years ago
i dont know why my notebook sony i7 that cant not render 3d element. that appear that display driver intel graphic stop responding and have successful recovery. So which driver to render 3d element? thanks
boti
10 years ago
hello, i have an i7 pc with 24 gigs of ram and a gtx660 2gb, in after effects cc 2014 i can use element 3d v2 as long as i stay on half resolution but when i put it to full or i render a project it crashes after effects with an opengl error saying i dont have enough resource, so i tried using the onboard intel hd 4000 graphics card and it worked just fine, its extremely slow but i can render and put the project to full
boti
10 years ago
sorry, my question, is there a way to resolve the opengl error? cause even in low res working with element using the intel graphics is really slow, now my workflow is: using the gtx 660 in third resolution to complete the project than switching to the intel hd to export it over night
Nelix
10 years ago
i had the same problem...now it's ok!
Try to switch mode material to standard material
...not the physical material
10 years ago
Help guys, i have successfully installed E3D v2 but my models & viewport are black,

my pc config:

intel core i7 4770
8GB ddr3 1600 ram
GPU Intel HD
AlX
10 years ago
Hi
Thanks For Your Tutorials And VFX SFX Plugins .......

I Have ATI Radeon 3650 And I Bought Element V2.0.7
And Then Saw Mt Graphic Card Not Supported !
I Wasted My MONEY
Please Fix This Soon

Thanks .
Redline
10 years ago
Am failing to download, if I try to download it says enter email and pasword, and if I do it sayz Email and pasword don't match....while its the same infor I use to login on video copilot can anyone help me please....
Adam Rich
10 years ago
Why can't you make this work on Intel!!!!!!
10 years ago
My GOD! Me too, i hope it would be compatible for Intel! Maybe bcause it's GPU accelerated.
Richard
10 years ago
Anyone still having problems with SSS? I've tries turning on backfaces, turning cast shadows on in lights, trying diffeent kinds of lights, different settings... not getting anything.
Peter
10 years ago
Loving my Christmas present!!! ????????
John
10 years ago
Hello there ..
is this working on after effect !
please some one answer ..
-
10 years ago
Really bruh..
Keith
11 years ago
Andrew and company, can you do a tutorial or series of tutorials for texturing and lighting in Element V2? I'd love to get a peek into how you produce some of the imagery shown throughout the Element V2 marketing materials on the site.
ugo
11 years ago
Hey there,
First of all, congrats for your product, once again it rocks!
I do have a minor problem with the raytraced shadow.
I have actually a big scene with a dozen of lights.Each one produce shadow.
I get a flickering shadow problem in some parts of the image.
As well with transluscid materiel with opacity turn down to 20% wich appears as a noisy shadow.
I'm on HPZ820 Quadro k4000.
Any idea?

Thanks
Trevor
11 years ago
I just purchased a new computer (and forgot to check compatibility with Element 3D v2). Does it work with a Quadro K4200? I saw that the K5200 is supported, but nothing about the 4200.
10 years ago
Email them, not in the comments dude!
nandoki
11 years ago
Please help!

I have to do animation with 3 important moments:
1) Gift boxes randomly on the floor
2) After that gift boxes flying in one direction and forming together christmas tree (slightly irregular look)
3) Finally, boxes flíing back to floor and forming one word.

Can I do this all 3 in one composition with Element 3D and how?
Thanks
Mickaël
11 years ago
Andrew and Team,
I would like to know what kind of models can we find in the Motion Design 2 (high-tech and industrial) ? Can you give us somes examples please ?
And what about the pack with vehicles ?

Thanks a lot.

From France
Alex
11 years ago
Exciting job Andrew Kramer!
Thanks for adding shadows and automatic importation of textures (.mtl)! See my first short compositing using v2:
http://youtu.be/qksoSbQsKB0
11 years ago
Custom texture maps not showing in export - anyone else experiencing this?
11 years ago
Awesome! Can't wait to buy it!
11 years ago
In the middle of a big feature film with dozens of effects shots rendered in Element. I so seriously want to utilize the new lighting and rendering capabilities of V2. I'm kind of stuck in a a hard place. I know you recommended holding off getting V2 but I'd like to incorporate its features on existing projects. ANy suggestions on how to manage this?
Take_the_Hindmost
11 years ago
E3D is an awesome product. But as I use it, it occurs to me that what I really need is a 3D animation product with After Effects feature, not After effects with 3D features.
FABIO
11 years ago
After frustrating days, I'm finally using the E3D, MY SINCERE THANKS TO SUPPORT EQUIDE, who endured me in these dark days. WISH MUCH SUCCESS FOR ALL, THANKS ANDREW BY OFFERING TO US WITH SO MANY TUTORIALS DEDICATION, YOU FIGURE WORLD PUBLIC. Thank you so much!
11 years ago
Is anyone running E3D2 on a current Macbook Pro? The display card (NVIDIA GEForce GT 750M 2GB VRAM) is listed as "minimal supported" but I'm not clear on what that really means. I'd love to upgrade but I don't have the option of changing the display card on an MBP. Anyone else in this predicament?

Thanks!
g25
11 years ago
Yes I'm in the same boat, i would love to hear anyone else experience. Sorry I don't want to be the guinea pig.
Colin Adland
11 years ago
Hello Douglas
I have installed E3D2 on the Macbook Pro before yours with GT 650M 1gb VRAM and have not yet had a problem. I must admit that I have done done too much testing other than add some models from blender and c4d lite to verify the auto import of materials.
11 years ago
g25,

Exactly! Especially when upgrading will overwrite my current installation (and it sounds like people are having some trouble going back).

We need a better definition of "Minimal Support."
Sérgio Gil
11 years ago
GT 750M will run ElementV2 very well. It runs pretty good on the older 650M. We're actually probably going to bump them both to recommended.

The difference between minimal and recommended is only rendering speed. Some older much lower end cards may not support RayTracing, but that's not the case of the 650M or the 750M.
11 years ago
Thank you very much, mystery responder! I'm happy to hear that. It looks like an absolutely incredible upgrade.
11 years ago
Hi,

it seems to be that i have a very specific problem. When i use Custom Texture Maps, for example a Video, After Effects dont render this. In the preview i can see the Custom Texture but when i render it out there is no texture or the texture is flickering. Weird is that on Day one this problem does not accure. System: Windows 8.1 After effects CC and 2014. GPU Nvidia GTX 770. Its also the same when you use a .jpg or .png. When you import it with Import Texture in Element it does work. But Video..no way.

I dont know if i am the only one on this planet having this problem...i hope not

-Michael
11 years ago
Hey Michael!

Just sent you an email for some more info, you can always contact support@videocopilot.net and we can take a closer look at things there, thanks!

--Dustin
Charlie
11 years ago
Was this resolved? Same issue for me.
Craig
11 years ago
I'm having trouble with the Bend option. Instead of bending, the object is just moving around a circular path. Anybody else experiencing this?
gMg
11 years ago
First, thanks a lot for all the hard work and great products. You are my idol Andrew. I just bought the motion design bundle and waiting for downloads complete.

2 questions;
1- I'm installing it to my work pc and the pc at home. In the future, if i change one of these pcs, what should i do about license?
2- I bought the motion design bundle, because i could afford it right now and did not want to wait anymore. But i feel like i should have bought ultra studio bundle. Is there any way, that i could upgrade from motion design bundle to ultra studio bundle by paying the price between them, if i find a way to afford?
gMg
11 years ago
Why am i waiting moderation for 22 hours? :/ There are messages sent after me :/
11 years ago
wow purchased and ready to install just waiting on the graphic card update

check out what i used Element 3D V1 to complete and won a competition

https://vimeo.com/113729894
MDMotion
11 years ago
Semi off-topic, but: Would love to see a tut with tips for E3D render/shader settings (and AE lights), using baked lighting maps (I'm using max+vray).

And!!! An apology: Didn't realize that you already worked on the online help files for V2. Thanks!
Patrik Beck
11 years ago
Is there some trick to getting Sub Surface Scattering to work? It is enabled both in the Element screen and the project window, but nothing seems to happen.
Video Card:EVGA GeForce GTX 750Ti 2gig
Koz
11 years ago
This is not a solution but an observation.
The slight crawling and aliasing that happens in certain situations that I've been blaming on Element all this time (even when ALL settings are maxed out-8xss etc etc...) seems to be a problem not with Element, but an inherent issue with After Effects! I was having a 'Tiny Marching Ants" issue with a slow push in to an Element V2.0 object(2K Comp), and couldn't get rid of it. So out of curiosity I matched the angle and distance from the camera with 2 3D solids from after effects, one black one white, then turned off everything else but camera & the solids, did the same slow push in, and the edges crawled just like the Element object! All this time it had nothing to do with Element, it's an After Effects problem. The only way to solve it (on the 2 solids) was to render the comp to 2 or 3 times it's size and scale it back down.

My Apologies to ELEMENT...I'm gonna go complain to Todd Kopriva!
Koz
11 years ago
Actually on the solids, the resizing doesn't help...my bad
Koz
11 years ago
I guess the only real solution for most After Effects related aliasing issues (not all mind you, sometimes it's shadow or AO related & even your monitor has limits when the object is small on the screen. Cranking up Element's quality/sampling settings usually resolves the issue 'within the limitations of your comp's resolution')is to work at 4K, which isn't an option with a 2gb gpu..I'll upgrade to 6gb soon.
Lasse Bauer
11 years ago
Forgive me for probably asking a lame question:
Can someone please explain to me the usefulness of the Light Arrays?
Other than setting up a stage or concert style scene with dark background and spotlights, I have a hard time figuring out where to use it...
Since VCPO usually only produces things that are useful in real-world scenarios, I´m sure I am missing something...so please fill me in if you can. Thanks
11 years ago
First use of element 3D v2 on a client. I think you'll be very proud.Allen Mohler - Team Mohler HD intro: http://youtu.be/gMG-SfYsqUk
LjG
11 years ago
Can you guys please put the tutorials into groups? It would be very helpful for all the Element 3D tuts to be in their own group, and all the Twich etc...

Thanks!
Joaquín Mancera
11 years ago
Element 3d 2 is awesome. But I think I found a problem. Raytraced shadows work perfectly, but when I choose shadow maps nothing happens. My computer is a MacPro late 2013 with firepro d700. (Cast Shadows is enabled both lights and Element 3D)
simon
11 years ago
Hi,

Will version 2 work with the my processors. Intel (R} Xeon (R) CPU X5650 @ 2.67 Ghz 2.66
Ghz(2 processors). Installed memory 48 gb. It works fine with v1.6, Kind regards.
Darren
11 years ago
Excellent new products as usual.
A slight side note request.
Any chance Andrew at some near future date you might consider creating a Video Tutorial/s on creating objects from scratch in 3DMax/Maya, texturing them etc, and getting them ready for Element 3D including the moving parts?
We could then perhaps create some items for everyone else in the Video Copilot World perhaps?
Bill
11 years ago
Darren,

I love that idea.. I'm not a modeler and never plan to be.. but model packs from 3rd parties that are rigged and ready for E3D V2 I would buy in a second. As well as knowing artists out there willing to do custom rigged models for me. 2014 and 2015 model cars in particular!!
Trevor
11 years ago
I 2nd that proposal!
11 years ago
Loving V2, so much to play with...what's that? I should be working! ...but haven't you heard? Bond is back!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-Uqr6Uxl44

Looking forward to the tutorials Andrew, Many thanks is advance!!!
11 years ago
Hi Andrew, loving E3Dv2.

I don't know if you are aware of this but, when I place a deformed model inside a transparent model, the simulation becomes unstable. Other geometry renders transparent, and the deformed object becomes extremely abstract. I don't know if this is common throughout, or an anomaly unique to my PC.

Do you want a more descriptive breakdown emailed to support? I could try to replicate it and send pictures.
Wayne Heywood
11 years ago
The simulation I mentioned is using 25+ motion design 2 models on a single group, and the deformed object is animated... I can't seem to replicate the anomaly using ONE transparent object and ONE animated deformed object. Memory issue? I'm running a 2Gb GTX670 on a core i7 16Gb RAM
Dave
11 years ago
Got V2, having a blast playing with it, thanks for all the hard work! I'd like to ask if there will be any model bundles for the older model packs for those of us that didn't have V1.
CK
11 years ago
Andrew Kramer,
We purchased the plugin but can not use. Because there's no tutorial. Can you be urgently please help in this regard.
Thank you.
CK
11 years ago
In addition, sample projects are there?
Jeremiah
11 years ago
I am loving Element 3d 2.0! Thank you so much.
Will Videocopilot ever consider branching out their plugins to other compositors (such as Nuke or Fusion)? I know that Optical Flares is now in Nuke, but taking E3d and Optical Flares to Fusion would be awesome!
J
Nacho Ledesma
11 years ago
It would be very usefull to have the "rotation order" option in the aux chanel's rotation.

thanks for all the hard work, this version of Element 3D is pretty awesome, congrats to everyone in the the Video Copilot team.
11 years ago
Agreed! We'll see if we can do something like that in an update!
11 years ago
Question about backwards compatibility...

I understand v2 overrides v1.6.2. But I'm curious if anyone has tried to open old projects and how v2 was able to handle them?

Another thought I had was if you have creative cloud, could you update Element on just one version of AE, like CC 2014, and leave E3D v1 on other versions you have installed? The fact is I work with a lot of sets and packages built in v1 that need to be reused continuously. Of course I'll hold off for now but I would like to be able to jump into v2 at some point instead of waiting for every project I work on to get cancelled before upgrading!
Steve
11 years ago
I have tried it.. Couldn't open on the first night, but after the update, the project opened completely... I'm using Mac btw. V2 is great from first trials... it certainly gets your imagination cranking - which may or may not be a good thing if I am to focus on the project at hand.
Bob
11 years ago
I'm not sure if anyone else has got a similar issue, but I've encountered something troubling when using an external monitor - E3D v2 instantly crashes AE CC '14.
Here are my specs: 2013 MBPr, 16 gb RAM, NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M 1024 MB. The external monitor is the venerable 30' Apple Cinema Display connected via Apple Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link Display Adapter, with USB Extension.
I just checked the list of graphics card and the 650M is on the minimal list, so does that mean that I'm stuck working without an external monitor? I never ran into this issue with E3D v1.6, I worked on the external monitor with no issues at all. I know this is the time of year when people are trying to lose inches, but I'd rather it not be from my display!
Other than that, I've encountered no issues. This is a great program and the VC team deserves all the props they're getting, congratulations!
Bob
11 years ago
Just applied 2.01 patch and it seems to have fixed the problem! Thank you!
Harlem
11 years ago
Franckly man... You Roooocks !!!

Thanx 4 all.

Great Greaaaat job !
fabio
11 years ago
Hello everyone VC, bought at the premiere E3D and so far I could not use, some projects in the previous version open, but when I click setup an error message and lock the after, I made Windows Upgrade servide pac 1 updated video card and always appears the error so click the setup. My card is the ATI 7970 3 GB, I tried to use a Xeon machine with Nvidia Quadro 5000 and appears the same error
someone has a hint of what I can do?
Nick
11 years ago
Andrew, first a huge congratulations to you and the VC team. I do a lot of 3D motion graphics that is text heavy and the Aux Animations are killer and the new scene setup with groups means I can actually setup whole scenes in minutes that are ready to animate. You're render speeds put you into a category all by yourselves. I REALLY appreciate how fast you got the FirePro graphics issue fixed. I could go on about deform, SSS, reflections, shadows..... and then there is the price tag, I still don't know how you pulled that off. You guys all are getting paid right?

However, I do have to ask, is there a system to submit bugs through? I have found some glitches that would be great to see fixed for 2.02, after everyone at VC gets a few days off of course!
11 years ago
Is refraction supported in this update?
11 years ago
Sorry, should have been more specific. The ability to change the refractive index on a volumetric material, like glass or water.
Franck
11 years ago
Hi Andrew and all videocopilot team,
"Sorry, 2nd try for this question lost in the middle of all the others"
Just to make sure : I clearly understood that E3D V2 is not working with intel graphic cards but is it definitive or will there be something to fix this in the future ?
Thanks !
Great job !
11 years ago
We are looking to see if it is possible.
Trevor
10 years ago
That would be awesome, you would get so many more users
Donnell
11 years ago
Hi Andrew, I'm using an HD Radeon 6750 card on my mid 2011 iMac, i know its the minimum graphics card required to run V2, but every time i turn on matte shadow for my 3d model nothing happens. Also inside V2 after i add a plane and make it reflective..the reflection is not directly under the object, for some reason its behind the object on the reflective plane. Is this a bug? Or is this just my card. Thanks
11 years ago
Please send us an email to support, we will check it out!
Donnell
11 years ago
Cool doing that as we speak thanks. I Know you must be exhausted as well as your team, i just wanted to say i'm very appreciative of these great products and also your time spent on answering and fixing these problems so fast.
Donnell
11 years ago
Hi Andrew, I,m using HD Radeon 6750 on an iMac, i know its the minimum graphics card required to run V2, but overtime i turn on matte shadow for my 3d model nothing happens. Also inside V2 after i add a plain and make it reflective..the reflection is not directly under the object, for some reason its behind the object on the reflective plain. Is this a bug? or is this just my card. Thanks
Espen
11 years ago
This has now become the tool that we all dreamed about years ago, this intuitive and feature full product has a slider for everything that i want to tweak. Just fantastic, i am having a great time using it, which is the most important part. Amazing job guys, it really shines! <3 <3
Black
11 years ago
Andrew,
Tutorials will come? This issue is very important. Please prepare a very urgent tutorial.
Thanks.
Kevin
11 years ago
Love the wire frame feature but it has crazy aliasing. Is there a way to correct that? Also can it display quads instead of triangles?
11 years ago
Try to increase the size of wireframe or increase the super sampling in the output.
Lasse Bauer
11 years ago
Hey Andrew, do you have any ETA on tuts for the new features?
11 years ago
Monday/tuesday.
Kenneth
11 years ago
when i switch between material and model view ae crashes,.
11 years ago
Hi Andrew, this is AMAZING!!

But still having problems when I open the scene setup window, I 'm using a mac, sometimes opens well and others do not is by the graphic card? It is a 2.7 GHz Intel Core i5

Thanks!!
11 years ago
Paca, get back to work and stop fooling around with all the new V2 features and Pro Presets and Motion Design greebles!

(My current project is suddenly awash with reflections...)

Wow, AK and VCers...Just. Wow.
11 years ago
For anyone looking how to use AE here is a tutorial series! Reply with yours!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0J16W7lcPw&listLKqBEDeM6WAfhP0Y1hzF5zFG9reyHCY4L
Bob
11 years ago
Just bought the bundle. Where do I put the additional 8K jpegs etc... the "extra" downloads for Backlight, Pro Shaders 2 and Motion Design 2?

Am I missing some sort of documentation?

Bob
11 years ago
i put my project i am working on into e3d for shading and rendering and filled the model with some design pack models for details. Tested result is pretty good i think. And my GTX Titan Black is rendering it in 2k so awesome fast, even all raytracing options are on.

here you can see it: http://www.heavygrafix.de/transfer/robo.jpg
11 years ago
Hi Andrew,
Excellent, really, really impressive work.
I'm so pleased with the Element 3D bundle and all your other products. Great.
Cheers Ian
Franck
11 years ago
Hi Andrew and all videocopilot team,
Just to make sure : I clearly understood that E3D V2 is not working with intel graphic cards but is it definitive or will there be something to fix this in the future ?
Thanks !
Great job !
MDMotion
11 years ago
Have a big model with 6K textures. Worked fine in V1. V2 insists that my 6K textures (custom layer) are 3K??? I have my texture prefs at 8K.
Ty
11 years ago
Here is my first test render with V2. Reflections, shadows, DOF, 4 lights, bump maps, motion blur and just over 15 minutes to render (on an I7 machine with an HD7770 at 720p 29.97fps)! Very impressed. http://youtu.be/uxUaeAbYSIk
Debesh
9 years ago
Bro it work Sapphire Radeon HD 7770 Vapor-X GHZ Edition Dual Fan OC Edition with element 3D?
Alex
11 years ago
On the raytraced shadows, is it possible to control the blurriness?
The shadows seems to hard, and if I use a blur effect it affects all objects and not only the shadows.
Thanks.
11 years ago
Wow, wow, WOW! Let the fun begin...
Kevin
11 years ago
is there a way to show a ground grid in after effects like in the element interface?
Ty
11 years ago
yes and no. You can't create one exactly like the one in the interface (unless there is a feature I am not aware of yet), but you can create a new solid and select Effects, Generate, Grid and then turn that layer into a 3d layer and rotate it flat and put it below your E3D layer. Try it...it may work for your purposes.
Pacaworks
11 years ago
Kevin! Not sure if this is what you mean...
New 3d Layer-make it a nice big square, color your choice-rotate 90? on x axis, lower this new "floor" to a preferred height.
Effect > Generate > Grid
Sorry if you already know this and it's not what you're looking for. This, of course, will not integrate with Element in AE 3D space, as that's just the way that the AE cookie crumbles
Kevin
11 years ago
Yeah I wish you could replace the AE workspace with E3D. I'm full screening that and it makes navigating in 3d space a dream. Then I go back to comp and the great E3D interface punctuates how wonky the AE one is.
Lasse Bauer
11 years ago
Did you also fix the error, that you cannot see any preview image when browsing HD/4K/8K backgrounds?
Fabian
11 years ago
If you wonder how to rig the Hinges in Motion Design 2 (or any other objects with a hierarchy) here is a little tutorial. Every sub-group inherits the motion of the group above.

http://www.fumefx-training.com/training/Element2HingeRig.mp4

cheers,
Fabian
Ilanb
11 years ago
Hi,
Just purchased bundle, register elementV2 OK but when I try to register ProShader 2 and Motion V2 : "license limit reached" ...

Maybe all user on your server

Can you help me, thanks
Vladislav
11 years ago
Works great on MacPro, OSX Yosemite 10.10.1, AE CC 2014, Nvidia Geforce GTX 680 2GB.
Super fast! Awesome update! Thank you Andrew and everyone in VC team! Wish you all the best!
Mick
11 years ago
Element V2 is brilliant. Well done everyone at VCP!

However, try as I might, I can't get shadow mapping to work. I have a simple test rig with a spotlight and sphere sitting on a textured plain. Light and sphere is set to cast shadow. Plain is set to receive shadow. If I select ray traced shadow, it works. If I switch it to shadow mapping, I get nothing.

My GFX card is GTX 760 and all my drivers are bang up to date. I know I must be doing something stupid.

Any ideas anyone?
Mick
11 years ago
Ahhh.... shadow mapping only works with spot and parallel lights - not point..... as Andrew kindly pointed out in an earlier post I failed to notice.

I knew I was doing something stupid....
Vincent
11 years ago
Thank you very much !! It's a great job!

Small question:
When we have an extrusion model with multi path, we can move each object separately. And in mesh view, we can see diffent mesh with material who is the same for all object.
Is it possible to apply different material?

Thanks a lot!
sanjula
11 years ago
Is this version will work with intel gpu? (Intel HD Graphics 2000)
sanjula
11 years ago
thanks RC4D,But why is this Elements 3D won't work on Intel gpus?
Simon
11 years ago
I have Element V2 Light bundle and it invokes errors on launch, any help would be appreciated???.
Steve
11 years ago
I do so too !!! Elemt plugin won^t install whatever i'll try. Error code 74 ! Please advise on what to do !
Beaver1977
11 years ago
I've had the fortunate time to have worked with this version now since release. I have to say how incredible and exciting this plugin is to work with. Beautiful interface, fast ridiculously quick rendering speeds and previews, reflection maps, raytracing shadows, fully integrated with AE lights, fine tuning AO controls, the much needed Blending modes, the list goes on. The scene setup in its self is really powerful in workflow and the Auxiliary systems offer amazing control. I can't wait to see the tutorials that you'll be creating for this, as well as what the community will be creating. Thank you for all your hard work on producing such a stunning, cost friendly crammed packed package. Seriously good value for money. You guys are insane!!
AD
11 years ago
is ATI firepro V4800 1024 mb supported ?
AD
11 years ago
Hi Andrew,
First of all a huge huge thanks for this amazing product.. its really great.
now,currently ATI/AMD firepro cards are not supported for V2 ...when will i can use V2 with ATI/AMD firepro card system?
Black
11 years ago
Mr. Andrew,
High praise for that amazing Work. I buy the "Ultra Studio Bundle" Upgrade.
I would download now. I'm very excited.

Thank you,
Regards.
Steffen
11 years ago
ProShaders V2 install not possible in Appendix I attached the preview ProShaders V2 seems to be faulty

Please help
Thanks in advance
chirag
11 years ago
hey Andrew is ElementV2 has sli support and if yes what is the performance ratio after 1st graphic card
11 years ago
are there any saving options, say i built a logo made of several different extrusions and built it into a folder. (which this is a lot faster than the old way of piecing it together in AE) But is there any options to save a folder so i can pull it up in another project or to open it in another element instance say in another comp or project.. i remember v1.6 you could hold alt > file and save as a obj.. great job btw
Keith
11 years ago
i see you can shift > file > save as obj - but only an individual extrusion, need a way to save a whole group/scene for use in other projects or comps.
Charlie
11 years ago
To Andrew & Co.
Element V2, Absolutely amazing. I don't know who or how many are on your team, but I just think about the untold hours you all spent getting it this awesome, and making it all work. Half of these features would've been a substantial upgrade, but you all swung for the fences???.on Mars???.and hit Jupiter! Can't wait to play with all these new toys. Well done, Andrew, and everyone involved. You all get raises!
Video
11 years ago
Hey Andrew!
High praise for that amazing Work. I buy the Motion Design Bundle Upgrade.
Download, Install are perfect as always by VideoCopilot
In Workflow everthing work fine, no problems.

Thank you
Video
11 years ago
Incredible this sweet little details and high quality
on the Motion Desgin Model Pack! Great Great Great!

Btw Element V2 blow my mind, the possibilitys are incredible!

Best!
Ken
11 years ago
Hi,The great man -AK
My cheap graphics
Can the GTX 750 ti support GPU acceleration or not?
Joshua
11 years ago
The nvidia quadro k2100M isn't a supported card?
I felt sure that I wouldn't have to worry about support issues bc it was the highest I could get in a 15" ZBook :\
James
11 years ago
When will you release and update windowsOS vision?
Art
11 years ago
My Scene Setup Preview Window only work 10% of the time. For the 90% it turns into scramble pixelated mess whenever I go back to scene setup...
The support team has been very helpful and I tried everything from installing the patch to re-installing. Everything works perfectly except for my Bust up Scene Setup preview window and I'm really really bummed out....

My system is MBP late 2011
AMD Radeon HD 6770M 1GB VRAM OS X updated ( so the graphics card)

Worked like a charm with V 1.6 and I'm not even sure if that's the conclusion of it.
Anyone here got any ideas solving this thing pls let me know. Otherwise I may have to accept the fact that I have to do it without scene setup preview....but I just feel so handicapped ( no offense to any handicapables out there)!!

Thank you guys....
11 years ago
We're lookg at this bug right now. We should have a fix asap!
Art
11 years ago
Thank you so much Andrew! Can't wait to enjoy V2 to the fullest!!
TaurusGroove
11 years ago
Same thing happened to me- AMD Radeon HD 6970M 2GB VRAM
Art
11 years ago
TaurusGroove, everything else is running just fine right?
Does it sorta shows up normally from time to time?
TaurusGroove
11 years ago
Didn't spend all that much time with it- just loaded it up & took it for a short spin to make sure the install went OK & didn't get too deep into the new features. Busy with lotsa other projects. Everything else I tried seemed OK but I did notice that pixellated screen deformity & did an AE restart. Seemed OK after that but again I wasn't at V2 all that long- figured it could have been a wonky model & was going to get back to it later.
TaurusGroove
11 years ago
Yeah- It's happening a lot more now- also when I try to bend an object some really strange stuff happens to the image. AK says they're working on it so I can wait a bit or reinstall V1.6 for now. I've waited this long & it's not like I've got nothing else to do. Perfect example why these rollouts seem to take so long...
darin murano
11 years ago
yup. 90% a mess, 10% looks fine???? ATI Radeon HD 5750 in an imac. bug fix soon!!!! got to say, the new pro shaders, model pack, and backlight are insane!!!!
Hector
11 years ago
I can not cast shadows, when I open Scene Setup like interference is in the screen, with the new upgrade is less??? but is not working for me??? my graphics card is:

ATI Radeon HD 5770 1024 MB graphics
11 years ago
Thanks for the super fast update for us MacPro users, runs flawlessly with FirePro D700. Super speedy and my mind is blown how big this update is.

I tried opening an older project built on V1, imported perfectly. I'm very impressed VC team!
11 years ago
I almost forgot, would be nice to have Undo and Redo hot keys added, When I push cmd+z it crashes After effects when in element window. Its a hard habit to break.
Koz
11 years ago
Seems to work in Windows 8
11 years ago
It's a Mac thing.A similar issue in V1 occurred when you command-z'd a texture asset like a diffuse or specular jpg whose changed values you wanted restored. I was also getting intermittent crashes in V2 when attempting to scale separate X,Y,Z coordinates of models with the gizmo...anyone else?
Sam
11 years ago
I love the futuristic vehicle model shown in the video! Is there going to be a pack with that sort of thing in it coming out soon?
Koz
11 years ago
If you mean the ship from the first video, it's from turbosquid. Don't expect VCP prices though. It's $100 for the one model...
http://www.turbosquid.com/3d-models/3d-scifi-fighter-model/715318
11 years ago
I'm getting a SONAR.Heuristic.120 virus message when trying to install Pro Shaders II. Has anyone else had this problem? I'm pretty sure it's not an issue, but one never knows so thought I'd check.
Fabio
11 years ago
Hi Big Andrew, i write to you cause i don't know if is my problem or a common issue, but i can't able to light a object with backlight single or light arrays, when i engage it, nothing happens, only the light texture is present, but not any light are emitting from it. (sorry if i'm not clear enough i'm italian )

Hugs and congratulation for your success
11 years ago
Try turning on the spherical reflection mode inside of the object settings.
Haymo
11 years ago
YEAH ! Thank you Andrew... that wasexactly what is was searching for, its run!!!
Holt
11 years ago
Will Element 3D V2 run on an Intel graphics card? It's an Intel HD Graphics 4000 1024mb. Has anyone tested it?
11 years ago
Not at this time but we are looking into to see if it is possible.
Holt
11 years ago
Is it worth just buying a new card? Or do you know if y'all can get it to work soon?
Mike L
11 years ago
I run it on my MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2012) and have the same graphics card.
Holt
11 years ago
Does it work well? And is it V2?
11 years ago
I have the Intel HD Graphics 4000 1024mb as well, however there is a second card called NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M. I have been running Element since it was first introduced and the new Element v2 is screaming FAST. Living the Dream. Thank you Andrew.
Gergo
11 years ago
I have a Dell laptop with HD3000 graphics, and it works, except some glitchy bugs.
Wyldman
11 years ago
AK and crew...thank you!
fabio
11 years ago
Please, I need help, I can not do the work E3D. I need a direction. installed on two machines with different configuration and nothing if the plugin is not ready yet please tell me. bought a new video card and nothing.
Altamiradora
11 years ago
When is EDV3 is coming out ?

Just kidding !
Filip
11 years ago
Purchased first thing this morning (it's now past 12 am in Sweden) and so far everything is working perfectly. The Motion Design V2-pack is truly packed with nice bits and pieces! Since that's so full of cool mech-techie-stuff I figured I would go another route for my first test drive (I really wanted to try the new SSS-feature out)(the model is not made by me!):
http://youtu.be/zOEzpJybrQg

In regards to that I would say the only thing I was missing from the new Pro Shaders was some new organic maps. But that's obviously a teeny-weenie minor thing.
All in all, congrats to a very, very impressive product at a very affordable price!
Mitchell Camm
11 years ago
Hey mate. fantastic texture!! I'd love it if we could share some biological textures. I'm working on a bone texture at the moment/tonight. I use element for medical animations mainly.
mitchellcamm@hotmail.com
Filip
11 years ago
Sorry for the late reply. Thanks Mithcell! The texture isn't really that special from my end, it's the SSS that does the trick! I actually just uploaded a new test render of a skull. On that one I just used a slightly modified version of a "Plaster grunge"-texture from the Pro Shaders V2-pack.
Here'a a link: http://youtu.be/MIwL5Oeuogs
Ajo
11 years ago
Hi Andrew, will Pro Shaders 2 work in Cinema 4D just how Pro Shaders 1 did?
11 years ago
Not at this time but we will consider that in the future.
11 years ago
Now this is why we love us our VC: They didn't resolve my V1-V2 retrograde. Nope. They fixed the FirePro GPU problems in V2 and now I'm zooming on the Track Two. Okay, not zooming, exactly. More like tripping upstairs in steel boots while trying to familiarize myself with all of the V2 treasures. Thanks at AK's team, especially Bryan Burkhardt, who patiently put up with me for the past 18 hours. Now on to the fun!
chuck
11 years ago
How did the fix the FirePro issue? Did they upgrade the product or was it a configuration change?
11 years ago
Hey I am having similar concerns about buying Element3d v2 due to having a macpro with dual firepro cards. Was there an upgrade that helped resolve you problems (or a work around?)
Pacaworks
11 years ago
You may want to check your Downloads in your VC account. Unless I was the guinea pig on this (which I doubt), there may be a patch (#1920) on the Element DL page.
11 years ago
No matter how much you test, once you release a program to thousands of people on just as many different configurations of computers, you are bound to have a few hiccups. The only issue I ran into was V2 did not recognize the model packs I already purchased. A simple deleting of the files and re installation solved that issue for me.

Kudos to a great plugin. Now if aftereffects would just give me a real 3d environment to work in I would be mega-happy!
Espen
11 years ago
Everything went fine over here, just wanted to say.
Hope people with hiccups get them sorted out soon.
Luciano Daluz
11 years ago
Theres a videocopilot tutorial that teaches how to do that inside ELEMENT V1.6 just search for it.
Luciano Daluz
11 years ago
Theres a videocopilot tutorial that teaches how to do that inside ELEMENT V1.6 just search for it.
Mike
11 years ago
Is anybody experiencing trouble using the comp lights to light up your model? I have the "Use Comp Lights" checked but they seem to be not working. Any suggestions?
John
11 years ago
I am having the same issue on a mac (2010) with Radeon 7950. Comp lights won't work, or cast shadows (yes, enabled "cast shadows" on both the light and in E3D). Subsurface scattering also won't work (all options need AE lights to work).
Mike L
11 years ago
Has anybody figured out what might be the problem with comp lights not working? Thanks.
Brad
11 years ago
Hey Andrew and Crew!

I have been following along with the last couple of videos that Andrew did, so I can learn where everything is.
I just did something simple to make changes while following along with the video. Well, I'm so totally blown away. I turned EVERYTHING on Raytraced Ambient Occlusion, I upped my super sampling, I've got shadows and reflections, my camera DOF is on, and I could not believe my eyes and ears! I ram previewed this first test, and it did so as if I hadn't turned any of those things on! But what I didn't hear was my fan on my iMac i7 rev up because it was crunching through all those calculations! It was very subtle in the background, and then eventually shut off. It previewed like a charm, and looks so gosh darn photo realistic!
This was an amazing update guys. Like others are saying, this is a game changer. All of you deserve a most hearty congratulations for all your hard work and devotion to this wonderful product. It shows!

Thank you Andrew, I wish more companies would follow your lead!
11 years ago
Please, VC people, help! There has been radio silence from you guys since 8 this morning regarding the inability to retrograde to V1 after V2 bozo'ed on my Mac. I've lost access to Element and all the Model Packs; they will not re-register. Your fixit suggestions have not worked, I'm dead in the water here, and losing precious time waiting to start short-turnaround projects. Please respond, at least to let me know that you're out of ideas. I'm a huge fan of VC, and you've always been great with Customer Care, but I'm truly frustrated and a bit upset with this situation...please.
Luciano Daljuz
11 years ago
Hey PACA, try to contact them by their costumer support, They always answer pretty fast. Not from here.
Pacaworks
11 years ago
Luc! Thanks, but they are the very one's who have not responded to my emails for the last 5 hours...This post is me sending up an emergency flare
Lasse Bauer
11 years ago
Pacaworks, might be something you have already done - but:
Have you removed all V2 files (if possible to identify) and tried installing V1 again?


I also have issues registering packs that have already been registered - but I also had two accounts with VCP. Perhaps u have same issue?
If so, they can merge your accounts.
Pacaworks
11 years ago
Lasse! Thanks so much for the input. Unfortunately, I've even done a "clean install" of V1, moving my existing VideoCopilot folder (materials, models, et al) from its installed location, deleted the Application Support VideoCopilot Folder (as told to do by VC), deleted the plugin from AE, reinstalled V1, all to no avail; Element will not register. I only have one account.
Lasse Bauer
11 years ago
Pacaworks,
Hmm...strange. When registering have you checked that your email/account name and password are correct?
Did u try a manual registration (where you ask for a file from VCP)?
What error message - if any - do you get when you try to register V1 or V2?
Lasse Bauer
11 years ago
Pacaworks;
just a thought: Did you upgrade to the latest V1 version before registering?
Are your current drivers compatible with V1?
Espen
11 years ago
Can i select multiple materials in a group and change a specific parameter on all the materials at once somehow?
Koz
11 years ago
I was just trying to figure that out myself...
11 years ago
Hi peeps, I assume it's the same as version 1.. You would apply a material (from a pack or standard) then you would drag the 'scene' version of said material to each piece of geometry. Then when you change the properties of that material, it will change throughout... (Don't quote me on this, I haven't used v2 yet)
paco
11 years ago
Already used it today on a shot that will be in a high end full 3D film and I have to say that the raytrace options alone are a game changer from V1. The shot is the camera diving in a cloud of objects from a deconstructed asset - depth of field and stuff - and we were just going to do it in a 3D soft because elements V1 just wasn't good enough to do the trick, but V2 renders are really awesome.

Congratulations for the release and thank you very much for your hard work !

(works great with no crash so far)
11 years ago
Hi,

Great software guys! I went to purchase but then noticed that it does not support my new Mac Pro (amd FirePro). Are you expecting an update or a workaround in the near future? Is there a hardware solution (external GPU box?)
11 years ago
Can't wait to show this in my tutorial series!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0J16W7lcPw&listLKqBEDeM6WAfhP0Y1hzF5zFG9reyHCY4L
Sean
11 years ago
With respect, anyone who purchases this software is way beyond AE 101 my friend, and if they bought it before they even know a simple expression, then E3D v3 will be out before they do VCP has a "How to" guide at http://www.videocopilot.net/basic/ Good Luck.
Danny
11 years ago
Seems like V2 keeps crashing when I click on Scene Setup. I'm not sure how to resolve this.
Josephlf
11 years ago
Why does self shadowing not work with shadow maps? Am I doing something wrong, self-shadowing works fine with ray trace shadows but they are a bit slow for my video card.
11 years ago
This looks awesome.

Question about backwards compatibility...

I understand v2 overrides v1.6.2. But I'm curious if anyone has tried to open old projects and how v2 was able to handle them?

Another thought I had was if you have creative cloud, could you update Element on just one version of AE, like CC 2014, and leave E3D v1 on other versions you have installed? The fact is I work with a lot of sets and packages built in v1 that need to be reused continuously. Of course I'll hold off for now but I would like to be able to jump into v2 at some point instead of waiting for every project I work on to get cancelled before upgrading!
Prashant K
11 years ago
Yeah! Purchased it....

But AE keep crashing when I switch from Mesh view to Material view. Any idea why it is so?

Also not able to extract the ProShaders 2 Installer. Please guide.
Jay
11 years ago
Question about compatibility with Element V1.6 - I'm working on a project that incorporates some models/animations already done using V1.6 and would love to take advantage of the new shadows capability of V2 - but I don't want to install V2 and then find that my current Element 3D files no longer work. So was just wondering if it's safe to make the switch and be able to continue working with my existing Element models/animations.

Thanks.
Shaun
11 years ago
Can't wait for some tutorials now! I love the tutorials!
11 years ago
what? You guys are magician hows is it so fast and so pretty. Andrew Kramer and team is the reason I cannot leave after effects for nuke. In the words of the godfather.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-IkWpm7TS0&feature=youtu.be
Art
11 years ago
Does anyone here ran into this problem with Scene setup preview going in and out( busted and pixelated bug)?
Brother Andrew, do you by any chance know exactly why it behaving this way?

A BIG Bromance hug for you.

Thanks a bunch for your hardwork!
Rob Callicotte
11 years ago
Art, are your video drivers all up to date?
Art
11 years ago
I'm working on a MBP and my OSX is up-to-date.
I'm running mountain lion 10.8.5.
Would you recommend Yosemite?
Grady719
11 years ago
I just purchased this product and can't seem to get a download email from VC. Sent multiple emails to their support team and have yet to get a response back. Someone help please!!
Lasse Bauer
11 years ago
Have you checked your account on VCP? That?s where you download the files.
David Vizurant
11 years ago
If I buy the Pro-Shaders 2 pack, is there any reason why I should buy later the Pro-Shaders 1 pack? Is there anything in the first version, which the new version don´t have? So it is usefull do buy both packs?
Aaron
11 years ago
Yeah, yeah. When's element 3D v3 coming out? I'm kidding. This is truly amazing. A lot to be excited about. Sub surface scattering?? What. I'm all over this. Thanks fellas.
Steven Jenkins
11 years ago
Hey Andrew, I already bought the plugin during the summer, so I get to upgrade. At $99, plus $99 for the must have pro shaders 2, it was a no-brainer to add the other 2 packs in for only $50 more. Enjoying this so far - PHENOMENAL!!
11 years ago
I'm mindblown by the possibilities E3D V2 has to offer. I got the whole upgrade bundle and I never been this happy as far as I can remember. I am thinking about getting a better graphic card to step my game up because for the more complex settings I noticed it's a bit tough on my PC. Can you give us a top 3 graphic card for every budget currently on the market that's compatible with E3D V2. And is it also possible to use my keyboard's arrow keys to move object within the E3D V2 interface around to prevent elements from sinking through, or floating above my floor plane / 3D Object...or...is there a function that places them right on top of the floor or object automatically (stack-button). Looking forward to the tutorials so I don't feel like a monkey with a calculator. Big thumbs up to the whole VC crew!
11 years ago
Will it be possible to install the new pro shader materials into Cinema4D? Or even sell as a separate product as C4D materials? I would buy that in a heart beat. The new shaders look awesome! C4D R16 has a new Reflectance channel which is close to the Glossiness property but not sure if they are compatible.

Congrats on the new release!
Igor Toropchenkov
11 years ago
Hi. There is some issues when i apply V2 on AE CS5.5 At first i see some black windows, and after that AE hanged.
MDMotion
11 years ago
Everything seems to be working, and its a great piece of work, congrats, VC! But! I frankly don't see the SSS doing anything, that I couldn't do in v.1 with illumination + fresnel?

When v.1 was released, the lag (absence even) on documentation was getting some critique. And, well...I have loads of questions:

- How's the correct way to implement sss?
- What does highlight compression do and when?
- What does specular compression do and when?
- There's multisampling, supersampling, enhanced multisampling...errr?
and much, much more...

Thanks!
Sean
11 years ago
I might suggust that anyone interested in doing graphics work at the lever to which E3D v2 offers, build or buy a system geared for this type of work. Running lower end cards, low to mid-range GPU's, 8GB of Ram, etc. are bound to have issues. Step up your game or stick to Photoshop. This is where the Pros go to work.
bobomet
11 years ago
I just wanted to weigh back in after a few install problems last night ....
E3DV2 is just over-the-top SUPERB.

I never actually thought all this function would be forthcoming in this version.

If I can, one day, PLEASE VC .... let me buy a few rounds for you all at your local bar.
Lars
11 years ago
Some people seem to have problems with V2 ... after working for 2 years like madmen now you guys have to work even more. I really hope it settles soon and you guys can take a few weeks off!

You didn't recommend to upgrade in the mids of a project... I did it anyways and it works like a charm, damn guys! Those raytraced shadows give me a big grin on my face.

Thank you!
Koz
11 years ago
Been up all night playing with the E3DV2 Motion Design Bundle. Truly blown away. I thought V1 was cool, but V2 is a masterpiece. Cheers to the Kramester & his team.
John
11 years ago
Hopefully the Firepro MacPro 2013 fix will come soon! Eager to get started with Element V2!
Pierrick
11 years ago
Hi !,.
I had the old version E3Dv1,6. I have everything installed and E3Dv2 does not work.
when I click on « scene setup" button I have an error message and AE closes. I am very disappointed
My computer just be formatted, so no software parasit ...
I do not understand.

Help me!
I can not wait to use E3Dv2!

Thanks !!



My setup:

iMac 27 "
OSX v10.9.5, 64bits
3.4 GHz Core i7,
32GB RAM,
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680MX 2048 MB
SSD + SATA drive.
After Effect CC V2014.0 (v 13.0.0.214)
CUDA Driver Version: 6.5.18
OpenGL 4.1

Systeminfo E3Dv2 :
Build: Element x64 2.0.0 (1910)

OS: OS X 10.9.5

CPU: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3770 CPU @ 3.40GHz
RAM: 32768MB

GPU Vendor: NVIDIA Corporation
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680MX OpenGL Engine
GPU Driver:
GPU RAM: 2048MB
GPU Code: 0

CL0: GeForce GTX 680MX (90.9%)
CL1: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3770 CPU @ 3.40GHz (9.1%)
Vladislav
11 years ago
I have a AE CC 2014 crash when try to open 'scene setup'
I'm using MacPro 2010, dual xeon 16 Cores, OSX Mavericks 10.9.1, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti 2GB.
I'll try to install it on different machine with Yosemite 10.10.1 and GTX 680 2GB. I hope to have some better luck there.
Steffen
11 years ago
I have a Nvidia GTX 675M at the start of element 3D comes with me
error invalid storage class specifiers in OpenCL
can give me a help
get the latest NVIDIA drivers v344.74 installed, but without success
Gerg?
11 years ago
I have the same problem. I have contacted their support, but if anyone has solution for this, share it please!
Haymo
11 years ago
cant download ProShaders 2 complete (MAC), download site says 2.36 GB but i get only 2.10?!
Anybody with the same problem?
Peter
11 years ago
I do hope an update will come soon so we can use the plugin on the new Mac Pros.

Can ProShaders2 be used in C4D?
Kevin
11 years ago
Does Element V2 not work on the new mac pros? I was getting ready to update to it, but if it needs patching, that would be good to know. I've got the new mac pro with the AMD FirePro D700 6144 MB
Lasse Bauer
11 years ago
Firepro cards are not supported yet. They are working on it, and I believe they will have it fixed this or next week. See Andrew?s reply further down this thread.
Sean
11 years ago
I can't wait to see what the community comes up with after having some time to play with the new E3D v2. So exciting. Great Job AK. Luv ya !
John
11 years ago
Slick move VCP.

So, they say you are saving $100 by upgrading from V1 to V2. But ACTUALLY, you are paying $25 MORE.
Why?
V1 was $125
Upgrading to V2 is $99
So you pay $224

If you just bought V2, you'd pay $200

So any existing E3D customers have to pay $25 MORE than someone buying for the first time.
Not quite thinking this is fair :/
I want V2
But I don't want to be punished $25 for being an existing customer..
Lord Edington
11 years ago
Just curious... does V2 contain include training videos in the downloadable content? If not, I guess there will be a bunch of tutorials to follow shortly.
Pylik
11 years ago
Hi!
Will E3D2 work with this cards?

AMD Radeon HD 6750 1024 MB
AMD Radeon HD 7770 2048 MB

Thx!
Amrid
11 years ago
Does Element3D v2 run on After Effects CS4 ?

And if not
will the old version Element3D 1.6
still available to buy for users of Adobe CS4, like me? :/
James
11 years ago
Excellent travail Andrew.
Un grand bonjour de la France.
Encore bravo et merci.
Gareth
11 years ago
I'm also getting a crash when "Scene Setup" is selected. I've updated CC to the latest version, to no avail.
Any ideas why this is happening?
Tobi
11 years ago
Andrew my reflections won´t work.. i took the glass texture on a plane and the chessboard above, put all checkboxes on reflections tab in rendering on but nothing happend.. it just reflected the environment .
I work on
i7 2600K
16Gb DDR3-1600 Ram
GTX 660TI
Hans123
11 years ago
for the plane:
Reflect Mode >Mode >Mirror Surface
Fabian
11 years ago
Hey Tobi,
you have to click on the plane and under Reflect Mode set the Mode to Mirror Surface. A plane with 4 blue arrows should appear, make sure those are pointing up in the direction of the chessboard.
11 years ago
anyone else having an issue with backlight not working correctly?
kkehoe5
11 years ago
The amount of assets included in the Motion Design 2 pack is nothing short of amazing. So many cool things and so much possibility. It is well worth the $99 if bought alone.
11 years ago
Awesome product launch!! Congrats on that! I just bought about everything
I do have a question though. Is there by any chance planned to integrate .max files like .c4d in the future? Or is there a compatibility problem?
g00d69
11 years ago
Amazing work Andrew !!! Downloading now, and i can't wait to try this "new baby"
11 years ago
Anybody else experiencing an error when clicking "Scene Setup"?

"Element has encountered an unrecoverable error." then AE crashes.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/gfb0ibu8nwmdi5p/Screenshot%202014-12-03%2011.41.35.png?dl=0
Elad
11 years ago
btw I'm working with nVidia GTX 570,
Is it possible that this card is not supported yet?
Lord Edington
11 years ago
The GTX 570 is in the recommended cards list.
Pixini
11 years ago
Yes I have this message too. My card is a GTX 760 though...
demone
11 years ago
YES, I'm having the same problem!!!
Stefan
11 years ago
Yes !
The same is happening to me. I've got a GTX570 and a GTX770 (the latter being my primary carrd).
Christoffer
11 years ago
I'm having the exact same error on my PC but not on my Macbook Pro late 2013. I also have a 500 card, the 580 GTX 3gb to be exact. With latest drivers. I've sent the log file to VC's technical support.
robi
11 years ago
I'm getting the same idea, where AE crashes with Ele V2 installed. I'm using a mid 2010 mac pro. maverick osx. k5000 nvida card with the latest update. please help anyone!!!
Cory
11 years ago
I am having the same issue. I updated all my drivers, windows, and CC. I re installed and I am still getting the same error... I have two GTX 780 TIs so power is not even close to an issue. HELP VC!
Elad
11 years ago
I was told by support to install this update:
http://support.microsoft.com/KB/2670838

now it works !
11 years ago
Not sure if this has been covered but I am wondering if this update is compatable with my macpro d700 firepro w9000?

Thanks.
Lord Edington
11 years ago
***FirePro cards are currently unsupported. We are working on a solution.***
11 years ago
Thanks Lord Edington
11 years ago
Great job on Version 2 VC team! I purchased the motion design bundle. It downloaded and installed perfectly with the single exception of the previous "packs" I had purchased (jet pack and metropolitan). Version 2 did not recognize any of those.

But, and this is a big but, a simple re-naming of the original video copilot folder and re-install the packs and everything works like a charm.

Now I will ignore my family for a few days while I play with all these new features...
Demone
11 years ago
what did you rename the folders too? can you please explain how you did this... thank you!
Steve J
11 years ago
Just bought the E3D bundle and looking forward to playing at home tonight. But this OpenGL/CL render system got me to thinking. Would it be possible to make it work with an app like C4D? In the same way that I have Octane and, soon, Arnold, could you use the render engine in conjunction with C4D's lights and models? Obviously it wouldn't support all of the app's features, but it would provide near-realtime viewport display and rendering, which would be ideal for people doing motion graphics, visualisations and and simple scenes. If it worked natively with C4D's objects and materials, that'd be pretty awesome....
Duca
11 years ago
Just bought now 3d E v.2.0.
Please, we need many CGI & Live action integration tutorials. Above all, of course:
- casting Shadow and AO;
- Image Based Lighting with 3d Environment 360° hdri pano, but also with CGI lighiting integration with original location lighiting (Indoor and outside).
MANY THANKS and, above all, CONGRATS TO ALL for this awesome product!
!
Mahir
11 years ago
Hey Andrew
How about a Bundle with E3D, ProShaders and Motion Design?

And thanks for your amazing work. You guys really rock
Dan Murray
11 years ago
Mahir, there is a bundle with E3D, ProShaders2 , Motion Design 2 and Backlight.
Mahir
11 years ago
I know, but I don't think I need Backlight for now. Maybe later.
Vadim
11 years ago
Andrew, I cannot order Pro Shaders 2 -(
It's telling me "BasketID needs to be specified in correct format". Same problem with the PayPal. It tells "Pro Shaders 2 is not orderable."
Vadim
11 years ago
It works now, nm.
MDMotion
11 years ago
Hmm, SSS is not giving me any results. Any ideas?
Anders
11 years ago
You need to add lights in your scene for it to work (I think that spotlight and parallel are the only lights that are supported for SSS). The lights also need to have "cast shadow" enabled for it to work.
If you wanna see how the SSS looks in the scene setup you should set the light preset to SSS.
Star+Circle
11 years ago
I had to turn on backfaces for shadow maps before it worked for me.
11 years ago
andrew... i wonder how many ppl are working on this Product... i mean.. common.. u dint do it alone did ya..
Richard
11 years ago
I also wondered that as well. But he probably did a lot of it. He is the next Steve Jobs>....
André Riva
11 years ago
Just wow.... It seems Christmas is a little earlier this year for some people like me. V2 got now all the features i missed before.... and a lot more. Fantastic product as always and a premium model pack. I can`t wait to work with.
Videocopilot rocks again
11 years ago
That is some seriously awesome pie you guys did bake there..!
Imma take another bite now.
Thomas
11 years ago
On mac OS X 10.9.5 and AE_CC2014 --> AE crashed after loading E3D_V2 (with generated license)
Thomas
11 years ago
The AE-OS X error message on mac OS X 10.9.5 and AE_CC2014 crash is:

- crashed after loading Element3D

after crash then :
Thomas
11 years ago
After reinstall it works now on mac !

Great Release !!!
Davy
11 years ago
Good looking product Andrew!

I was just checking out the recommended gpu specs and I noticed the Quadro 5000/6000's are included. Does this mean the 5000/6000 series or just those two? I am running on a Quadro K5200 and before I can purchase the bundle I need to be sure it's supported.

Thanks in advance,
Davy
Grandy
11 years ago
Congrat Andrew i have been waiting for this thank you so much.
11 years ago
Does V2 still support importing OBJ sequence?
Grandy
11 years ago
Yes Adam OBJ sequence can be imported
Sergey
11 years ago
I cried when i watched promo. This is how beautifull it is. And it's also much cheaper then i expected. Thanks A LOT videocopilot team!
Evgeny
11 years ago
Wow! It is a revolutionary plug-in for AE! This morning, Andrew wake up billionaire)
Ken
11 years ago
Excuse me,
My video card is ti 750 GTX, it will support GPU acceleration?
Stefan
11 years ago
Hi Andrew!
Bought the motion design bundle (upgrade) today at 02:00 am (Central Europe Time), after updating your site every 30 min., and cannot wait to play around with the new features. Thank you for the more than fair pricing (especially the upgrades).
Greetings from Vienna, Austria
11 years ago
Hi
Today's Sky has Two Sunrise
Thanks a Lot
11 years ago
Hi~ all ~ How to use the c4D option "Load Animation" ,I try set key in c4d and save to XX.c4d ,import E3D but it's doesn't work?
Phil
11 years ago
Hi all,

Several tips to share with you before install E3D v2,
1.Update to the latest VGA driver.
2.Update to Windows 7 SP1(if you are using Win7)
3.Update this one to solve some graphics issues
http://support.microsoft.com/KB/2670838

Thank you Matt for solving my problem.
11 years ago
When I turn on the Shadows, nothing happens, is there something I have to tweak? Thanks
11 years ago
I'm working on a bunch of tutorials now. To actvate shadow maps, you want want to make sure the light is set to "Cast Shadows" and turn on shadows in the render settings for E3D. You can also tweak the map settings to refine the shadow map. Note that OpenGl shadow maps work with spot lights and parallel lights. All light types work with RayTrace.

Best!
11 years ago
Yeah! Thank's for that release. Thank's to that lot of our readers will have somethong rto wish for from Santa this year
Marco
11 years ago
Can anyone confirm if they're able to get V2 to work on a new MacPro with (dual) AMD FireProD700?
11 years ago
thanks a lot Andrew..
You are a genius
JosephG
11 years ago
Dear Santa Andrew & Company,

Thanks for the early Christmas guys! I can't believe how fast it is! Just incredible.
megabird
11 years ago
download new graphic card driver, problem solved!
fabio
11 years ago
hello guys. someone had problems with ati radeon hd 5800 series? I can not make it work.
Gary
11 years ago
Hey guys,
I know you're probably up to your arse in alligators trying to get all this out the door but when you get a chance:
Would be good to have a list (and/or pics) of all the bits and bobs included in the Proshaders, motion design and backlit packs.
You've touched on it in the demos but a comprehensive rundown would be great (unless it's there and i've somehow missed it?)
Thanks.
Guillaume
11 years ago
Wow... love it. Super update Andrew. thank you. Now go get some sleep once in a while and see the family. May the force be with you master
bobomet
11 years ago
Are the "Lightmaps" files (I see no Installer for those), and the "Backlight" 8K files (both HDR and JPG versions) to be unzipped into a folder in "Maps" for use by E3D?
11 years ago
Great work !
Download, Install no problems ! Everything works fine on my iMac
First little fun result: http://youtu.be/ZJ2XZhz-dEM
Rest of the year is for the family
Cheers from Germany, Stefan
11 years ago
You've come a long way from that 01. Basic Sky Replacement

Congratulations Andrew and team!

https://vimeo.com/100074823
Oliver Massey
11 years ago
Hello Andrew / VC. Amazing product!!! But I'm unfortunately having issues with my video card running E3D2. My late 2009 iMac has the ATI Radeon HD 4850 (512 MB) card. You guys spent a considerable amount of time listing all compatable cards. This was listed under minimum requirements. Can't wait to play. Using AE CC 2014. Is that even possible... Any suggestions?!
Gary
11 years ago
Great work guys.
I was going to download straight away but will wait for the Mac + Firepro D issue to be resolved.
Maybe a mini-announcement on the blog when that is fixed?
My credit card awaits!
11 years ago
Of course. Should not be long!
Oliver Massey
11 years ago
Hello Andrew / VC. Amazing product!!! But I'm unfortunately having issues with my video card running E3D2. My late 2009 iMac has the ATI Radeon HD 4850 (512 MB) card. You guys spent a considerable amount of time listing all compatable cards. This was listed under minimum requirements. Can't wait to play. Is that even possible... Any suggestions?!
Nicolini Media LLC
11 years ago
get a better card
Oliver
11 years ago
Nicolini, That's a smart suggestion!!! hehe. I was expecting my card to work as listed to be acceptable, though far from ideal. One can not simply replace a cart inside an iMac. : (
Sean
11 years ago
I might suggust that anyone interested in doing graphics work at the level to which E3D v2 offers, build or buy a system geared for this type of work. Running lower end cards, low to mid-range GPU's, 8GB of Ram, etc. are bound to have issues. Step up your game or stick to Photoshop. This is where the Pros go to work.
Oliver
11 years ago
Sean, I agree!! I was hoping to get extra millage out of my once latest and greatest late 2009 i7 iMac. The iMac Retina or Mac Pro appear to be the only Apple option with great enough cards to run E3D2. On Santa's list!!
Rc4d
11 years ago
Andrew i know you work hard on these NEW tools...an i know its too early to ask for more but next time you bring out a pack Think about a TV BROADCAST PACK thanks man
bobomet
11 years ago
Hey Andrew .... No complaints here, because I'm just absolutely giddy about this new E3D product.
But If possible, please release an easy Step-By-Step Installation guide.
Most of us don't do UNZIPs and Installer Runs in our daily lives.
I just went through HELL trying to figure out how to simply install the Pro Shaders V2.
I'm about to dive into the "Backlight" and "LightMaps" installs .... while holding my breath.
11 years ago
Your right. We realized at the last minute that the product was too big for a single installer. The old pack was 1K so 2K is 4 times the size. We'll make sure people have clearer instructions. Best.
Nicolini Media LLC
11 years ago
i could've installed it blindfolded, doesn't get any easier
JC
11 years ago
Hey VC/Andrew- so we downloaded the bundle and did the install of Element_V2 with Backlight & Motion Design 2. (All with Default locations) for OSX

After Effects crashes in both AE CC_2014 and AE_CC for Mac.
Debug steps ticket:
1. Launch AE 2014
2. New Comp 1080p @ 24fps
3. New Solid Comp size
4. EFFECT Video Copilot Element
5. SELECT SCENE
CRASH AE
This same example is what happens in After Effects CC as well

Here is the system info:
Build: Element x64 2.0.0 (1910)

OS: OS X 10.9.5

CPU: Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU E5-2697 v2 @ 2.70GHz
RAM: 32768MB

GPU Vendor: ATI Technologies Inc.
GPU: AMD Radeon HD - FirePro D700 OpenGL Engine
GPU Driver:
GPU RAM: 6144MB
GPU Code: 0

CL0: AMD Radeon HD - FirePro D700 Compute Engine (47.6%)
CL1: Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU E5-2697 v2 @ 2.70GHz (4.8%)
CL2: AMD Radeon HD - FirePro D700 Compute Engine (47.6%)
rc4d
11 years ago
try updating ur graphic drivers to the lates one
11 years ago
Hey JC, I think support for this GPU is coming next week. We were not able to get it going at the last minute but the guys are working on it now. Best!
rc4d
11 years ago
andrew so its a drivers problem ?
JC
11 years ago
Andrew brutha- Thanks for getting back to me. We will stand by patiently for Firepro700 support. At least that's what I suspect is the issue.
Lasse Bauer
11 years ago
LICENSE ISSUE:
Seems that I have to re-license previously purchased packages like Metro and Jetstrike etc on top of the new ones. And that doesnt seem to work; I just get an error telling me I maxed out my licenses or "wrong account" etc. Thats clearly a mistake, so anything I need to do differently, or just contact support?
11 years ago
Please contact support it is possible you have purchased with separate email addresses and we can merge the accounts. Either way we will help get you sorted.
Lasse Bauer
11 years ago
10-4. Matt got in touch with me already before I even asked. Awesome! Thanks
11 years ago
For anyone on a mac having an issue with unzipping and gettting a file with .cpgz on the end, the free stuffit expander will correct that (just worked for me on pro shaders 2 installer.)

http://my.smithmicro.com/stuffit-expander-mac-download.html

Hope that helps.
11 years ago
Thank you, that helped, i had the same problem!
Regards
S?nke
Bob
11 years ago
Thanks for the heads up! I tried a command line unzip and that wouldn't work, but Stuffit 16 did the trick.
Ryan
11 years ago
THANK YOU!
Soenke
11 years ago
Had the same problem, thank you!
christian
11 years ago
Well it isent Softimage (rest in peace) or Max with its power. But besides that its far ahead of everything i ve seen before. Its really an amazing big step forward to provide broadcast quality 3D into after effects.
Really, really impressive. Element V1 was nice, sometimes usefull, often just a toy, but this seems be much more powerfull and usefull in daily pratice!
Well done!
11 years ago
i was so looking forward to this update release and jumping right in and finishing a work project, BUT O'ma'gawwd! This has blown my mind and I cant see the wood for the trees!!!! I get paid to work with this program.....and I'm playing here!!!!

Gentleman of VC.....Until the next time, you ALL have seriously out done yourselves. Fabulous work guys.....outstanding!!! Now.......go party the sh*t outta your town!!!!

(or put the kids to bed Andrew)

Christian Michael
cfs
11 years ago
raytraced shadows!! Big Thanks
Sam
11 years ago
Any additional import that supports animation would be really useful... FBX certainly but Alembic particularly. Anyway great job on such a fantastic new version of E3d! Thanks for all your hard work.
Matt
11 years ago
Is there a list of all the objects included in the Motion Design pack anywhere?

Also, thanks again- It's one thing to do great work; it's another level of awesome altogether to inspire others and enable them to do great work, too.
Ajay
11 years ago
link for supported GPU List is not working. Could u please mention the GPU's that support Element 3D V2?
Joseph
11 years ago
Love the V2 however I was looking forward to cars and helicopters model pack???

when are they coming out?????

did I say I love it, yeah
11 years ago
Working on them!
Sam
11 years ago
Is there any option for importing Alembic files? If not is that something planed in the V2 development cycle?
11 years ago
I think we will add FBX in V2.5 but I'm not sure when.
Phosphoro
11 years ago
You have just obliterated a whole market of other software with the new capabilities of Element 2.0. Goodbye KEYSHOT, Goodbye automotive and CAD rendering solutions that still rely on the CPU. Truly this is going to cut into so many markets that you are going to transform several industries. You ROCK!
11 years ago
Great Job man, just indescribable...

You bring such things to After Effects, We need not to run every time to other 3d softwares to prepare models and textures, lightning...

Adobe gotta salute your contribution, dude!

Just in case for idea on next product-
I'll be amazed to see real world simulations we carry out in 3d max and c4d into after effects...
(Don't know if even that's practical, but would be Fascinating!!!)

But again dude, appreciate VC team hard work on v2...
Keep on the good work...
zack27
11 years ago
Apologize in advance if this has already been discussed previously.

I purchased the full Ultra 3D Bundle for $695 less than 30 days ago.
Do I now have to pay $249 for the upgrade?

Thanks for the Awesome work!
Lance
11 years ago
Yeah something up with ProShaders Mac Installer.
I keep getting a .CPGZ after unzipping. Unzipping the CPGZ gets me a Zip which gets me a CPGZ, etc.
Yosemite.

Lance
Lasse Bauer
11 years ago
Lance, you need to use Unarchiver, and not the default decompressor which will get you into the problems you described
Lance
11 years ago
Thanks Lasse, yes I did and that does work. Did not need to use it on any of the products except the shaders.
Lasse Bauer
11 years ago
You're welcome And for some reason, I had the same issue - only with Alternate Formats, and not the rest...gremlins are everywhere!
11 years ago
We just updated the PS2 zip download now, should rid these issues. Let us know if you continue to have issues!
Fynn
11 years ago
I still had the problem. But I will try unarchiver.
Lasse Bauer
11 years ago
After installation, where do I put the Lightmaps and various Backlight HDR files/folders?
Also: I can´t decompress "MotionDesign2_alternate_formats.zip" for some reason. I keep getting an error.
I´ll contact support - just wondering if there was a quick-fix.
Matthew Sorrels
11 years ago
I can't seem to decompress MotionDesign2_alternate_formats.zip either. I've downloaded it twice without any problems but the file won't decompress using 7zip or Winrar. I think there is something wrong with it on the server.
11 years ago
everything you need is in the installer, they provided the assets seperately if you want to use in other apps etc.. just use the installers
Richard
11 years ago
Will I be able to use the old Pro shader and model packs with V2?
11 years ago
Oh for sure!
Steve
11 years ago
I was trying them out last night. Some of the shaders work and others turn the model black like a silhouette. The light percentage doesn't adjust the brightness of the model when some of the shaders from pro shaders 1 are applied.
11 years ago
Finally!!
After 18 hours of refreshing the same tab every 10 minutes and drooling at those stunning graphics...
Something to add up to my new website...

Hey! Andrew, i actually needed help with audio editing. I got these tutorials to make and my voice just sucks in microphone.
You got anything for that??
Lasse Bauer
11 years ago
Swapnil, try using Garageband, Logic, Audition or whatever software you're using, and play with basic treble and bass settings for your voice.
There is little to do in terms of software that will "save" your voice - the best thing to do, is practice your pronunciation, clarity when speaking and also using your diaphragm when talking. You might wanna check out a Youtube tut on how to do voice-overs. Your voice is an instrument, so I suggest practicing a bit to improve that instrument as opposed to "fixing" it in post-production. It always sounds strange anyways.
Hope this helps
11 years ago
I know you'll are quite busy with new product..
but Big help, buddy!!
Thanks!!

VC team, as it remains, always Awesome!!
11 years ago
I think this is the first time I've bought something within an hour of release and felt like I was the last to get it
Nacho Ledesma
11 years ago
Just got the motion design blunde, very excited, thanks for everything, cheers from México!.
11 years ago
This looks like it has some great new features, thanks AK and team VCP!
bobomet
11 years ago
Hey Andrew/VC .... just got an ERROR CODE 1010 while trying to run the Pro Shaders Installer. The E3D-V2 Install went smoothly.
Still downloading the other products while writing this ...
11 years ago
I believe this pack has 2 parts because of the size so both files need to be unzipped and then then run the installer. If you have trouble unziping pease contact our support. Just tap connect at the top. We're jumping on all this!
Cerebral Cortex
11 years ago
Thanks a ton for all of the work and effort you guys have put into this. The things you have given to the community are incredible. I'll happily buy this. Thanks again.
11 years ago
You and the VCX team have done a great job Andrew!
I'm downloading the whole Motion Design bundle as we speak, and I can't wait to start playing with it.
(Working on a motion graphics job the rest of the day, but hope to finish in time to play around with all the new goodies!)

I just noticed I purchased my first item with you guys early 2009, and look at where you guys are at today. You have come a long way and I love to show my support to VCP for all their great work!

Keep on rocking!
11 years ago
Right on! Thanks again for your support.
11 years ago
Congrats on your new release! Your hard work glows.
11 years ago
Where are the tutorials to explain how to use all the new features?
11 years ago
Hey Folks! V2 is crashing AE on my Mac Pro 12-core, Yosemite, 64 G RAM, AMD FirePro700x2 whenever I attempt a model search....
11 years ago
Currently the FirePro cards are not supported but we should have it working this week. Please email support and we can send you an update.
Pacaworks
11 years ago
Have just been informed that it will be 1-2 weeks before we may see an update for Mac Pros with FirePro GPUs. Gotta say I'm a bit disappointed as an earlier response to my GPU compatibility questions was that the FirePros should work fine and no further word to my knowledge was posted. If indeed you didn't, I sure wish you all had let us know, as I am now stuck with a crippled Element V2 (no lights either!) and at least 4 projects due in the next two weeks. Any way to get safely back to V1?
Pacaworks
11 years ago
Is there any way to get back to V1 without messing up anything else?
Pacaworks
11 years ago
Also, the note on your compatibility page seems to parenthetically say the D series is ok...***FirePro cards are currently unsupported. We are working on a solution. (Does not include D-series).***
11 years ago
whoa! so sorry! my computer just freaked out an blog-bombed you!!!
Pacaworks
11 years ago
Worked like a charm..wish all retrogrades were that easy...thanks...
Pacaworks
11 years ago
Wait wait wait!, I was wrong...All my model packs are now unregistered and won't re-register automatically or manually. Getting frustrated with all of this, kids. What should I do now?
11 years ago
Have you not got Time Machine on your mac? Just roll it back few hours and problem solved.
11 years ago
YAY!!!
Okay, just take my money before my wife finds out what I spent it on...
bobomet
11 years ago
Hey Andrew and VC Team ..... downloading now! My good wife just kissed my forehead with a "hope to see you look".
Is there any reason to uninstall V1.6 first?
Will it be there in parallel ...?
????
11 years ago
It overwrites the old version. So keep in mind if you are in the middle of a project, you may want to hold off.
Abdul
11 years ago
great job! downloading the new goodies as we speak! any chance the other 3d model packs will go on sale (great stocking stuffer )
Lance
11 years ago
Well crap, this is a real dilemma for previous customers. I bought almost all of VC's products previously. I don't know what's in the new Shaders and Motion Graphics products (already own the old ones). I don't want to just buy the same models as the old ones again, for instance.

If I go ahead and purchase E3D upgrade now, then I will miss out on the bundle prices. Seems to be particularly hard on previous customers.
11 years ago
All 4 Products are all new. Everything!
Lance
11 years ago
Awesome--just purchased the big bundle!
bobomet
11 years ago
I look at it this way .... I spent the money 2 years ago on V1; had many hours of great fun and actually cranked out some nice stuff - far beyond my native capability.
That money is spent, and those days are behind me.
Forward!
11 years ago
This look incredible.
Thank you and your team for all your hard work on this baby !
and for keeping your price low !!
roger
11 years ago
hey andrew are going to give us the project files for the E3dv2 as a extra ?
Kevin
11 years ago
I was curious on the installation procedure if Element 3D V1 is already installed.

Thanks for a great product VC!!!
11 years ago
V2 will share some of the same assets like models etc. No files are removed but on installation, the presets that come with V1 are moved to sub folders like Environments_V1. Other than that, everything else should work as expected.
Cfs
11 years ago
I'm bought v1.6 , If I buy the upgrade version of v2, is it possible for me to install it in to a new PC? Thanks
Lance
11 years ago
I'm happy to buy the shaders and motion design II, if they are new products but I don't want to just buy the same models again, for instance. What is new in the new products?
Lasse Bauer
11 years ago
Lance, you might wanna check out the product tour and blog entries where Andrew runs thru many of the upgrades, differences and features compared to V1.
Here?s what I picked up from the demo and product description:
Motion Design 2 feature totally new models with more detail than V1.
With the Shaders pack you get both more shaders and shaders that interact with the environment/background - so it?s another beast all together.
Hope this helps
Steve
11 years ago
First ten minutes of playing. Can not believe how fast everything is! Huge, huge upgrade. I absolutely love the new interface. It probably didn't hurt to upgrade my card to the Nvidia GeForce GTX Titan Black too.
You guys are clearly the best!
Thank you so much.
bobomet
11 years ago
So glad to read this! I too upgraded to the GTX Titan Black, and hoped I'd be hitting the ground running. I just downloaded and about to fire it up for the 1st time.
Lance
11 years ago
So no discount if you bought Shaders 1 and Motion 1? Is there anywhere that lists what's new in those products for those of us who already purchased them one?
Nabil
11 years ago
LOVE IT! I hate to be devil's advocate though, however, I want to know what would the advantages be of using this over say...Maxon Cineware/Cinema 4D in CC 2014??
Lasse Bauer
11 years ago
Not sure, it depends on your needs, but how about
? price
? speed
? Ease of use?
11 years ago
Render time is way faster than Cineware and it's easier to get a better looking scene.
Joe
11 years ago
Upgrade price is too high at $100. I believe I paid close to that for the version I have now during a holiday sale.
TopsiidEr
11 years ago
well done !!! keep going. ur the best
roger
11 years ago
wow best Christmas gift ever thank to andrew an the videocopilot team best gift ever from you guys
11 years ago
i gotta be one of the first to DL, kept jumping over to refresh page all day.. boom
Scott Bonner
11 years ago
H therei,

with regard to the packs, on my downloads page i have options for downloading the Mac installer and there are other downloads that state "Not Required"...for example, Backlight has additional download options such as the following:-

BackLight (Not Required)
Format: HDR 8K

Light Maps (Not Required)
Format: HDR

are these just optional extras? or are they already included in the installer download?

many thanks,

cheers,

scott
11 years ago
Sure, so the 8K maps not necessary for most cases so we made them separate to keep the download smaller. If you ever need them, they are there! The pack installs the 4K and 2K versions which is what I used for all my projects and demos.
Tony
11 years ago
Hey Andrew very excited but was wondering will the motion design pack be available separately or as a bundle fairly soon. Was currently looking to just get the motion pack and element first and then get the others when I can afford it.

Thank you
11 years ago
Let me see what I can do...
11 years ago
Been thinking about this too. Really want to get all 4 new products but realistically can only afford the Element + Pro Shaders 2 upgrade bundle, which means I'll have to spend $200 on the other two so in the end spending the same amount for the full suite as the non-upgrade price.

What would be really cool is if VC started a custom bundle option. All of the 3D design packs except for JetStrike are $100, right? So what if you could pick and choose your own combination of design tools, like buy two for $150, three for $200, etc. I know that personally, I would be more inclined to buy some of the other packs that I don't really need (like motion design 1 and sports) but would be nice to have if there were custom bundle options.
11 years ago
A custom bundle would be awesome! I only have a few 3D model packs left to buy so like a 3 or 5-bundle pack would be great
11 years ago
Congratulations Andrew and everyone at VC. You are a true inspiration. I owe my entire career to you and your efforts. I hope one day I get to work with you on something awesome All the best - Kraig.
11 years ago
Downloading now!!! Sleep is highly over-rated! Now it's time to play! Thanks for making such an amazing upgrade. It's everything I was hoping to see and more!
11 years ago
haha, you're tell me!
Jason
11 years ago
It says Mac 10.7 and up. What if I have 10.6.8? Performance is slower, or it just wont work at all?
11 years ago
The compilers we use only supports a minimum version of 10.7 so we were unable to support versions before that.
soflow
11 years ago
Hi there

could you please link your "supported gpu list". There is no document linked, thx

so
Neo Crescent
11 years ago
Amazing plug-in. Very impressive. Gratz on releasing
Lasse Bauer
11 years ago
Absolutely friggin stunning!!!
Congratulations to you and the whole team!
You outdid yourselves yet again!
I can´t wait to take this baby for a spin
Steve
11 years ago
Downloading now! Very Exciting!!!
Chris
11 years ago
Downloading now! thanks Very much for great jobs
11 years ago
The best plugin of videocopilot.
chris
11 years ago
finally but i have to wait because im low on money but soon >