Electricity Tutorial Teaser!
May 7th, 2017

Solving some interesting problems with Lightning and Electricity! Watch for the tutorial on Tuesday!

Had a great time at NAB, Adobe has recorded my presentation, will be posting that soon! Thanks to everyone who stopped by, can't wait to show you all the stuff we've been working on!

Lightning with Gravity?

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Going over to Present at the Adobe Booth! If you are at NAB, please drop by at 2PM!

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Andrew Kramer
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8 years ago
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But also have given us FREE plugins. I understand that you're busy and have had a lot of work to do especially now that the world knows about your talent. So I understand and wish you nothing but the best.
Just please whatever you do, do not let website go down, as I find myself coming here often to remind my self, or to refresh my memories of how to do things. Thank you again for
But also have given us FREE plugins. I understand that you're busy and have had a lot of work to do especially now that the world knows about your talent. So I understand and wish you nothing but the best.
Just please whatever you do, do not let website go down, as I find myself coming here often to remind my self, or to refresh my memories of how to do things. Thank you again for
6 years ago
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s, But also have given us FREE plugins. I understand that you're busy and have had a lot of work to do especially now that the world knows about your talent. So I understand and wish you nothing but the best.
Just please whatever you do, do not let website go down, as I find myself coming here often to remind my self, or to refresh my memories of how to do things. Thank you again for
s, But also have given us FREE plugins. I understand that you're busy and have had a lot of work to do especially now that the world knows about your talent. So I understand and wish you nothing but the best.
Just please whatever you do, do not let website go down, as I find myself coming here often to remind my self, or to refresh my memories of how to do things. Thank you again for
This technique is for 2 years. Newer and better ways to do this. Please also update this post.
This thunderstorm is simply a special flash serial effect!
7 years ago
I know you been busy, and a lot of people are saying this site is going to die. I guess no one has ever had their own business. Not only have you given us FREE great tutorials, But also have given us FREE plugins. I understand that you're busy and have had a lot of work to do especially now that the world knows about your talent. So I understand and wish you nothing but the best.
Just please whatever you do, do not let website go down, as I find myself coming here often to remind my self, or to refresh my memories of how to do things. Thank you again for all your time, and for everything I have learned by watching you. Please come back though.
Jacobo
7 years ago
HE STILL ALIVEEE YEAAHH

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNh9r-VbSVg
Mike
7 years ago
Andrew why you not bother with us anymore your the reason I got into film making you inspired me!
7 years ago
Hi Andrew, do you know when Adobe will release your NAB 2017 recording?
7 years ago
I am a big fan of you. Today I came here with a request. Can you do the Harry Potter Magic Spell Effect just like
vineesh
8 years ago
hai.....can u create some particle tuts like sparks,fire,smoke....etccccc...
8 years ago
We just shot on the RED Epic Weapon and had issues with ???spanned clips???. We ended up stitching longer shots together in video post production. Not fun. Do you know if they have fixed this?
Thanks!
Capitola Media LLC
James
8 years ago
Video Copilot is dead. Promises of new things, tutorials, and for a whole year, nothing. Such a shame. Letting fans down is one thing, but remember where you came from. If it wasn't for the community here, you wouldn't be where you are today.
Steve
7 years ago
It is sad because I love his tutorials, but Andrew has given this community far more than the other way around. He doesn't owe anybody anything - poured his a good part of his life into creating this community and I thank him for that ... it's through his generous sharing of knowledge that most of us are employed doing a job we love (or at least I do). Everything has a season, and as much as I feel your pain, he didn't sign up for a lifetime of making tutorials... he has creative ambitions he needs to explore too. I have been coming to this site when there was only 3 tutorials... theres a ton of stuff on here now and great place to reference specific techniques when I need them - therefore Video Copilot isn't dead, it's just acting more like a "copilot" then the pilot The thoughts of coming here and seeing a new tutorial or even a blog update does excite me though!
It just goes down hill from now..soon the site will be down.
8 years ago
Hi Andrew, your tutorials and your content is the reason why I am in this business. Your Saber plugin, rain and electricity tutorials helped me create mood in this music video. Even when I am creating something else or something that is not included in your vid, I always dig in your tutorials and always use your approach. If you have time, please check this music video. And thank you for your response. Anakin Fox / Martin Hossa
https://www.behance.net/gallery/59705707/Got-Blue-Balls-Empty-(Music-Video)
Jean-Pierre
8 years ago
nice job ! Love it
Chris
8 years ago
I noticed Andrew responded to someones comment on Twitter. Here's what it says. @videocopilot just wondering if there's a way to use an animated shape layer as a custom layer in element 3D? Thanks! (Andrew Kramer)
Not in the current version but it is planned for V3!
Sea
8 years ago
Guess AK has hit the big time and nor more time for us and his Website. I am grateful for all he has done for me. A true inspiration. I wish him well and will keep checking back from time to time.
8 years ago
Hey, Andrew
It is so amazing, especially this sound track, Can I have this sound without light sound
8 years ago
Awesome ,this was an excellent tutorial. I'm a beginner in After Effects and im your fan. Thanks for all your help .
8 years ago
Thanks This is what we were hoping for!
Updates!
Chris
8 years ago
It just goes down hill from now..soon the site will be down.
8 years ago
thank for sharing this kind of content
it's been 4 months we have been teased...
how i can get this???
8 years ago
It was a great tutorial Mr. Andrew Kramer. thank a lot. I am one of your fans.
Imon Sarkar
8 years ago
Hi, Mr. Andrew Kramer. I am a big fan of you. Today I came here with a request. Can you do the Harry Potter Magic Spell Effect just like in the last scene of Harry vs Voldemort in Deathly Hallows Part 2. Thanks. You are Awesome.
8 years ago
I just wanted to show my appreciation for the hard work you put in for after effects users.
Thanks for your great tutorials.
Abdirahman Ahmed
8 years ago
Aftereffects Element3D #Tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WT6FBjy28X4
Kevin
8 years ago
It's up on YouTube!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxncS9gVDYI
8 years ago
He just Tweeted...
"Still coming today... fixing one thing on a 50min video..."
Not sure how fast his system renders,
but if it was mine. Tonite's a wrap. LOL
chris
8 years ago
hell yeah! it just sucks tho, I have to be up at 3 in the morning for work..
gklhawking
8 years ago
Please. Don't do this to us. :'(
Vincent
8 years ago
It's releasing with Intercept next summer
Beau
8 years ago
It's coming. His twitter just said it's a full 56 minutes!
8 years ago
minutes away...I can sense it
8 years ago
48mins left of Tuesday in England ... bedtime soon .....ZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
MASTERKOALA
8 years ago
Is the final countdown
8 years ago
Best I've ever seen , Awesome Mr Kramer

Good luck!

Digiphic Studio
http://www.digiphic.com
chris
8 years ago
I know this is not the place to post this but while we are waiting, is there anyone on here that plays around with NUKE? I can't seen to find any good tutorials online, I spent the last few years learning after effects now I wanna learn Nuke just to have under my belt, if anyone knows of any tutorials worth a crap hit me up rufiochris581@icloud.com
po.is.on
8 years ago
Hi Chris,
Try fxphd.com
8 years ago
Have you tried Gnomon Workshop yet?
https://www.thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials?tags[]=nuke
Chris
8 years ago
Thank you ill try both the sites out!
Chris
8 years ago
Both the sites are some good stuff! The only thing I don't like so far..it seem like they jump from photoshop to Maya to Nuke, seems like a lot to learn lol
chris
8 years ago
I noticed when Andrew post new tutorials , the new new tutorials are uploaded to his youtube channel first then video copilot. so check back and forth lol
Beau
8 years ago
Refresh. Refresh. Refresh.

What? I'm stoked.
po.is.on
8 years ago
like every time.. it will be released at 23:53 on tuesday !
kipster
8 years ago
which tuesday?
erik
8 years ago
waiting...TUTORIAL FROM DOMINICAN REPUBLIC!!
guibizart
8 years ago
really are u in DOMINICAN REPUBLIC?
8 years ago
Its 8 PM here, only 4 hr left for the day to end, still nothing *cries inside*
Mustafa
8 years ago
????reticiyi sabırsızlıkla bekliyorum andrew kramer.
Abdirahman Ahmed
8 years ago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WT6FBjy28X4
Abdirahman Ahmed
8 years ago
Check out this tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WT6FBjy28X4
Fernando
8 years ago
I must say this in spanish: ERES UN PUTO MONSTRUO!

Waiting for this new master class
Ayk
8 years ago
It's Tuesday in ALGERIA, and i'm still waitin' for the tutorial.Meantime i'd like to thank you sir ANDREW KRAMER for you sharing your know-how with us. Respect from ALGERIA !
Lj
8 years ago
I bet you that he found something to improve last second as he was just about to post tutorial and now he need to redo all tutorial
8 years ago
I'm still crossing my fingers that he's remembered to electrocute Sam in at least one shot. LOL
8 years ago
true
prathamesh barde
8 years ago
Its Tuesday AK sir WAITING TOOOOO EXCITED
moc mhina
8 years ago
why it take so long to arrive...i mean TUESDAY..
8 years ago
One of the characters in Brutal Bears has electric malee as a power. This will come in helpful for sure.
8 years ago
Waiting for your next update...

Thanks for your efforts Andrew

Digiphic Studio
http://www.digiphic.com
Danny
8 years ago
Demasiado genial Andrew.... siempre vale la pena esperar...
Artemus
8 years ago
I have to go change my shorts now...can't wait.
Him
8 years ago
Ray of hope....... nah i am more interested in lightening bolt of hope now..........
Korre
8 years ago
I'm guessing Kylo has force lightning in VIII...?
Brandon
8 years ago
Or, Luke Skywalker?..... *gasp*
Justin
8 years ago
Hurray......
lovelysoul
8 years ago
jhakass
George Laird
8 years ago
I have watched this clip several times, and Andrew has hit the ball out of the park yet again.
Ali
8 years ago
Thank you Master Andrew.
eNetFocus
8 years ago
Hey Andrew!
Big Fan of you and your tutorials!
Dave
8 years ago
Yeah! This is what we were hoping for!
Updates!
zedul
8 years ago
Welcome back Andrew....
Rich
8 years ago
The King!!!!!!!!
Tim
8 years ago
You are my hero!
Boom
8 years ago
Love the shirt. lol
Ahmed Shakib
8 years ago
Is there anything you can't do ?. I am waiting for an answer, because you wow us every-time.
8 years ago
Well.. He has problems releasing stuff on time...
WAYNE FAN
8 years ago
lol WAYNE HILLARIOUS UHHHH boom
Lee
8 years ago
I just want to know where I can get one of those awesome t shirts from
8 years ago
A.K Strikes again ......
naif
8 years ago
Awesome,,, thanks man ..
Eliseo
8 years ago
Simplemente excelente!
Daniel Walker
8 years ago
Tuesday can't get here fast enough!! This is wicked cool!! I'm shocked it looks so good! (Not really!!)
AlexRUS
8 years ago
I will agree with everyone and I think it's common
Andrew became the reference sample of tutorials. I can't watch and mostly fall in sleep ???? when others explaining something.
Raffaele
8 years ago
AK always the best

Please sell the VC T-shirt !!
Ackers
8 years ago
Great idea Raffaele , They would sell like hot cakes .....
Harrison
8 years ago
I got to see like 5 minutes of the presentation. Still awesome!
8 years ago
Best Ive ever seen , Awesome Mr Kramer .....
8 years ago
$Andrew Kramer $ Iam really big fan you .how to create everything .how to imagine everything... really amazing...Iam from India Iam not going any vfx class your or my bosss your my inspection.your my (guru)Indian word ^ teacher^... thank you so much image really waiting for all video.....sir
Finmeteor
8 years ago
Sir Your tutorial is better than any tutorials that what I saw, I really grateful ,You are my good teacher that I can't say anymore to translate my thanks feeling!I like you very much, I will waitting for your tutorials and make more different effect on your tutorial's base. Finally thank you very much,thanks a lot.
8 years ago
Superb...bro
AlexRUS
8 years ago
Hey Andrew . Here is challenge. Tried to make 3D dust wave with build in and third part plugins with affecting E3D didn't succeed, there is no tutorials on web how to make this dust wave with real particles.
Can you make one??? For example here is the script :
The X-Wing is landing in the field and there is a continues dust wave beneath it on the ground.

And many thanks for what you doing. Couldn't get in After effects many years , it was sooooooo complicated, but then I found videocopilot and dream came true
8 years ago
Have you tried looking for helicopter landing effects? Theres tons out there.
If you're wanting to do this shot solely in after effects, you should be able to get a fairly convincing effect using a particle system spreading out 360 degree, with a cloud like sprite. and play around with it.

Otherwise, Andrew did a blast wave tutorial a while ago, maybe try and adapt from that?

http://www.videocopilot.net/tutorials/blast_wave/
manikandan
8 years ago
HI
AK
how to reflect the lighting in liveaction footage ?
8 years ago
Andrew sir I like to be you in my future I am following your conditions well thank you very much sir you are my roll model and my teacher i am waiting for the new tutorial sir.
manikandan
8 years ago
i am waithing for the tutorial on Tuesday ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
manikandan
8 years ago
ossam andrew finally i get the tutorial and what about E3D V5 update?
8 years ago
i am waithing for the tutorial on Tuesday