Video Copilot (49 Tutorials)
Burning Question: Where can I get Spherical Map HDRI Files?
December 4, 2014
Spherical Map HDRI (High-Dynamic Range Imaging) is something that seems to be known by many names: Spherical Environment Maps, Spherical Reflection Maps…
Shockwave by Video Copilot
July 25, 2014
Andrew Kramer uses 100% After Effects, no third-party plug-ins, to create this shockwave effect using Fractal Noise.
Sci-Fi Weapon FX Tutorial from Video Copilot
July 25, 2014
Andrew Kramer of Video Copilot shows you how he made this cool sci-fi muzzle flash in with distortion in Adobe After Effects. The awesome shooting effects were created with the Video Copilot's Shockwave pack in After Effects. The high tech weapon sound effects are from the new MotionPulse sound package from Video Copilot.
Video Copilot Sci-Fi Weapon!
May 27, 2014
Andrew Kramer stars in his own video showing how he took a Nerf gun and converted it into a dangerous intergalactic weapon, then added effects in post.
Video Copilot Heat Distortion Tutorial
April 28, 2014
If you have used Video Copilot’s Flight Kit or JetStrike you might be familiar with the Heat Distortion tool. Now you can purchase it on its own… ya know, if you have a fear of heights or flying and are trying to stay away from the planes.
The Grid from Video Copilot
March 20, 2014
Andrew and the gang bring us another fantastic tutorial. This one goes through the process of making a techy looking grid title animation inside of After Effects.
Puppet Tool Tips from Video Copilot
February 11, 2014
Andrew Kramer animates the Twitter logo with the Puppet Tool in Adobe After Effects.
Inspirations/Tutorial: How to Add Special FX to Instagram Videos
January 28, 2014
A little fun for Tutorial Tuesday! Dave and Shaun are Adobe UI designers and created all of these effects in After Effects. There are a variety of explosions, light sabers and more!
Inspirations/Tutorial: Designing Main Titles for NBC’s “Revolution” with After Effects
January 27, 2014
Adobe.tv has posted Andrew Kramer’s presentation from NAB 2013, showing his VFX title sequence for the Revolution TV Series. Learn from the master!
Fancy Bevels with Element 3D (Lionsgate Logo)
December 10, 2013
We love a new Video Copilot tutorial on Tutorial Tuesday! Andrew Kramer explains how he created detailed bevels with Element 3D and added lens flares, light rays and camera movement for the Lionsgate Logo.
Video Copilot JetStrike Flight School
October 29, 2013
VFX Flight Instructor Andrew Kramer teaches you how to use After Effects & JetStrike to create intense aerial photography through dynamic compositing & animation.
Advanced Spin FX Tutorial from Video Copilot
October 15, 2013
A new one from Andrew and Company, just in time for Tutorial Tuesday at Toolfarm. He shows how to create a dynamic spectral animation without using any party plug-ins.
Simple Car Rig in Video Copilot Element 3D
May 7, 2013
Create a Simple Car Rig with Element 3D! This technique will work well for almost any 3D vehicle model. Be sure you are using Element 3D V1.6
Use Video Copilot Metropolitan with Element 3D to Create a Realistic City Title
January 24, 2013
By Andrew Kramer/ Video Copilot: Use the new Metropolitan with Element 3D to create a realistic city title, Use Randomize Angle feature to distribute buildings into the scene
Alien Surface Set Extensions with Video Copilot Element 3D and Roto Brush Tool
September 4, 2012
Post by Andrew Kramer/ Video Copilot: “In this tutorial we will create a realistic set extension for the surface of a far away alien planet. With the help of the Matte Painting challenge we will be compositing the background along with adding 3D rocks with Element 3D and pulling out the Roto Brush tool.”
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