Sub Surface Skin
Create an illuminated skin effect inspired by Iron Man 3! Use Mocha AE to track on layers of skin and veins. Source: Video Copilot 2
View ArticleTypewriter Keys Logo
Create a logo using vintage typewriter keys in Element 3D Writer any word using the particle order mode. Source: Video Copilot 2
View ArticleBTS: Star Trek Titles
Behind the scenes look into creating the Main Titles for Star Trek Into Darkness Find out how we pushed Element 3D to the limit. Source: Video Copilot 2
View ArticleMissile Launch!
Fire a missile with new JetStrike pack & Particular Use Mesh Visibility to disconnect the missile Source: Video Copilot 2
View ArticleFlight Control
Customize your own airline with JetStrike! Composite an airliner, Lighting tips and Customize maps Source: Video Copilot 2
View ArticleAdvanced 3D Light Rays
Create 3D Light Rays inside After Effects Add light beams to 3D Camera tracked footage Source: Video Copilot 2
View ArticleNew Tutorial: 3D Light Rays in AE!
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frXQxwMKh6c] In this new tutorial I’ll show you a cool technique to generate 3D Light Rays inside of After Effects without 3rd party plug-ins. I’ll also show you...
View ArticleFree Valentine’s Day Pack!
Happy Valentines’ Day from Video Copilot! Sorry for the last minute gift, now you know how my wife feels! Ha! Just kidding honey, I love you. Our Free Model Pack contains several great 3D models...
View ArticleGrid Experiment
I’ve been finding some extra time to dig deeper into some built-in After Effects plug-ins to create some interesting and unique effects. Here is my new experiment using a very interesting combination...
View ArticleMake a Movie with Jean-Claude Van Damme & VFX!
Strap in! The team at Funny or Die has put together a new video & a contest that is perfect for VFX and they even let me do a little cameo! Oh and it’s starring this one guy named JEAN-CLAUDE VAN...
View ArticleVFX Academy Awards
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbuzAV1TAYc] So the Academy Awards for best visual effects is upon us and we momentarily focus on the impressive work created by the many thankless visual...
View Article8 Fresh Customer Service Ideas Worth Stealing
Our ability to complain is enhanced by technical advances in communication. Tools like 4G networks, Google Glass, and phones that double as cameras ensure we have a continuous stream of ever more...
View Article25 Sneaky Online Tools and Gadgets to Help You Spy on Your Competitors
Even before you entered into the world of “business”, you were watching your competition. Whether it was in a classroom or on a sports team, you not only wanted to keep up, you wanted to know where the...
View ArticleWhat You Need to Know About Open Graph Meta Tags for Total Facebook and...
Marketers create a lot of content. Yes, content is king, but a king is powerless without followers. So, what’s the first thing that comes to mind when you want to reach a broader audience with your...
View ArticleHow to Not Blow $10,000 on Google AdWords – Part 1
Today we’re going to show you how to blow $10,000 on Google AdWords…the right way. At one time or another, every internet marketer has been completely baffled by Google AdWords. We’ve all heard stories...
View ArticleAre You Wasting Time Chasing Down Customers on Social Media?
Well, the results are in. Social is doing a pathetic job of turning readers into customers. After all the hype has settled…after all the stock clamoring has died down, the truth is staring us in the...
View ArticleThe Grid
Create an intricate grid design using built-in tools Use the advanced lightning and other procedural FX Source: Video Copilot 2
View ArticleNew Tutorial: The GRID
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSKtLnbDdY4?feature=oembed&w=500&h=281] In this tutorials we will be creating an intricate Grid animation inside of After Effects without additional...
View ArticleI’m going to NAB!
Are you going to NAB in Las Vegas? If so please stop by the Adobe booth on Tuesday and Wednesday for my presentation! I’ll be on around 2pm both days. Come one, come all, I’d love to have a chance to...
View ArticleCGI Paul Walker in Fast & Furious Sequel?
When Fast & Furious star Paul Walker passed recently, the film sequel was put on hold. Now that producers are moving forward, and the question is how should they finish a film that is already more...
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