Ancient Titles:
In this tutorial we will create 3D particles that only appear in the light and build a soft faded shadow for our golden title, all inside Adobe After Effects.
3D Max Soft Shadows:
In this tutorial we will build a simple light array for casting soft shadows in our scene. This simple method yields fast rendering times, especially when compared to other GI solutions, plus the scene can animate without flickering.
We're already working on a half-dozen new things but hey, what's one more? If you have a pocket full of pens, you can always fit one more : )
Without using anymore misguided metaphors, we are indeed developing a video blog that will be used to share ideas and concepts straight from the Video Copilot team. This includes behind the scenes videos, production tips and even bar-b-que recipes. We have some great ideas for the show and we hope you guys will tune in.
The first episode should be online before we launch Action Essentials 2!
As you may know we are offering the new Action Essentials in 2 versions, 720p high definition and 2k film-resolution. The idea is to give customers a choice so they can get the product they need and we can keep offering incredible low prices. Below is some information on common video formats and how they compare.
Format specifications:
720p HD: 1280 x 720
HDV 1080: 1440 x 1080 (effective resolution is same as 1080p)
1080p HD: 1920 x 1080
2K: 2048 x 1152
Basically 2k is a little bit larger than 1080p but they are very similar for the most part. The 2k version is about 2.5 times larger than 720p in resolution but remember that some elements like a muzzle flash wont actually be "full frame" so even the 720p version could be more than enough resolution for your 1080p project since certain elements will probably be scaled down. Of course the 2K version really gives you a lot of flexibility with framing elements in HD , especially if you needs things to be larger and crisp.
Check out the chart.
BTW, the files are not going to 'kill' your computer either, you will actually find them to be quite robust in both formats. Remember 2k is just slightly larger than 1080p.
We know you want to watch the teaser again. Just click here, it's ok.
Here is the short teaser for our exciting new product Action Essentials 2 HD. A final promo will be on later this month with a list of the amazing features.
Action Essentials 2 will be available sometime in JUNE 2009.
Be sure to sign up and we will notify you when it is available!
Teaser Note:
Just to clarify, many of the elements in the teaser are zoomed in to show the detail and quality. The actual collection contains wide and close up shots for a variety of compositing needs. Also, the blood has a gray background but it is actually pre-keyed and ready to composite.
Hey whats up! Action Essentials 2 will be available this JUNE! We have worked very hard on this new product and it's exciting to finally show you some of these amazing elements.
We shot tons of great footage and developed creative ways to capture these elements so that they could be used in post. These elements are great for action films and even motion graphics.
Action Essentials 2 will be available in 2 HD Versions:
720p High Definition [1280 x 720] $99.95
2k Film Resolution [2048 x 1152 ] $249.95 (beyond 1080p)
Hard Drive Version:
It seems this collection fits reasonably on just a few DVDs so we are going to bypass the hard drive option for now.
Fun Facts:
Later today we will be releasing a short teaser trailer which features a few samples of what you can expect, a final promo and feature list will be following later this month.
Update Product Note:
A few questions about sound effects recently came up and I wanted to clear that up for those interested. Our stock products are divided between 2 types: Visual Elements and Sound/Music elements.
Action Essentials 2 will include a few bonus sound effects but nothing substantial. We plan on dedicating real time into a possible action sound FX product in the future.
ALL DESIGN TOOLS
