New & Improved Website
Welcome back to a few new features and a lot more content. Our website is now on it's own dedicated server so hopefully we can handle all you video junkies. The ground work has been laid for future development and continuous content for everyone. Special thanks to Marc Biorklund and our very own Patrick Otten for their knowledge & support.

Enhanced Tutorial Section
Our tutorial section is now database driven and much easier to update. It also has a pretty sleek appearance. (If I do say so myself.) You can search for keywords and leave comments directly. We've added more footage downloads to some of the older tutorials as well. You can also pause/play the tutorial by clicking the screen. Now that's high-tech!

New Tutorial: Audio to Animation
We also have a fresh tutorial for you today and plenty more to come. There are many surprises to follow...

Free Basic Training Series
We now have a complete training series for After Effects users of all levels and the best part is, you get it for FREE. Enjoy all 10 video tutorials ranging from the basics to advanced tracking and animation. This one has something for everyone.

9 Free Animation Presets
Don't miss this! We've added a new section that includes Free Animation Presets for After Effects. Not only do you get the preset but there is also a video demonstration to show you how to use it. Some of the presets are so amazing you'll have to see for yourself.

I'm working on a new tutorial where I'll be using a music track to generate animation. Its pretty straight forward but I'll be covering some fancy expressions too.

This is going to be a good month for tutorials. So don't feel bad about buying a couple of our DVDs from the online store.

I've been working on a new tool for After Effects called Twitch.
Check out the demonstration here.

It's a girl!

Our little one finally arrived Sunday morning at 9:32 am. Katie Lynn Kramer showed up at 7 pounds 10 ounces. Needless to say, this was a pretty exciting weekend.

BTW, I'm wearing the new Baby-ManBra 2000 pretty sweet new device that keeps the baby warm :)

One of our own Video Copilot patrons has been selected as a finalist in the Heinz 57 Top This TV challenge. (The big Ketchup company, JK)

Jeremiah Jones submitted the entry called Heinz World Wide and we need to help vote for his great video :)

https://topthistv.com/vote.aspx

Although Film Magic pro helped for some of the color grading I have to really give Jeremiah Jones the credit for this great spot.

https://topthistv.com/vote.aspx

Please vote for the video everyday until September 10th, and remember if your video made it I would do this for you too!

Now the truth is, I have no stake in this but hey, if Jeremiah wins and wants to throw me a couple of bucks... I have a wife and baby on the way... Just kidding, Jeremiah bought several of our Products already and that is thanks enough!

Good Luck and please help him out so we can see some more Video Copilot stuff on National TV :)