Working on a quick 3D lighting tutorial that may come in handy one day. It's a pretty universal technique so you can follow along in Cinema 4D and other apps too. No special rendering engines required.

UPDATE: Here is another pic; 5 seconds to render (864 x 486).

Sci-Fi Reference Image

Just a reminder, I'll be presenting at the upcoming After Effects New York meeting Thursday, March 26. It's a free meeting and there are sure to be a few good tips and prizes... not sure about the tips though :)

This is a picture from last years trip and this time I'm going to catch that guy and find out who he really is!

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In this tutorial we will learn a fast method for fracturing a layer into multiple parts and distribute in 3D space. This 50 minute tutorial is also packed with all sorts of tips, tricks and a few stories too. I'll admit, I actually had a pretty good time making it :)

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As seen in these posts:
Another Test
Experimental Video

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I'm going out again today for one of the last days of shooting for Action Essentials 2. We are also planning a little short film with Sam to show off some of the impressive elements available. We will not being using any practical effects in the film but rather enhance it entirely in post with Action Essentials.

Now where's my bullet proof vest...

It has been a dangerous couple of months filming explosions and all sorts of action stock footage for the new Action Essentials 2 library. A release date will be set soon.

This collection is just FREAKING ridiculous! That's all there is to say for now.

High Resolution Poster

UPDATE: To answer a few general questions...

• Over 90% of elements are live action shots, like explosions and blood etc.
• 100% NEW Footage and Tutorials; NOT an upgrade or anything like that.
• Yes there is some high speed stuff; I'll explain more later.
• The Box is 3D rendered and just meant to be cool.
• No cameramen died.