So we're working on a fun new blog show and it's taking a little longer to produce than expected but here is an embarrassing out-take to enjoy.
Believe it or not, we have to use trick editing to make it seem like I can say a complete sentence. Usually I can introduce a segment in 1-2 takes but some days... not so much.
Be gentle, it was windy. Should probably watch before you read any comments...
Good news everyone! Things have been a little quiet around here because I was given an amazing opportunity to work with J.J. Abrams and Co. on the main title for an a new NBC show called UnderCovers. In collaboration with Stephen Reedy, who created the concept and Jennifer Horvath as editor, I used 3Ds Max to create the CG elements and composited everything in After Effects for the main title. In fact, I even used AE CS5 for the first time from start to finish.
Unfortunately, I can't post the intro yet but please check it out when it airs Sept 22, at 8pm on NBC. But, hopefully I can talk about it more after it airs, we'll see.
It was a lot of fun, plenty of late nights and hard work. I even had a chance to work on several VFX shots for the pilot with my friend Brandon Fayette. I sometimes try to take a minute to appreciate how cool it is to have an opportunity to work on the things you love . You never know, one day you could be making crummy tutorials for a living.. oh wait! :)
I spent some time last week shooting cool macro footage with a Canon 5Dm2 and a 100mm macro lens. It's amazing what you see at such close detail especially if you have some shiny objects to shoot. Also with the shallow depth of field, you can really create some interesting abstract effects.
It's been quiet for a reason, we are launching an updated version of the website and working on this new plug-in called Atom. More info coming soon including a fun blog show later this week. Just watch out for giant monsters until then!!
Here is a breakdown from a cool music video called Super Nova by Marty Martin that shows some great insight to behind the scenes production. He integrated some real lens flares with a beta version of Optical Flares as well.
Freddie, is back with another hilarious video and you can see some very candid discussion on some of his clever After Effects work.
These guys are both talented and show that hard work and effort really makes a difference in the final result.
I'm not one to jump on to new technology or even jump on my bed for that matter but the more I've been using Twitter to follow industry news and artist-insights, the more I kinda like it.
Usually I post things to Twitter related to website updates but lately I've been considering posting daily news that might be perfect for Twitter. Like how the Video Copilot office was caught in a CRAZY storm and large hail was blasting inside our office door and then I ate a bagel. This is hard-hitting news!
I want to make an effort to post to Twitter all the happenings at Video Copilot and all we need YOU to do is Follow Us! But what's in it for you? Well I'm glad you asked. Right now we have about 16,000 followers, if we can reach 25,000 followers in the next 2 Weeks from now, I will give away a special downloadable stock-footage/design package with some great stuff, valued at about $25! Plus I won't Axe you up!
And if we can get to 40,000 followers, I have another surprise waiting...
So what are you waiting for, simply create a free twitter account and then follow us! After all, I have made about 110 free tutorials... what's one little minute? :) How shameless Andrew... guilt-tripping people is just wrong! WRONG!! Oh great, now you're talking to yourself, this isn't good. We're going to talk about this.
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