In our recent Explosive tutorial series, I used a paid 3D model for the tanker model that I could not share with the community... SO instead we built a BETTER high quality train that matches the actual scene from the training video that you can have for free!

There are 2 version, clean and destroyed for you pyrotechnic deviants. (Like myself!)

I wish I had this model in the first place! I would have been this excited!

PLUS... we set it up for Element 3D so people can play around with the model in After Effects! And it looks pretty darn good. The tanker has been separated pieces to use with the multi-object mode inside Element to displace the pieces around.

To install for Element 3D: Be sure to place in the My Models Folder:
Documents\VideoCopilot\Models\My_Models

Download Tanker Model -- OBJ format with 3D Max file + 4K Textures!

Watch Explosive Tutorial Series

Our new massive training series is now online and it is FREE! Possibly the most advanced tutorial series we have created so you can see what it takes to work on a more in-depth shot. The first hour is compositing in After Effect then we learn to build advanced 3D assets!

Watch Tutorials in HD or SD

Project files now online! Download Now

I just finished recording 3 hours of training for the Explosive Train sequence so while I finish editing that... check out this amazing demo from ILM on the VFX work for The Avengers. 3 Hours of recorded training is probably 1.5 hours after editing out rendering and bad jokes. Stay tuned, it's a big series.

Here is the breakdown of my next tutorial! Should be fun... and no Element 3D :)

Watch in HD on Vimeo

The 10 Free city After Effects templates included with our new model pack METROPOLITAN are now available on the product download page along with a tutorial for customizing them and optimizing render quality. Just log-in above to your account if you already purchased the pack!

(Sorry for the delay!)

The templates are setup in AE CS5 and will work with CS5.5 and CS6.

Tutorial for Optimizing Element 3D Renders: (Good tips for all Element 3D Users)

Customizing & Optimizing Renders