Here is a great script by Paul Tuersley that will turn a panoramic photo into a 3d cylinder inside of AE. The instructions can be found at www.AEnhancers.com

This script is great for many things but I'll let you guys think of cool ideas.

PS: I've noticed some pretty poor comments by a few individuals lately that aren't helping the community.

Instead of posting why something is bad or how on program is the best, etc, let's contribute new ideas and suggestions that will help others that visit here that do not have your "wisdom". I want to build a strong community and create solutions; that is what Video Copilot is about.

Years back, I was working for a studio on a very complicated shot. The supervisor explained what was needed and provided the source material. After a moment of reluctance I was suddenly hit with a rather impressive solution.

The supervisor was still standing over me and I began to explain my brilliant solution. Then while in the middle of divulging this master plan, he interrupted and asked "So you're all set?" I replied "Yeah, no problem", and then he said "Great!" as he walked away.

I wanted to explain to him my incredible solution and further impress upon him that I was a valuable member of the team. But he didn't want to hear it; he wanted to see the shot finished.

The following morning after dailies, he casually told me "Nice job with your shot." as we all walked to our posts. There was no congratulatory announcement or trophy at my station, just a friendly "nice-job" in passing. If they only knew what I went through.

Then later, I was asked to come back on another project so I guess they liked the work after all, despite the lack of my creative explanations.

I learned that supervisors don't really care how you get your work done; they just want to see it completed. They have other things to do just like you so don't worry that your hard-work will go unnoticed because it won't.

Soon you'll be known as the guy that gets things done, and that is like the MVP of VFX.

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Here is an example of the soon to be released tutorial on creating cold breathing mist. I suppose car exhaust could also be simulated as well.

This should be a pretty easy tutorial but there are great possibilities too.

This month is pretty busy with product release around the corner and new site features but I'll try to keep posting new content as we go.

Besides if you can put a dirty cardboard, crawling with bugs on Sam, then you're on the right track.

I was emailed about this video but you can also find a nice read on https://motionographer.com/

Dele, stumbled upon this great website that is possibly inspired in part by Video Copilot. I think it is an excellent example of adding your own creative twist in addition to some really nice camera work. I'm excited to see people taking the tutorials to the next level ; )

ADMIN NOTE: Please try to keep comments relevant. I love when everyone gets involved and posts comments but lets keep the discussions neat for all visitors and for me, I have to read all these things ; ) I know you guys have great things to contribute... New servers almost ready, please bare with us.