An Unstoppable Force!
December 15th, 2015

It's been a crazy year! Getting an opportunity to work on Star Wars and learning how many days you can survivewith no sleep. It's been an incredible honor to work with J.J. Abrams and the amazingly talented people at Bad Robot and ILM. To see the love an dedication that went into this film was inspiring.

I've been lucky enough to work on other feature films but this project seemed topush me harder and teach me more than any other experience in my life.

The thing about Video Copilot, it has always been a place to share my experiences and my challenges. I've always wanted to make tutorials based on real-world projects and some of the coolest tricks and techniques have come from working on actualproductions. Star Wars was a masterclass on solving problems. I'm truly excited to be back at Video Copilot and back among the living and to share with youeverythingI've learned.

Thank you all for your patience and kind wordsthat helped me get through some intense nights.

I'm finally back in full force! Including all those terrible puns!

Andrew Kramer
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10 years ago
800 Comments
tank you.
goooooood.
8 years ago
you are so cute.
9 years ago
大??????????~！
David Vizurant
9 years ago
This is awesome Andrew!
Michael C.
9 years ago
I've now gotten into the habit of specifically looking for Andrew Kramer's name in the end credit of movies. lol Great work!
9 years ago
And they are back, nevermind... but since it worked yesterday, I refuse to believe it was just my browser cache
9 years ago
Are we in the past again? What happened to your latest blog posts about the Saber plugin?
mike
9 years ago
you are toooooooo cool man! welcome back
HDL
9 years ago
great, I'm looking forward to the new tutorial.
9 years ago
Its so Exciting To Be your Student Thanks For Upload So many Stuffs.
chris
9 years ago
WELCOME BACK ANDREW!!congrats man!

So I wonder what this new plugin will do..does anyone have an idea what it is?
Morten Normann Almeland
9 years ago
Hey -
I have a lot to learn and even if Your not here - the site is open With all those free tutorials... Love it. Everybody seem to forget that it is a lot of fun tutorial up here that is Worth checking out maybe more then one time.
larsenic
9 years ago
I miss "Hey, this is Andrew Kramer, welcome for another exciting tutorial..."
Siddharth Sourabh
9 years ago
Wait And Watch
Esperado
9 years ago
*MovieVoice*

- When the tutor went missing, one man had to carry the burden on...
they called him SAM LOYA(L)

muahahahaha....
Mohamed
9 years ago
Congratulations Andrew! i'm happy to watch you success in you'r life. Keep moving forward Andrew and never forget your little pretty family .Best wishes
sykwalk
9 years ago
He's still working I guess. https://www.facebook.com/AndrewKramerPage/ ok the post is from 2nd Feb, but hey!
Funny that people always complain about everything. Let him do his f**** nice work. Greetings from the other side of the planet!
Lj
9 years ago
Ok I want to complain.
I didnt heard for long time from him on blog or any post. There is no new video tutorials where is that man? There is no update. Is he with Video Copilot or did he gone ? Any news would be welcome.
Where are you mr. Sam Loya ?
Mark
9 years ago
LOL!
Abel
9 years ago
people..people....leave the man take some well deserved vacations!!!!
HASAN SAAD
9 years ago
Exactly, he deserves it.
9 years ago
Congratulations Andrew! How freakin cool that must have been. Saw the film. I KNEW YOU DID THOSE EFFECTS! Ha! just kidding.
Tom
9 years ago
This is going to sound crazy but maybe he doesn't know when he can be back? Honestly, I don't care how long he's gone. He has immensely helped everyone here and the fact that there are so many whiny adults is shocking. How about instead of checking here every day to complain, MAKE SOMETHING. Andrew didn't have anyone to hold his hand and the fact you all complain is ridiculous. You've had more help in this than any other generation. He will be back but first he has much larger projects to work on.

If you're here complaining, then don't get the products... oh wait, you are dependent on them. Funny how that works eh? Just let the guy enjoy large and incredible projects that he's worked hard to get involved with as well as his family.

Jeesh. If I were him, I wouldn't come back to help the people who are yelling at him for not babysitting them.
Mike
9 years ago
Its out of order to leave your customer & supporters of this site hanging on for months without any real communication, Many of whom have been here for years . It doesnt take more than a few minutes to give people an update
on how things are going , And before people like " Thatguy " start their ridiculous ranting I`m not talking about tutorials , If people want those there are hundreds on Youtube ....
Justin
9 years ago
I agree 100% I'm sure Andrew is not the only one running the site and it would be nice to hear something.
Don
9 years ago
Since you're not talking about tutorials? What exactly do you want an update on? Seems like you and a lot of other people on this forum feels like Andrew owe you something. You've been with them for years, so have I, and many others. Andrew said he's working on some new stuff for us. You got an update in the "still alive"post. Thats not enough? Some of you here sound like clingy partners in a relationship. Calm down and find other ways to pass the time. By the way Andrew has a life too. You never know what may be going on with him. My only issue with Andrew is that he spoiled us too much. Its good that he's breaking that cycle now.
Chris
9 years ago
He's most likely busy. He reply to people on twitter, so just be patient.
Jason
9 years ago
I could not 100% agree more.
mike
9 years ago
Are you really that dumb Don ....
Mark
9 years ago
As many people have mentioned here, the customer service is still very much in order, responsive and going just fine. If you've purchased a product from here, you are getting the support you paid for. Numerous people have said that.
As far as free tutorials and blog posts go, he's under no obligation to provide them.
It's that simple. Why are people still arguing about this?
joseph
9 years ago
nice comeback mike, but don has a point. if you're not talking about tutorials, what do you want an update on?
vc still provides support to customers if you contact them. mark is right about that.
and as far as respecting his supporters, he has made two blog posts now thanking them for all their support through such a busy time. should he just keep posting once a week grovelling at their feet and thanking everybody so much for being such a good support?
what do you even want?
Brian
9 years ago
This is exactly what is wrong with the world today. Everybody is so needy. Half the people that complain that Andrew hasn't been "updating" in a while, should probably open after effects up and go through all the parameters in all the effects that are included with the software, maybe if they spent some of this time that Andrew has been away doing that, they may actually learn something on their own. Andrew has always said in his videos, that what he hopes these tutorials will do is inspire others to experiment, but it seems to me everyone wants to be spoon fed everything in life. I've been a user of after effects back when it was Cosa After Effects, way before Adobe bought them. I constantly am fiddling with the different options to try to learn new ways to do something. That's what working in a creative environment means, be creative! I've seen so many commercial projects that are exact rip-offs from what Andrew posts on this site. Are people really proud to charge clients to use Andrews tutorials as is. I was just at a show in Las Vegas last night at the Tropicana called "Raiding the Rock Vault" and sadly every title design was an exact ripoff from tutorial #116 "procedural crumble". I've also seen that same treatment used on TV commercials. So sad. If you can't manage to create something original and creative, maybe you are in the wrong field. So instead of complaining go create, and maybe one day you can be the next Andrew Kramer creating cool stuff that everyone wants to copy for their own use. Geez!!
lj
9 years ago
what if he just have couple of days off and now is working on new Star Wars: Episode VIII ?
Firat
9 years ago
Andrew contributed immensely to the world of motion graphics and vfx through the videocopilot site.

Though understandable, It's just sad to see that this website is not his top priority anymore.

I hope this changes soon.
9 years ago
Hi Guys.
I check VC every day to se if there will be a life sign from Andrew. I just want to tell everybody that VC support is still alive and fast in response so VC is not dead. But an update to share what plans they have for this site would be good for all parts I think....
Bartek
9 years ago
Just wait for it ... it w'll be epic
Curtis
9 years ago
I just miss his bad jokes. I've bought most of his products. And use em a lot. And I'm not really concerned about free tuts. Yea, I learn new stuff from em. But the odd ball stuff he says in em. That's gold. Who knows, maybe he's already working on the next Star Wars. But a tweet or comment would be nice.
9 years ago
you know Andrew communication is important maybe more important than tutorials. so does anyone apart from you care for VC? why don't anyone else in your company at least keep the blog running? so if you die then VC dies right?
chris
9 years ago
Well I'll tell you this much if Element 3d v3 comes out.i won't be buying it or any other VC software.
Tom
9 years ago
Okay lol So?
Mark
9 years ago
Good for you!
Max
9 years ago
Hope to hear from you soon!
Peter
9 years ago
Having spent most of my life as a vice president in several major corporations, I can assure you that the lack of any communication, such as we have here, is a very bad strategy and quite damaging to customers' perception of the business entity. Clearly, VC is an organization that consists of several people, so one would think that there could be someone there to handle communication if AK is not available. Though AK is quite entertaining with his tutorials, I purchased Element 3D for its excellent capabilities and I am therefore most interested in the continued future development of the product. I must confess that I am now rather concerned about the viability of the company based on its silence.

Peter
9 years ago
There's this little thing called twitter. Take a look. You might find what you are looking for.
wieslaw
9 years ago
Andrzej after loved VC . Is that the past ?.
The only explanation that I have not only your health . I hope that it will improve and you manage to write something for us.
Mr.Anaconda
9 years ago
can we get missile blows up a group of riders tutorial? what vile? you can model a glass vile inside of 3d studio mx.
Chad
9 years ago
Good for Andrew. That is pretty awesome working on the films he has. The best gig I ever got was my little sister's birthday party. The only thing I got paid for that job was they let me eat all the crackers I wanted. Looking forward to whatever tutorials he posts moving forward when he can find the time. I bet he zoomed ahead light years in what he has learned. Feeling pretty lucky that I get to benefit from someone else's good fortune.
ThatGuy
9 years ago
I wouldn't want to come back to this community either if I was AK. It's full of vile people.
sean
9 years ago
No wonder you are not him! And since you aren't, what do you choose to do? Be a part of a community of vile people or just get the hell out? Please be smart for once in your life and choose the second option.
StevenJ
9 years ago
I don't think anyone at VC is reading this blog anyway
ThatGuy
9 years ago
Point in case, sean. Point in case.
Sean
9 years ago
Point in case... I thought it was the other way round. Must be my bad comprehension. No matter how you twist it around though it's still a shitty idiom and you're still among the vile, CarrotGuy. Whys is that? have no other place to spread your shitty semantics and sophistry?
ThatGuy
9 years ago
If my only reason for being here is semantics, what in God's name is YOUR reason for being here?
All I've seen you do is comment an awful lot on various things trashing people for telling others to move on and get over it.
The only thing you have actually done, which I suppose in your eyes makes you cool, intelligent or important, is attempt to belittle, attack, offend or insult people. That seems to be your sole purpose. You're a sad, lonely person who seems to get off on refreshing a blog post to see if they can respond with any more vile rubbish in an attempt to feel important or righteous. Good luck with that. I hope it brings you much joy. I look forward to seeing the fruits of your hard work through your future successes, but I don't think I'll be holding my breath.
sean
9 years ago
man...you're unbelievable. You first made a fool of yourself by saying that everyone here but yourself is ridiculous. Not happy, you said that the community here is made of vile people (other than yourself again of course).
Now you're playng yourself again by judjing someone you don't know, which is no news, I know, since it is the only thing you have actually done so far.

And now you also want to come and judge the fruits of my hard work?

Please do:
https://vimeo.com/105421737

And now, if you'd be so kind to delight everyone here with one of your masterpieces...



ThatGuy
9 years ago
1) I was quite clearly referring to a certain group of ridiculous people here, not all inclusive or exclusive. I never said that everyone here is ridiculous except for me. Those were your words.
2) I was also quite clearly not referring to everybody in this community, but it's not hard to see when reading this comment board that there truly is a bunch of vile people commenting here.
3) Literally all you have done from the get-go is post your own uninformed judgment under my comments, from the onset of "wow, you're a genius. I wish I was as clever as you," to "be smart for once in your life," through to your comments just now. Hmm, if ever there was a perfect example of uninformed presumption and judgment, I'd say you're it. Someone better tell the pot the kettle has been calling him black... again.
4) Again, CLEARLY, I was not referring to the quality of your motion graphic or design work. That wasn't even alluded to in my reply. I was quite obviously referring to what you could possibly be getting out of devoting yourself to ceremoniously checking the board here and replying with such disdain.

If it makes you feel any better, I will retract my previous statements and amend them:
You, sir, are positively ridiculous and vile.
There are a few others here too.
Not all.
Sean
9 years ago
1) I was quite clearly referring to a certain group of ridiculous people here, not all...
you must be suffering from alzheimer as it is NOT TRUE, you're words wre exactly: "YOU GUYS ARE ALL SO RIDICULOUS" preceded BY "HAHAHA" of course... VERY ANNOYING.
I never said that everyone here is ridiculous except for me... SO YOU INTENDED INCLUDING YOURSELF??!!. Those were your words. NOT TRUE.
2) I was also quite clearly not referring to everybody in this community...NO THAT WAS NOT CLEAR AT ALL SINCE "YOU ALL = EVERYONE HERE", but it's not hard to see when reading this comment board that there truly is a bunch of vile people commenting here...
there are vile people everywhere BUT YOU ARE NOT ENTITLED TO PUBLICLY JUDGE WHO IS AND WHO IS NOT, ESPECIALLY SO ON A BLOG THAT IS NOT YOUR OWN.

3) Literally all you have done from the get-go is post your own uninformed judgment under my comments, from the onset of "wow, you're a genius....
IT IS TRUE THAT I ATTACKED YOU AND THE REASON FOR DOING SO WAS YOUR IRRITATING COMMENT WHICH I BELIEVE YOU STILL DO NOT REGARD AS PRESUMPTUOUS.
4) Again, CLEARLY, I was not referring to the quality of your motion graphic or design work...
AS USUAL NOT CLEAR AT ALL... BUT THAT'S OBVIOUSLY AGAIN RELATED TO MY BAD COMPREHENSION.

AND LET'S NOT FORGET THIS STATEMENT OF YOURS: "And quite frankly, if people are offended or not doesn't mean anything to me. They can be offended. So what?"

AGAIN, NOT ARROGANT AND PRESUMPTUOUS AT ALL, ISN'T IT?

If it makes you feel any better, I will retract my previous statements and amend them:
You, sir, are positively ridiculous and vile.
There are a few others here too.
Not all.

Well, since you've finally decided to retract your stupid previous statements, at least we've achieved something here though I'm not sure it was worth the long unpleasant quarrel. Honestly I did not feel you were reffering to me when you said : "you guys are ALL so ridiculous" as - like I have already mentioned - I agree with you that some comments here are inapporpriate, but once again: it is your arrogant attitude that is disgusting. So, since you obviously got beef for me no matter what, it's ok with me to be the rappresentative of the few ridiculous and vile people here. At least we've made it clear now that not all of us are.

That does not change the fact that you still are an awkward prick (not my words but I couldn't agree more).
Viktor
9 years ago
ThatGuy, Know that I am 100% on your side. The only thing Sean is right about is that you cannot judge people, what you obviously did not do as you just stated the obvious about this blog being full of vile people. Sean does not quote you right, which is amusing, and is quite aggressive. I, personally, didn't find your comment arrogant, but it depends on the intonation you read it with. Clearly Sean was having a bad day.
sean
9 years ago
I respect your opinion Vladimir, yours is a decent comment.
As for the rest...I think that the fact that ThatGuy and I have been arguing and the fact that people have been writing inappropriate things here is due to the absence of someone with the authority to stop this. No one would've said anything disrespectful if AK or someone from the VC team had been here. It's like entering someones empty house and start arguing about the rules that should be set. And this includes everyone: those who think AK has ben neglecting his fans, those who unrightfully demand a tutorial, those who think he should be left in peace and that we should not even express an opinion regarding his absence, those who think we all should be patient and those like myself who are just curious about what's going on and cannot explain why his so silent. My belief is that none of all this anarchy should be going on.
Since I think that ThatGuy's interpretation of what's going on - and the way he has expressed it - is just a contribution to enforce that very vile community that he attacked, making himself, me, and ALL of us a part of it, I think that the only thing to do now is just let things be. If Ak comes back, great, if not, he surely has his good reasons.
There's no reason for debates here. This blog, as it has become over the last few months (and last few weeks especially) has no longer anything to do with what VC used to be, that is because VC has been abandoned - temporarily I hope - and we all, for a reason or another - but always related to AK's absence - have just gone insane. But the fact is that whoever is here posting on this blog, in the end just wants AK back because he is a cool guy and we all miss him and that is the only thing that counts according to me. That being said, I'm still waiting to see CarrotGuy's work ))
Cheers
Mark
9 years ago
Without trying to poke the bear too much...
Sean, do you normally rely on the authority of other people to prevent you from saying or doing inappropriate things? Is it normally the job of other people to restrain you from being rude?
sean
9 years ago
@Mark
I believe that is a rethorical question, so I assume you already know the answer.
Don
9 years ago
Mike....i guess the truth hurts if you have to resort to calling me names. I'm not that sensitive so I won't go down to your level. Andrew just had a baby, he had work on Star Wars and was still working on stuff for us. How do you feel now? Andrew owes you nothing. Instead of being so sensitive when Andrew goes on hiatus next time, try to be a productive member of the community.
Ahmed Fraj
9 years ago
i really like your tutorials and i have learned a lot from them, you are a great teacher.
Shaun
9 years ago
Some have nothing better to do than vent their frustrations because they are not getting something they want. When you write those things, who are you thinking about more? Him, or you?

Before posting negativity, please look inward to what is driving your frustration. It is likely selfishness. Passing judgement on AK's post and absence is inappropriate. You do not really know what is going on in the man's life so passing judgement is plain ignorant. If you really have nothing better to do, I'm imagining there are a bunch of tutorials here that you still haven't mastered and be well served at re-visiting those. If you want to continue to be judgmental, self-righteous, and self-centered, I will pray for you.

It makes me sad to see so much negativity and is fairly discouraging to think "this is exactly how our society has become." Please be respectful. Please be kind. Please don't be fickle. AK has given much, he deserves better from those that have benefitted from his kindness.
JosephG
9 years ago
People feel the way they feel. This does not require us to feel the same way, or to dismiss their feelings out of hand. I really don't understand why some here feel such a great need to express how wrong others are in their view of events...it's obnoxious. If people want to vent...LET THEM. If you're happy with how things are going...great! Post that! But for the love of god please stop the bickering. To me, Team VCP is the only hero in this story because they haven't tried to censor the conversation. Take a page from their play-book and just let everyone be how they are.
Sean
9 years ago
@JosephG
word.
ca
9 years ago
One key to success is to ???under promise and over deliver???. AK has dyslexia he thought it was to ???over promise and under deliver???.
9 years ago
Hi ANDREW
please create more vfx tutorial for us and coolest tricks and techniques.i am waiting for you.
psikhopat
9 years ago
still nothing....? no ?
ok, i come back next week to see.
Ali
9 years ago
New music video done in Element 3D vr2! Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEMS8EALusU
Seth Baron
9 years ago
It's pretty obvious what's happened. AK has a full time (probably) gig working at Bad Robot, he's gotta finish Intercept (he's not gonna half-ass it guys), he's got a wife and kids, and he's got Video Copilot. Now if you were in his boat, and you had to pick ONE to put on the backburner, which one would you hold off on? Video Copilot can run on autopilot (pun possibly intended). His brother + staff can handle any software orders that come to the site as well as technical issues. It WOULD be nice for someone to let us know he's still alive, I get that. Andrew, I've made the mistake of not communicating with my fans before. I know it's hard, because everyone wants an explanation, and you don't have one other than you're ridiculously busy. I get where you're coming from. But not all of your fans are as understanding as I am. But the vast majority of us are ok with a simple "Hey, I'm still here. Sorry. It's been crazy. Just hang in there while I knock out all this stuff on my plate." Trust me. Take 5 minutes, and let us all know you're still alive. That will go a long way!
Wyldman
9 years ago
There???s no denying it, I have missed the tutorials, product updates, and all the other offerings of VC; however, due to the hiatus of new posts, I have probably engaged in more self-exploration of AE and E3D than I would have if AK had been present during the last six months, resulting in a richer and deeper understanding of these programs. The jist of this is, we can and should take responsibility for our own educational growth and not be reliant on others to achieve this for us. Until AK returns, and I believe he will, we should honor him and his site by continuing to build on the solid foundation of knowledge he has created for us. Thanks team VC for your invaluable contributions thus far!
Frank Busch
9 years ago
"The unstoppable force"... to get him to work seems to be unstoppable
Preben
9 years ago
Shut up guys. Videocopilot cant release new version of element and free plugins because they are dependent on the new functions in After Effects. And those functions are buggy as hell. As soon as Adobe release a new unbuggy version of After Effects - then you will get a Psunami of new produts from Videocopilot. So just relax.
Neil
9 years ago
Listen, Andrew has done more for us - for free - than anyone else in this community. Be respectful. If he isn't posting, it's because he's busy. He's probably burned out after what was a pretty intense gig and wanted to spend time with his family. While I'm sure he values all our appreciation and custom, we're not his family. So, shut the #%&! up. He'll be back when he's ready. In the meantime, get some therapy for your abandonment issues, make a cup of tea, go out and get some fresh air. Do whatever it takes. Write a script. Or actually apply the knowledge he's shared and come up with something amazing. Wait a sec, no, don't do that, there's too much competition for gigs as it is. Maybe ponder, as I do, why the font they used for the subtitle "The Force Awakens" doesn't match the font in the other scrolls. Really, I have no idea, but they did it. But whatever you do, don't whine, don't #%&! at AK, however passively you think you're doing it.

But really, just look how you turn on someone just because you're not getting your way. The monsters are due on Maple Street.
Vytas Rauckis
9 years ago
An Unstoppable Void of Blog Entries
9 years ago
People.... seriously.... give Andrew a break. This is NOT a subscription based website. You get all these tutorials for FREE!!!! He does all this work and gives it to us all for absolutely no cost whatsoever!!!! Yes, he also sells some fabulous plugins and stock items but he's given us all so much, how on earth is ANYBODY complaining. People... he's done 150 + tutorials. If you're bored, go watch an old tutorial and see if you missed something. Or... better yet.... open up After Effects, plop a solid down or piece of video in your comp and start messing around with it! Push every button to see what happens. Stop relying on Andrew to come up with YOUR next idea. Be original, play around in AE and who knows.... maybe you can start your very own website dedicated to helping out the AE community for free. Then maybe your site will gain notoriety and companies will start wanting you to represent them and do speaking engagements or trade shows. Or you get hired by some big production company and you'll soon be working on bigger and better projects that pay the bills and allow you to continue helping other artists out for free. And then maybe someday you'll get the chance of a lifetime to work on a project you only dreamed about.... and it will take up almost all of your time.... And maybe then you'll realize that hey... maybe you shouldn't have given Andrew so much crap for the time he couldn't post more FREE stuff on his site. Then again... maybe you'll just write a nasty reply to this post and wait around until Andrew posts another tutorial that you can copy for your next project.

Andrew.... thank you for EVERYTHING you do for our community. Not that you need any permission from us... but take your time. We'll see ya when we see ya.

I'm off to push a lot of buttons and see what happens.
Serdar
9 years ago
Hi Andrew, i know you'll read all commends (atleast their first line, if that line doesn't show any intelligence you'll pass another). Or you read them regularly, you workaholic charismatic piece of universe ( :

Thank you for all your support!

For who complain about Element 3d's capibilities and how they can't use it;

guys it's a plug-in! Plug-ins are not a program. They make bunch of commands in simply 1 command. If you don't have command, they will sit and wait you till you rule them.

In case E3D give bunch of commands to AE! If you wanna create something in AE first of all you should dream about it. Then make research on St. Google how you can do that on AE (actually it will send you right here!)

I follow VCP since 2012, when i was work as a cameraman for a tv channel. I just want to make animations and our channel's animatiors were quit busy, they dont have time (and actually also they dont have enough knowledge, they usually edit templates). I made a few google searchs and found AK's tutorials. (also their torrents, Russians loves AK's tutorials ^^, )

i get %80 of my AE knowledge's from AK's tutorials. other %15 comes from 2d motion graphic artist. that mf %5 was pretty hard to learn in the begining "click that what happend? nothing! funk... what about this? duh! ookaay next?"

^^,

I won't keep that short that post. Many of you won't read long posts, and i don't care that group. "What i'm gonna do know" care that curious fellas!

I never copied AK's tutorials, i usually combined different tutorials. For example; city destruction i combined it with shockwave blast. Yes it's hard, but there is nothing easy (unless you stole someone's work, and i hate thives). If you believe yourself and enjoy what you do, i guaranteed you'll successful.

AK already create gigantic library for us. Even if you don't purchase any product from VCP you can create a lot of badass animation. plug-ins are just a tool for time saving. (they are save huuuuuuge time!) object-material packs are more than that but you can also create your own packs. Like AK, but it's pretty hard and takes a lot of effort!

You can make fair enough money with AK's tutorials results on freelancer sites. But for funk sake please dont clone them, put something in it from your mind!


THE IDIOTS WHO COMPLANING ABOUT AND BLAMING AK'S POSITION RIGHT NOW COME FORWARD!

You will never succeded anylize and understand other people's personality. Sorry...

He put too much effort for creating this comunity. It's not just a brand that he can sell easly for him. I don't believe, i know! Cuz i watched that AE speech, our life stories almost same till that Apple Macintosh Ford SE goes from home. My father and mother bought 1 of the 10 Mac in Turkey. It was 86 and after First Iraq war (91) our company bankrupted. I lost that beauty Mac when i was 11 years old and back to the Commodore 64.

anyway...

Unfortunately i didn't believe myself that much like AK did to himself. That's why i watched his tutorials and learned a lot of amazing things from him, otherway he would do that things and i believe he woudn't complain.

That's how we doin "beach"! ^^,

I hope my first line works and AK found some intelligent in it.


Serdar
Rob
9 years ago
AK has been a hero to us all. I'd be cautious about speculating why he hadn't been back here for some time. For all we know it could be personal issues.
MrBlubke
9 years ago
personal issues, might be... another thing, could be that what he's been preparing is so big that it really takes time. Hoping in that direction... other than that... give the man a break... he has a life and a family too
Rob
9 years ago
Love being right
John
9 years ago
Really not sure what to say...on the one hand i understand that the presssure can sometimes be overwhelming, on the other we (the community) have had more than enough patience. Kind of sad. Does anyone even remembers FRES? Anyway.. thank you for everything, but it's time to move on. Good luck Andrew!
Jankees vd Berg
9 years ago
I find it wierd the way this no reaction thing is working.
One simple reaction from anyone from the VCP team would be nice
But at the same time I can't believe that AK and the rest of VCP team are having a great time reading all these comments and see the years of hard work comming down thes people are good people and I hope this all comes to a great suprize of cool stuff and hope other people can see it more positve
if this was a Goodbuy I think AK would let us know and he didn't so.... just be patient people don't fire up more pressure they don't
deserve it!

Hope to here from you VCP team and AK, whenever you guys are ready doing whatever needs to be done!

Drops mic..........
chucklank
9 years ago
So, we are 2 months after the "I'm back in full force!" note and nothing.
This is puzzling and does not bode well for us. It is hard to imagine that being an effects wizard for even big picture studios is more lucrative than managing a world renowned effects company.
If that's what AK decided to do the next step would be to sell VCP but dropping communications with customers is not a good way to prop the value of your company for sale.
I'm concerned that Andrew may have larger concerns than making a buck and if that is the case, i wish him all the success in that I can whether it be health or family.
I personally know that having a huge "must do" project takes a toll on the family.
Regardless, i've benefitted greatly from the VCP software and have enjoyed the tutorials. I'd hate to see them go but I'm sure Andrew is focusing on the right priorities.
Paul W
9 years ago
@chucklank

i totally agree with you. this takes the biscuit. there are other new ucoming artists elsewhere now that are sharing the love, perhaps vcp has had its day now. Commitment to customers and community have fallen from what a fantastic community it once was.

Ironically, Andrew does know this, but doing nothing to give people confidence is a big no no. ive complained about this before but, whatever you say they just delete and it falls on deaf ears.

Andrew, Wake up! youre losing your community............
9 years ago
"Andrew, Wake up! youre losing your community" ...Yet here you are, in his community, like a crazy clingy girlfriend that will say anything to initiate some response from him. He is breaking up with you, get over it.
StevenJ
9 years ago
But he keeps leading us on. Sending mixed signals. And other love cliches.
HANKE
9 years ago
I guess the problem is that Andrew is so enthusiastic he sometimes talks too much. Do you remember the E3D v.2 initial release date?

Still waiting for VC to come back to life.
9 years ago
Andrew! All the best and thank you for sharing all your knowledge with us, your work is a true inspiration for me and I wish all the best and hopefully you can still for of your experience with us!
Great thanks.
You provide us with useful information.
Will
9 years ago
I???ve been a fan of Mr. Kramer for about 10ish years. I stumbled on him when I was trying to make some backgrounds for a digital signage system at a college. Checkout VideoCopilot.net in 2005, https://goo.gl/HnbTc6. The resources are still downloadable by the way. He greatly impacted my life and brought a new joy to my work. He made the process fun and exciting and his tools, products and tutorials have been more valuable to me than any other site I have used before or since. I don???t work in the video or graphic design field anymore but I still visit the site just about every time I look at my favorites and see VCP at the top of my list. And I recommend his business model to anyone thinking of building a website/community. I do wish I saw more of his smiling mug on the site but I completely support his new adventures and wish him well. I also hope that the site could evolve into a community site where the talents of those who love VCP can offer their own training videos and insights. I???ve seen some great talent out there and this site has brought them together and should leverage their enthusiasm and creativity. Anyways???Long live Mr. Kramer and VCP!
Will
9 years ago
Wow! VCP had a free Sin City Tutorial! - https://goo.gl/hFNcFy
Wonder if we can still get it?
9 years ago
You rock man! The Force Awakens was kickass. Thanks for inspiring me to dig deep into After Effects and apply the principles and problem solving skills you convey in your work, into other programs and projects. Keep it up man
Lee Masters
9 years ago
You know what? I bought Element 3D versions 1 and 2 AND watched the free tutorials too. I did not buy any Video Copilot stuff because of the free tutorials - these free tutorials were not promised as part of any package - they are a FREE bonus! Today, I am as limited in my ability to use any Video Copilot software, perhaps due to my lack of imagination or the lack of time I put into using these tools, not because of any lack of tutorials on how to use them - there are more than enough of these on this website! I find it slightly bemusing that some would purchase a tool of magic and imagination and wait time after time for a tutorial that shows them how to use the magic in it, but then never apply any imagination, and somehow blame this on the lack of presence of Andrew Kramer through their negative comments! :-/
Paul W
9 years ago
@LeeMasters

Lee

The free tutorials he puts on the website are marketing to sell his product, youre being deluded.......nothing is ever free in this world........
Michael
9 years ago
I think AK is waiting for a record ... 1000 Comments ...
"Can AK come out to play"
AK AK AK AK AK AK AK AK AK
9 years ago
Andrew may still be alive, but his brand is quickly perishing.
Segun
9 years ago
Still waiting Andrew. still waiting.It is February now.
Missing your works
Kevin
9 years ago
"I???m finally back in full force! Including all those terrible puns!"

It's been two months, I don't think you're back just yet.
sachin
9 years ago
i am your big big fan you are totally awesome!!! thanks for everything.....
Denard Unstoppable
9 years ago
no no no way! Andrew Kramer come and atleast say goodbye, I log in vc everyday to check whether there is any sign of you showing up but nah, where are u: now
Shahrooz
9 years ago
what's happen again Andrew ? are you lost in dark side ?! give us a sign plz ...
Ty
9 years ago
'Unstoppable'.

I don't think that word means what you think it does...

The Force Awakens was pretty meh story wise, but the effects were (wait for it) stellar!
9 years ago
A Star Wars Pack for Element 3d ?

Please ....
9 years ago
Welcome back Andrew.....
I never stop learning from you man.
Looking forward to hear all your puns and new learning experineces.
9 years ago
Wish, Andrew all the best. Great guy.
Eric
9 years ago
If you guys do a search on twitter you will find that Andrew has been replying to tweets just two days ago. "100% Just getting everything on track!" was replied just two days ago.

So back off the man. He just came off working on the 2nd biggest grossing movie of ALL TIME!

Leaches are going to leach. Don't worry you will be able to post videos copying his techniques soon enough.
Colin
9 years ago
Eric,

One, Who gives a rats ass about tweater? we are on VC.net. You don't go to burger kind and expect the menu to be at subway do you? like wise if AK has put his name on this site why ovoid updating it and update elsewhere?

two.... your link in your name goes to a website riddled with malware! when clicked on you get the following message.

"The site ahead contains malware

Attackers currently on www.deepearthsaga.com might attempt to install dangerous programs on your computer that steal or delete your information (for example, photos, passwords, messages, and credit cards)."

what the hell would you post that crap for on a site like this? You are.... A Pr*ck!
9 years ago
Exactly, not to mention he has 3 kids which he most likely saw very little of in 2015 with the Star Wars thing. Your last line says it all... perfect.
Jason
9 years ago
Gotta love that last line hahaha On point!
Jason
9 years ago
Gotta love that last line hahaha On point!
MorEdhul
9 years ago
You know, I think this is like a marriage for a lot of VC fans. Like for me... This site is like a home for a lot of fans of AK- like me- but your "Wife" is not at home... she has to work... But U miss them all day, every day... wait for her to come home... she call sometimes, but never arrives...
I know, that Andrew has a lot to work, and as a father I know, that you have to be with your family...
But waiting for months is never easy
Btw. SW was... hmm... but VFX was an art of perfection
Patrick
9 years ago
Some people just don't deserve his awesome FREE tutorials. For all others AK is still alive and will be back. Just follow him on twitter.
ThatGuy
9 years ago
hahaha you guys are all so ridiculous.
No, you aren't "clients." How ridiculous. A testiment to Andrew that people #%&! and moan so much about him being gone, as if they can't survive without him and couldn't possibly do work without him, but... ahhh.... get. over. yourselves. Seriously. Move on and get a life.
Robert
9 years ago
+1 x 1,000,000,000
Sean
9 years ago
man....I wonder how we've all survived this far without your advice. Especially the part where everyone is ridiculous except you, man... so sharp and well expressed! I wish I were so creative and smart. Thank you ThatGuy. You are a genius.
ThatGuy
9 years ago
Whilst you make many, many excellent points, Sean, and whilst your English comprehension is equally top-notch, I can't help but wonder whether your sarcasm is somewhat indicative of an acknowledgement that the comments from people here that AK has "betrayed" them and so on are any less than ridiculous?
It must be in your personality to wish you were as creative and smart as other people to be so butthurt that Andrew isn't freely spreading his tutorials as often these days for you to copy, absorb and leach.
It's not like the entire internet is full of other equally free resources for learning how to do cool stuff.
Your sense of entitlement runs deep.
I repeat: get over yourself.
Sean
9 years ago
mmm...ThatGuy, the point you do not seem to get is that everyone has the right to have an opinion as long as it is not offensive. Now mine is actually very close to yours, meaning that I think that AK is free to do what he pleases and should left in peace if that is his wish. What he has done so far for the community is way more than anything anyone else has done.
That being cleared, there is no reason to offend others by saying they are all just ridiculous for expressing an idea different from yours. The fact that you tell others to get over themselves is a paradox as the sentence itself is so presumptuos. Why so arrogant? Your sarcastic allusions to my English comprehension for example (Eng is my 3rd language btw...) is once again proof of the unnecessary arrogance I'm talking about. What's wrong with you??
Maggot
9 years ago
Hey Sean, I can see how ThatGuy's tone in his statement can be off putting. I kinda relate to his sentiments about the complainers and ones threatening to abandon VC to get them to do something. There are resources out there to continue learning After Effects & Element 3D. Patience is a virtue and I regularly check VC on a daily basis waiting for new content. Andrew Kramer will release something someday but I not going put him down or I say I'm done with VC. You just got to find other ways to make it work and wait til he comes back. Negative opinions and complaints won't anyone any good. We to support Andrew & VC as he did in the past for us.
ThatGuy
9 years ago
I don't think arrogance means what you think it means.
Arrogance, as in the exaggerated opinion of oneself or ones own worth, such as feeling entitled or owed for something you're not. Not as in telling people to get over their arrogance.

And quite frankly, if people are offended or not doesn't mean anything to me. They can be offended. So what? That doesn't mean anything. Who cares if you're offended that I called you ridiculous? I will just call you ridiculous again for getting offended by that. You can't go around saying a man has "betrayed" you or "let everyone down" for not offering weekly free tutorials and then get offended when someone tells you that's ridiculous.
ThatGuy
9 years ago
Aaaaand while we're talking about it, there's nothing presumptuous about commenting on actual things that people have said. That's observation.
It's as simple as this: if you say you've been betrayed, I say that's ridiculous and to perhaps re-evaluate what is truly owed to you.

As soon as you pay for something and the service isn't delivered, you can go ahead and complain.
But as someone else mentioned, you don't go to the grocery store, buy a carrot and expect the person who sold it to you to teach you tons of different ways to cook with it. Hell, they might decide one time or fifty times you come through to give you some ways you can cook with it. That doesn't mean that because they've supplied you with a carrot which you have paid for, you are entitled to a lifetime of free recipes with detailed instruction on creative ways you could cook with it. They've showed you before. The product still works as a carrot. Go and figure out some creative ways to cook with it by yourself.
Sean
9 years ago
So you don't think arrogance means what I think it means! That's interesting. So you'd rather prefer it to be what YOU think it means, right?! hahahaha That's fair, man. When it comes to defining arrogance you're certanly the expert here, but hey, who am I to say?! that's just my ridiculous opinion based on my bad English comprehension.
I do understand that you know carrots very well though. So you say you buy them and then find creative ways of using them without bothering the grocer with lots of questions? I'm glad for you.
Like I mentioned before: you are obviously a genius.
But then again...perhaps I don't know what "genius" means and you are just a ridiculous air soul like everyone else.
Dont' bother replying. Let's cut it here, shall we?
Good bye and good luck.

ThatGuy
9 years ago
I'm going to be "presumptuous" and assume that your "English comprehension" is good enough that you've understood my points, but your pride just doesn't let you accept it and so you respond with what I guess you consider wit. That's cool, man. Whatever makes you feel more important.
StevenJ
9 years ago
The thing about a carrot and what makes it presumptiuous to expect recipes from the person selling you the carrot is that information about cooking carrots is available everywhere. Bettye Crocker, Better Homes and Gardens, Pinterest, you name it. There is probably an endless supply of freely available information about not only how to prepare a carrot, but all kinds of ways to prepare a carrot that no one has ever thought of. But what happens when the grocery store introduces Carrot 2.2? There are all of these cool brochures and photos of what you can make with this new, unusual kind of carrot. If you read between the lines of the brochure, and a bunch of failed recipes later, you start to learn how to use some of the 100-plus added features of Carrot 2.2. But it's frustrating sometimes. To use Carrot 2.2, a brand-new, more powerful stove is required. And you need to make sure your stove is on Carrot 2.2's supported stove list. Meanwhile, you know Carrot 3.0 will be out before too much longer, and to use those new features might require yet another stove to ccok it with.
StevenJ
9 years ago
Sorry, I waxed on. Just my 2 cents on comparing the purchase of a 50-cent carrot with a $200 plugin. And in my mind, anyone hanging around this blog is on the same level as everyone else, myself included. At least I can admit it.
9 years ago
Gotta love an online smart guy fight, who won?
StevenJ
9 years ago
Whoever it was, you just "one-upped" him.
sean
9 years ago
Yeah... despite my asking him not to reply, he just couldn't resist.
...the unstoppable CarrotGuy
Paul W
9 years ago
@ThatGuy

youre being an awkward prick, And youve just been owned!

you obviously dont have the intelligence others do on this board!


Lisa
9 years ago
Now he's really successful with the big boys, what does he need us and this little site for. Loyalty means nothing to him, all he cares about is attention, success and of course the money...oh well.
Michael
9 years ago
Lets settle this once and for all...
Poll - VideoCopilot Service response on their website..

PollEv.com/freshchip732
Paolo
9 years ago
VC has probably been sold or waiting to be sold, as no commercial site can remain silent for 8 months.
I have learned a lot from it, and bought most of their products. I'm then immensely grateful to Andrew and Team. Good luck for your future projects guys!
mike
9 years ago
It doesn`t take 2 mins to make a comment , To me it shows a lack of respect to people who have followed and supported this site for years ...
Bad Karma ....
Drake
9 years ago
Is the form page messed up for everyone?
wim
9 years ago
I have the same problem. I contacted VC support and this was the feedback from Matt Kramer

?I talked with our web guy and it looks like he was doing some maintenance stuff on the blog. That is probably what you encountered.?
Kris
9 years ago
Ah Dam! we Lost Kramer to HOLLYWOOD! thanks for the memories Kramer! and good luck!
Samuel
9 years ago
Does it really take much time to just say "hello i will be back soon, i am doing such thing"? I hope you are doing well Andrew, but remember, you are doing feature films because VC, don't forget where you belong.
Terk
9 years ago
It's different if Andrew Kramer was trying to release a camera and it didn't ship on time *cough* *cough* looking at you Blackmagic, but he has created a website that there have been free tutorials given for the past several years. Most sites or people charge for what he has put out. He has come out with some great products that I know I use daily as well as others. Most of all he has a family which is going to be the first and foremost in your life.

I usually don't defend people or companies from certain types of behavior but let's be honest, he never had to do anything he has done. The tutorials are here for you to learn from and make them your own, or create something new. If it were not for Andrew, I know for a fact that I wouldn't even be a quarter of where I am at now in AE. I wouldn't have great optical flares, muzzle flashes, and 3d to name a few.

Am I disappointed that there hasn't been any new content? Of course, but it's not like he was saying "I have Element 3d V3 with tons of new content coming out next week" and then we don't hear from him at all. I'm probably more disappointed to not see Intercept than anything else.

But don't kid yourselves because if you had the opportunity to work on Star Wars, or any other movie using AE or Nuke or whatever, that would be your main focus next to family. We create films, vfx, etc, for people to see our stuff and to get somewhere. He did that, without asking for anything back and I applaud him for it.

So please don't be ungrateful to someone that has given quite a damn bit for free.
9 years ago
Well said, Very true, Andrew does not owe anyone, anything. I know I would not have made it where I am without the help of AK, it taught me the fundamentals of AE and what I needed to know. Where you take it after that is up to you, if you can not make it with all the "free" information he has pretty much dropped on your lap, maybe you should become a plumber.
George Laird
9 years ago
well said, I look forward to seeing Andrew's next tut, and it will be brill, because just when you thin k he can't top himself, he pulls out a rabbit out of the hat every time. I learned alot from Andrew, and we still have 158 tuts to do some catch up for ideas.

Andrew deserves his success, so I wait patiently, and I know he will deliver, so people, we have a top professional willing to help us, and it doesn't cost just a dime.

I will never do what Andrew is capable of, but I try my best, and think how lucky I am, and we are.

This is the best site for AE as I have ever found, and it always will be.

I might never be a real VFX guy but I would like a crack at being a stromtrooper.

George
9 years ago
I totally 100% agree TERK. Very well said. I am very grateful for the hours and hours of FREE training and also some free plugins along the way.

Family does certainly come first. Career making money second. And finally if you have time serving a community of hungry faceless hordes complaining for more free stuff who complain when you take a freaking break. Jeez.

Give the guy a freaking break. He'll be back. So just wait in the choppa.
Dan
9 years ago
It's amazing that there is so much free content on the website. I've used it and the tutorials for the last several years to get better at what I do.

But when we start PAYING for tools that we use on a daily basis professionally, we have every right to be concerned and frustrated. It's not about getting free stuff, it's about knowing that a tool which is essential to our workflow will still be supported when Adobe inevitably drops a major update of AE.

I was led to believe that there was a team working at VC. It baffles me that there is no communication about these concerns from any of them.
Arjimi
9 years ago
"yada yada yada"

just Twerk your butt!
StevenJ
9 years ago
I'm not trying to be disrespectful. Just joking around a little bit. I'm grateful for what AK has given to us. I try to give back too. A lot of stuff I make with his software (which I paid for) I do for free, or as a hobby. I have a good paying non-graphics job. I just thought after he made his last post we were in the home stretch, you know? I was hoping to see a Star Wars version of his Star Trek Into Darkness video. I think many people here just want to see the Star make an appearance! We miss the bad jokes!
Cristian
9 years ago
Couldn't say better myself....i agree with you 100%
9 years ago
posting Confused-Travolta.gif
I was hoping to see the new stuff online for february, but...
keep up the good work AK and staff
lj
9 years ago
It is time to live AF and advance to Nuke.
Anybody knows good tutorials for Nuke ? Something like VC is for AF
wayne
9 years ago
You people are so funny! NOT!!!!! If AK never comes back look at what he has given us! Stop freaking whining!!!!!!
StevenJ
9 years ago
"You people?!"
wayne
9 years ago
I think they are people, but.... then again..... maybe not!
Nio
9 years ago
I am wondering what software AK use for Star wars, is it AE or he used Nuke?
DFord
9 years ago
Sometimes when you work on big projects you get your tongue tied. I can say I have worked on big projects, but unfortunately I can not discuss, disclose, or produce a tutorial that references any of the work I did in any promotion or advertisement for myself beyond having it on a resume`. Sucks but that's the business. AK might be caught in a similar trap now. I'm sure he will be back in some form, but just don't hold your breath.....
StevenJ
9 years ago
I wonder if they were sold to Corel and will now be part the software graveyard known as Corel Suite.
Chad
9 years ago
You all need to quit whining.........Not one of you would pass up any of the opportunities that have been offered to Andrew. The time you guys spend complaining could be time spent making yourselves better artists.......that is all.....
Arjimi
9 years ago
I told you!!

He will post something that is related to his project and then he will left us again for the next nth months!

It's been a crazy year for us also that you let us down!
Sean
9 years ago
Can Believe all the DOG's slamming Andrew, for real? I would probably wouldn't come back after getting an opportunity like SW. All you stuck up snobs looking at yourselfs as "Clients"? do you go food shopping and demand they send you cook books? did you by an instrument and demand free lessons every week? VC has ALWAYS been open about their business model.
Michael
9 years ago
Ok, I'm officially removing VideoCopilot from my favorite site list. No use and a BIG waste of time to visit the same page for more that 6 months without getting new info in regards to ANYTHING, products included.. And yes I am a client, although I definitely don't feel like one. Thank you for the good times and all the learning, but for now I'm saying good bye to the VCP community. Good luck with all your adventures.
Chris
9 years ago
Micheal, I thought the same yesterday... It's sad that "after all this time" there is no sign of life from A.K. I will visit VC in a couple of months and I hope there will be awesome changes and new stuff.
9 years ago
Don't cry on the way out the door, or wait you already were.
9 years ago
Just don't check back as often. I check back here every two months and if there is an update, great and if not no worries. There is so much FREE content on this site that I can rewatch and sharpen my skills.

Keep in mind that creating a tutorial does not take the 45 minutes it takes to watch one. It takes a lot of time to plan, edit and upload.

A lot of sites charge for what he puts out. The free content is amazing and there are no ads on his site that he gets paid on. So all of his videos are truly free content.

The plug-ins that he and his team have created cost money but are a fraction of the cost of what they are truly worth.

I think you need to reconsider removing this site. If you do, the only one losing out will be you.
9 years ago
Je n'ai pas aimé Star Wars, il y a beaucoup de "Flare". C'est pénible. Comme quoi même les effets ne sauve pas le scénario du film.

PS : J'ai eu la flemme de traduire en Anglais.
PS 2 : Je suis Français
9 years ago
Wow! That is awesome. Well deserved! Been a fan since the beginning .
Tim
9 years ago
Ok Andrew... time to spill the beans... what 'bits' did you work on in Star Wars: The Force Awakens!! dying to know! what an incredible opportunity for you!!
Vinesh
9 years ago
I am sure that when Andrew Kramer makes his reentry it will be larger than Adele...
Jack Costanzo
9 years ago
Last december I gave Sam Loya $400 to have free access to new tutorials. Now I cant see new tutorials ...
Sam, I want my money back
Scaph
9 years ago
@Christian Michael (among others): you'd better stop judging people for their choices and learn to breathe on your own.
Most people here have too much time in their hands. Ok it's a bit frustrating not to have brand new tutorials twice a week but hey, just get busy. Go to work. Work harder. Things change. People change. Wake up. Grow. Adapt.
9 years ago
Don't even bother, he comes here and cries daily.
SPARTACUS
9 years ago
I?ve said this before. Mr Kramer should release a variety of spoons for the next model pack. That should keep quite a few people on this blog fed.....
Kevin
9 years ago
It's not the missing tutorials that people are mad about, it's the complete lack of communication. We all understand that Andrew was working hard with Star Wars for the past few months, but updating the blog once every two weeks isn't asking too much. Since SW debuted 7 weeks ago we thought ok two weeks to relax and maybe we will get some communication. Hell it doesn't even have to be AK himself, any one of the staff could have chimed in to say whats been going on at VCP. The community is feeling abandoned because we are having a one way conversation.
Lou
9 years ago
I agree with Kevin. Heck we never got 2 tutorials a week so no one is crying about that. And yes AK has done so much for everyone. But he has built an incredible brand here and for the sake of his brand and his very loyal followers, VC should have been ready for their leader to take a leave for his great gig. Anybody who has tried to build a company knows how hard it is to build a brand and brand loyalty. This gap in communication was a huge misstep for VC. Someone needs to step in and talk to its customers because they are all feeling very abandoned.
Paul Marotta
9 years ago
No one's realised yet, but AK is hiding on Ahch-To with Luke Skywalker!! Second longest hide and seek.
Neil
9 years ago
I hope some of the errors I keep getting in Element will be fixed in an update soon, it's starting to become frustrating.
Marc
9 years ago
8 Month ago !!! Andrew wrote:
..."So??? I know I owe you guys some awesome stuff, as soon as things cool down in about a month. I will be making it up to you guys with some cool Free Plug-ins (3 almost finished), some insane tutorials and of course my Short film that I???m excited to release!"


I saw none of the promised plug ins ore tutorials. Have I overlooked something?
wim
9 years ago
Hi, everyone

I'm curious if there more people out there who, if you used Google Chrome the VC site has a sticky menu. If I use Firefox this is not the case?
Thomas
9 years ago
The force seems to have pretty much stopped I have to say
Brett
9 years ago
Well to be frank...most of us have been working our lives away to use that "Sorry I have been a little busy working on STAR WARS" as an excuse for not posting or not doing the dishes or whatever. You are forgiven AK. And we are super happy for you. And very much glad to have you available to assist us with our "NOT STAR WARS YET" stuff. Matt Kramer has been a big help as always. VC is the best. And yes we miss the puns
blake
9 years ago
Speaking of things... did he ever do tutorials for the Search and Destroy video? Way off topic from Intercept, but I believe that those were supposed to be on the way too.
sean
9 years ago
@Jesse
We get it. Andrew never lets you down...Everyone knows that about you now.
Not everyone has your faith though.

I would just forget about it, quit twitter and neither expect surprises nor VC posts.
Vladimir
9 years ago
I am glad he and VC team exists, thats why I am sorry they let you down to get opportunity to make money of their talents. I am forever grateful for they did so far even if they don't post another tutorial as I can make some of my own now
Jesse
9 years ago
Touche, fair enough, haha...
I know Andrew hasn't come through on the VC site this year. I usually give the VC link one click a day to see if he's posted Intercept yet. I found the site a couple of years ago and the tutorials here helped me and my team learn After Effects during a time when we really needed it. I use the techniques I learned here every day now, so we're really grateful that this resource exists... I don't feel any ill will toward Andrew, but I see alot of it, so I decided to just post this once and stick up for the guy a little. We're big fans at my company.
sean
9 years ago
^__^ man... AK's first 20 tuts are more than enough to make a change in one's life, he's been more than generous to do what he's done so far and that is despite the fact he's done it in his own interest. Anybody who needs more tuts than the existing ones to make money has taken the wrong path in life. So, we're all on the same side here, those that are disappointed (or even angry) cause AK's missing and those that are: Don't worry AK, even if you never come back we stay BFFE!. Tuts are not the point here... we just want him back. But hey...constructrive criticism I appreciate, while all that: "don't you dare say anything negative against my best friend AK" is just ridiculous Vladimir. And I'm saying this just because AK and I are actually BFFE.. but just me and him, not you! so stay away! ))
Vladimir
9 years ago
@sean
Great with friends like you AK doesn't need any enemies
9 years ago


Vladimir,

Sean gave constructive criticism where its due and isn't blowing smoke up someones a*s with silly comments like Kramer for president" when the man isn't contributing to his own website. He doesn?t have time to be here. What good would he be as president? Unless you mean the president of the game peek-a-boo?

Lately Andrew hasn't let down one singular person. He has let down the whole community, FilmRiot with an unfinished project from LAST summer, and I'm sure the rest of the VC team that are there for technical issues are tired of reading how much he is missed/ not communicating when they are the only ones still here. He "appears" to be the only one pulling the strings on this site. Making them look bad which isnt fair on them and I'm sure they have voices that want to be heard.

As many have said over the last 10 months, VC turned into a business the second they start charging money for products. That holds a whole new agenda way beyond free tuts which MOST closed minded members of these blogs tend to have.

We ARE ALL on the same side, we just dont all blow unnecessary smoke just for fear of disrespecting the man. Respect is also saying dude, youre letting not only your site down, your followers down, your brothers at filmriot down, your paying customers down, but Also Andrew, You?re letting yourself down and destroying what you strived so hard to build, and not being honest and saying hey, its time to close the doors and showing THAT respect to your followers. Instead we are again riding another 2 months on the back of another blog post saying ?I?m back? -_-

JDecker
9 years ago
I have been reading everyone???s posts on this blog with amusement. Hasn???t anyone though about what is happening in Andrew Kramer???s life?

He is moving on up to bigger and better things, such as feature films. His time is limited. He has a family, then his work with JJ Abrams and lastly Video Copilot.

It is obvious that Video Copilot is falling to the wayside. Oh yes, he will pop in once in awhile, but he is heading into a new direction. If we were in his position we would be stretched for time. Something has to give???

Over the last year and a half, the blog posts have slowed down to a crawl. The forums are not anywhere near as active as they use to be. Nothing new in the way of products.

If you take a look at his webpage stats on Alexa, traffic is down by 37% in the last year. And I would guess, what traffic he is getting is people checking in to see if he made a new blog post. Once they see there is nothing new, they???re off the site and onto somewhere else.

Take a loot at his Twitter or Facebook page, rarely a post. If you think about it, how long does it take to do a Tweet? He says he's back in full force, but....

I am sorry to say, it doesn't look like he has the time folks.

I am wondering if he will either sell off Video Copilot or just let is sit with an occasional post. He may try to prop up Video Copilot with a few tutorials or blog posts, until the next big project comes along. Then Video Copilot will sit quietly again.

I, like everyone else, would love to see Andrew come back and be more active with Video Copilot, but I really believe his life and company is moving into a new exciting direction.

It???s nothing new folks, it happens all of the time. People and businesses move on, they grow into new directions. Yes, they try to cling onto the past, be eventually they have to let go.

Adrew, I wish you well.
Vladimir
9 years ago
That's it!

Andrew Kramer for President!!!
9 years ago
I'd be interested to know why Vladimir. Empty promises maybe? Anyone who wants to argue the case, scroll back 12 months of empty coming soon, I'll be back and unstoppable force posts etc before you decide to respond :0)

Christian Michael
https://vimeo.com/141196564
nebula
9 years ago
12 months of empty posts? He release Element3D 2.2 seven months ago Einstein.
Jesse
9 years ago
@christian Michael
We get it. Andrew let you down... Everyone knows that about you by now.
Not everyone has your expectations though.

I would just let it go and wait for Twitter to surprise you with a new VC post some day.
Tony
9 years ago
Anyone feels like there is updates or something happening on the website today

Like trying to open any blog post will lead you to the home page?

Wrong new thumbnail to old video?

I am getting excited i hope it's true
harmless
9 years ago
you are highly welcomed boss, i really missed you in this great site Thank God you are back
Jhay
9 years ago
Welcome Back genius, it feels refreshing having you back, what you do to make people like me great is unfathomable. i love u graciously.
mike
9 years ago
Andrew, You working on star trek 3 now?
Zedul
9 years ago
VCP is not dead....After sales service is still working for purchased products... Miss you AK
Vinit Agarwal
9 years ago
Hi,
I have a car model (obj) and it is around 2gb high detailed file which is too heavy to import in element 3d.... Please help me, how can i convert or optimize that file to import in element 3d... I want to deliver the project by day after tomorrow...

Thanks
David
9 years ago
Vinit: This tutorial can help you. Made by Charles Yeager. He?s great!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7fxUpiX5Xw
Curtis
9 years ago
Ha! I'm getting a tax refund.. Now I just need more VCP products too buy.
Chris
9 years ago
1 year without any new stuff. It's all about the money. Star Wars did change you, I guess... Where is the good ol' A.K.?
RIP VC.net
Leonardo Alencar
9 years ago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qQVomK4sPI

thanks videocopilot.net
9 years ago
I have this post bookmarked and everyday I get a chuckle from all the comments coming in. Figured I'd add mine to the mix.

If you read these comments, I'd like to say thank you for all you've done for the community. I can't count the number of people I know that got their start in the industry because of the resources you've provided. Thanks again so much for your hard work and for sharing your experience with us all. Wishing you the best, cheers!
9 years ago
I finally saw the force awakens, we had to get a babysitter first. Loved it. I'm assuming Andrew did the...map animations and other such things
Bader Ahmed
9 years ago
flycam plugin.. I hope AK makes whole experience training for filmmaking from script writing, shooting,editing, visual fx..
Chris
9 years ago
I thought Andrew said he had a few free plugins coming out also?..I hope he comes out with his own 3d tracker
Peter
9 years ago
I'm not sure why you would want another 3D tracker when there are top-notch products such as Mocha Pro, developed by a company whose sole focus is motion tracking? Besides, motion tracking requires intimate knowledge in machine vision (my field of expertise) which is entirely different than the manipulation and display of 3D objects.
Jay
9 years ago
Is After Effects Dead?
9 years ago
congrats andrew!!! waiting for more tuts, thanks for all the good work and for sharing your techniques.
michael
9 years ago
does this mean new STARWARS TUTORIALS!?!?!?!? like lightsabers and spaceships!!!
Joseph
9 years ago
Yes we don't pay a dime, that is true. However to say he has not benefited both financially and otherwise by having thousands of people waiting to see what he does next is just foolish. This is a mutually beneficial relationship Andrew has with his followers. In return for free content, we buy his plugins, we follow his tweets, watch him speak in public, etc. What we as his loyal audience provide should not be discounted.
SPARTACUS
9 years ago
VC has been around for quite some time now. I certainly have benefited from FREE quality training although I have purchased around 75% of the plug-ins.

It makes real business sense to re-build the site and bring the whole package up to date. I think VC and GGG would struggle to keep going if they stayed with the old business model.

This is all speculation of course. What I know is what I have been reading here recently.

All the best VC
John
9 years ago
Guys stop being rude!
talking like you are paying for the service!!!
this man helped us to get work without paying $$$ courses!

If he want to close the site ... sell it ... burn it ... not our business

Andrew Congratulations and we are missing you man ... I am waiting
wim
9 years ago
John,
The ?free tutorials? are part of the VC business model to promote the website and their products, to make money!!

I am a paying customer, and have as a nice amount of $ spent on VC products
So in my humble opinion based on my purchases, and time investment of VC products I have the right to be concerned.
John
9 years ago
Wim
You Have the right to be concerned ... but lets think the other way you spend $ for free tutorials or for products you liked?
the support team still working on those products and solving your issues?

Of course we should be worried about this sudden silents
and yes i am

but i am talking about the attitude and blaming him for not doing "free tutorials" other peoples is blaming him for making a lot of tutorial around his products!

while actually if one of us get his chance to work in those movies ... we all know the rest
9 years ago
Its actually been 11 full months to this day (February 25th 2015) since the last tutorial or anything of substance has been posted on this site. Everything since then has been empty promises or apologies for lack of communication. It really makes you wonder what the future holds for this site and the VC team.

Christian Michael
https://vimeo.com/138367681
chris
9 years ago
It wouldn't suprise me if he sells the whole site to a software tutorial company..and soon we will be paying 30 bucks a month for training tutorials and 50 a month for project files.....i hope Andrew doesn't know anyone named Lynda...
Darren
9 years ago
Lynda was bought by LinkedIn...
Huseyin
9 years ago
Ave, hurlbuts
Josephlf
9 years ago
IS all quite because he is selling VideoCopilot and Element 3D to a large Software Company?
Richard
9 years ago
One thing I did not see on the new website was any reference to the new Intercept movie. I've been checking Film Riot and I haven't seen anything there either. Any news on when that will be released?
Drake
9 years ago
Well, like you said...The website probably isn't finished, maybe they still have to put Intercept up.
9 years ago
Um...the Unstoppable Force seems to have stopped paying attention to his site...
Chris
9 years ago
I want a freeway,street signs, city 3d pack for Element, or maybe a 3d model of downtown los Angeles.
petar
9 years ago
INTERCEPT!!!! Come onnnnn Mr. Andrew
Chris
9 years ago
Every day I visit VC. Please, guys - present us the greatest thing ever!
Marcelo
9 years ago
From Argentina...Congratulations Andrew!!!
StevenJ
9 years ago
Cool. Something new to talk about. Seriously hope it's true; going crazy with anticipation! After watching the Scortch Trials, I have an idea for the VC team: we need a 3D Zombie Pack. Every movie needs Zombies. Call it the Z-Pack.
9 years ago
I second this, a 3D zombie pack would be FANTASTIC!
Jardine Patten
9 years ago
Come on people. There was no new website that this Richard guy saw. If he did see it, and like he says, there was new software and new tutorials and whatever... don't you think he'd REMEMBER what the hell the new software was called? I know i'd be excited as hell to see new software and remember it's name.

FAKE.
Richard
9 years ago
You're right Jardine. I saw more than I'm disclosing. Mostly because I don't think the new website was completely finished, and I don't want to spoil the surprise that the Videocopilot team has in store for everyone. But let me assure you, what I saw was awesome. Why do you think I keep checking back everyday. I'm looking forward to the big reveal because I think it's going to be amazing.
Adam
9 years ago
They JUST redid the website in roughly the last 12 months. There is nothing wrong with the setup it fits their services very, very well and is easy to navigate. I'd be shocked if they are waiting to unmask some grand new site which, by the way, he has never mentioned at all in any way.
Chris
9 years ago
What new website??? Am I missing something?
Drake
9 years ago
No, Richard saw the new website just for a minute because of a glitch, It's not up yet though.
Arjimi
9 years ago
none bro, still the OLD VC last year!
James
9 years ago
Sadly What we see: "Hey what's up! Andrew Kramer is NOT here from videocopilot, and today Im gonna showing for you a very exciting NOTHING, and we'll see you next YEAR!"
9 years ago
Loving this new VC homepage -_-
Ali
9 years ago
RIP , Video Copilot ...
Joe Baker
9 years ago
Welcome back Andrew! Star Wars was amazing, I'm happy you had the opportunity to work on it.
Paolo
9 years ago
Andrew, come back, we love you man!!!
CycloneFire
9 years ago
R.I.P Vid Cop!???
9 years ago
I just want to say how much I appreciate and enjoy what you do. I love your tutorials, your personality, and your work. I am very excited to learn more from you! So glad to see you succeeding at what you are most obviously talented and passionate about! Can't wait for more!
Chris
9 years ago
Wheres the new free plugins?
PickleJones
9 years ago
This summer is so friggin' epic It even includes an east coast blizzard! Please AK, bring this mother of all seasons to a close. You have the power.
John
9 years ago
Oh my God ! Let this Guy live his dreams ! WTF ! Go and figure it out yourself !
Oscar
9 years ago
Hi Andrew and your Team!!!

I bealive I'm not the only one missing your tutorials. Are you gonna make New Tutorials!!

With very Deep and hurting love in my heart
Oscar
Richard
9 years ago
From what I observed of the new website for the few seconds they had it up, not only is Andrew coming back soon. He's coming back strong.
Drake
9 years ago
@ Richard, New website for the few seconds? Was there a glitch for a second? What did you see!?
Richard
9 years ago
The site was only up for a few minutes, but what I saw was pretty cool. New software. Cool designs. Really sophisticated stuff. It was pretty quick so I didn't see everything, however it looks like they are taking Element 3D to the next level. I imagine there will be a ton of videos to go along with all the new stuff, however I don't know the specifics so at this point it's just speculation.
Drake
9 years ago
Thats Sick! It also means they are pretty close to being done.
Sean
9 years ago
Hey Yo Da..r! When are you starting the tutorials again and whens yr short coming out?
9 years ago
I made this with element 3D. Please vote for this!
http://www.gearbest.com/video_view.html?id=573
Richard
9 years ago
I'm viewing the new website on an iPad and the text under the 3D shadow section is bunching up over the before after images making it difficult to read. Have you considered moving it down a bit or putting it in one of those grey boxes like the text above it?
Hi @all .. Here is our new short animation. Created in AE using VC Element 3D ..
Discover more here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCJoc7mylNk
Lemonardo Di Caputino
9 years ago
Now the comments are drying up too !
MarcusBraga
9 years ago
When u come back? We`re abandoned!
9 years ago
Hello .. is anyone there ...
9 years ago
To work on our favorite franchise/superhero movie is a dream we all share, and you deserve every bit of it!! Your keynote speech at the adobe conference keeps me going when I feel low! Thank you!
chucklank
9 years ago
OK, My turn to post a show real. I realize this contains ripoffs of tutorials here and elsewhere and I am thankful to Andrew and other teachers. I am a DP for very low budget indie films in Dallas. I don't take money for my work.
Everything in the reel I shot or was an Element 3D creation I made. All music is licensed. The 3d models are licensed. Feedback appreciated. https://youtu.be/QKLoGUiZUas
9 years ago
Andrew we know you have the scoop on 10 Cloverfield Lane, can you give us anything?
Peter
9 years ago
Andrew? Andrew who? I don't remember any Andrew.
cd
9 years ago
Coming up on a year since the last tutorial :'(
Hubertus
9 years ago
Hello together,
the Prg. I could try out element 3d v2.2 with a friend. Unfortunately, are this top Feautures: Group Symmetry Creation fashion ect. not with. Must one specially buy that?
Many greetings
Hubert
PROJECTLIN
9 years ago
Hi~It's been a long time,very happy to see you back here!
I guess you'd join JJ's team,
now it's ture !
I'm your most faithful fans from China.
When you have your time,it would be very nice if you post some short video of your recent life or works. best Wishes for you and your family
Paolo
9 years ago
???Stoppable Force????
khalid
9 years ago
hi i'm from morocco and i learn from your video and i like it so much so can you make a video of flying like men of steel please
Brian Stevens
9 years ago
Another awesome test of Lamborghini Huracan with Element 3D V2.2.2

Huracan 360 Drifting in the middle of street-16/01/2016-HD
https://youtu.be/xRns7bhhFOo
9 years ago
Hey man, could you possibly email me the Lambo and Mustang models for e3d? Do you also possibly have a Challenger?
Brian Stevens
9 years ago
i don't understand why people are disliking my videos??is there a problem with my videos??if so then why disliking and no comments...or notes if i am mistaking
Sean
9 years ago
Brian, if some people disliked your videos then perhaps - like you said - there may be some issues in your work, but if I may give you a piece of advice: don't get upset, just go through your work and fix those things that are not convincing. Personally I think you are on a good track but details count a lot especially when it comes to compositing and there I think your work still lacks a lot. For exapmle when I saw the first dust puff at 01" which occurs at a certain distance in space and then is still in front of the car when the car is much closer to the cam, I thought mmm..., then as I checked the rest of it I found the lighting on the car a bit unrelastic especially on the rear part of the car at 3" and so some reflections too. Then the absence of a driver doesn't seem to bother you and I understand why, but if it is realism you're after then that cannot be considered as a small detail. Besides all that I think your work is good, but I'm not surprised you don't get "wow" comments and do get some dislikes. I'm not the kind of person that would set a dislike on someone's work but this clip here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kcNGhDU1eQ is something I would not have posted if I were in your shoes, it is very amatorial and features bad design. Hope you don't misunderstand my words, it seemed like you wanted some feedback and this is just my opinion. Other than that, I respect everyone making an effort to improve their work and something tells me you have that attitude, so all the best.
Peace
Brian Stevens
9 years ago
Thanks Sean i greatly appreciate your advice and that is what exactly i needed,just disliking but not telling what they dislike was kind of annoying but i will keep working on it and soon i will make it perfect.Again Thanks
9 years ago
you do best best design.
Lenin
9 years ago
TUS TUTORIALES SON REALMENTE ASOMBROSOS, YO TE SIGO CASI DESDE QUE EMPEZASTE EL SITIO Y HE HECHO CASI TODOS TUS TUTORIALES, A PESAR DE ESTAR EN INGL??S TE EXPLICAS TAN BIEN QUE SE TE ENTIENDE CASI TODO. EN REALIDAD ME ALEGRO DEL ??XITO OBTENIDO Y QUE HAYAS LLEGADO TAN LEJOS. OJALA PRONTO TE TENGAMOS DE VUELTA ANDREW. MIS MEJORES DESEOS.
9 years ago
hey VC guys, four days ago I've posted a short film I made. Some of you people watched it, and enjoyed it. so now i'm sharing with you the VFX breakdown. Please coment it if you like it! I would really like to know what this community think about it. thanks!

https://youtu.be/PtFj9O_UlDc
9 years ago
Great stuff.
Brian Stevens
9 years ago
Lamborghini-Mustang 3D Shots Test-2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2aFLkLyO5Gk
Aidan
9 years ago
To all the people crying about the lack if a tutorial/post since Andrew announced that he is back: what do you think he is doing now? Think about it. He knows the expectations are at an all time high, and his standards have, more than likely, been raised by his experiences over the last 6 months.

He is finished off the Intercept short and doing the tutorial at the same time so when they both hit our screens we won't be disappointed. Cut the guy some slack. His workload and commitments have been at 100% for such a long time, we should be grateful that he is willing to impart more to us.

The VC team are ground breakers. Let them do what they do.
StevenJ
9 years ago
Aidan,

Thank you for the communication. Not asking for groundbreaking stuff instantly. Just a word on what is happening. Again, thank you!
Sean
9 years ago
Aidan, whoever expects AK to drop a cool tutorial whenever we want one and feels that AK owes the community something is with no doubt out his mind. And I think that any reasonable person has to agree on this. Nevertheless, one cannot disagree that VC has been kind of abandoned during the last 7 months (the blog at least, I don't know about the custom service) and considering that the blog is VC's engine, well then there is nothing to be surprised of if people wonder and ask what the hell is going on. If you also consider that Element 3D is a piece of software that very smartly integrates 3d technology into AE!! and that not even Adobe has done that!! then it is quite normal in my opinion to be a bit shocked before this lack of communication, promotion, organization, and all those things that one would expect a successfull business to do, which in a nutshell is: taking good care of what you've created. The mere fact that we are here discussing this and nobody from VC has intervened says it all. There are people advertising their stuff and nobody gives a damn; that's not normal, especially so for a business company such as VC. That doesn't change the fact that AK is a bloody genius! But the way VC has been "run" lately is quite puzzling and that in my opinion is undeniable. That's all, and it has nothing to do with people not wanting AK to have his deserved break. He's obviously free to do whatever he pleases - including destroyng VC if that is his wish - but can you blame us for being surprised??
Aidan
9 years ago
Sean, what you have said is very true and accurate. BUT, the one thing that makes this situation different is that AK is the founder, creator and star of the videos we see/learn from and HE is the one person that had to leave for a while.

With that in mind I didn't really expect anything different. Once his work on Star Wars was finished (and who knows what opportunities that has presented to him) he has to adjust back to normal life and continue where he left off.

Simply put, he's back and on the case. Life should be resuming as normal.
Aidan
9 years ago
@wim where better to advertise products for Element 3D than on the site it comes from?
wim
9 years ago
"Guys, check out what I made with Element 3D v2!"

To watch a commercial XD
Labscastle
9 years ago
@aidan thanks mate!

@wim yeah a commercial. But the commercial was what I made with Element 3D.
wim
9 years ago
@Aidan,

Perhaps this is a better place And read the Posting Rules!!

Posting Rules by Andrew Kramer - Please do not advertise or promote stuff.-

http://www.videocopilot.net/forum/viewforum.php?f=33
Paul
9 years ago
Congratulations Andrew! I've been away from the site for a while. Far too long...
Nice to see your creativity on the Big Screen. I went to see it again last night at Imax. I look forward to hearing/reading all about the Star Wars experience.

Btw Thank you for providing me with tools/knowledge/skill over the past few years. I've learned everything I know about AE from you and the VC team.

To a long and productive career!
Cheers!



Cheers
Labs Castle
9 years ago
Guys, check out what I made with Element 3D v2!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTBgA_SasbQ
wim
9 years ago
it's not cool to advertise your products here on the blog
kkehoe5
9 years ago
Ha, $22 for 12 models? 6 gears, 3 shafts, and 3 other pieces. This looks more like a $3 product. Also nice of you to mimic VCP with the announcement video.
Dan
9 years ago
Dude, you didn't even buy the audio track for this
Labs Castle
9 years ago
@wim @kkehoe5 I'm not going to be a hypocrate to say I didn't advertise my products here. In fact, I did. But more than that as I consider myself a big fan of Element 3D, I prefer to see this as part of a showreel and creation which I'd like to share with you guys what I did with Element 3D and what this powerful plug-in is capable of.

@Dan it wasn't necceessary to buy the audio track just to use it as a preview dude.
wim
9 years ago
The right places to share your ?part of a Showreel? is here

http://www.videocopilot.net/forum/viewforum.php?f=10
wim
9 years ago
The right places to share your ?part of a Showreel? is here

http://www.videocopilot.net/forum/viewforum.php?f=10
Matt
9 years ago
@wim dude, it took effort to make a commercial. Other than his intention to advertise, the commercial is cool by the way it looks! No offense to others, but I hardly see people sharing their experiment with Element 3D here that close to this quality.
Paolo
9 years ago
hello???. hello??? anybody there???.?
lj
9 years ago
An Unstoppable force is keeping A.K. away from VC. Once when he crossed to dark side there is no returnig back.
wim
9 years ago
"I???m truly excited to be back at Video Copilot and back among the living and to share with you everything I???ve learned."

Please STOP making more commitments than you can realistically keep.
Ton
9 years ago
Hey Andrew! Big fan!

Was wondering if you were the one who made the "reverse" hyperspace effect that can be seen in this Star Wars trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGbxmsDFVnE at around 1:17

I kinda FEEL that you did. ))
The stars rushing in and the hyperspace tunnel. )))
Dan
9 years ago
Andrew: "Im back!!"

Us (in high pitched voice): "ONE MONTH LATER!"
Nikolaus
9 years ago
Hey Andrew,

did you know, that most of the read special effects are from a german Company called JGW Berckholtz?
Normy
9 years ago
That company is making pyrotechnical stuff like fireworks. I don't see any connection between them and Star Wars. Nor do they advertise any involvement with the movie.
Nikolaus
9 years ago
Not all effects are FX. Many of them are real. And this effects are from JGW.
francesco sirio
9 years ago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6k-28SRMKQ
ThatGuy
9 years ago
Reading through these comments, something dawns on me... there are few internet communities as utterly selfish as the VideoCopilot community. This man has devoted years of his life to create amazing content for you people, and all you ever want is more, more, more. Let the guy (who has clearly worked hard all year) have a holiday, spend some time with family, and if he so chooses, focus entirely on his career and let VideoCopilot be. It remains a website bristling with resources and information. Stop complaining, use it and go make something yourself.
ammar
9 years ago
"I???m truly excited to be back at Video Copilot and back among the living and to share with you everything I???ve learned."

When? !
https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Nnqph6w0uzE/VG1ekvi9CUI/AAAAAAAAqLY/6ioBY4IjJFY/s1600/Hamilton-Khaki-Interstellar-watches-15.jpg
sean
9 years ago
Considering that VC is most surely made up by a team, it is really odd that noboby has been assigned to communicate here. I understand that AK himself has always taken care of the blog - and that's always been great and has made VC so special - but at this point I think that anything would be better than the actual situation here. I'm pretty sure that the product support is still active, cause if not, this would be one of the worst cases of a business falling apart due to neglicence. I think that putting the blog in maintenance mode would be a much better choice than whatever choice has been made here. Andrew, your contribution to the VFX and motion g. community growth is astonishing, undeniable and will always be; and as I pointed out in the past I am pretty sure that you have no idea of how some people's lives have changed thanks to your contribution, so I think that all your fans will always be here waiting no matter what, but all this also loads you with a great responsibility towards them and this is despite the fact you owe nothing to any of us. Man you're spiderman and you chose that, no us so please come correct. Respect, S.
StevenJ
9 years ago
Let me go ahead and say what someone else will. You're not allowed to criticize! Not even constructively! Just because this is a business and expectations have been set. There will be another blog post, probably in June. Meanwhile, keep aimlessly fiddling with the controls in Element 2.2.2 that have no instructions, and maybe you will stumble upon a solution!
ThatGuy
9 years ago
I don't.... think he chose to be spiderman. I think he chose to create a website bustling to the brim with free resources for budding VFX artists, and top of the line cheap paid products. He also has a career. I'm so confused by your comment. You note that he owes his fans nothing, because he doesn't. But your comment still reeks of "you owe us to put your family and career and hold and keep offering us free stuff".
Michael
9 years ago
StevenJ - BS... If this was another company like Microsoft or Apple etc. everybody would scream like hell. Yes Andrew is awesome, and yes he needs a break, nobody disputes that.. BUT Sean is not wrong, as a owner/manager, Andrew should have appointed someone in his place just to keep the communication going on the blogs... By just creating the website and products, he gave himself some responsibility towards us, if he doesn't want the responsibility anymore, he should hire someone in he's place or close the site. Again, Andrew is a god, and yes we are only minions, but dam man, a simple reply is not much to ask for...
sean
9 years ago
Not sure on how to interpret your comment.
Nevertheless, mine is just a humble opinion which I think is fair. Honestly if one always has to consider what "someone else" with unreasonable expactions may have to say (like not wanting people to express constructive criticism) well then internet may as well die.
Dan
9 years ago
I think Steven is referencing the people who feel like (and will tell you) that we have no reason to "complain" or expressed concern or frustration over the lack of activity on VC. They are, of course, mistaken. Seeing as people work professionally with these products, we have every reason to be concerned about VC's activity (or lack thereof).
StevenJ
9 years ago
Sean, I agree with everything in your post. While I see that there are some who make unfair demands of Andrew, there are some (like you) who post constructive criticism of the site. They are usually bashed verbally for this.
ThatGuy
9 years ago
Will your products stop working if Andrew doesn't do a blog post once a week, Dan?
Sean
9 years ago
Thanks for clarifying Steven. What you say is true, but then again unreasonable people will always exist and since there's not much one can do about it, they may as well speak so that everyone else can know who they are. Cheers
Josh Wiltse
9 years ago
You and your team deserve this. With all the work you guys put into tutorials and commercials. Which aided me greatly in college. Well Done. if only we all could be as lucky. I look forward to your future tutorials
9 years ago
Welcome back to the website - although it's usually the owner who welcomes the guests, but whatever!
Looking forward to reading more from you
Dan
9 years ago
Ummm yeah, about that....We're gonna need you to come in this weekend..... ummm
9 years ago
Posted a month ago.... so the force is at least on pause.
9 years ago
Awesome to see you back!

Greeaat movie!
9 years ago
Hey Guys! Check out my Short Thriller!
https://youtu.be/AEuSHf9yOso
ALi
9 years ago
Congrats Andrew
The movie makes 1.5 Bilion Dollar in 1 week
Good jop man and the Team work
Bambi
9 years ago
Video Copilot is definitely dying.
Sencer
9 years ago
You are the man!! It's been a lot since we heard from you last )) But I say it was worth waiting for.

Also: After I've learned you had taken place at star wars , I watched the film to find all of the optical flares )))) Hell of a job. Now its time to do some copilot things again
Prasanjit
9 years ago
where the hell is "INTERCEPT".......????????????
HANKE
9 years ago
replicate yourself Andrew!
This site needs some love badly!
9 years ago
btw, I would really like to know, the relationship between Star Wars and Bad Robot, It's just because JJ Abrams it's the director? so the next episodes that will be directed by someone else, wouldn't be a Bad Robot production? does they go arround carrying their own crew team, like Mr. Kramer, between different franchises?
Jason
9 years ago
I wish Andrew was more active on the site. Not even so much as putting out tuts which obviously we would all love but I mean just interacting in general. Maybe answer some questions in the blogs (Which he only seems to do when releasing a product and it involves questions regarding his product they are trying to sell). Also just posting more blog stuff. Nothing crazy time consuming just a paragraph here and there keeping the community he built up over the years more in touch and involved. Just something I would love to see.
dnz
9 years ago
congratulations, thank you for all work that you share with many people
WILL
9 years ago
IT'S GOOD TO BE BACK ! I WAS FEELING VERY MISSING , expected DAY AND NIGHT FOR THIS RETURN .
ANDREW THANK YOU !
vincent odhiambo
9 years ago
thank so Andrew Kramer u have been a teacher 4 more than 2 years now ,thru tutorials in have learn a lot.help me with old computer. don't take it as joke i need a computer for editing, coarse am using a single processor machine and am going through hell rendering, please do something.if you have, help me with your old extra computer. from kenya
Nicolas
9 years ago
Knowing your good relation with Bad Robot and the long silence I was sure you were working on Star Wars!
Good job, that is truly a dream come true!
wkhalad
9 years ago
wish you the best of luck
9 years ago
Hey fellows, I just want to share a short film I made, it has some VFX done with all the wisdom I learned with videocopilot. Check it out, it's in Spanish but you can activate the subtitles there.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaoEactd9kQ
michael
9 years ago
Dude, I loved it... Well done
9 years ago
Cheers, man! I saw that amazing credit! I felt very proud of you. You've been an inspiration to me for the past 6 years, and so seeing my master get the credit he deserves (in a HUGE WAY) was quite exhilarating. Go Andrew Go!
Rimantas
9 years ago
Amazing, Andrew!
Can't wait to see what you've got coming!
Charlie Stuart
9 years ago
Welcome back, good sir.
Bambi
9 years ago
The silence continues...

Let's see a hint of the next tutorial, a screenshot + small paragraph is all I need!

I need my VC fix!

Emah Kent
9 years ago
Am missing u so much wif ur tutorial @ Andrew
9 years ago
Marvellous opportunity working in Hollywood blockbuster - and not a bad one either. Congratulations.
And welcome back. You've been missed (terrible puns included)
Tony Suen
9 years ago
just got back from the cinema.BRAVO!!!my girl stayed with me until the credits rolled to the end.Not surprisingly but so excited,found your name below the"Graphic & Title Design"part.so glad for you,and keep going bro!
chris
9 years ago
I had a dream last night Andrew posted..saying he was too busy for video copilot and hes going to let it go..i know its a dream but it made me immediately check to see lol
9 years ago
Hi thanks to AK over the years I have managed to improve my AE skills and along with my film making passion I have at last been accepted into an international film festival, "The GoldenSun". I have included a link to our 30 second trailer, which shows a few subtle effects we have incorporated with a touch of Element 3d. https://youtu.be/8XHi_nG4ocM
9 years ago
Hey Andrew i'm from India Yay!! you got a fan frm india
But i've been waiting from 7months well i'm frustrated
i cant wait Anymore
But tq for everything !!
And ur Amazing!!
Harry
9 years ago
Does this mean that you're responsible for this! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3dvjJbChB4
9 years ago
WOW.....................................................
psikhopat
9 years ago
i'm afaraid video copilot is dying guys...
9 years ago
you keep Going KRAMER!!!! you're an inspiration to many creatives across the globe! Thank you!!!!
Divs
9 years ago
WOW, all of your force are totally awake on this film. Congratulations. Looking forward to your awesome upcoming tutorials
Tom Dooley
9 years ago
Yaaawwwwnnnnn!!!!RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ,RRRRRRRRRRRZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
aphan
9 years ago
Just found ANDREW KRAMER from the movie credits,then found here. It's awesome,great works,congratulations!
Joe
9 years ago
I'm tremendously thankful for have learned so many amazing things with Andrew and i wish he could keep help us making the same progress i got here, but as his friend I understand that from now he has reached another professional level that might be completely incompatible with making tutorials. And there's nothing wrong with this. Thanks Andrew, congratulations. We are here to support you anh happy for seeing your success. Go ahead, take care of yourself. You have always done the best for all of us
Jorge Leal
9 years ago
KEEP IT UP! SIMPLY THE BEST!
ben_says
9 years ago
credits. Kramer. booya.
Prince
9 years ago
Thank you Andrew for what I have learn from you. God bless you
Max
9 years ago
Yeah !!!
So glad to hear that you're back, can't wait to see what you'll be showing to us !
9 years ago
My brother and I waited during the credits just to see your name. We were scanning the screen, and when we finally saw your name, we screamed! Heck yeah, Go Andrew! WOOOOOO!!!! A few people looked at me like I was crazy...I didn't care one bit. Nice job, keep up the good work!
Brendan
9 years ago
As one of the guys who has followed Video Copilot from the beginning, I honestly couldn't be prouder. Well done, the first of many I hope. Plus are you hiring? Haha!
9 years ago
Hey, Andrew and the video copilot team! Happy New Year!

I am so happy to see how you grown and advanced through the years. It is truly a beautiful thing to watch progress through the years. When you started doing work for Mr. Abrams I figured like many others you be on the path to doing some work on Star Wars. Your work is nothing short of top notch and you in many ways have defined a style and look that all your own. You are at the point in your life that many of us hope to be. You have definitely living the dream. I commend you on all your achievement and I thank you for all you given to the community. I wish you and your team all the best in the New Year and I look forward to witnessing the new chapter in your story.

-Ronnie
David
9 years ago
I´m so excited!
How will Andrew and the Stormtroopers of the Videocopilot team, make their comeback on this site?!

I think and hope it´s gonna be at least twice as heavy as the launch of the awesome "Jetstrike-pack".

I want Andrew to say something magical again like: "Go to, Effects... Color correction... CURVES!
Denard
9 years ago
hahahahahaa,yo last statement,lol
Lj
9 years ago
Hi to all. Im making 3d bash kit (pieces for assembly your own spaceship, robots, building's etc ) any suggestions are welcome
Curtis
9 years ago
Does this mean were gonna see an officially licened Star Wars model pack.. Fan films could sure use em.
Matt Baker
9 years ago
Okay, enough screwing around, we all get that you were out living a friggin dream but it's time to get back to it man.
Simon Gravel
9 years ago
Can you be any ruder? -_-
9 years ago
as my expected, Andrew Kramer on the big project, and Join the force, May Force with you brother!
KC
9 years ago
Andrew literally made the movie with his VFX input. I'm sorry I felt the Force Awakens was not that good of a story, not well written with zero character motivation. BUT, the vfx was spot on and certain things I spotted I can tell it was Andrew. Great job!!
9 years ago
Another person that can't enjoy a movie meant to be fun and not a shaskperian film...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NmVQalo4v4
KC
9 years ago
@Eric, If every movie was to supposed to be fun then everyone could make a $200 million dollar movie. Just cause the name of the film is Star Wars doesn't absolve the issue of character motivation and what makes sense in a realistic way. It was a fun movie, but I am a writer and director and what pushes the story along is character motivation. I could list the issues but for the people who haven't seen the film I don't wish to ruin it for them. Just because the name of the movie is Star Wars directed by JJ Abrams won't stop me from pointing out the obvious. One issue is how can Finn who has zero sabre fighting skills last as long in a fight with Ren when it showed at the very beginning how powerful Ren is? Makes no sense. But I don't want to get into trolling and a discussion on Andrews page.
9 years ago
SPOILERS!!!

Well Mr. Writer I guess you weren't paying much attention. Finn is a future Jedi.

1. Finn broke through his First Order indoctrination on his first mission.
Let me be clear. I?m not saying it isn?t possible for other troopers to go rogue fresh off the assembly line. But let?s be real. How often in ALL of the Star Wars Canon universe have you seen that happen? That said, if Finn was in fact Force sensitive, it explains how he was so easily able to break out of his programming.

And if you were really paying close attention during the opening battle sequence, you would have noticed that Finn?s perspective felt like a sudden and overwhelming expansion of consciousness?also known as an AWAKENING.

2. Kylo Ren sensed him in the Force
As a bee to honey, right after Finn?s ?awakening?, Kylo Ren literally turns and stares directly at Finn. Finn hadn?t yet awakened when he failed to shoot, and Kylo paid him no attention. It wasn?t until after the massacre had happened, and Finn was awake. And as if that wasn?t enough, When Finn and Poe escape in the TIE fighter, Kylo immediately knows that it was in fact FN that escaped, again, proving he was heavy on Kylo?s mind.

3. Finn felt the destruction of the Hosnian system
Remember in the middle of the film, the First Order destroys the Hosnian System, and when they did, something rather incredible happened. Finn actually felt it. He quite literally stops in the middle of his action, turns and looks up at the sky, and if you watch again, he even hears the exact same cries from the planet in his consciousness, verbatim. That calls back to Obi-Wan Kenobi back in A New Hope, who felt the destruction of Alderaan on the Millennium Falcon .

4. He easily took a hold of Luke?s lightsaber
Go back to the advertising campaign for the film and you will see that Finn using the saber was the big red herring, because it was eventually Rey that took the saber. However, I think it is a two-fold herring, because taking hold of a saber is a very big deal, and not just anybody can do it. In fact, I don?t remember any other non-jedi wielding a saber other than Han Solo himself. Which brings me to the fact that Maz Katana herself was more than happy to tell him that he ?already had a weapon? when they fought against the troopers. And as I?ve already pointed out, Han Solo is the only non-force sensitive person to have used a lightsaber in the movies and when he didn?t it wasn?t for a very long period of time.

5. He held his own in a fight against Kylo Ren
This is a very big deal as well. Think back to when Rey was unconscious, Finn had to fight against Ren without any Jedi training whatsoever, and yet he managed to stand his ground. Yes Kylo was injured, and yes he was eventually sliced in the back, but up to that point, Finn had only used a saber once before and there?s no way that was enough to take on the master of the knights of Ren.

There is no question that Finn is force sensitive. This is something they made beyond clear for those paying attention. The only real question is when will he become a Jedi, and who are his parents.

Maybe next time pay more attention to the movie you're dumping on..

9 years ago
Welcome back and happy new year!
Vladimir
9 years ago
HAPPY NEW YEAR!

500th comment
Brian Stevens
9 years ago
Lucky you Vladmir..i was 499th....lollz
Brian Stevens
9 years ago
Mustang channel intro-tried my best to keep it physical and close to real-shading
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kcNGhDU1eQ
Danilo
9 years ago
Yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
U have no idea of how much i've been waiting for this post!
Is great to have u back. The visual effects of episode VII were nothing less than i expected from a project with u on the team.

Please, please, please, take some time to rest, because i KNOW for sure that u have so many to share with us after this movie.
StevenJ
9 years ago
Just watched it for the second time. Still awesome! Looking forward to a "Planet Collapse and Turn into a Star" tutorial. Or just a free plugin that does that! Ha ha, seriously, though, looking forward to finding out what FX you did.
Alex
9 years ago
Hail to you Andrew!
You must know that Foo Fighters have a song aboout you
It's called "My hero"
Regards!
Jessie
9 years ago
Thanks for the update, Andrew! Really looking forward to your next post. I'm so glad you had such an awesome experience working on Star Wars. I'm pretty stoked to see what problem solving skills you throw at us next. Thanks for being an inspiration!
9 years ago
Andrew, I've followed you for years and what you do for the AE community cannot be measured. Thank you so very much. And being such a longtime follower, I feel like one of our own 'REALLY made it' even if the one of our own is the teacher... THAT'S *OUR* TEACHER WORKING ON STAR WARS. Major congrats to you. You have earned it!
Arjimi
9 years ago
herreeeee weeee goo againnnnn Kramerrrrrr!

Your next post would be 4 months from now!~
9 years ago
Andrew is the best! I hope you might share with us what you did on Star Wars!
Edgar
9 years ago
Hellooooooo!!
Hi, I 'm a geek i Star Wars Dragon Ball , and this Christmas have been recording a mini movie with family and friends of mine , and this is the result : I hope you like it !
Thank you!!!
This is the trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cuVwDv0qK4

https://vimeo.com/150482548
Simon
9 years ago
Welcome back!! Of course you are now even more my Hero!! May the Force Be With You!! I'm sure I saw a bit of 'Kramer' in Force Awakens!!
Neilio
9 years ago
I actually waited to see your name in the credits. Congratulations Andrew! You guys did a fantastic job.
SIGNAL
9 years ago
I LOVE YOU KRAMER, WELCOME BACK WE LOOKING FORWARD TO THE NEW EXPERIENCE .
mehrdad
9 years ago
looking forward to see your tutorials !
love you
Jenkin
9 years ago
Welcome back~!! and Ep7 is really awesome!! Great job AK!!

Would you mind update or fix suretarget for the latest AE, it is not working on cc2015... ~~ after your holiday ~ Thank you so much!!
Charles
9 years ago
Lightsaber effect, or tutorial?
Ikranti
9 years ago
there's already a lightsaber tutorial :p
Kai
9 years ago
What a great opportunity and a brilliant film! I should have known that those effects were yours! Glad you're back Andrew AND with your puns too!
9 years ago
I made this Star Wars asteroid chase. All Element 3D, completed in a weekend. fun fun!https://vimeo.com/92299135
9 years ago
Nice to Hear that
Cheers!
9 years ago
Hey! Check out my Short Thriller!
https://youtu.be/AEuSHf9yOso
usman
9 years ago
Hey check out my short! It includes a lot of things I#ve learned here at Video Copilot! Thanks Andrew! As always feedback is more than welcome https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8RzfXN2Nzw
sunday
9 years ago
Directed by J. J. Abrams,so Optical Flares confirmed?
Alejandro Cardona
9 years ago
Andrew Happy New Year! I can't waiting for you return to videocopilot! Hope your tutorials and learning about your incredibles experiences. Congrats and thanks for all. Greetings from Colombia.
Brian Stevens
9 years ago
Finally we will get some awesome tutorials from your awesome Star Wars experience...Happy new year..Brian from L.A
Alex
9 years ago
happy new year Andrew

new victories , new projects , new lessons and finite as all the good we have now let it remain forever ...
9 years ago
Now I finally going to see Star Wars.
See you in the credits Andrew.
I wish that 2016 is a even better year for you.
Happy New year with love from Sweden.
9 years ago
happy new year Andrew
Fortune Lauture
9 years ago
CONGRATULATIONS MAN! That was a good experience for you as well for us video copilot fans who going to benefit some good Tuts! LOL
Happy New Year to you and to your family!
9 years ago
Congrats on SW, impressive, most impressive.
9 years ago
I completely understand the situation what Andrew faces during the production. I'm the founder of RDGAudio Production house. https://www.fb.com/rdgaudios. So I know the hectic schedule and work pressure of Production.Andrew's VIDEO COPILOT is the only best place to learn After Effects from Basic to Advance level for FREE.Including 3DS Max and Photoshop with HD Videos.Andrew's aim is to share his experience among us what he learned and learning.Many peoples are disappointed on Andrew "disappearing from all social media and website". Some times director instructs don't share anything at all on social media.So it's ridiculous to say "disappearing from all social media
and your website". What will he write all time excluding tutorials? "I'm having dinner"..."Sleepless" bla bla...?? Folks give him some time.If he's unable to gather experience from Real Projects the how will we learn from him?We all know he is AE,VFX Prodigy but yet he is HUMAN.Those who are offended on Andrew I would like to say them all have patience.
VIDE COPILOT is still your best place for After Effects.
Dre
9 years ago
Awesome man. SWTFA was a great movie. You are one lucky guy to have had the opportunity to work on it, or should I say, they were the lucky ones! haha
Happy New Year Andrew. Tutorial suggestion: How to create a BB-8 in AE! huh? think about it
kippy
9 years ago
"I???m finally back in full force! Including all those terrible puns!"
this isn't exactly true, you were gone 6+ months and write a few paragraphs and vanish again. i understand busy and stuff, but disappearing from all social media
and your website? come on, a post takes 1 minute
kippy
9 years ago
i just want to add that i am a long time fan (2004)
the last tutorial was epic and if you are creative, can
be used in many many ways.
as all all of the tuts here. never just follow them. take them to the next level

9 years ago
Happy new year to all here and a good job on Star wars Andrew. Joined the movie yesterday with my family and yes - it was the first time that I watch the credits. My Kids are wondering as I said, hey let the people go first, I will check something in the credits - hahaha!
Hope to see you soon here on VCP to teach us - making Star Wars at home
Best wishes from Germany
Indra Komara
9 years ago
Happy christmas and Happy New Year. May The Force be with you. I think it's hard for you to keep the secret that you work on StarWars...
Nestor Coronel
9 years ago
Happy 2016..!!! Blessings and success for you and your beautiful family.
Nestor Coronel
9 years ago
ANDREW KRAMER congratulations, you are an example that if you dream it can get very high, we hope your tutorials and thanks for sharing lessons learned, it would be great that we instruct them in Nuke as with After Effects, it's just desire, maybe you dare. jajajajaa, excuse translation error, greetings from Ecuador.
goldorach
9 years ago
i am a little bit drunk
i love you andrew
9 years ago
welcom back andrew

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgROZAdvOjg
Ronaldo Teixeira
9 years ago
It's amazing, congratulations, your talent as has a bright future waiting for you !! Success!! I am your fan!! Hug and more successful !!
9 years ago
Hey guys, check out this short movie made with jetstrike and other video copilot plugins and packs, please comment on how i can improve, thanks.https://youtu.be/YySDcED8Gxc
chris
9 years ago
Woh Andrew
great work
pete
9 years ago
Hey Andrew I saw your name in Star wars credits.
tstauffer
9 years ago
I looked everywhere for it and couldn't find it. But there are thousands of effects people
Randy Mann
9 years ago
you do great work, thanks for teaching me aftereffects
9 years ago
yes and yes!!! ok now hurry and awaken more tuts! haha
9 years ago
Congrats Andrew! I'm happy for you.
Henok
9 years ago
You my hero!
You are always doing nice and cool jobs. I have no words to explain who it is a good job.
When I saw the movie, I was sure that effects are done by you.

I am HENOK from ETHIOPIA
tzagi
9 years ago
You are great! Congrats and thanks for all!
Johnny
9 years ago
I saw your name in the credits... it was awesome
Ralf from Germany
9 years ago
Greetings from Moringen - Today was our "power"-cinema day: awesome 3D-Adventure!
KC
9 years ago
Welcome back and congrats on some inspiring work as always!
Jason
9 years ago
Lets all guess what effects Andrew worked on. Reply to this!

My first guess is the frozen laser blast
Pedro
9 years ago
Nice work!!!
I'm proud of you!!!
9 years ago
Had a feeling that was why! Woo hoo. You da man, you da man, blah blah blah you da man
Sander
9 years ago
Wow gratz man, first star trek and now Star wars, damn seems like your getting along wel enough with J.J.

Super awesome bro, but am glad that your back, I miss you funny tutorials ^^
Denard Unstoppable
9 years ago
Did anyone else see Optical Flares in Star Wars or is it me
Michel Dumont
9 years ago
I am very proud of you Andrew but, we shouldn't forget the patience and the love of your wife, she beleive in you and your work. behind every great man there is a woman. Don't forget it Andrew. You are the best.
9 years ago
Great Work Andrew, I started watching you years ago, and because of your NEVER quit attitude I finished two projects. I would think, "How would Kramer handle this?"

Congrats and thank you for the many many years of inspiration and confidence! You deserve it!
ERICK
9 years ago
When I saw some effects in the movie I said this is Andrew's work.
9 years ago
LOL...Me too! My wife told me to shut up...
ERICK
9 years ago
awesome ! Congratulations !
Luis Agustín Castañeda López
9 years ago
Andrew and all videocopilot crew: In years before this one at december I remember to open this page excited of what kind of free stock footage would you all share, and now I open it and find nothing but the same old posts whithout pretty much new stuff, but still somehow feeling even more excited, cause seeing your hardwork pushing you all to a upper level, I have watched Andrew in Adobe conferences (vía Youtube, money isn't easy here in México), and I remember the presentation of Element 3D, it was soo cool, when Andrew talk about the photos taked on that lobby with a celphone, I could only wish to be there so much. So I've been following this page from start many years ago, and now with not much updates I wanna tell everyone, it's not only tutorials but dreams what you've been sharing, just watch out how many comments there are in here below, how many people have learned so much from all of you. Anybody can share an idea, but only a true leader can not only share an idea but making it grow from the inside, kind of giving us an epiphany, giving us a dream, a reason for keep us learning each day, making us wanting to become as much as good as you in your workflow, so I wanted to write this before year ends, I think everyone are happy to watching videocopilot talking about so many big projects, JJ Abrams? my God that's so huge, and I literally waited alone in the movie theater to watch Andrew Kramer name on the Super 8 film's credits. So congratulations on this year achievements, good luck in future projects, and keep up the hard work, cause every very big step you grow up, we get a little big too, it's been an inspiration and an honor following this page from series one, so Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and we all will see you the next time.
9 years ago
What I miss more is your annual christmass family photos!
EMMANUEL OKHOGBE
9 years ago
I also missed it
chencho
9 years ago
Hi Andrew, you are the type of people who can actually change this world, by showing dedication and one sick of a work ethic, I watched the movie a couple of days ago, and didn't know you were involved until I saw J.J. Abrams name on the IMAX Screen, then I realized this was the reason you were so busy working at a project you mentioned, I smiled and said F&%$#g Kramer he did it. well done my friend I'm personally happy for you and I'm sure all the video copilot community is too. Thank you for all the value you give.
Josiah
9 years ago
Well done Andrew! Overjoyed to hear you have achieved so much. Your quality work has gained the recognition it deserves. All the best man! Congratulations.
Michel Dumont
9 years ago
You're right
shiv
9 years ago
hey man,after long period you are back.its good to see in with ILM and jj.abrams.All the best for your great future...
Fabio
9 years ago
Hi andrew! great job on being there and do amazing stuff as always...welcome back! and wish you and everyone at VC a happy new year (full of tutorials and new stuff!).
9 years ago
When JJ Abrahams announced he was the director I said: Andrew, it's your turn! Congrats!! Even if you don't share what you got, we all are happy for THAT you were part of. This motivate us to keep working hard thankfully.
yuang
9 years ago
Amazing！Waiting for your come back ！！
9 years ago
Can't wait to see some of your new techniques Andrew. Star Wars is the main reason most of us got into this business in the first place. Congratulations on your achievements.
CODEX
9 years ago
thank you for coming back, i miss you...
pls lets start our lecture, cant wait to learn from andrew krama
9 years ago
Hi.
I have a big problem with the light saber effect V2. All my compistion was made, but when i've tested to make a final video, it's frame by frame and not flowing...
Even if i use the last version of After effects how can make it right ??, please help me, i'm desperate ...
9 years ago
Till the time Video Copilot is busy making new stuff, check out my YouTube channel.

Click on my Name!
Chuck
9 years ago
Hey, this guys YouTube channel has a tutorial on how to rip off Element 3D. Dude, you are scum.
9 years ago
Happy We Are! Yessssss
Not4Hire - Vegeta
9 years ago
Congrats AK..
Im waiting 4 ur new tutorials...

Merry Xmas
Lee Finn
9 years ago
Andrew..went to see Star Wars the other night. It felt like those very first films (not the prequels) and it was amazing! Great job!!! Can I get a movie poster signed? lol!
Jason
9 years ago
Welcome back! I can't imagine how nuts it must have been. It's so awesome to have been along for the ride with you from your Creative Cow days...and now look what you're able to do! Awesome and sweet!
9 years ago
These are not the awesome after effects tutorials you are looking for.

" These are not the awesome after effects tutorials I am looking for. "
Jason
9 years ago
Will you ever be able to share what you worked on in the movie?
Ismail Azmee
9 years ago
Great to see you back! cant wait to hear about the experiences and new tutorials. You are a true inspiration brother.
Satyam Anand
9 years ago
Video Copilot is Useless now..
Andres
9 years ago
Not as useless as you, drop dead, please?
Joseph Wraith
9 years ago
If you think that, You're an Asshole
Dominik
9 years ago
Why...!?
Michel Dumont
9 years ago
Stop take drugs man
9 years ago
Around 150 high quality tutorials teaching everything from basic bootcamp After Effects to advanced lighting, chroma key, particle effects and more, and plugins tailored to novice 3D artists who want results, and it's useless? Satyam you're either blind or an idiot.
jhon
9 years ago
f*ck with your mouth...
you are useless for being human, you know...
9 years ago
I agree with all the people. BAM!
COSMAS
9 years ago
Nice try kid , Copilot give more quality video before and now Andrew is busy with work , u think he always have free time like u ? moron and making video useless video on youtube such a "how to become batman" what the #%&! ! . He has family to feed and spend with , so yeah if u mature enough u should think this that way . Go get alife kid
Melfred Ilagan
9 years ago
shut up ..what do you think. ur more useless than VCP.. Asshole
Grafix Service
9 years ago
Satyam Anand you are a super idiot.Video Copilot is the only best website where you get Basic to Advance After Effects tutorials including 3DS Max & Little bit Photoshop For FREE.You saying it's useless.Have you ever worked on any Production house??so you don't know the work pressure.
Shashank
9 years ago
I think he is Jar jar binks in disguise
Brian Stevens
9 years ago
Don't say that, VC is awesome and taught most of us the ABC of 3D and After Effects..so get out of here if it is useless for you...
Brian Stevens
9 years ago
Oh i almost forgot............You are an Ass
John
9 years ago
If you think it's useless then don't come here again ... Simple!
Dominik
9 years ago
I saw you in the Credits and screamed Andrew Kramer through cinema. The rest of the audience seemed a bit surprised. I just dont get why they think the Actors do the Most important job!

Grü??e aus Deutschland (Greetings from Germany)
And a Happy new Jear
Dominik
Scott
9 years ago
WOW! Andrew... nice job! Congrats on the Star Wars gig! You truly are an inspiration! Keep up all the great work & Happy New Year to you and yours!
Sarah
9 years ago
Wonderful to see how well you're doing. Star Wars! Does it get any bigger than that! What's next?
Bart
9 years ago
Thanks God you are back!!! The work on Star Ware is incredible. You deserve the best!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
J.J. Abrams
9 years ago
Please Andrew, dont ever reveal to your videocopilot followers any of the tricks you learned in starwars production
Ruben
9 years ago
Looking Forward to see new cool stuff,Merry Christmas!
9 years ago
Star Wars is super exciting! But I'm having some Video Copilot withdrawals and so ready to get back to some new tutorials and feed the addiction. Hope you and your family had a wonderful holiday! HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Ami Popeye
9 years ago
Welcome again Andrew we missed you
Arjimi
9 years ago
yes, it's been a crazy year for us because for half of the year you are missing!
Scott S
9 years ago
Merry Christmas Andrew. Hope you had a wonderful holiday and thanks for sharing your talents and inspiration to all of us.
9 years ago
Good to have you back, bro!
Ahmad
9 years ago
This is the best thing I have read for today, I am really happy for you and very excited for your next work with VideoCopilot
james
9 years ago
merry christmas Andrew
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APrXQxzy5S8
Kiarash
9 years ago
merry christmas everyone
james
9 years ago
It's Christmas, a little gift for Andrew from my son.
https://www.jemeprendspourunjedi.carrefour.fr/video/82
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APrXQxzy5S8

we must vote , thank you !
vignesh
9 years ago
Mary christmas...brother
ayag
9 years ago
welcom back Andrew
we've been waiting for long time
9 years ago
Congratulations Andrew! You are the best! Thanks for all!!!
Motasim Billah
9 years ago
Andrew Kramer in IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3135304/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cr300
Vachu
9 years ago
In correction to my previous comment... I meant Waited* not waiting as it made grammar errors... And I couldn't send a single word as a comment so.... Anyways... STAR WARS 7 was AMAZING! Can't wait to see your tutorials Andrew
King Justice Akers Dem
9 years ago
welcome back. Andrew. I am glad you are back we missed you so much. Congratulation for the success.

Happy New Year to you and your family.
Vachu
9 years ago
The movie was Amazing!!! I waiting and saw the end credits to find Andrew Kramer's name... and gladly you'll find his name under the "Graphics and Title designing" part made me proud
9 years ago
Andrew, congrats! You are very talented as an artist but I think you also fantastic as an instructor. Thanks for sharing your techniques and insight. Great to have you back and Merry Christmas!
ekhpp1492
9 years ago
feliz navidad andrew maestro , desde Peru
9 years ago
Congrats! The movie was epic!
9 years ago
Hey Andrew, welcome back. All the best for the new year and congratulations on getting to work with some really creative people in the star wars universe. The force will live on with you forever )) Merry Christmas from Oz.
Jeovany
9 years ago
Keep climbing! It is an inspiration to know that even with all that you know, you still have the capacity too learn more!. I have seen your career grow vastly over the past several years since I have discovered Video Copilot Thank you!
Achmad Abitia
9 years ago
tutorial about vfx on star wars please.... :3 you are best teacher ever
Micheal
9 years ago
yes wow Andrew is back in the house !!!!!!!! O yeah am so excited i feel like chucking someone...... wait that is bad Sorry.... welcome back bro, awesome and psyched to have you back in my life.... (Awkward)
Alvaro
9 years ago
CONGRATULATIONS, is amazing
9 years ago
Whoa, its good to know that you're done with the movie project and back with us now, missed you so much and looking forward to 2016...
lj
9 years ago
Merry Christmas From Australia 12:16 am
Wish you all the best
wieslaw
9 years ago
VC sympathizers all good luck at Christmas.
john
9 years ago
Greeting from Wouter Reinders to
Merry christmas and happy new year

WRPRODUKTION Holland
john
9 years ago
Hello Andrew and Congratulations on an amazing opportunity agin congratulations!!!! Merry christmas and happy new year to all of you, your family I am very happy to see you here on video copilot again.Welcome back. I've been waiting it for along time.Cant wait for new tuts.
Greetings from Hartproduktie Holland
Ruslan
9 years ago
Andrew, could you give us a lesson about zombie face and 3d throat,  which you showed on last conference.
Please!!! It was awsome and i need it for my film.
Brian Stevens
9 years ago
Mustang Roar!!! Truck alarm going off-Mustang illegal street racing with BMW-2015-2016 Christmas Fun
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZLIEYK9JCU
Hassan Dar
9 years ago
This is awesome.
Brian Stevens
9 years ago
Thanks #Dar
Brian Stevens
9 years ago
Speedometer in 2D New link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqVRKAO5sKo
Benjamin
9 years ago
谢谢你???????????????让人????????????????????
Omer Saleem
9 years ago
You deserved it..
You are my true inspiration !!
ESLEIDER
9 years ago
andrew desde colombia he Dios te puso para que yo entrara en este mundo te agradezco mucho por ese corazón y por esas buenas ganas y energía de compartir esos grandes conocimientos! desde colombia.
Jeremy
9 years ago
Hello Andrew and congratulations!!!! As a family man, I am thankful for your efforts with this film as I will enjoy watching it with my own. As a family man, I also hope you take a well deserved break with your own family and nothing else to interrupt. Thanks for living out your passion and letting us be a part of the journey.

Jer
9 years ago
Dude, great work!!!! we just watched the movie and its was really super good!!!! well done, to you and the team...Dude you are living into everyones dreams....You are a great GUY!!! totally deserved it!!!
chuck
9 years ago
Hey Andrew,
Not that I'll ever work on film but can you share with us how digital effects are done on film?
Is the film confirmed to digital or what?
chuck
9 years ago
confirmed=converted
Chris from El Paso
9 years ago
Congrats on a job very well done! Cant wait to see what you had a hand in.
Merry Christmas and Force be with you.
Zakaria Alaya
9 years ago
We annoyed Ryan enough so it's your turn now, where is Intercept??? (because you are free now).
Marry Christmas by the way!!!
David
9 years ago
Merry Christmas, May the force be with you
paul
9 years ago
Andrew and crew,
Merry christmas and happy new year to all of you, your family, and the happy pixels you are going to create in the future.
Brian Stevens
9 years ago
Made a speedometer in 2D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjKh3BKqMfE
Brian Stevens
9 years ago
Speedometer in 2D New link
https://youtu.be/XqVRKAO5sKo
9 years ago
Its good to hear from you Andrew.

Congratulations on a Star Wars work, looking forward to watch Star Wars starting soon.

Good luck Andrew!

Digiphic
http://www.digiphic.com
9 years ago
Nice Andrew! You are truly inspiration for me, Im glad you make your dreams come true man Hope some day i will make my gfx dreams come true aswell Peace!
Nigel
9 years ago
IMDB Credit for Star wars Force Awakens:
Andrew Kramer ... special effects

Can't take that away from you! Awesome
Steve
9 years ago
Congratulations on an amazing opportunity. I can only imagine that motivation wasn't even an issue on a project like that. I've seen the film and its great to see that CGI isn't being overused where possible. Where real locations, objects and sets are used, I can imagine it helps the actors and just works better on film. Keeping one foot in the real 35mm world as well, you can see this authentic look in the grade and depth of the image. The CGI, where used, was executed so well, it wasn't distracting and added to the film. Amazing job from everyone who worked on this movie. Good luck and hope you get to work on the rest of the episodes. A dream come true.
Melfred Ilagan
9 years ago
hope we know the scenes that you do some effects .
Melfred Ilagan
9 years ago
2016 tutorials of VCP is epic amazing .. EXCITED MUCH..
HotPepper
9 years ago
Thank you, Andrew, for your lessons) All of them very usefull. I'm trying to make crazy video with AE) Tank is falling from the Roof: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_rjfYWm3So
What do you think?))
Melfred Ilagan
9 years ago
yes i missed u master...... from my favorite movie starwars and my favorite master andrew kramer. welcome back. feeling excited for the tutorials u want to share and experience also hehehe god bless merry christmas master
Paul Janowski
9 years ago
Just got back from seeing it. Wow. just incredible. And like other, I waited around till the end of the credits...Congratulations on a fine job Andrew.
9 years ago
I hate you, you left me! I waited so long to learn new things!

But put that aside.
congratulations on able to work on an big/awesome project!

To be honest, kinda jealous of you being able to work with J.J. Abrams..
Pablo
9 years ago
congrats andrew! and thanks for your sharing knowledge! we are so excited to see what you have learned and have to share!
George Stoll
9 years ago
Congrats!! Times-VII!! I've been with you from the beginning and pretty much resolve that I will have to live through you rather than reach any of my dreams on my own. With that, I can think of no one else. You ARE the ULTIMATE fanboy/professional. Can't imagine what you're feeling. Merry Christmas to you and your gorgeous family!
9 years ago
Saw Star Wars. Awesome. When it was over, everyone started leaving. I waited for the most important part. Your credit line. Congratulations.
JJ Abrams made a smart move having you work for him.
Redo
9 years ago
Hahaha I did exactly the same thing.
chuck
10 years ago
Welcome back oh captain my captain!
Timon
10 years ago
I saw your name on the credits of the StarWars movie!!
Nigel
10 years ago
Welcome back, Mr K! I'm both exited for you AND insanely jealous that you've had such an amazing experience... the consolation is that I will get to learn so much through 2016's VCP Tutorials.

We missed you - you seemed so far, far away...
10 years ago
Love you man ( I'm not gay :3 :v )! glad to see you back
giangianni
10 years ago
I suspect that the guy who took Andrew's picture above hacked into this website and put up this post and now he's waiting to see how long it will take till we all get pissed off again...
Sri
10 years ago
Welcome back Andrew. Glad to hear back from you and finally the wait seems to be over now.
Kiarash
10 years ago
Can anyone tell me, how can I change the anchor point of a null object?
Shaun
10 years ago
Select your object and then hit the "A" key on your keyboard. The anchor point values come up and you can modify the values as needed.
Kris
9 years ago
Hit the Y key and you can reposition the anchor point wherever you like. One of the best hotkeys in AE.
10 years ago
So can we expect an Element 3D pack of Star Wars ships? Tie-fighters? X-wings? MILLENIUM FALCON?!?!?!?!?!?!? That would be pretty freakin' SWEET!
Micael
10 years ago
Gracias a ti por compartir tan valiosas habilidades... seguí adelante y éxito. Desde Bolivia un apasionado creativo media.
Jason
10 years ago
Waited for the Credits to see your name Andrew, congrats, and look forward to the many tutorials coming up!
10 years ago
Your alive ! Hey guys He's alive ! (collective sigh of relief)
LCRC
10 years ago
Really much obliged for your hints A
harleps
10 years ago
am very happy and excited to have you back andrew
ovian29
10 years ago
star wars was absolutely amazing , well done for all that you contributed , I am looking forward to hearing what you can share with us , as always it is very much appreciated
ovian29
10 years ago
star wars was absolutely amazing , well done for all that you contributed , I am looking forward to hearing what you can share with us , as always it is very much appreciated .
Faisal
10 years ago
Congrats Andrew. That's a dream achievement mate! Now please share with us what you learned on the epic. At least some intermediate level tricks I am sure the whole community is dying for new tutorials from the 'Star Wars' Andrew now!!
mike
10 years ago
What else can one ask for when you are listed on the credits of this masterpiece.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2488496/fullcredits?ref_=tt_cl_sm#cast

A dream for anyone doing Visual Effects of any kind.
Andrew deserves this more than anyone, imagine the pride to take you own kids to see a movie you had a hand on... priceless.

Have a wonderful rest and Christmas which I am sure the sentiment is from many lips of your customers and admirers.
enzo
10 years ago
I am very happy to see you here on video copilot. you are expected depuit long time.
Tim
10 years ago
Hi Andrew,
WOW! I'm so happy for you and your family. You worked so hard the past years and probably went through hard times now and then, but now you officially made it.
When people, like I do, watch your tutorials for the past years we start to 'get to know' you a bit and now I have the feeling: "I know Andrew since he was a teacher on Creative cow." Like you knew a band before they were famous
James Mulligan
10 years ago
I don't think I've ever enjoyed a movie quite as much as I did The
Force Awakens. That movie made me cry, several times.

Congratulations Andrew, really happy for you. The theater heard me shout out "Look! There he is!" when Your name rolled down the screen.

Did you do the planet explosions / sun collapse? I was pretty sure that was you, looked similar to your work on Treck.
10 years ago
No worries Andrew. You've already taught us all so much and we were all excited to hear you were working on Star Wars. Can't wait to see it.

We all appreciate you coming back so quickly to help teach us what you've learned. I know how it can be working on those intense projects where you don't get the chance to eat or sleep so take as long as you need to get yourself healthy again.

As always super jealous you got to work on Star Wars! Always been a dream of mine too so hopefully your next tutorial will get me one step closer

Cheers.
karin
10 years ago
The love and dedication was truly showing, not least when Mr Ford entered the Falcon for the first time in years. I saw the movie last night in Stockholm and the effects and details were amazing, awesome. Must have been a magical period of time for you, Andrew! And you are so worth it. Well done!
Best wishes to you and your family, and don't get to work now! Have a happy holiday. Happy New Year 2016.
10 years ago
The new movie was awesome and I waited through all the credits so I could see your name. Great work I am jealous you get to be a part of all that. Remember when you were just writing tutorials on Creative Cow? Came a long way and are always blowing us away with your talents. The force is strong in this one.

Looking forward to hearing more about your experiences.
10 years ago
Waited after the movie to see your name in the credits! Congratulations and enjoy some rest. So well deserved.
pete
10 years ago
I can't wait to see star wars .. I wonder if e3d is used in star wars? Andrew I can't wait to see all of the hard work that you put into this film.
Jason V
10 years ago
ILM has their own software they use
Max
10 years ago
I'm curious, why IMDB lists you in SPECIAL EFFECTS on Star Wars instead of VISUAL EFFECTS?
10 years ago
that big smile says, you've done a great job in the Star Wars.
wish you the best.
9 years ago
yes !!!
Hecmar
10 years ago
It was amazing to see your name in the credits. Even though I don't know you, there is a one way relationship developed trough the years of following your career/tutorials/products. You are inspiration Andrew.Thank you!
10 years ago
Yay! Glad you made it back to the living world! Congrats, your hard work will not go unnoticed, that's for sure. Looking forward to more fun and puns.
Joe C.
10 years ago
Welcome back! And I'm so jelly, congrats on being able to work E7! Show us what you learned, dude. So excited that you're back.
wisk
10 years ago
Great to have you back Andrew. Looking forward to your next post.
10 years ago
For the next update on E3D please make a button that:
Reads my mind and knows the shot I want...
Renders it yesterday...
And automatically makes the revisions the client wants the day before that.
Thanks!
Roberto
10 years ago
Man I am so happy for you! You truly deserve it all, thanks for this site which has taught me so much over the years. Wishing you and your family all the best!
fernando
10 years ago
It's possible one of last shots (the map CGI detail) i'ts totally you made? When I watch the movie my brain automaticly recognize your style in this shot (color, blur, etc)

I'm right?

Sorry my english
Carnese
10 years ago
Yes I stayed for the credits as well! Congratulations Andrew...U da man!
Joel
10 years ago
Andrew - congrats and well done! The movie was really excellent! Can't wait to see some of the things you've learned! And I'm super glad you're back! Keep up the good work!
Tom Seery
10 years ago
In one of the tv spots I saw what looked like heat distortion on Kylo Ren's saber and I said...that must be Andrew! Very proud of you. Couldn't happen to a nicer guy. Want to hear all about it. All the best!
Pete Shepard
10 years ago
Andrew,

I stayed through the entire credits to look for your name. "Graphics and Titles Supervisor"! Not too shabby on a resume! Great job.
Kenneth
10 years ago
Saw your name! Great job, Andrew and team. You are an inspiration.
Chris
10 years ago
As did I, as did I haha
Artemus
10 years ago
Saw that too! And my thought was...I know Andrew did more than that!!
Steven Jenkins
9 years ago
Saw your name too! Actually, my wife pointed it out for me. I was going blind looking through all of the names!
RAIN AGT
10 years ago
Glad to hear you back, i've been waiting it for along time. Just one thing i wanna say to you, congratulations man. Still waiting for your exciting tutorials ^_^
Brian Stevens
10 years ago
Please make dedicated car rigs integration in Element 3D next update.Thanks and cheers!!
Mario
10 years ago
Welcome back Mr. Andrew Kramer. I look forward to new turturals. May the Force be with you.
Vladimir
10 years ago
Lemme guess, you guys did planet explosion and titles of course
Jason
10 years ago
Glad your Back Andrew! I would love to know which parts of the film you worked on. I'm sure you will fill us in with time. Congratulations on such a major achievement!
James
10 years ago
Congratulations on the film! Thank you for remaining humble and returning to your followers!
10 years ago
The return of the hero!Star Wars has been my favorite movie.Tomorrow I have tickets to Imax.I think it will be fabulous.
TokyoJames
10 years ago
It was a great experience! I'd love to know what exactly you worked on, but I'm sure that will probably all come later. Great to have you back among the living.
roger
10 years ago
andrew your back yeaaaaaaaaaa time to work on the short film
amr yusuf
10 years ago
u t the man .. good luck my friend ,, here in egypt we have the forth pyramid and i name it andrew .. create ur future u deserve it ..really miss you
10 years ago
I knew you Would be on a Starwars Project the minute i saw your sky replacement video. Me myslef... well i still try figure out how to replace that damn sky...
Sam
10 years ago
Hey Andrew,
that's so awesome and I'm just super happy for you. I hope you get to enjoy some well deserved time with your family over x-mas and new year and I'm looking forward to hearing from you next year.
My very best greetings.
IN-THE-ZONE Productions
10 years ago
Great to have you back... I can't imagine all the new tips & tricks you've learned while working on Star Wars.
Anthony
10 years ago
You're the man! Glad you're back. Time to stop working on those low budget movies and start making some super lucrative free tutorials! Thanks in advance.
Toby
10 years ago
This whole experience has made me realize how my parents must have felt when I spent a year abroad.
Welcome back, son. You've been missed.
PAul Humphrey
10 years ago
Congratulations Andrew! Such awesome news and what a project to work on! Great job.

Paul
lee leaton
10 years ago
Andrew Kramer you pixel Jedi truely inspirational. Do or do not there is no try. A personification of the unselfish work ethic and determination you continue to show. ...who's hand did jj abrams put up the wookies nose?
Tony
10 years ago
Problem?
I have installed the most recent version (13.6) of After Effects which came out in November this year. On booting it up and going to Element 3D I got a warning notice informing me that Element.aex could not be loaded. Despite installing some 4 times now, I get the same notice. Basically this plugin does not work in the newest After Effects version. I've had no problems in past versions. Any ideas?
God
10 years ago
My son, Please delete your old graphics driver completely. Then download and install the newest graphics driver. This will fix thy issue.
Bill
9 years ago
Just uninstall the reinstall your graphics card driver.. even if its the same version.. had the same issue and its all good now.
Ben Jones
10 years ago
awesome... congrats man. I had a funny feeling that's why you had disappeared for so long!
Sayed Jamshid Sadat
10 years ago
Nice to hear from you ANDREW after long time just missing you and it is since long time Waiting for your new technique and new experience to share.
Thanks so much talented ANDREW. Your unique and awesome techniques made me to learn visual effect. Your so so GREAT.
Carlos
10 years ago
Welcome back and congrats!! Glad to have you back, even if it's for a little while and until your next JJ gig!
10 years ago
Welcome Back Mr. Kramer! You have been greatly missed, glad and very inspired to see you doing everything on such a grand scale. You still give us little guys hope. Thanks

P.S. Lets see some new and awesome things on the site I have been sitting in the corner with no food or water since your last update to the site....waiting...watching
10 years ago
Welcome Back! Going tomorrow, will cheer for your name in the credits!
Darrin
10 years ago
I am really interested to hear about what was so hard about it, the deadline, pressure, emotions involved. It's good for the up-and-comer or ambitious VFX guy to hear what it takes to do a movie like that and the scenarios that make it so difficult.
Nicolas
10 years ago
I m a french fan for years now, I've learned a lot with your tutorials, and I went on this website almost everydays until now, and this is good to hear you're back, but take the necessary time to rest after all your intense rush !
see u soon !
Josiah
10 years ago
I got to yell "I love that guy!" When I saw your name in the credits for Star Wars.
chris
10 years ago
i litterally stayed until i saw his name. Anrew Kramer- title sequence
Raymond Chanda
10 years ago
You are the reason I will be watching star wars!!!!
Cosmo
10 years ago
Saw your name in the Star Wars credits.....
Vinnie
10 years ago
Thanks god you're back, we really missed you and your talents
That Guy
10 years ago
Where is Intercept? -_-
Jason
10 years ago
Don't be "that guy" lol
Bill
10 years ago
Welcome back!

Looking forward to new tutorials influenced by your newly gained experiences! I'm a sucker for VC products plus I've learned so much from you over the years. Bring it!
Drake Maroc
10 years ago
I don't know if anyone has seen the Bad Robot logo, but the BG for the logo is the default Fractal Noise effect! Maybe Andrew worked on the BR logo?
Max
10 years ago
My life will never be the same
Paulie
9 years ago
Andrew would never settle for default anything.
10 years ago
Kramer.. you sneaky bastard..lmmfao.. I wondered what happened to you...at the start of TFA.. I saw the Bad Robot logo.. and at the end.. I found your name in the Credits... I expect some new Tutorials ... Congrats on being a legend in FX now. and thank you .
Jorden Davis
10 years ago
It was really awesome when I figured out you were working on Star Wars. I saw it last night and it was amazing; it was also really cool seeing your name in the credits, Andrew. I can't wait to see what else you do and I look forward to some Star Wars-related tutorials from you...
Kelsey
10 years ago
Well done, sir! Good to have you back! This sounds like a tease for possible tutorials related to things you've learned on Star Wars. I hope that's the case, but I'm actually more excited about your future films including but not limited to INTERCEPT!!!

Like everyone here I'm sure, I cannot wait!

Congrats buddy!
10 years ago
First of all Merry Christmas and some quiet days with your family! All the best for 2016!

Looking forward to all you have in store ???
10 years ago
cant wait to see some of the Tuts that you can bring back from star wars as we went to the UK premier and the movie was awesome especially in 3D. please show some soon
10 years ago
Welcome back Andrew! Missed you... You and your family have a great Xmas and a wonderful 2016!
Labs Castle
10 years ago
Congratulations Andrew! Really good to have you back here!
Phil
10 years ago
I KNEW IT! Ok it wasn't that hard to get a clue. Congratz Andrew, i'm a long time follower/trainee, and it's very nice to see you grow and grow and get recognition for your talent. May the peace be with you.
ALi
10 years ago
Andrew ..LAST WaRNING
wb ...and never ever go again !
ok !

Warning done lol .
10 years ago
Hey Andrew.

Congratulations. And many thanks. Your tutorials saved my life more than one time.
And now, enjoy christmas time with your family.
It's great to know that you've had a chance to work on one of the biggest movies of this decade. Can't wait to see some of your newest tutorials based off of what you have learned from working on Star Wars.

You are an appreciated great influence and force (no pun intended) in the 2D/3D motion graphics and special FX community. As always Andrew keep up the great work!
mdean
10 years ago
There were several items in the film that looked like they had the video copilot signature on them. Can't wait to hear about your experience!
Harshit
10 years ago
Cant wait fr new tuts....
isaac
10 years ago
Hey Andrew, great job on star wars can't wait to see what u have in store for us.
Vachu
10 years ago
Ohhhh!!! Awesome Andrew!!! Make sure you get some rest! And we all Hope you'd show us what you've done on star wars just like how you showed what you did on star trek
dzd
10 years ago
"I???ve been lucky enough to work on other feature films..." Star Trek ? :d
Merry Christmas
10 years ago
Bravo Andrew!!! Good job! take care and CYA on videocopilot ))
Steve Wishart
10 years ago
Hey Andrew,
Thank you so much for the time you dedicated to the Star Wars franchise. As a fan of Star Wars and your work, it was a special treat to watch The Force Awakens unfold right before my eyes. Congratulations! You sir...rock!

Sincerely,
Steve Wishart

PS - could you show us a tutorial on how to create the molten effect after a lightsaber strike. Much like the ones after Kylo Ren's tantrum?
Jeff
10 years ago
I see in the IMDB page Andrew is shown as part of special effects, but in the movie credits (3D) he is listed only as titles and graphics. As much work as he put in I hope the DVD version is corrected in the end credits.
Filippo
10 years ago
Hi, i think that he worked in the titles And the vfx, but i think that Bad Robot is a vfx company,probably is for this thing.
Arjimi
10 years ago
now make a tutorial!
Jason
10 years ago
Seriously?
Arjimi
10 years ago
Yes Jason, any problem? he received many bucks from the movie so he must make a tutorial ASAP!
Willy
10 years ago
From learn AE from the your first tutorial, till seeing your name at the end credit of Star Wars episode 7. What a journey! Thank you!
10 years ago
kudos on what you did, do and will do. Glad to hear you're safe and sound. I wish you and your loved ones the best time over the holidays and a great start in 2016.
10 years ago
Don't over exert... Maybe just ease back in with a sky replacement tutorial...
10 years ago
We are very happy about his return to video copilot !!!. greetings from Peru
Harikrishnan.S
10 years ago
Gr8 to hear this from u............hope u will be coming back with amazing stuffs...........thnx...
10 years ago
So proud of you Andrew! To watch you grow in this journey of life from a tutorial about making a light saber to getting to work on Star Wars! So Inspiring! Glad to have you back and looking forward to the cheesy puns, unless your vegan, then it would be your corny puns
Koz
10 years ago
Good to have you back! Can't wait to hear about your Star Wars adventure!
Mayzeur
10 years ago
Amazing!!!
Welcome back Andrew !!!
New Generation
10 years ago
Congrats Andrew and I bet I speak for everyone when I say that it was worth the wait. I bet there will be some awesome tuts coming out and we can't wait for your short film.
ekho1492
10 years ago
hi andrew we miss you
aqp peru
FFP
10 years ago
Really looking forward to some things! Hope andrew learned a lot!
hassaan
10 years ago
my ears is waiting to here " hey im andrew kramer and u r watchin......."
vipinm
10 years ago
oooh wow great to here that pal and too good to see you back
Vince
10 years ago
Great job by you and the entire Force Awakens team! Thought I detected some Kramer in specific scenes. Looking forward to seeing and hearing any BTS you can give in the future.
Shaun
10 years ago
Andrew, Star Wars has been my favorite movie since it's opening in 1977. I was six years old and absolutely floored by the film. I'm not sure yet, still have to see it a few more times in the theater but this may be my new favorite! Maybe it was because my daughter and I sat in the front row of an IMAX theatre, but I left with that same feeling I had 38 years ago. Thanks to you and everyone else that worked on The Force Awakens. Also really excited to see you back at VCP!
Buster
10 years ago
Great work on Star Wars! Don't lift a finger until next year. Enjoy some well deserved time off with your family!
SMG2072
10 years ago
I hate you in the most loveable and positive way possible.
10 years ago
Looking forward to the tutorials!
10 years ago
I just saw it. Excellent work. all your tutorials moving forward are going to drastically change everyone's projects. You are shaping the future of this industry. Congratulations on everything.
10 years ago
Andrew! I've just seen your (J.J.s and his crew) latest work. It's incredible. Keep making staff, you are ours inspiration.
10 years ago
Well done sir, well done.
han
10 years ago
大????对你仰???已??！！
Andrew Bauer
10 years ago
Joining the fray to offer congratulations... The VFX were so seamlessly integrated with the overall composition. Looking back at the Phantom Menace with the new movie in mind, it's hard not to think of it as a step back for VFX--everything felt much more plastic. This chapter felt like returning to a world you've seen before. Nice job! And amazing to think of the progress you've made since beginning this site!
10 years ago
The movie was awesome, great job on that. Good to have you back!
10 years ago
Hey Andrew Kramer,
I'm so happy that finally you are back!
And congratulations for Star War and Bad Robot!!!
Ralf Jung
10 years ago
Hallo Andrew, schon das Du wieder da bist und ich hoffe, das Du uns viel von Deinen Erfahrungen aus dem Film bussines berichtest. Thank you!
avidediter
10 years ago
Thank you from the community and great work to you, Bad Robot and all the VFX artists!! I was in awe last night watching it for the first time. Saw many Optical Flare moments and will do more dissecting with more viewings.
10 years ago
It is great to have you back Andrew. Congratulations on a fantastic and intense project. I can't wait to see some tutorials centered around this epic movie experience.
Oleg
10 years ago
Great!!! WELLCOME HOME HERO!
sohail
10 years ago
Hey Andrew ,
I'm so happy that finally you are back ! !
And congratulations for Star War and Bad Robot
Ramiro
10 years ago
Man, in those pictures you look like a kid in a candy store Haha Congratulations and welcome back !!
longkinght
10 years ago
welcome back!L've been waiting for you for a long time,Expect more new tutorials!
Paul Robinson
10 years ago
Just in from midnight 3D Star Wars. Amazing Effects, Congrats! New Lightsaber battle and the Giant Skarkiller Base, surely that was some your work? Having you back will be great!
Jae Sik. Choi
10 years ago
Hi ANDREW!!
I just came home from movie theater.
I'm so excited because I'm the last one who sit and watched through
the entire credits and finally fouud you name!!
Can't wait to get some your experiences and techniques which you got with THE "STAR WARS".
Hope see next tutorial and you man !!
Good job ANDREW!!
Vegas
10 years ago
欢?????来?????们亲???????????! ??Welcome back, Our beloved teacher!??
Muhammad Mustafa
10 years ago
you are the hero, the man of motivation.
madeit
10 years ago
Congrats Andrew, you deserve all the success (and probably some sleep)! It was obvious this was the reason for slow updates. Christmas is for relaxing and rest and time with family, but I'm looking forward to new stuff next year and can't wait to see your work on the new film!
Josh Davidian
10 years ago
Man, I come here often to see your tutorials! I knew you were doing secret missions, but STAR WARS??? Wow, what an opportunity! Happy for you Andrew. God Bless You
Pawanvir Singh
10 years ago
Great to see you back!!! Happy Days are back again!!!
Denard Unstoppable
10 years ago
Finally!! you guy, and ohh, did element work on Star Wars, say yes! your the best!!
10 years ago
look at that noob smile. pff newbie..





im kiddin, im a hotdog hawker..what do i know.
Paul
10 years ago
Welcome back and congrats on the project! How could anyone forget you? We've all been waiting for your return. Looking forward to more great tools and tricks. Thanks for all you do Andrew!
Dawit
10 years ago
ur living the dream!!!! anyways great to have u back !!!!!!!!
10 years ago
still alive he is still alive canyou put out some new tuts
Paulie
10 years ago
BTW Andrew, NICE work with the Bad Robot Video effects App! You're a bloody legend!!
10 years ago
There is an effects pack called nuclear blast/missile silo. Watch the missile silo clip. If you watched Amdrew's demo on Element 3d 2.2, you will see something that looks very familiar!
Shantanu
10 years ago
Are we gonna get some intense star wars tutorials ?
Jordan Chervitz
10 years ago
Andrew, congrats on some amazing work on an amazing movie. Can't wait to see what you have in store for us back at Video Copilot!
10 years ago
Awesome! Looking forward to more tutorials! I think in the interim I've bought all of your products and am learning to implement them.
wilson
10 years ago
Thanks for being back andrew kramer you are the better man so kind course many thanks copilot video from Dominican Republic gladly country could not stand waiting
Allen
10 years ago
Welcome back Andrew Kramer!
SamCircle
10 years ago
Welcome back Andrew Kramer. Personally I've missed you. Be Blessed
Mike Turner
10 years ago
Saw your name on the credits Andrew, you should feel incredibly proud at what you have achieved.

Did anyone else try and spot the scenes that Andrew worked on?
Goldorach
10 years ago
Happy for you take your time ++
wayne satterlee
10 years ago
Rock on Brother! Rock On!
10 years ago
Welcome back Andrew Kramer. I've missed you Sir. </3
jbo
10 years ago
well done, sir! well done!
Micky
10 years ago
YAYY!!! HE'S BACK!!

Super excited to have you back and it's amazing you got to work on that project.

I'm sure you are probably already thinking about it, but it would be great to get some sort of blog post with you talking about what scenes you worked on and just the experience in general over at ILM.
Simon Gravel
9 years ago
Agree! You stole the words from my mouth.
10 years ago
Yes man that's great this mouvie.....
10 years ago
I can't wait to see it! The whole family is going on Tuesday, just before Christmas. I'm tickled pink to know you worked on it. Even my husband recognizes your work because I've been a fan/customer of yours for years and he's watched me complete a number of your tutorials. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you, your family, and everyone at VC.
Farzin
10 years ago
Welc❤me back dude!!!!!!
10 years ago
Finally! I was worried that a space creature had eaten you. Or the Force had enlisted you to conquer a world somewhere... Glad you are back and looking forward to more inspiration!
Saul
10 years ago
Waaw Anna? So you use AE? Am curious!!
sean
10 years ago
Great job AK, We love you and look forward to seeing you after you have caught up on your sleep and recharged your batteries. You have come a long way since you started VCP...very proud of you !!!!
10 years ago
YES !

You are the #1 teacher in the motion graphics world. Welcome back. Thanks for not forgetting about us
QP Nasution
10 years ago
show us your reel. after that create the tutorial *only if u want. so we can create our starwars at home *for training yeah, hopely on the future we could be an expert like you and be the part of featured film too i mean yeah, on the next generation vfx artist will thankfull to you, cause so many of them learned from you. and your name & your plug-ins always stay at ther, as long as vfx still alive *and i guess it will happen till the end of the world

long word, coz long time not see hahahaha
Sean Bradford
10 years ago
Saw the film last night. Made sure to watch the credits so I could point out your name to my wife!

Looking forward to learning more from your experiences.

Thanks for all the help!
drop
10 years ago
" We never stop exploring , and the term of any exploration will return to the starting point" Thomas Sterns Eliot

Welcome back to the starting point !
Arash
10 years ago
welcome back dude, can't wait to see more of you.
Walid
10 years ago
The return of the hero!
L A Webley
10 years ago
I waited on the off-chance to see it, and there it was! Andrew's name in the credits! Splendid. Superb.
MFUNDO
10 years ago
congratulation on your success Endrew an welcome back home
10 years ago
Well done! The Force Awakens was awesome! I need to watch it again!
Leon
10 years ago
Welcome back!!!!

merry Christmas and Happy New year
Jonathan
10 years ago
YESSS! Oh man can't wait to see the movie! You are awesome dude! Glad your back! May the Force be with you.
10 years ago
Good to have you back on Video Copilot. Congrats on your success, you deserve it. Hard work pays off!
Respect from Sweden..
That Guy
10 years ago
May the Force be with you!
Rendy
10 years ago
Andrew, you did the special effect? i thought you are a visual effect legend
saravanakumar
10 years ago
Congratulations well done andrew
Ravikumar
10 years ago
Hello Andrew, Am Very glad to have you back. I'm curious to see your work in this movie, and pl z share the work as early as possible.Best wishes and happy holidays to you and you family.Merry Christmas!
Alex W.
10 years ago
That's awesome that you were able to work on the new film. No one I know of is more deserving... you rock man!
Dan H.
10 years ago
Hello Andrew, so good to have you back. I'm curious to see your work in this movie. Take a vacation and we'll see you when we see you!
Best wishes and happy holidays to you and you family.
TJ
10 years ago
We have missed you. Congratulations on your ascension to the top tier of Professional FX Masters. No one deserves it more than you.
Espen
10 years ago
That is amazing news! You deserve it, and I cannot begin to imagine how awesome it must have been to work on the awesome movie The Force Awakens was, please please please tell us there will be stories / tutorials / rundowns / or what ever you are able to share from that project, it would be the best christmas present ever!
Frank
10 years ago
Wow,andrew, what an amazing time you've had.
Glad to hear that your back. I will be watching the movie this weekend in the Netherlands, and i will search for your name in the end-credits!
Merry Christmas! Vrolijk Kerstfeest!
Raffaele
10 years ago
Welcome back AE JEDI !!
I'm glad to share with you the happiness you deserve !!
Erik
10 years ago
Welcome back and congratulations Andrew
Salim
10 years ago
We missed ya man!! welcome back
Adam
10 years ago
Congratulations Andrew! So great to have you back!
Eddie
10 years ago
Finally I can stop watching Youtube viedos for tutorials. Welcome back and share the experience Drew.
Tai
10 years ago
Hey you really should rest for a while, spend some time with your family. They probably need you more than us
Will
10 years ago
Can't wait for the tutorials, amazing!
jaysong
10 years ago
love you! hahaha come on!
ahmed
10 years ago
welcome back Mr Andrew
I am so happy
10 years ago
Congratulations!!!! Glad you made it through, that you're back, and that you had the opportunity to work on one of the most significant films in the history of cinema. You make Chicago proud!!
Jim
10 years ago
Congratulations Andrew! What an amazing ride it must have been!
Amit
10 years ago
Congrats! Would love to see your work in the movie and name in credits.
pepe
10 years ago
Can you explain in which scenes you worked on?
Rob
10 years ago
Welcome back!!!!!!!!! and Congrats!!!!!!!!!!
10 years ago
Legend!!!! Can't wait to see your work. Have a rest mate. You deserve it. Well done and Merry Christmas!!!!
Maujard
10 years ago
Retour' of the Jedi ! May the force be with Video copilot????
10 years ago
Congratulations Andrew. I bet you took some time to just sit and reflect on the hectic nature of your experience and how, although it was challenging and stressful, it was, above all else, rewarding and fun. If you haven't taken a moment. Do so! What a great feeling it would be to recall all that you have accomplished now, and how exciting the future is!
As for us, here... Of course we are excited for you! Also, we're excited to have you back and looking forward to some great tutorials and products. So, once again... Congratulations and welcome back!
Daniel
10 years ago
Congratulations Andrew ! I was lucky enough to watch Star Wars VII yesterday morning and it blew my mind. It's really one of the most gorgeous movies I've ever seen. The effects are incredible and the image is just beautiful. Seeing your name in the credits is just very insipring. I'm excited to see you back at videocopilot and learning about your experience on the movie. Enjoy a well earned rest. A bientôt! From Paris.
Thomas
10 years ago
Are you (R2) you gonna show some of the effects from TFA in the future in tutorials, or is there an embargo on that stuff?
Shebbe
10 years ago
Welcome back dad! \O/
10 years ago
Congratulations - when I read your previous blog that you are working on an exiting project I thought I would be something in this direction - and it is well deserved.
Krrish Venkat
10 years ago
You made it and you've done it... Awesome bro!
Littleball
10 years ago
Welcome back Master and Ruler of After Effects.
we young padawan expect your new teachings
Torsten
10 years ago
Somehow those lightsabers looked very "kramer"! You deserved the chance to work on this project. I just saw it at the german premiere and i loved 90% of it (which is at least 20% more than any other movie in the past 3 years).
Can't wait to see what you've got for us.
naskhu
10 years ago
Too bad u doesent have time for us then, good luck ;D
Akos
10 years ago
Congratulation Andrew!
JEcko74
10 years ago
Congratulations, Andrew!
In other words.... "We are home!!!"
Nowa
10 years ago
You gotta let us know which part of which scenes, specifically, you worked on!
Sky World
10 years ago
It's so cool to have you back Andrew,I can't wait to see updates in Video Copilot
Paul C
10 years ago
Andrew Kramer here..... Yes!
Engr.Sanee Ahmed
10 years ago
it's lovely and great to have you back. We all are so excited. I know you need some rest after working so hard on Star Wars. But... We need many "Super Cool" tutorials from our mentor (AK). Time to share your tips and cool stuff from your "MasterClass".
A humble request to Andrew Kramer's eldest daughter (Katie I guess):
"Next time your dad goes to leave videocopilot for such a long time, please take charge of his seat and make some VFX tutorials for us until he is back ". Stay Blessed
Stevan George
10 years ago
Andrew Kramer is officially on IMDB.com Star Wars Ep. 7 for special effects department :

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2488496/fullcredits

and here :

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3135304/

and later in the credit from the movie itself.
Dave
10 years ago
They got him down as "Special" and not "Visual" Effects!!!!
Stevan George
10 years ago
Your comment is awaiting moderation.

Andrew Kramer is officially on IMDB.com Star Wars Ep. 7 for special effects department :

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2488496/fullcredits

and here :

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3135304/

and later in the credit from the movie itself.
Paulie
10 years ago
Love you bro! So good to have you back, but what an amazing experience. You're a legend!
Amer
10 years ago
You're always Great ... all the best
10 years ago
Congratulations, Andrew! Enjoy a well earned rest!
Impaczus
10 years ago
I just watched the film!.. IT WAS AWESOME! CONGRATULATIONS!
Josh
10 years ago
Congratulations, Andrew!
Enjoy the success and great reviews and get some rest. Take the rest of the year off
Can't wait to see the film this weekend. Enjoy the holiday period and best wishes to your family. Cheers,
Josh.
10 years ago
You made it Andrew!!
The Oscar is yours.
You better get some rest and be back with your great experiences.
10 years ago
Awesome! I hope this means there'll be some new lightsaber tutorials? haha
D
10 years ago
DUDE! DID YOU HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO SLASH WITH ONE OF THAT KICK-ASS LASER PLASMA ION CUTTING BLADES???
Felipe Ramos Espinosa
10 years ago
WOWWWWWWWW!!!!.....Congratulations!
ILM & Video Copilot... LOS MEJORES!!!.... SALUDOS DESDE GUADALAJARA JALISCO MEXICO

ERES EL MEJOR KRAMER, EL MEJOR!!!!!
DJ
10 years ago
A well deserved experience, I'd say you earned it.

I'd also suggest you've earned a break, take time to rest and recover and spend time with your real family, the internet family will still be here when you're ready.

Looking forward to seeing the movie and learning more about your experience.
10 years ago
Hey Andrew!

Great to see you're back. We really missed you.

I'm going to the midnight premier of Star Wars tomorrow night. It would be awesome if you could give me a hint of something you created for the movie I could look out for as I watch it for the first time.

I'm jealous of your career and admire your talent!

Looking forward to any tutorials that come from your recent experience!
10 years ago
Hey Andrew!

I think I DID recognize some of your work. I don't think I'm spoiling anything if I just ask:
Was one of them the 3D projected map? I noticed some SWEEET shallow depth of field on there and my first thought was "That might be Andrew's work!"
888visuals
10 years ago
Congrats! This is one of the only products I have seen where I feel a connection to the creators of the software I use. Very inspiring! Cheers!
kippy
10 years ago
Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)imdb
Full Cast & Crew


Andrew Kramer ... special effects
Arreon
10 years ago
Congrats, Can't wait to see the movie and know you had a hand in it
Tom
10 years ago
Welcome back!
Give us timecode where to look for your part! )
Congratulations!
GESTUDIOS
10 years ago
So glad to see a new post ! Would be incredible to get some Star Wars tutorials, but at first get some rest and spend time with your family,I can imagine how much you have worked the past months!
Shawn
10 years ago
I hope you write a blog or make a series of tutorials based on your experiences. Can't wait to learn the details of working in that kind of environment.
halwest
10 years ago
i am sure the waiting is worth it
Dan
10 years ago
Congratulations! You've earned it. You're a true inspiration.
10 years ago
Sound like a reason to celebrate! Maybe with a sale? Like 38% off to celebrate Star Wars? welcome back and I'll be looking for you in the credits!
M
10 years ago
you know I can,t wait for your new tutorials and "INTERCEPT"
M
10 years ago
ohhhhhhhhhhhhh
yeah
netanel
10 years ago
Even though it was difficult waiting period and from time to time, I was like, "or really"
after all
Wahoo it's so good to hear from you again
Just look at the amount of people you mentored שnd that passed this period and take it as a huge positive feedback
And again, wahoo you returned !!! yyeeessss!!!!!
Daluz
10 years ago
Good to hear from you. Looking foward new tutorials and plugins in 2016!
10 years ago
Good to have you back on the, hopefully, more family friendly work pattern. Looking forward to some of your "really exciting" insights. I can't think of anyone who deserved the break to work on SW more than you guys.
Jose
10 years ago
Welcome back, hope all is well. And since you were working on Star Wars, I'll cut you some slack and let you spend the Holidays with the Family before re-starting on Video Copilot.

Happy Holidays.

P.S. All I want in my stoking is Intercept.
Dom
10 years ago
He is Back Wuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
64bit_Dude
10 years ago
You mean my teacher in visual effects work on star wars! This just keeps getting better and better
Isidro
10 years ago
Bienvenido Andrew, Increible hayas participado en una gran producción como es Star Wars, el sueño de muchos, gracias por todo el conocimiento que has aportado a todos nosotros, eres increible!! he aprendido muchisimas cosas desde que visito tu web desde el año 2006 creo recordar, lástima no saber ingles para entender todas las explicaciones que das en tus tutoriales, pero aún así he conseguido aprender mucho de ellos, de nuevo gracias y que la fuerza te acompañe....
10 years ago
After+Andrew+Love+Dedication=SurviveWithNoSleep
10 years ago
Felicitaciones...somos tu sombra...donde vayas...donde estes.
Gracias por el tu aporte.
Saludos desde Argentina.
felipe
10 years ago
Bienvenido Andew
Nuevas ideas
Nuevos proyectos

Fantastico!!!!
giangianni
10 years ago
It seriously took you all these years to find out how many days you can survive with no sleep???!! I never sleep... and not due to star wars, just crappy Iphones spinning...
Ben
10 years ago
The movie was amazing!
10 years ago
Well done sir!

I'm really excited to see your work in Star Wars and to the future posts and tutorials.

You better get that family holiday card done, spend some time with the family and get some rest!
Nasyyh
10 years ago
Please Make Any Plugin that made ROTOPAINTING much Easier.I've learned many things from here ..unless Rotopainting and its very Hard
Darren
10 years ago
ITS ALIVE!!!!!!!!!
I think we deserve a free gift for the silence and the feeling of being unloved.....
James
10 years ago
Congrats Andrew! I cheered for your name in the credits. Im very excited to see some insight into the work you did. Being a fan of yours, it definitely stood out to me on screen in the best of ways. Congratulations!
Matte
10 years ago
And the Oscar goes to " Andrew Kramer" can't wait to see Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Is Sam Loya the new Darth Vader? LOL

Plz tell more from your Work on Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Ken
10 years ago
Nice! Can't wait to see what new trick we can learn!
Jason
10 years ago
Awesome to have you back. Would love to hear what effects you worked on before I saw the movie.
vus
10 years ago
So Andrew Intercept..... Welcome back and can't wait to hear your jokes ... Like yeah
George Laird
10 years ago
Hooray!!!

Glad you are back Andrew and look forward to see all the tips you picked up.

Roll on 159.

George
Todd VanSlyck
10 years ago
I was looking for you during the premiere live stream! Great to have you back and I can't wait to see the movie this weekend.
10 years ago
Glad to have you back Andrew. Excited to see more tutorials from you.
10 years ago
Hi Andrew. I'm living in Turkey and i don't know english not much. But i'm seeing your mouse cursor. And thank you soo much for your kindly character and tutorial In the future, i will meet you if god helps me. Have a nice day.
Rory
10 years ago
Welcome back Andrew! I am very excited to see Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Your work, along with others, inspires me to the extreme.
math
10 years ago
wow,I'm So exited
we're waiting for you.
We love you.
thanks for your amazing website
10 years ago
Welcome back Mr Kramer !
Can't wait to learn more about your experience on this tiny movie
tom
10 years ago
wow... welcome back andrew I am waiting for your new tutorials
10 years ago
Hi Andrew ! Nice to see you back
Last takkż?? made ??????one brief scene from Star Wars.
All done with 3D element v2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUX39Tk_3F8
Ben
10 years ago
WOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Luiz Cláudio
10 years ago
Welcome back Andrew, their knowledge to us is a great gift and makes us want to learn more and more, once again, welcome and hope for more amazing tutorials. I'm sorry for bad english ..
10 years ago
Welcome back, Andrew! Now, take it easy and have some rest first. You deserve it. We'll be here when you are ready to share some new tricks, don't worry.
Robert K
10 years ago
Hell yeah!!!! Can't wait to see the movie and the new tutorials
arnaldo diaz
10 years ago
Excelente Andrew! al fin volveremos a escucharte en tus tutos y de seguro nos encantaran tus experiencias reflejadas en tus nuevos videos.
Todd
10 years ago
Congrats man! All those years of giving have paid off!! You're an inspiration. Look forward to see what you learned!
10 years ago
It is great news Andrew!

We are really excited about this new project, It's absolutely an excellent work of you !

We are sure you have lots of new techniques that you want to share with all after effects users based on this project !

Good luck Andrew!

Digiphic
http://www.digiphic.com
Federico
10 years ago
So glad for You Andrew! That sound crazy, but I'd like to be in your shoes right now... It's Star Wars!!! It means so much for me, I remember the first time I watched it with my grandpa who will celebrates his 93s this year! Welcome back! Again, congratulations!
giangianni
10 years ago
I mean...the Kramers' 2014 happy holidays picture is in the recent posts...which says it all.... )
Amit
10 years ago
welcome back, we all r waiting for u.....
Ruslan
10 years ago
Yohoho!))) Andrew, I'm looking forward yi see your effects in StarWars! You are the best! And let the force come with You!)))))
Claus
10 years ago
Welcome back Andrew
10 years ago
i mean.. is this a joke? you were already gone for so long and now u need another holiday to sleep?
10 years ago
If you think working on a hugely anticipated effects driven film like a Star Wars movie is a "holiday", then you're an idiot.
Satyam Anand
10 years ago
I agree with Jardine.
10 years ago
Congrat AK, You are now joined the Force!!!
Bye.
Newlc from France
10 years ago
Welcome Back Andrew!
We really missed you here in Egypt
Nuno
10 years ago
It's good to have you back.
Congratulations in your achievements!
Sante
10 years ago
Congratulations Andrew ... Now you can finally sleep !!! When you rest , please , share with us your incredible experience.
10 years ago
Welcome back Andrew! Yesterday I saw Star Wars in cinema. It is a true masterpiece!! Good job. I hope you will learn us all about the effects you've used.
10 years ago
This is the post I have been looking for...
Welcome Back from the dark side Andrew! Looking fwd to hearing all about Bad Robot and your experiences. Hopefully you have some exciting new products to 'Force' me to part with some more money again... What an amazing year this has been for you! Woohoo!
10 years ago
fantastic to see how you have worked with one of the most advanced project you can imagine. And of course they took in the master of AE to make these effects. And of course Welcome back Andrew. Will be a pleasure to follow your tutorials in the future. It has been a long time waiting for more, but i think it has been worth it. It´s not easy to master a product like AE, and it´s even harder to educate and be a good mentor for all people out there using your tutorials as guidelines.
10 years ago
Congratulation Andrew for you experience! But now , we need you!
SHOLA
10 years ago
go kramer.....go kramer!
10 years ago
I love you Andrew XD
Rick
10 years ago
You mean that light saber tutorial of ten years ago really paid off huh? Your story really is an amazing one. But you and I both know that your will not be back at video copilot for very long. I mean, when the heck are you going to direct your own movie franchise? Soon i hope.
Eddy
10 years ago
Welcome back dude, I am super stoked that you got to work on Star wars, hopefully will get some tutorials for some mind blowing effects...CHEERS!!
david
10 years ago
thank you sweet jeezus
Signuversum
10 years ago
Good to have you back! Congratulations again on a SW work, it'll be fun to watch and try to spot some signature flares now.
10 years ago
is good to see you back but you need rest
10 years ago
Everyone is glad to have you back, many congratulations to you. Thanks for the inspiration...looking forward to learning more from your experiences.
64bit_Dude
10 years ago
Remember us little people
Faith
10 years ago
I knew that your working on JJ films and starwars good for you looking forward to share with us your experiences.
10 years ago
Wellcome back Andrew, and I am really looking foreward to see upcoming tutorials and watch Star Wars starting soon
Shahabg
10 years ago
Welcome back!!! I'm glad you've had a blast.
John
10 years ago
Welcome baaaack ????????????
Nikhil
10 years ago
Its good to hear from you Andrew.
Now when you're back in the force when can we see the movie directed by YOU!!
Everyone knows what I am talking about, its The "Intercept", We all are eagerly waiting for your movie. :p
Its been almost 7 months since we saw the teaser saying, (Online In 2 Weeks) xD
Anyway congratulations and enjoy some more days, have rest and have fun, we can wait more.

Video Copilot Lover

Nikhil Tokas
Gabriel
10 years ago
Welcome back sir. we really missed you so much.
Jim Perry
10 years ago
I figured you'd be back on here soon, after Force Awakens, officially launched. Welcome Back! I can't wait to hear more.
Dave
10 years ago
Congratulations on another awesome project! I, for one, am looking forward to some terrible puns (with the occasional tutorial thrown in). They've kinda grown on me.
Jorge
10 years ago
Welcome back Andrew! We are so happy for you and so glad to hear from you again
Enjoy the holidays with your family! All the best to you and yours!
P.S. Already have my tickets for Star Wars and I will definitely be looking for you and VC in the credits.

Thanks for the update!

Peace brother,

Jorge
John Calvo
10 years ago
Andrew you are a true jedi... We've missed you!!!
Matt
10 years ago
He's back everybody!!
naveen
10 years ago
I am happy, that you are still alive, LOL
10 years ago
Welcome Home SENSEI.......!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Impaczus
10 years ago
Ive been starting to worry having not seen your face for a long time.. kinda like how Luke Skywalker isnt in the poster and trailers.. Glad to have you back and congratulations on Star Wars!
JL
10 years ago
He lives!
Cue the music please???. ???There has been an awakening at Video Copilot. Have you felt it????
reponzo01
10 years ago
Great to have you back! We all missed you. I'm working on an independent movie and I purchased your Ultimate Studio Bundle for this. I've purposely pushed off my special effects work until you got back from Star Wars so I could see what new tutorials you have and what you learned working on the film!
Leo
10 years ago
So THAT was what you were upto! You are more than excused, and I am thanking you in advance for your work with this film Great to have the inspiration to 90% of Youtubes title sequences back in action as well maybe there will be some stereoscopic tutorials in the future, and some updated workflow videos (raw footage to full composition with effects)?
Nelson
10 years ago
That's amazing... I don't know you personally but I'm proud to say I know that guy I know that guy when the credits roll
Eric
10 years ago
Even if you were gone for a year, we would still be your undying fans!! Greatness never comes easy! Keep up the hard work Andrew and thanks for everything!!
Jay
10 years ago
He left us, He left us! What.... He Back? Oh .......ummm Yeah !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ali khan
10 years ago
Finally you are back! proud of you master! can't wait to hear you saying 'HEEY WHAT'SUP GUYS IM BACK!!!'
Drake Maroc
10 years ago
He's Back! Do you think you could tell us whet effects you worked on so we could look for them when we see the film in theaters?
Dwaine
10 years ago
I was the first one to find out that you were working on Star Wars...I'm glad your back! Great job!
10 years ago
So happy and excited for you Andrew! Hearing your story and your passion and how hard you've worked, you deserve every minute of this. I'm looking forward to the Return of the VFX Jedi and what's coming for VideoCopilot!
Seth Baron
10 years ago
YAAYYYY!! So happy for you Andrew! That must have been an amazing experience. We can wait another couple weeks or so man. Go relax with your family.
Kame
10 years ago
Oh man, this gonna be good I'm glad you pulled it off Andrew, can't wait to see the results at the cinema. I can only say thank you for all the things that I've learned from you, saved my ass so many times in college and still helping nowadays at the "job" Hope I can still learn more in the future. Cheers to the whole crew!
10 years ago
finally.. something great in the midst of my finals....
So.. That means... we might get to see intercept finally?!
The real smithy
10 years ago
As the 'Frankenstein' movie goes....
"He's Alive......He's Alliiivvvveeee" ????
Congrats Andrew and copilots.
Look forward to see what you've learnt and what work was yours in the film.
10 years ago
Star what?

I will keep a look out for it

#WelcomeHome #ReturnOfTheRedEye #WhatsUp #ZZZZZZzzzz #AllBrandNewTutorial #YEEEEEEES!
10 years ago
What an amazing opp, JJ Abrams is the best director out there in my opinion, he nails every movie he ever does and is a total perfectionist. You deserve all the praise and the recognition for the part you played building this amazing movie and the ones to come, you are a motion graphics Jedi and you have made many of us young Skywalkers in the design world, glad to hear your back.
Matty
10 years ago
GOOD ON YA LAD! See we knew you hadn't gone too far away.
Brian
10 years ago
Congratulations Andrew. What Justin said ;]
10 years ago
WOWWWWWWWWW....Welcome back Andrew and congrats for your achievement!!!! You are inspiration for us!!!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!

More blessings,
Leon Toronto CA,
Dave
10 years ago
Andrew,
what a great experience, thank you, for the drive you have to Gain wisdom and knowledge in this arena, but also share your that which has made your life great!
Diane
10 years ago
Welcome back and congratulations on your latest success! Please, take a vacation and enjoy your family.
Michael
10 years ago
Andrew,

I'm supper happy for you! After all you've done and all the people you've inspired, you deserved to work on this film! I'm glad you've had the experience!

Can you tell us without a lot of detail and without spoilers what aspect of the film you worked on so we know what to attribute as "your work" while we watch the film? Sabers? Compositing? Video screen inserts? Holograms?

Thanks again for selflessly giving to the community! You're the best!
Mike
Justin
10 years ago
Andrew, I can't begin to tell you how inspired I am by your evolving story. Your dedication to teaching through experience is a massive contribution to our community and I know I speak for everyone on this forum when I say your success is so well deserved. The last two years for me have been really rough, and the only thing that has been keeping me going is the energy that you have all put into the making of this film. Looking forward to an amazing 2016 from Video Copilot, and wish you and your family, and the Video Copilot team a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Justin
DANNY
10 years ago
BIENVENIDO ANDREW....!!! Te estábamos esperando con ansias... Que sorpresa saber que era en esta película en la que estabas trabajando, Ya sabemos que el resultado ha sido espectacular. Esperamos tus suprertutoriales despues de que te tomes un buen descanso BIEN MERECIDO....
FELICIDADES POR TUS LOGROS Y GRACIAS POR COMPARTIR TUS CONOCIMIENTOS CON NOSOTROS.
10 years ago
Can't wait to hear from you
Fox
10 years ago
Andrew a king. We look forward to your knowledge of filming. Your admirers of Slovakia aftereffect team.
Hagert
10 years ago
Hi Andrew,
why did I expect you to be back today?
Congrats to the work on that film.
Now take all the time you need to get the sleep you missed.
But tomorrow you can start to make all the tutorials with some examples? ))

Just kidding,
Welcome back to earth.
Marc
10 years ago
Congratulations Andrew!!!!
Luis Martin
10 years ago
Because hope is the last a human being looses, we never gave up on you and knew you were on a great project, the only thing we had to do was to wait, now our time waiting have brought our reward, sharing all you knowledge with us like you've always done. It is an honor for most of us to follow you Andrew and we know we will have the best time from now on in this site. My congrats to you on working in this AAA work of art with one of the best directors I've known since I remember movies and also my congrats to all of your family for supporting you in this crazy trip you've taken.
Bishoy
10 years ago
wowww thats amazing andrew go ahead and share with us
Jay
10 years ago
Congrats man! That is amazing...So glad your back and I look forward to hearing all about it...Cheers
Richard
10 years ago
Congrats on your mega achievement, working with STAR WARS!!
Relax and enjoy X-mas with your family!

10 years ago
Looking forward to the blog posts about what you did and how. You rock, Andrew.
Rich
10 years ago
Take a long break and come back to us when your ready!
andy
10 years ago
YAAAY! I saw your tweet and it literally made my day to know that
1. you worked on star wars
2.YOU'RE BACK

I am so excited to see what you come up with.
I'm not crazy about star wars but I can't wait to see the pieces you worked on!

I may or may not have danced in my office when I saw this.
Marcos
10 years ago
Felicitaciones, sos un maestro!!.
Ben
10 years ago
Good for you man!
I'm sure the whole community is really proud of you!
You're for sure an inspiration dude!

Keen to see what you learnt ????????
10 years ago
Great job Andrew! We're all looking forward to hearing all about it. And for the movie, I can't believe it's finally here! Can't wait to watch it tomorrow night. May the force be with you.
Krass
10 years ago
Andrew, I've seen - it's amazing! I suspect that you "lost" because of this work. I am very pleased with your success! Congratulations!!!
Zipo
10 years ago
Great news ! welcome back Andrew
Sykko
10 years ago
Good to see you back. Congratulations, man. I hope your career will grow even faster now.
What was your role in SW project ?
10 years ago
Wowwwwww!!! Congratulations!!!!
I'm so happy to find you're back!!
Rick
10 years ago
Will you be sharing a "shot list" that you worked on?
SKG
10 years ago
Great to hear from you! I can't wait to see what you have in store in the coming year.
David
10 years ago
CONGRATULATION!!!!! A.
10 years ago
Amazing Andrew! full force!!!
10 years ago
Weclome back Boss show us what u learning and what about your Movie ?
10 years ago
Yeah! You are life!
Ibrahim
10 years ago
It's nice to have you back.... We missed you!!! Looking forward to learn from you and seeing the film, surely with your help it will look Amazing!
nickb
10 years ago
Thats awesome, it's good to see your not dead.
10 years ago
i misssssssssssssssss you
not your tutorial not your tricks
but you your self
back to us Please
10 years ago
Fantastic news Andrew! So glad your years of hard graft paid off with you working on a dream project. Will be looking forward to seeing your work in Imax 3D this week, and watching the tutorials that will hopefully follow!

Regards from Liverpool UK, Al
10 years ago
I look forward to hearing more about your experiences man! Very cool.
AHA
10 years ago
Dear Andrew,
what about Star Trek Beyond?
Are you involved? By the way - it is a fantastic thing to see you from the ground up and now reaching the stars american dream .. just american dream...
nevertheless it is very inspiring... waiting for some more info about working on Star Wars.... take care /AHA
10 years ago
Welcome back man. Really good to see your update finally and I will watch this movie just for you since I've never had interest to these types of movies. God bless you
Marianne
10 years ago
Happy for you Andrew !!! Thanks you a lot for all the tutos you did. They gave me "the force" to make better animation and progress step by step.

Have nice holidays.
Ryan
10 years ago
It's awesome to see you back Andrew! we've missed you man!
PickleJones
10 years ago
Congrats Andrew. I'm looking forward to TFA. Watching ROTJ in the theater when I was 2 years old is the oldest memory I can recall. Your contribution to the legacy must feel awesome, thanks for your humility and for sharing your experiences.
10 years ago
Congrats on landing that gig man, much deserved! And I'm super glad to have you back working on the VC products and tutorials! Much appreciation for you and everyone at VC
inthecue
10 years ago
pretty incredible! i've learned most of my AE skills from you, so i couldn't be prouder. welcome back!
Alex
10 years ago
Good to have you back... Looking forward for more tutorials.
10 years ago
Thanks so much in advance Andrew the best teacher I had in life
10 years ago
Welcome Back from your number 1 fan!
XDude
10 years ago
FACT: I had a dream last night that we met at a movie premiere ... I had a million questions but by the time I decided on one, the opportunity was gone.

Thanks for the post! Good to see you survived!
Adrian
10 years ago
Welcome back ! We cant wait for more exciting stuff from u !

//Plz fix SureTarget plugin, not working in ae anymore ;/
Nathan
10 years ago
It's time for an updated lightsaber tutorial.
mateo
10 years ago
GO INTERCEPT!!!! i really want to see all those BTS goodness
Brandon
10 years ago
Can't wait to see the film!! It's going to be that much better with your help! Congrats!
Salim T
10 years ago
I cannot wait to here the words "What's up guys? Andrew Kramer here." Welcome back
Koba
10 years ago
Can't wait for that! Keep going Andrew!
PJ
10 years ago
Hope to see some tutorials from Star Wars (I'm sure not until the movie's been out for a while).
10 years ago
Uh oh. No beard. This movie will suck.

Nah man, this is awesome! You've taught me so much about vfx and I'm so stoked to see this movie! Congrats!
10 years ago
Awesome cant wait to see what you've learned!!
10 years ago
Welcome back MAESTRO de MAESTROS... Bienvenido....
10 years ago
Awesome! Cant wait to see what tutorials you'll have for us inspired by your experience on Star Wars.
Marxo
10 years ago
You are just and idol. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, thank you for VideoCopilot, thank you for being you. Best of luck!
Marco, IT
10 years ago
Super fantastic. Can't wait for some shizzle up in here.
10 years ago
Agreed!! Cool work on your website by the way.
Scott H
10 years ago
Good to have you back! Congrats!
israel
10 years ago
Excelente, felicitaciones desde Argentina... abrazo
Anderson
10 years ago
YEEESSS!!! you rock! on behalf of the entire world i would like to say thank you for sharing your knowledge! Can't wait hear puns... oh, how i missed them.
Clemens
10 years ago
Congratulations Andrew! You absolutely earned it! I remember VC popping up when I was looking for my first AE lightsaber tutorials about 9 (?) years ago. Like most people, I learned most of my After Effect skills here and followed VC even after I quit making movies. To learn new stuff and sometimes just to be entertained.
Its amazing to see your journey and I hope to see you in many more projects in the future. Greetings from Germany!
10 years ago
You are a true source of inspiration man!
Jesse
10 years ago
So Cool! Congratulations!!!
zam
10 years ago
I knew it was Star Wars and not startrek! You singlehandedly made video editing more than just an obscure science of pre-comps and random effects.

Live long and...er...may the force be with you
Jorge
10 years ago
May the force be with you!!!!
paul
10 years ago
AK, thank you for not forgetting who you are!!!!
Nic
10 years ago
You deserve every bit. You didn't get there on puns alone, you are chock full of talent!
Sergej
10 years ago
Welcome back! May the force be with you!

Greetings from Germany
Alexander
10 years ago
When is Intercept coming out?
10 years ago
Welcome back, Andrew! I knew it was SW, when you talked about a "dream coming true" some time ago, haha! Big up, bro', hope you "enjoined this experience"
10 years ago
Awesome news Andrew,so glad you are back and looking forward to your new tuts!
JW
Gerardo Duron
10 years ago
Take some rest and enjoy holidays! After that we will be waiting for Intercept!
paul
10 years ago
Welcome AK, you deserve the biggest apple in the world for a grat master teacher. Thank you and we are happy as your own grate family!!!
PLP
10 years ago
Living the Star Wars dream!
10 years ago
Hope you'll find the time and rights to make some VFX breakdowns of some of your shots for the film, Andrew
Pulkit
10 years ago
Congratulations, Andrew! I started watching tutorials on your website almost 5 years and honestly have more from you about VFX than all the other tutorials I have watched in those 5 years combined! You are an inspiration and I can't thank you enough for Videocopilot and the time you spent creating and updating in with awesome tutorials and plugins/stock footage packs! It is SOOO great to see you do so well in real world productions out there! STAR WARS!!?? You've earned it, sir! Now I'm even more excited to watch this movie! Can't wait to see your name in the credits!
10 years ago
Good to know my friend.
10 years ago
Hey, i have a title for your picture(s) The return of the Jedi! your padawans have missed you! Glad your back!
frank
10 years ago
Miss you soooooooooooooo much ! I am soooooo excited you come back ! I wish I could be the top artist like you one day working shoulder by shoulder with talented guys , its really a dream come ture !!!!
AKY
10 years ago
Let's Go! Excited to watch all the stuff you did since you were in that world.
10 years ago
i would like to see you talk about your experiences during the making of this film in like a podcast or something, i feel proud for you and i dont even know you personaly. Cheers planing on seeing it in 3 days.
Adam
10 years ago
Welcome back Andrew! so happy & excited for you. You deserve it all and couldn't be more happy for you. Congratulations sir!
10 years ago
It's good to have you back Andrew.
10 years ago
Great kid, don't get cocky! -Harrison Ford

Congratulations, that's a real accomplishment. Glad to see you back - really enjoy the site.
10 years ago
welcome back Mr.ANDREW KRAMER
10 years ago
Welcome back Andrew, I bet it was an amazing experience. Imagine if you could go back in time and tell the younger version of yourself, that one day you would work on a Star Wars film. Would you believed it!?! Amazing!
MES
10 years ago
Really happy for you Andrew! Looking forwart to see more from you.Thank you
Jonathan Dowler
10 years ago
Welcome back, Andrew! Recuperate and rest! You deserve it!
Cameron Frank
10 years ago
No need to rush back Andrew! Take some time to rest and make up for lost time with your family! Glad for all you do for the visual arts community, and I'm excited to see the show this weekend!

Much love you and your team!
10 years ago
Congratulations Andrew m well deserved i well be seeing the movie on Thursday which is the uk launch date, Welcome back you have been very much missed.
Dan Hildebrand
10 years ago
That's two you owe me, junior
10 years ago
Your new experience will make your time away all the more valuable to us.
James Foy
10 years ago
Doesn't seem to be your style but I'd love to see a selfie of you and your teacher that said you'd likely not make much of yourself at the screening of the new Star Wars...
Kim
10 years ago
Wow Andrew, so awesome to have you back, and really looking forward to all the knowledge, techniques and puns you will be sharing with US in the future.
10 years ago
Our Teacher Welcome back
Kevin
10 years ago
I'm seeing the movie tomorrow! Can't wait to see what you and the rest of the Visual Effects team have accomplished!

Thanks for being my Visual Effects Teacher for since I was like 10!
I'm now 17 and can do a lot of awesome stuff mainly because of your help.
James Foy
10 years ago
Andrew, looking forward to the movie and what comes to VCP due to your work on it. I can't express how great it is to hear from someone in the thick of it on real-world creative problem solving in VFX. Love the tuts, love the products, love the support I've gotten from your team and the great community involved here.
Justin Johnson
10 years ago
Welcome back Andrew. Thanks for everything you do for the community!
Dan
10 years ago
Welcome back! Can't wait to see the film!!
10 years ago
Yes Andrew!! Great news
Robohea
9 years ago
Legend!
Can't wait for you to share the knowledge.
Peace and love