The Future of ActionVFX: You Spoke, We Listened!

[@ActionVFXofficial]

What does this mean for you? If you currently have a legacy or AVFX+ subscription, you can find out how this affects you in our Blog: bit.ly/4cAZCAq

[@pixel.catcher]

Subscription models are never to the benefit of the customer in the long run, but this sounds like an improvement.

[@ActionVFXofficial]

We hope to be the exception to your claim. Together, we can do our best to make something that works for everyone.

[@stivosaurus]

It depends. Subscriptions that hold your files for a monthly ransom are evil. But nothing in this world free. A big studio might like to have a known cap on their asset expenses. A low-budget pre-famous filmmaker like myself might prefer a more pay-as-you-go approach.

[@ActionVFXofficial]

​@@stivosaurus Exactly! That's one of the reason we're excited about the way we set up the new subscription - it's not your traditional subscription model. Once you download an asset, it's yours forever, even if you cancel your subscription. We also tried to make the subscription flexible so lower-budget artists can still take advantage of it by subscribing to a lower-credit plan. Those credits can stack up over the course of a year and they can spend them as they wish.

[@MattRasku]

Yes. Yes. YES! Thank you for listening! I’m so impressed with you and the team to take the time to interview the users and figure out how to best serve us that also makes sense for your company 🙌🏻🙌🏻👏🏻👏🏻 so excited for this change! 🥳🥳🥳

[@ActionVFXofficial]

Our pleasure! Thank you for your support!! 🙌🙌

[@josephnjovuvisuals]

Great to see you here bro

[@MattRasku]

@@josephnjovuvisualsgreat to see you here!! This has literally been my go to for everything in vfx 😂

[@NOCTURNUSFILM]

Not sure, I will ever be happy with any subscription models. But still this sounds great!

[@ActionVFXofficial]

That's fair. Be sure to let us know how you find ours!

[@ManningMoore]

Really impressed with you guys. Listening to your users and fixing how things are done to make them happy. Not many companies have the desire to do this and it makes me happy that you guys are. Thank you for caring

[@ActionVFXofficial]

Messages like this is the reason we want to give you the best. Thank you for the support!!

[@ViziaFilms]

Pour ma ma part, Action VFX a toujours été la meilleure société pour tous ce qui est "VFX Assets" Bravo à toute l'équipe!

[@ActionVFXofficial]

Merci beaucoup pour votre soutien! On est ravis de faire partie de vos projets.

[@DIRECTEDBYSRY]

I am so thankful for you guys listening and making these changes

[@ActionVFXofficial]

We’re grateful for the feedback. You guys deserve the best!

[@HugosDesk]

Thanks for the honest and thoughtful video. Great to see a company listening to the community. My only comment would be, why did you guys remove the affiliate program? It was a great opportunity to give back to the many content creators who have been supporting your products for a long time. I hope you can reconsider and bring it back. Anyway, that’s my opinion

[@pixel.catcher]

The affiliate program was nothing short of irritating really - the amount of people I muted or unfollowed on social media because they'd become adverts for ActionVFX, sharing the same low-effort spiel. All us VFX folk are in the same circle, we follow each other, and I'd argue most of us already know about ActionVFX 😆

[@ActionVFXofficial]

Hey Hugo! We know how important the affiliate program was for creators like you and others in the community. We hope to bring it back in the future, possibly in a new form that better aligns with our updated offerings.

[@HugosDesk]

@@pixel.catcher Well I'm afraid that some content creators do need financial support to run the channels. KZbin pays very poorly, so we should all support anyone making free content online. I can live with some promotion on videos, as long as I know they are getting paid for it. Anyway, we all forget that most people on KZbin don't earn anything!

[@pixel.catcher]

@@HugosDesk Yes not specifically KZbinrs, which of course we're used to seeing sponsors and affiliates from, I'm talking about non-"content creator" artists suddenly posting affiliate stuff on their socials

[@cabbshills5732]

Being able to access the VBD stuff and 3D stuff via sub model would be first prize - Long term subscriber here! Keep going guys, you have my support always.

[@ActionVFXofficial]

We’re glad to hear it!! Thank you.

[@funsession9002]

Great to be honest about mistakes. I really respect that, well done

[@ActionVFXofficial]

Thank you! We appreciate that. We'll continue to listen and change what we can to help give you guys the best!

[@fabthefab75]

Yeah right. How about making new ones?

[@ActionVFXofficial]

@@fabthefab75 We'd love to hear you're thoughts on making improvements.

[@BlondPanda]

Really missing the ability to buy the licenses for individual assets now that everything is exclusively managed through a subscription service. That is definitely gonna increase costs for a lot of regular people, especially freelancers or individuals who do compositing more as a hobby/personal interest than a career

[@tushars4345]

Finally! Old Action VFX is back!

[@ActionVFXofficial]

Good to be back!

[@sdg3295]

😎

[@fabthefab75]

Are you out of your mind? The old system allowed me to get 30 credits for 49$ and now i should be happy to get 5 at 59?

[@tushars4345]

@@fabthefab75 Shit! I didn't read the blog. I thought that the old sub plans are coming back :/ new one is definitely not affordable

[@ActionVFXofficial]

@@tushars4345 @fabthefab75 It’s a new credit-to-product exchange. The updated system gives you access to a wider, higher-quality library, including exclusive assets. We understand it’s different, but the aim is to provide better value with enhanced content.

[@EricLefebvrePhotography]

Running a business is hard and subscription services are not particularly loved by the creative community so it;s hard to balance things out. Your free offering's and your library of practice footage at least shows you care about your community but yeah a dozen different subscription levels is a pain in the butt. The two asset services I speak fondly of are you guys and production crate. I am a little confused ... for 60$ a month (single user ... les than 200K) on the indivdual plan I get 5 credits but that would only allow me to download 1 to 5 items per month (and the 1500 from the essentials catalogue)? I guess since the credits accumulate that makes SOME sense ... especially at that indie tier. You have no need for anything in the paid catalogue for 3 motnhs and you suddenly have 20 credits for that project that needs a bit more. I guess I would need to see what those credits allow me to purchase. Is it just ONE waterfall animation or is it the fuill pack? Things of that nature.

[@ActionVFXofficial]

Our goal with the new subscription is to give you flexibility while ensuring you have access to the highest-quality assets. Whether you need a single item or a full pack, we want the credit system to work for your unique needs. The Essential Catalog is a significant feature of the new ActionVFX subscription model, designed to enhance the overall value for subscribers. This catalog includes over 1,500 assets, ranging from a variety of visual effects elements that can be used without consuming any of your monthly credits. We’re really eager to hear your thoughts once you’ve had a chance to explore the new setup. Your feedback is super valuable to us!

[@noaheckels6546]

So excited to hear the credit system is back! Was disappointed when it went away as I like the option of being able to grab want you want when you need it most with credits that you have stacked up. Cant wait for all these new changes to happen. Thanks so much guys your amazing!!

[@MartySkibosh]

Except that only works if you have a subscription. You can only purchase certain items outside of the subscription, and of course, it's never the stuff you want so essentially if I need one or two assets when I need, I'll have to pay 10x as much to bulk purchase credits I may never use, so unless I can get a refund on unused credits, they are just duping everyone into a subscription service. It guarantees them a minimum order amount, regardless of whether it suits the user. It only suits their bottom line. I know SAAS is in, but it's not a model for an asset model. So disappointed.

[@AlainNavasDrama]

I have a project coming up and was shopping around for some digital assets, def gonna sub on Sept 1 and see what the new model has to offer...

[@ActionVFXofficial]

Can’t wait to hear your thoughts on Sept 1st!

[@PhilipMaiwald]

Sorry, you've made it worse for me, if my legacy subscription will be upgraded to the smallest individual plan. It's so bad to see more and more services like yours tend to ignore real hobbyists who are not making any money with their creative work. How should I afford 60$ per month for just one service (along to render assets, audio library,...)? You had a good tier when you started with

[@ActionVFXofficial]

The new subscriptions are designed to offer more access to our expanding library, and while the cost is higher, you'll have access to more premium assets. The Essential Catalog is a significant feature of the new ActionVFX subscription model, designed to enhance the overall value for subscribers. This catalog includes over 1,500 assets, ranging from a variety of visual effects elements that can be used without consuming any of your monthly credits. We really appreciate your feedback, I've passed it onto the team and hope you'll consider staying with us in some capacity.

[@LordJamesLondon]

1. Warra Joke; Essential Catalog = 5 3D assets and 1,555 basic 2D assets that you can get for free on the net. 2. 60 credits for $699 - a fog collection is 20 credits and any decent asset costs 2 credits i.e. 30 assets and your annual fee of £699 is finished. 3. Who were you listening to and what was he smoking? I'm out of ActionVfx; gents, there are better options out there.

[@ActionVFXofficial]

The Essential Catalog includes a range of high-quality assets we’ve built ourselves, which go beyond what you’ll typically find for free online. With credits, the goal is to offer flexibility. You can pick and choose only what you need from a much larger library, rather than paying a one-off price for collections you may not fully use. Additionally, the assets are yours to keep even if you cancel. We know this shift isn't for everyone, but our focus is on delivering more value through a broader and continually expanding library. This isn't the end of us listening to user feedback, so any constructive feedback is more than welcome.

[@LordJamesLondon]

@@ActionVFXofficial "The bigger the lie, the more they believe"...this motto just doesn't cut it anymore, consumers are intelligent and they can do the math. Your free assets are pretty much easily available for free on the net, you are not going to convince me or anyone else with a nuanced, manipulative answer because we have been in this business for over 20 years. The bottom line is you are charging approx. $23 for a decent asset, hidden as a credit to make people get confused about how much they are spending? really?! Sack your marketing team, you should have just called it USD. I don't who you are targeting but most buyers are from companies and they will prefer an option to have access to a lot of assets for a flat fee, mine and most companies I know work like this. Let's see how long you will keep this charade going; "we made a mistake"...LOL..No, you made one now by attempting to go for a quick "cash grab".

[@rpgmakerbloodytutorials9486]

oddly i lost access to all the old credit tierelements after subscribing to plus i also canot download anything any more cause its not showing the free plan as a option

[@ActionVFXofficial]

I have passed this onto the team. Please contact our support with detail of the problem, and screenshots if necessary, through the following email: [e-mail]

[@manicpanda8741]

I'm really impressed about this. You really took the time and listened, not many people do that, especially today. Looking at you Disney (and many others). I love your work, keep up with it! (here's still hoping for zero-G explosions)

[@Johnny0258]

A nice feature to have would be the option to download a collection as a whole rather than individually. Would be much more efficient! :)

[@DrewPwns]

Users who buy items with credits do have the ability to download collections in full!

[@chadmcclarnon]

Is there any compensation for those of us that lost stockpiles of hundreds of credits by switching to AVFX+?

[@ActionVFXofficial]

While there isn’t a specific compensation plan in place, we're focused on making sure the new offerings bring great value to you. We appreciate your understanding and are here to listen to any concerns you might have. For more support please contact our team: [e-mail]

[@Dartanbeck]

Love You Folks!!! You ROCK!!!

[@ActionVFXofficial]

YOU Rock! We appreciate the support!

[@Dartanbeck]

@@ActionVFXofficial Check it out! I'm starting to get into compositing my 3D elements: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6OllGVpdsZ9mKc You'll notice the newbie work I've done with some of your excellent assets!

[@JJ_Lawson_VFX]

Will we still be able to download assets we previously purchased in-full (not credits)?

[@ActionVFXofficial]

You keep all the ones you’ve previously purchased. On subscription you’ll have access to everything in our library :)

[@laszloigaz1523]

The new pricing system is way too pricey for individuals. 59 BUCKS for 5 credit. In the old system i paid 50$ for 15 credits. I understand that fewer credits are enough for a whole collection than the actual number of assets in that collection, but most of us just need one or two assets for a specific shot. 50$ for 10 credits would be okay i guess. 5$ for 1 credit seems more affordable and fair.

[@ActionVFXofficial]

Every subscription tier gives you access to over 1,500 assets that you can download without using your credits. You can then spend your credits on specific assets or save them up for a collection of your choice. Plus, if you cancel your subscription, all the assets you’ve purchased with credits are yours to keep. The new model is designed to help you access more. We understand it may not be for everyone, but we hope this highlights the value you’ll receive.

[@laszloigaz1523]

@@ActionVFXofficial How much assets changes in the catalog monthly? all the 1500 or 1000 or 500 or 100?

[@ActionVFXofficial]

@@laszloigaz1523 Could you clarify what you mean by your question about asset changes? To add a little context to what we mentioned before - we and our users loved the old Legacy subscription, and we're definitely not pretending this new model is less expensive than that subscription model. Honestly, however, the Legacy model was not sustainable for our business, and we couldn't fairly compensate our third party contributors. That's why we launched AVFX+, but AVFX+ really wasn't a hit since it didn't provide a high enough value for artists. Users helped us design this new subscription so that features like the Essentials Catalog and the low cost of credits compared to an a-la-carte model compensate for the higher cost by providing much higher value. Hope this helps!

[@laszloigaz1523]

@@ActionVFXofficial I mean, the essentials catalog, so E.g, In september I'm able to download 20 collection, then in october, the next month, how much new collections I'll be able to download. So how many collections changes monthly in the essentials catalog. Because if it is only one, that's not that great.

[@ihassan1001]

I have a legacy subscription and my card expired and i wanted to update my card but it said I couldnt instead i need to upgrade and i will lose all my 50+ legacy credit by December which was very disappointing cause i didnt understand why i couldnt just update my card info and keep my legacy cause thats all i could pay which is $15 monthly...i guess I'll download all my remaining assets and close it out in December

[@ActionVFXofficial]

We have some ways to try help. Contact our support team through the following email: [e-mail]

[@ConnorThomas]

So excited!!

[@pingVFX]

As a loyal customer and a legacy account holder, I must say the new price points are not an "improvement" for me at all. That you are trying to spin this announcement into something positive is strange and disappointing. I understand the need to restructure the plans, but please listen to your user base and keep the prices at a more reasonable level.

[@ActionVFXofficial]

I completely understand where you're coming from, and we appreciate your loyalty as a long-time customer. We know this change feels like a big shift, and we're not here to dismiss that. The goal of the new subscription model is to provide access to a wider, higher-quality library and more flexibility with the assets you choose. We’re always listening, and your feedback as a legacy user is crucial. We’ll continue to review things based on what the community shares with us. Thanks for sticking with us and for speaking up.

[@Sergio-no6ld]

bro can you upload a video on how to make memes. for example when they put an object in someone's hand. It's like those memes that are viral that, for example, use objects from some video games and put them inside a video.

[@ActionVFXofficial]

Sure! Join the discord for some fun memes and more: discord.gg/SEeuP5Mtku

[@Sur-Real...]

credits? so now i can't pay for an individual asset?

[@ActionVFXofficial]

@@Sur-Real... you will get credits you're free to spend on anything you like, and access our Essential Catalog of 1500+ assets that do not effect your credit spending. Learn more: bit.ly/4g2pc4h

[@Sur-Real...]

@@ActionVFXofficial right but paying 20$ for an individual asset at a time was more affordable for me instead of the subscriptions.

[@suhelpal1843]

Waiting for more practice footages and cg renders for vfx compositing ❤❤

[@ActionVFXofficial]

You got it!! We'll look to add more to our libaries soon!

[@B_olly]

But actually you have to add some others free effect like fire and boomb explosion 💥 thank you

[@ActionVFXofficial]

We'll be adding more to our libraries soon and more frequently. Stay Tuned.

[@B_olly]

@@ActionVFXofficial i precciate you ♥️♥️

[@jagannadhvfx9884]

site is not opening its is asking like vistor password

[@ActionVFXofficial]

@@jagannadhvfx9884 the website is currently under maintenance for the new subscription platform. Sorry for the inconvenience. Please check back later today :)

[@ActionVFXofficial]

@@jagannadhvfx9884 bit.ly/3MvJIgc

[@okankyoto]

Bummer, if this removes the one-at-a-time system that the companies I've worked for were able to use effectively, and especially for me personally when I do illustration work and only need one or two assets at a time. I guess this just goes the way of everything else until someone else provides that service again.

[@ActionVFXofficial]

The Essential Catalog is a significant feature of the new ActionVFX subscription model, designed to enhance the overall value for subscribers. This catalog includes over 1,500 assets, ranging from a variety of visual effects elements that can be used without consuming any of your monthly credits. These assets cover a broad spectrum of effects, ensuring that even without using credits, you still have access to high-quality, versatile VFX tools. The idea is to provide a base level of content that meets many project needs, so you’re not forced to use credits on more common or basic elements, allowing you to save those credits for more specialized or premium assets.

[@struwepeter]

Losing all my credits whenever i unsibscribe is the biggest dealbreaker ever. At the end of the day i lost 100s if dollars, cause i never used my credits. Such a shame. :(

[@ActionVFXofficial]

If you’re on a previous subscription. You will still have all your credits until December. Read more: bit.ly/4cAZCAq

[@Rovsan4d]

I am customer. And I don't like the new subscription system.

[@ActionVFXofficial]

We understand this may not be for everyone. There are many artists who have signed up already and seeing the benefits to the new model. As stated in the video, we are listening to users and making improvements. We appreciate your feedback.

[@maximumblackness]

RESPECT

[@EMNM66]

Did you implement it?

[@ActionVFXofficial]

We're launching the new model on September 1st.

[@JVSplayz]

What do you have planned for the future of action vfx.

[@ActionVFXofficial]

You can check it out here! www.actionvfx.com/blog/the-future-of-actionvfx?

[@iamthevatsal]

Hello, my name is Vatsal. I am from India. I have been using action vfx for the last 5 months. Mostly I use free footage. I am a VFX student here in India. your plans are quite expensive. It would be beneficial if you could set pricing for India. it will be very helpful for students.

[@ActionVFXofficial]

That's a great suggestion. We'll do our best to get something like sorted for our international and student users.

[@pingVFX]

@@ActionVFXofficial Would be awesome if you could just lower the prices for everyone in the world :)

[@PurpleandGold615]

I will never ever support a subscription business model to buy assets. They should always be a 1 time permanent purchase with 0 barriers to buying them. Absolute nonsense that your business model is credits hidden behind a subscription service. Milking your userbase monthly while trying to spin that into a good thing is hilariously tone deaf but unfortunately our society has made the evil subscription model normalized.

[@ActionVFXofficial]

Thank you for voicing your opinion. You're not alone in feeling this way and, as mentioned, we are still listening to our community and putting plans in place to provide options.