Thanks for making the new Basic Training Series a huge hit. From the numbers, it looks like you guys have been hitting it pretty hard. For everyone else who still hasn't checked it out, remember not all the tutorials are for beginners, in fact the Titles sections is particularly detailed with many great camera animating tips and tricks. Don't forget to make yourself a fake certificate once your finished going through it. You earned it.

In this tutorial you'll learn a simple way to turn 2D photos into a 3D layers. Most of us know this simple effect from the popular film "The Kid Stays in the picture", where the photos come alive.

https://www.videocopilot.net/tutorials.html

I was hoping to launch the new site today but I'd like to polish a few things out first. Remember good things come to those who have to wait.

Cheers,
Andrew

In this video tutorial you'll learn to incorporate matte paintings with your live action footage. You'll also learn a great technique for linking tracking data together. Plus a bunch of other cool stuff as well maybe some MS paint too!

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It's another long one; 30 MINUTES! ... and I love Canadians :)

UPDATE: Sean Emer, has created a great video demonstrating the Photoshop portion of the tutorial at normal speed :)

https://doodlesofamadman.com/PhotoshopSetExtensionforAK.html

UPDATE 2: I may also make an update and cover some 3D tracking techniques to incorporate 3D Sets as well. But don't expect that too soon :)

ADMIN NOTE: Please read blog rules before posting. Remember we're still on old servers so thanks for your understanding.

In this tutorial you will learn a several techniques for changing daytime footage to night with impressive results. This tutorial can also be used in conjunction with the sky replacement to add stars or clouds.

BTW:The tutorial is on a new testing server, so please hit it hard so we can see what it can take. I have it set to cap the speed so that there is enough for all. I apologize for testing it out on you guys with new stuff. Although the blog is on a less powerful server so if it goes down you won't be able to access it... ; (

But soon we will have capacity for everyone! Of course if you would like to help out, please check out our Products page and get one of our great DVD's.

NOTE:
It seems that the DNS of the world hasn't completely updated yet, it can take up to 72 hours I understand. Thanks to Nikolay for the Tip ;)

Direct Mirror:
www.videocopilot10.net/videotutorials/44-Day_to_Night/

Here is a 6 minute version of the Tutorial without all the advanced jibber-jabber. Of course you may want to refer to the advanced tutorial to really enhance your demon.

No more excuses, I want to see your demons!