Atmospheric Re-Entry!
September 20th, 2016

Here is a preview of an animation i'm working on. Playing around with Element 3D and Saber to create the fiery streaks!

This past week has been super productive, finishing VFX for Intercept, doing daily renders and preparing for another DMALA meeting in Los Angeleson October 18th. Going to be a blast!

Circuit City #Element3D #MotionDesign2

A photo posted by Video Copilot (@andrewkramer) on

Andrew Kramer
POSTED:
9 years ago
80 Comments
goooooooooood.
8 years ago
Great re-entry
vishal
8 years ago
But where's intercept tho ?
Matthew Lodge
8 years ago
Hi Andrew! Really cool idea, and i hope it works out! I was wondering though, is it possible to combine the deform plugin with something from the Michael Bay Transformer movies? like the distortion that occurs when the title of the movies form. Here is a link to an example. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97t4O8_NDlc
Esteban
9 years ago
Hi there, big fan! Intercept!! Release date??? Shocked since Film Riot´s Epic Summer 2015!!
kazhwan
9 years ago
I hope there is not vray plugin Element 3D support.
Good luck
Translater google
9 years ago
I'd love a breakdown of these along with some lighting tips!
9 years ago
This is great re-entry.
9 years ago
Andrew Kramer what you think of my work? All done using the 3D element:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkjXllWircM

something else:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUX39Tk_3F8
TJKoker
9 years ago
Well done Damian. Enjoyed it very much.
9 years ago
Thank You TJKoker
YooGle
9 years ago
Its Really Owesome...
9 years ago
Thanks YooGle!
SC
9 years ago
Nice
Keith
9 years ago
Beautifully done, Damian!
Niels Leslie Pringle
9 years ago
well, I think its amazing! Nice job.
9 years ago
Because camera is attached to object so the planet will be blurred because of object shake.

Digiphic Studio
http://www.digiphic.com
Abdirahman Ahmed
9 years ago
I call this one Alien probe Chamber https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9LIPi_1bMI&feature=youtu.be
Abdirahman Ahmed
9 years ago
I call this one Alien probe Chamber https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Gismoxan
9 years ago
A Fight Scene Short Movie ............ https://youtu.be/Ysey8FgjN3U
Hello there
Thank you for this post
Best Regards
AmirMostafa
You are awesome........
And Gr8 Job
TJ Koker
9 years ago
Question. Thought behind composition. The device is moving but the planet is stationary. Why is the planet blurred? Gives the impression that the planet is running from the device. Just asking.
Jonny
9 years ago
Check out this video...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BP-43UajyY
SHAWN
9 years ago
DoF perhaps? Camera is moving with object?
Dan H.
9 years ago
DOF
9 years ago
The camera is following the device, producing motion blur for the, relatively speaking, stationary planet, and there is depth of field.
TJKoker
9 years ago
Thanks guys. Thought of it after the post but good to have confirmation.
MasterKoala
9 years ago
Waiting Andrew.........https://youtu.be/R3RYQ4y8tQc
Abdirahman Ahmed
9 years ago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAyn9_TA6Ys&feature=youtu.be
E3D Render
9 years ago
Looks cool... very futuristic... what is it??? I don't need it... I need a 3D animated, by wind flying or scrolling newspaper or a faling, burning cigarette, a decreasing coffeecup... what about flying objects like birds, butterflies, leaves, dandelion, stones, broken glass, chairs, bottles, tins, glasses, cards..., when there is a possibility to use element 3D with everyday objects I order it with all packs asap!
joe goehring
9 years ago
you can find those at tf3dm.com. they have so much stuff.
Simon Thorley
9 years ago
Twitter Tree D
Check Andrews post, VCP terrain and nature pack?

Whats more anticipated than GTA6? - more E3D packs and tutoriasl!
Simon Thorley
9 years ago
Tutorials even - doh...tutoriasl? wtf
sad, when you got to reply to yourself!
9 years ago
Thanks to Andrew and VCP team for sharing after effects knowledge.

Good luck.

Digiphic Studio
http://www.digiphic.com
karan
9 years ago
Cool
9 years ago
Hey Andrew

Just want it to share some of things I've done with your 3D Element
You are the master there is no doubt. Are coming with any tutorial soon ?

https://www.behance.net/gallery/43431167/NFL-Monday-and-Thursday-Football-Night
Steffen
9 years ago
When does Element 3D v2.5.0..........?
MASTERKOALA
9 years ago
Andrew!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dominic Landon
9 years ago
Cool, any chance on a tutorial of the re-enry one? I've been dying to learn how to do that.
Creatif Sanju
9 years ago
Hello Andrew Kramer any new video for us....!!!

https://socialblade.com/youtube/channel/UCerncJ1dQa3UPMO8d5UAc_g
Ukas
9 years ago
I love Andrew and VCP, he's such a generous guy. But no Intercept, no tutorials (especially the rest of the superhero landing). It's getting boring on here.
Simon Thorley
9 years ago
VCP is the victim of Andrew's success, he'll be doing mega work for Bad Robot and the like.
Good luck to him, the guy deserves it!
9 years ago
Not sure if I'd agree that it's a victim... one of the best resources on the net despite Andrew not monitoring it daily... but I totally agree on his success, well deserved!
CHRIS FRANCIS
9 years ago
when will this be ready?
mario
9 years ago
Hi Andrew, this image is absolutely amazing. It would be nice to make tutorial with Saber plug-in. Its potentialities are undetected by us in this case. This final composition by these techniques is really beautiful.
Olisan
9 years ago
You are awesome........
Tanner
9 years ago
where is intercept, where can I find it if it is out
PGonzales
9 years ago
Atmospheric Re-Entry! - excited with this one, hope to have even just a breakdown on this one Andrew.
-really thankful for e3d plugin it has really been a big help especially the rendering speed.. here's a test previz we did for a project..its all videocopilot! e3d,saber,optical flares!..its all Andrew..thanks again Andrew!..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWdyoL0Smk4&feature=youtu.be
Creatif Sanju
9 years ago
HI AK..
Awsome footage.

i am waiting for your next tutorial and when you going to upload .

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NouhWQfF9Ls
9 years ago
What a great shot!!!

Good luck Andrew

Digiphic Studio
http://www.digiphic.com
nathaniel
9 years ago
The magician Andrew Krammer I call u. I am of ur big fan here in west africa, Nigeria. Ur super tutorials has helped me a lot. I initially have no idea on compositing before but big thanks to u for d wonderful motion effects of all sorts u hv bn producing freely for people like us who can't afford d fee for d training. I will end by saying God bless u and ur wife that forget her cell fone in d bathtub and was looking for it. Laugh! A comment u made during ur tutorial on "smoke effect" kudos to u.
Simon Thorley
9 years ago
Things have ground to a halt here, are we witnessing the beginning of the end?
9 years ago
Just uploaded another render test using just a couple of the Starter Pack 3D models:

https://vimeo.com/184491595
9 years ago
Adobe is way behaind.
9 years ago
+++1
9 years ago
Hey Andrew, would you say that having a better video card gives you a better render quality? I notice that your renders have an awesome color depth and it seem you use a little bit of RGB splitting in the images you recently updated. If you don't already have one could you break down how to produce the best image? Always lived your work and I thank you for staying true to your craft and helping us all get the courage to achieve the impossible. Appreciate you!
Jaxx Vfxx
9 years ago
Very Nice..
Very happy to see that the blog is alive again. Really appreciate your work that help us to learn something new every time. BUT i am eagerly waiting for some news about INTERCEPT. Can you please share progress of it? Whats going on with INTERCEPT?
Reed
9 years ago
did anyone catch that quick Metropolitan fly over in the opening of X-Factor?
I think they did it to put a large X on the rooftop. probably would have been
easier to camera track a real city, oh well.
Chris
9 years ago
Element 3d for hitfilm 4? I'm pissed at adobe right now.
Trevor
9 years ago
Will the show be live streamed?
Simon Thorley
9 years ago
icom design - check that dude out
Simon Thorley
9 years ago
https://www.youtube.com/user/icomdesign
wim
9 years ago
+1
Abdirahman Ahmed
9 years ago
This is what we have come to, teasing with renders instead of tutorials,no more awesome tutorials!? the man is getting to big for his customers.
John
9 years ago
If you actually read his blog, Andrew has been working tirelessly on an upcoming series of tutorials, in between his busy work and home lives. The daily renders serve to inspire and interact with the community, and encourage designers to push the envelope of what may be accomplished using the software. "The man is getting to big for his customers." - really?! Last I checked the tech support for all his products is still fully functional. The tutorials are done out of goodwill and altruism, we should be grateful for all that he has done for the community, rather than #%&!ing because his career is going incredibly well - most deservedly - and has less time to churn out tutorials than he used to.
LWAddict
9 years ago
Yes indeed, this is what we have come to...
Complaining about the speed in which we are GIVEN things.
The very fact that ALL the tutorials are up, and there are a plethora of them, for free, is a testament to how this guy has helped the community and yet "This is what we have come to".
You realize that you could pay money for courses and books and videos while you wait right?
Thomas DUPHIL
9 years ago
Instead of complaining, you should try using Element by yourself. Waiting for a tutorial is usless, exploring this plug in and pusing it to its limits, that's how you learn. Andrew's tuts are amazing, but they should be for you an extra, not some kind of bible !

Just for fun, here are some of my renders using E3D ^^
https://scontent-fra3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/14361385_10154373884266708_4675852416650708387_o.jpg
https://scontent-fra3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/s960x960/14372282_10154374367026708_7787070459708120488_o.jpg
9 years ago
I appreciate Mr. AK like any other but ppl should pls give the guy a break he is putting so much in his work but we shouldn't expect tutorial for every work rather challenge our self to build from his knowledge through tutorials and improve gradually on them
Mr. AK you are my mentor and I say big thanks to every VC family and team greetings all the way from Nigerian the most populous country in Africa
Sergey
9 years ago
Thank you Andrew for all the wisdom you share generously. I couldn't have done this without it: https://vimeo.com/182430987
Carlos Alvarez
9 years ago
Hello VC, long time no see, like most of you I've learned VFX fom this site and Andrew, so I would like to share with you guys my demo Reel, hope you like it. Thanks to Andrew Kramer and his great site.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnGnYypAVAs
Tricky
9 years ago
Hey Andrew,

Your work is always inspiring me to go off and try little projects of my own.

I have a slightly off-topic question - is there any chance that the reverse radial blur effect you developed for the Star Wars holograms will be made available? (I'd meant to ask before, but this image kind of jogged my memory!)
sam
9 years ago
Hey Andrew, what about the rest of the Superhero landing Tutorial, I was hoping it would be next? Or the rooftop tutorial is pretty much it?
9 years ago
Great stuff, cant wait to see the new tutorial on this.

Are you going to MAX this year? I was hoping to see you on the list of speakers but your not in there.
Cristian
9 years ago
Wait! Finishing vfx for intercept?!

So cool! Can't wait....

Just in time for Filmriot Epic Winter! ????


.....seriously anyway...can't wait! ????????????????????
bharath
9 years ago
you can get awesome tutorials here.
CHECK THIS LINK
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx_vET1FEeNPeqKxeTDByjw
Arnab Bhattacharya
9 years ago
Its awesome working in Element 3d... But we all want more from it... If we are able to make 3d modelling of any character inside E3D then its will be a complete one... Being a c++ programmer I know its a challenging one but not impossible. Hope you guys fulfil our wish...love you Andrew.. Love you video copilot
Simon Thorley
9 years ago
Andrew Kramer and VCP - are the number 1 inspiration 'world-wide' to the motion graphics industry.
Nearly EVERY top 10, 5, 20 list...whatever, they all put 'Element 3D' at the top of the AE plugins list.

The very fact that this man puts the time in between working on Hollywood movies is mind-blowing, and not to mention he's a big young family to take care of - he is my inspiration. and to 99% of the traffic that comes through VCP, you make it I'll buy it Andrew, and I aint loaded with cash, I can tell you!

I visit this site, twice a day, I'd say - in between busy schedules, eager and excited that Andrew and crew may have post or announced something - in short Element 3D has revolutionised After Effects, I have C4D, but use it less and less - the possibilities with E3D and After Effects and the speed of it all is making C4D less and less inviting with each passing day.
alberto
9 years ago
ps: andrew and his videocopilot... forever !
alberto
9 years ago
Responding to andrew , i partially agree with you. This plug in is really unexpensive but you can also have things for free. If you are a student, for example , you can get autodesk programs totally free. Maya for example ...this untill you don't make anything commercial. I love your plug in but i own a legal copy of maya totally free and this is why, actually, i haven't bought your plug in. vice versa i would have bought it cause it would have been the most unexpensive way to make fake 3d. It's normal u support it
David
9 years ago
I know you've been working on really cool things and renders but are we getting any tutorial anytime soooon
Greg
9 years ago
Got my whole team coming to see you next month at DMALA- looking forward to it man!
Jeremy
9 years ago
Andrew, this is amazing. I must tell you, and I think a lot of people who follow you're work will agree, you are a big inspiration. I have followed your work and tutorials for ages, in fact years ago I got a job based off of work and skills I gained just from your tutorials. Thanks man!
George Laird
9 years ago
I love the tutorials and marvel at the use of 3d and non 3d tuts to pass on the tips and tricks of movie making cgi, I think for me the quality of tut is why I love popping by and see how Andrew puts stuff together.

My fav tut is the city destruction tut which I never tire of watching, when I also see Sam in a tut I know it is going to be extra special.

Video Copilot rocks,
alberto
9 years ago
cant wait for the tutorial
ratnakar
9 years ago
any fix for suretarget2?
Anderson
9 years ago
Your concepts drives me to get my hands dirty in E3D. keep them coming, cause when I get to the point where I can recreate your concepts, i'm sending you my resume for a J-O-B!! HA! (dream to come true)
Mark
9 years ago
How did you get such detailed textures and shading on the planet? I've never been able to create such a nice closeup earth with E3D due to the texture map limit.
9 years ago
Andrew, I have followed you ever since you made that tutorial "Demon face" on Sam Loya. I gotta tell you, following VideoCopilot has given me a smart way of solving problems within After Effects. You are a conceptual artist! Thanks alot!
9 years ago
Such a variety of screen caps over the last month of many subjects is exciting stuff, unbelievably curious to see what spurred them all on. But then to also read the word Intercept in this post..... that alone will put the cat amount the pigeons.... lol

Christian Michael
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQytCQsgaCY&listLJq1LCcpz7vt8iWgVtBzaZm3LLQnh6qtF
Steven
9 years ago
Christian, why you post always your Videos which have nothing to do with this "forum" or video copilot. Please, don't spam around.
MrK
9 years ago
I do really like all of these renders, but I hope future tutorials don't all rely entirely on having Element 3D V2, not everybody can buy it. I miss the old AE tuts that just used AE pluggins.
9 years ago
Actually the next tutorial is 100% After Effects! I promise to keep a good balance! These renders are fun experiments and creative challenges for myself.

But here's the thing ... check out the stuff I've been able to create over the past few weeks! It's exciting for me to see what you can do all inside of After Effects. Maybe I'm biased here since we make the plug-in but Element 3D is one of the most inexpensive pathways to 3D. At a certain point when you use After Effects to fake 3D all the time, it doesn't really prepare you for future 3D design skills which have become more important over the passed few years.

With Element 3D, the techniques and the 3D knowledge will translate to other 3D programs like Cinema 4D as well so that you can grow as a designer.

I can use CC Sphere to make a planet... or I can really go all out with Element 3D and hopefully make it movie quality. As an artist I've tried to focus on using Element 3D so that people can see what is possible within After Effects and without spending a few grand on a dedicated 3D program.

Originally the ideas behind Element 3D was specifically for this reason, a place between After Effects and a dedicated 3D program that would not cost too much but focus on many of the common needs of 3D, like text and adding some 3D objects into a scene. I know that if I do a Cinema 4D tutorial or a 3Ds Max tutorial, I'm leaving a lot of people out of the game. For some people it's hard to justify buying Cinema 4D or Max just to do 3D logos etc.

Anyways, didn't mean to write so much! But I have some really cool tutorial planned with only AE and but sometimes, to make those bigger movie VFX, we need a little 3D and I believe Element 3D offers big bang for your buck that will let more people participate in the fun!
David
9 years ago
Hi Andrew!
I am a paying customer and adore (like everyone else) you/your/the teams work with Element 3D. I love to see more tutorials with Element 3D.
The pictures on the blog is like Heaven without keys. I can see what I can do, but I can?t do it. (I need to suck less). But you can show us Andrew!
I like to see whats behind the " 2D solid". The answer is 3D with Element in the front line!
9 years ago
You don't need to explain yourself, Andrew. If anyone has issues with your way of doing tutorials or present your products, that's their problem. Element 3D is your product, and you should do with it and IN YOUR WEBSITE
9 years ago
You don't need to explain yourself, Andrew. If anyone has issues with your way of doing tutorials or present your products, that's their problem. Element 3D is your product, and you should do with it and IN YOUR WEBSITE whatever you want.

People is used to ask what they want without doing anything in Exchange. VideoCopilot.net is the only website with serious VFX tutorials in all over the Internet, and still there are people who doesn't appreciate it. F...k them.

Don't change a single pixel of your way to do things, please.
StevenJ
9 years ago
Andrew, awesome render. They just keep getting better. One thing I'd love some tips or hints on is how you make the amazing glow looks. Especially how you use Saber in this render.
KC at NIU
9 years ago
There are free options like Blender, which is quite a 3D program. Also as Alberto mentioned more recently in this thread, if you are a student and have an .edu email address, you can use 3D Studio Max and/or Maya for free. I believe the license is for three years, but that may have changed.

Thanks AK & Team VCP for everything!
Dan H.
9 years ago
Right on, Andrew! Your products are amazing and affordable.
SPARTACUS
9 years ago
This is BRILLIANT!!!

I never usually request a tutorial but I would really love to see how this was put together.

Nice one Andrew
andy
9 years ago
ak always tell us how stupid we are by showing what he could achive by using e3d
Benjamin
9 years ago
YES!

"Preview of an animation i???m working on."

The Facebook commenters win!!!
CCS
9 years ago
Awesome, thanks Andrew for sharing so much with us. Excellent work, as always. Greetings from the Dominican Republic.
9 years ago
Yep, very curious to find out how you got Saber to do this effect
9 years ago
Oct 18th is my birthday!!
9 years ago
Advance Happy Birthday friend
HeckyPecky
9 years ago
Just unbelievable! I never thought that Saber plugin can be used for this effect.
R-CANE
9 years ago
Love it!
Looking forward to learn how you used Saber on this one.
Mark
9 years ago
Nice!
9 years ago
Thanks, once again pointing towards things we might not have thought of trying yet.
You keep us on our toes dude.