Just want to let you know that I'll be in LA this week, working on an exciting project but I hope to also shoot some footage for another upcoming tutorial while I'm there. I'll probably be away from the computer for most of the trip but I'm working on project that will hopefully push my limits to reach new horizons just as I encourage everyone to do as often as possible. This is the only way to get better!

I'll try to blog when I can, where I can.

Watch Sam VS Sam, a video we featured in our last Blog Show. The show also included behind the scenes footage and some added commentary.

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Video Notes for the gear-junkies: We shot this scene using the canon 7D and a 50mm 1.4 lens. For the close POV style shots we shot with the standard 18-55mm lens. To avoid jitter we shot on a tripod for most of the scene and then added some wiggle inside AE. The scene was shot with 2 350 Arri lights.

The end scene was created using a blood element from Action Essentials 2. You may also be interested in this video from a while ago.

In part 02 of this electrifying series we will create a human explosion using clever compositing techniques and blood elements from Action Essentials 2.

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Be sure to watch behind the scenes in our latest blog show.

You can also follow us on Twitter for updates and info @videocopilot

In Part 1 of this exciting tutorial series, we will build a lightning strike with rain effects using built-in After Effects plug-ins and then composite stock footage from Action Essentials 2.

Watch Tutorial

BLOG SHOW: Go behind the scenes to see some on location preparation in our newest Blog Show episode.
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Warning: Simulated Violence

Topics Covered:
Upcoming Tutorial with Sam Loya
Behind the Scenes
Sam VS Sam
Will Sam get payback?
Video Copilot Hats!

UPDATE: The tutorial with Sam Loya will actually be online tomorrow so that our site doesn't explode!

Video Copilot Gear: Will be available from our store at the end of NOV.