Crossfire Particle FX Tutorial! 100% After Effects! + LIVE Tour!

[@HezekiahCrocker]

Andrew, I first stumbled upon your tutorials when I was a kid in high school, and it honestly changed the course of my life forever. I graduated from liberal arts university and have been living the dream as a freelance motion designer in the SF Bay Area. I can't thank you enough for over a decade of sharing your contagious passion, hilarious tangents, and drive toward high quality!

[@Malek_YTube]

Hezekiah Crocker Have been living the dream as a freelancer designer ?!!!

[@cameronq.9088]

Same here! Big up Andrew :)

[@mrjuicejar_yvk]

@@Malek_YTube LOL

[@HezekiahCrocker]

@@Malek_YTube haha okay, admittedly it's a profession with it's frustrations, but truthfully it's the career I find most fulfilling. :)

[@Malek_YTube]

Hezekiah Crocker I hope that your dream became true and you've touched the stars

[@kickheavy8982]

The most impressive part of this tutorial is the fact that Andrew was able to look at all these seemingly basic tools in After Effects and use them to create something so high end looking. I'm extremely impressed with your resourcefulness and creativity to even think of this. It makes me want to go through every single effect in AE to see what I can do with them. That's the best part of your tutorials. All the useful little tricks that can be applied to other things.

[@moboxgraphics]

What surprises me isn't the outcome, it's more that you seem to remember every step like you've done it 1,000,000 times before.

[@Mobivational]

true!!! i'm shocked xd

[@c7ph3rcg58]

You'll find that if you do something for long enough, put enough time and effort into it then it will be second nature to know what does what to achieve the effect and look you want.... Best thing to do is sometimes to just mess about with settings and effects and you can surprise even yourself at what you can create.

[@TheSpacePlaceYT]

I know right? A 40 minute video of straight FX

[@jimb196233]

Exactly n what I am shooting for.

[@drewkocak]

He doesn't memorize the "steps" (though he probably did sit down to create a step-by-step outline for the video). That's where many people watching VFX tutorials go wrong. It's not about memorizing steps. It's about knowing how to use the tools you have to get from point A to point B and I'm sure he's used those thousands of times. For thousands of similar and differing results.

[@TehPixel8dNinja]

I've watched a lot of tutorials from you and others over the years. I've fallen out of video work because I wasn't able to find enough clients to keep it going. But lately in my free time I've been getting back into it. This tutorial brought me so much more knowledge than just the effect, but how I can use a lot of these other parts to make other things come to life! Thank you so much Andrew for all the hard work you've given us over the years!

[@aij08]

Andrew never aged...he's been that young his whole life!!

[@johnyhate2392]

its CGI :D

[@VFXTV]

The whole bollywood industry using this technique with their movie titles 🎉🎉🎉

[@debangadutta4746]

😂 yesss

[@debangadutta4746]

but never abled create near to this..

[@Franky.80]

Game industry as well

[@kapilsapkal2987]

I think they are using this project file ( just changing font and text😅)

[@smoofykins]

At 25:28 don't forget to set Gravity to zero, as this isn't shown or mentioned. (Edit - He later changes it to .1 and makes verbal mention of it, but if you are following along exactly you may get confused at 25:28 as to why your particles don't shoot straight out, its the gravity)

[@imagenigraphics]

yeah that confused me a bit but managed to figure it out!

[@johngordon5495]

preetty sure everyone is familiar with gravity eh

[@annini421]

Thanks!

[@Fuxor22]

Thanks man !

[@uvrays4445]

Thanks Bro

[@giftsukali4678]

I subscribed to this page when I was in first year at college back in 2015, I started a video production company then, in malawi africa, I am now an award winning director with an established company. thanks to you. I was inspired by you

[@diskross]

I love how Andrew uses different methods to get to an effect. Not only the console, but also the menus and the search function that's a small thing, but it makes it easier for complete beginners to learn the software and the different menus!

[@azhariel]

Holy.. When I first looked at the thumbnail and preview videos I swore that it would be a plugin presentation. Then you did it all on hand and making sure the effect is procedural. Your videos are the most helpful for anyone ever and I love you.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Sweet! I tried this in Premiere Pro and my house blew up. :) Awesome tuts from you sir!

[@AnuragSingh-2203]

where did u get the sabre plugin from ?

[@nathanfitzpatrick3152]

Your videos are as EPIC as your work, and nobody can hold a candle to ya! I learn at a fast pace and other videos have erroneous junk and bad jokes which I don't have time for. If you post a 40 min video, it's packed with 40 mins of straight content! Your videos are EXACTLY what I have been looking for! Keep them coming!

[@MJake]

Another awesome tutorial which gives so much perspective for future use! Thank you! Can't wait to try it in my videos as well :)

[@Finn-ip6jg]

I love your channel, too :)

[@MJake]

@@Finn-ip6jg Thanks, man :)

[@Finn-ip6jg]

@@MJake Could your next video be about shooting projectiles of some sort? So like shooting a mini rocket of your wrist? Or if that is too much work, just some sort of projectiles that gets shot and flies through the room?

[@검정연필-j6q]

I know your channel too :)

[@HawksProduction]

And We can't wait for your next vfx tutorial....HAHAHA

[@pixmasterstudios5623]

The most professional, informative and helpful after effects tutorial channel on KZbin. Thanks for these tutorials Andrew ❤️

[@ArunKumar-pr6qb]

💯

[@MotionSpace]

The best part is you teached that we don't need plugins to create anything actually we can make our own plugins only inside of after effects crazy man best part that i learned from you is always believe to achieve everything. Keep up the crazy damn work and keep inspiring 👆

[@MapleLeafAce]

not for this one. it very explicitly requires the Saber Plugin which VideoPilot created.

[@ThePalle123]

I started using after effect 2 weeks ago and im blown away by your tutorials! You got a new disciple!

[@rasmus9311]

You are absolutely crazy dude, amazing!

[@cubematrixstudio7605]

I've been following you since you first published tutorials. Every year you keep proving just how much of a frikkin' genius you are.

[@PremiereGal]

Looks awesome, Andrew! Wish I was in Europe for the show! Cheers!

[@ronythestory]

The legend of premiere Gal is here 😍 welcome

[@amantv9326]

Where is Andrew Kramer right now?? Why he's not uploading any new content 😭😭

[@vinayak9537]

Bbbbb

[@thesilveryfamily]

When Andrew shares, he gives it all without hesitation!

[@Lazaryanvfx]

*I missed the voice of Andrew Kramer

[@MrQuickPro]

me2

[@frenzioalberto1114]

SAME!

[@YVNational]

Me To BRUH!

god damn man, i was cry for a sec. the best voice ever and this entry: hey wass up guys!

[@t3rorproductionztv994]

me too

[@jesserosenfeld68]

Thank you so much for all the work you put into these. I literally got a subscription to after effects one day not knowing a thing, found your tutorials, then learned to navigate the program because of you.

[@AB-mv1mb]

fx console is awesome it has incresed my speed by 10 to 20 percent in after effects. it's so intuitive and fast. thanks for such an awesome plugin!

[@TheCinewanderFilms]

i really love fx console

[@novelafilmacademy]

Excellent tutorial on Crossfire Particle FX! Your clear explanations and live tour provide a fantastic overview of the capabilities within After Effects.

[@NickWade]

Sorry for my enflish, I'm russian... You are genius!!! This most best what I see ever!!!! I will try learn this

[@sh22xpr]

Думаю, не обязательно писать комментарий, если не знаешь языка.

[@NickWade]

@@sh22xpr Я просто хотел выразить свою благодарность и уважение. Человек не обязан выпускать туториалы, но все же выпустил)

[@sh22xpr]

Nick_Wade это да, всегда приятно наблюдать подобные качественные туторы :т

[@DeChest]

@@NickWade Полностью согласен

[@NickWade]

@@DeChest, такое чувство что я тебя знаю )

[@mgtow-donotmarry5191]

Video Copilot, and Andrew have changed the effects world. Awesome artists/techs, and people.

[@GymHasafit]

So glad you are still doing these :O> Learned so much from you and can’t thank you enough :)>

[@AnuragSingh-2203]

where did u get the sabre plugin from ?

[@megalf]

Not only it's all procedural and the result is astonishing, but I also learned a lot of great techniques !! Thank you so much :)

[@Critecore]

Skill level: 1_Noob 2_The Beginner 3_Middle 4_Hard 5_Professional 6_Hard Profissional 7_Super Professional 8_Mega Profissional 9_God 10_Andrew Kramer

[@mariuszpocztowski9565]

I am somewhere between Noob and Skill level :D

[@mrjuicejar_yvk]

im whatever's below skill level

[@BorsukLIVE]

I'm better than Andrew but I have no portfolio

[@Itschotsch]

He's a lvl 35 boss.

[@ahitler5592]

8_Mega Professional 9_Ultra Professional 10_Asian 11_God 12_Andrew Kramer

[@youshouldmovetochina7308]

this was an amazing tutorial! I followed all the steps with ease not because I am so good but because Andrew, you explain things with clarity! Also, I love the speed at which you do the tutorials: not too slow - not too fast. Thank youuuu

[@joshuasz.3030]

shortened version: WOW long Version: It was very useful and I learned a lot from it. It is always amazing to see your finished project before you. Looks Amazing.

[@FeedingWolves]

This is awesome. Andrew Kramer is the man! I just did this tutorial step by step, took me two days cause Im fairly new at aftereffects, but this is awesome! So proud of my 5 second clip. What is really crazy is how much work goes into each of these effects. Mad respect!!!

[@AnuragSingh-2203]

where did u get the sabre plugin from ?

[@MrConduct]

You've been my teacher from the beginning and inspiration to create. Thank You Andrew!!!!

[@robinsonmaharjan8949]

How do you always come up with such great ideas Andrew?? I've watched every tutorials since 7-8 years and there's always lot to learn new things. U made after effects interesting man!!!

[@AssassinsTweed]

Wow! Massively useful tutorial. There are so many useful parts to this video, the length of it doesnt matter. Incredibly intricate, well explained stuff 👍

[@mr.arshed6053]

Couldn't sleep help but to comment: what a great guy you are. Not only due to your great E3D & other plug-ins, but really your personality & love. I love you very much & have & will always respect you ❤️ thank you brother Andrew

[@Beef_Base69]

Dude that was fantastic. It took me all day but I learned so much information. Really invaluable stuff you guys are doing. Thank you!

[@iamYork_]

Wow... What an amazing and detailed tutorial... I am a big fan and this definitely has to be one of my favourite tutorials thus far... Great work... The results for the template are spectacular to say the least... Very impressive... I wish I had the skill and knowledge you possess...

[@davidfitcher2953]

Andrew, the only guy who makes After effects tutorials The most badass thing in the world.

[@mrCetus]

Another amazing After Effects tutorial! You've given me loads of inspiration for intros and effects! Thanks for everything you do Andrew.

[@Benjamin_Gilbert-Lif]

3:30 loved that you briefly outlined how the effect works before explaining should do more

[@MrKokemachine]

Wow, you are a wizard of AE. I had to re watch over and over again to catch everything you were doing. Thanks, though, I have completed some basic training and this tutorial gave me a chance to try something more advanced. I'll be trying a few more of your tutorials in the future.

[@usamaqadri6699]

Infinity level of skills. He makes me realize that everything is possible if a man willing to do it. Hats of Sir ❤️

[@DE-signYourLife]

Andrew, please please PLEASE PLEASE continue doing such awsome tutorials! 😢❤

[@gorandev]

I hear Andrew Kramer, I press like!

[@FourmyMediaGroup]

Haha same here 😂

[@shapalag]

Who doesn't though? )

[@EdwinvandenAkker]

Thanks for the tut! I love procedural projects. Sometimes the stuff I want to change are somewhat scattered all over the main comp. What I usually do is adding a *Null-Layer* at the top of my comp. I call it settings. In this layer I add all the Expression Controls to change rotation, colors, etc. That way I only have top open one layer to make any adjustments.

[@panokostouros7609]

Andrew Kramer: *"He, hew, bha, heeey"* Andrew Kramer's mom: *"Honey, look! He's about to say his first words!"* Andrew Kramer: *"HEEYY! WATS UP, Andrew Kramer here..."*

[@ChioFreak]

"...and welcome to ANOTHER VERY EXCITING tutorial!"

[@rahuldeshpande9997]

Learning so much already! The concept of using CC Radial Blur and Curves to add depth was amazing! Then using the Fractal Noise to affect the bump map - brilliant!

[@samuelhildebrandt9074]

Honestly the level of creative use of effect has my jaw on the floor.

[@takaeffect1085]

Thank you for the opportunity to study this wonderful technique. I'm having so much fun doing your tutorials. amazed at what AE can do.

[@jaxhtm]

5 minutes in and I already learned something new, thanks so much!

[@catzlatan]

Who ever edited this video needs a raise

[@ramonzeira]

Bro, that is some crazy amount of tools understanding. I am amazed. How you mastered every and each one of those variables.

[@giovannyguerrero]

Genius, we have to practice a lot to keep the pace and the mastery you are showing. Best tutorials ever. Thank you so much. Best regards.

[@danielschrader-bolsche1495]

this was my first AE project and it turned out so awesome

[@Shoron09]

you complete this ?

[@carlsberxithub3711]

Damn! so much things going on for just a simple single text haha! So much respect for this guy for sharing everything about his knowledge. Thank you so much Sir.

[@obamacka2008]

You can write expressions that work over diffrent comps?! My whole life just changed today!

[@RacVentsincTV_911]

Copilot is a great place here to learn more videos effects making and anything pertaining to Digital motions effects as well. I'm learning more being along with you here. Videos Copilot you're my mentor here & there in terms of videos effects making. Love you always!

[@MediaStockk]

Even you are not creating tutorial, please come by and post any video just with your voice. We just want to hear your voice. It gives us the strength to move on.

[@rahuldeshpande9997]

The trick of adding more randomness to the Pixel Polly particles using Fractal Noise was incredible!

[@kvnen]

For those experiencing flickering from the 'Rocky Edge' track matte: - Simply change the blending mode from "normal" to "Alpha Add" on both of the rocky edge png images. Had to figure this one out myself. Hope that I help at least someone :)

[@premgangadhar2108]

One of the best video tutotrials I have ever seen. Thank you...You rock.

[@Sysel.]

Hey, so you've asked where to take your show next time... Prague! I would love if you would come visit :)

[@aydanhastouchonit]

Souhlas :)

[@rakmichal]

I look at your videos with my mouth open. I love the way you achieve different looks. Keep going, thanks!

[@Unhelpful]

31:10 a really good way to do this is to keyframe the force. To get fancy, add some radial fast blur. :)

[@TejasM.Prajapati]

As Usual OMG...!!! This Guys is Just Unbelievably Genius...!!! Salute Brother

[@timothybasil]

Most tutorials: "Here's how to do something in AE." Me: "Now I know how to do one more thing." Andrew's tutorials: "Here's how to do something in AE". Me: "I am now fluent in After Effects."

[@SocialMediaDale]

One of the best tutorials I've done. Brilliant

[@LabourMan]

Wait "Sci-Fi Strike Logo Reveal" wave on videohive :D

[@spider853]

more like "Destructive Energy Logo Reveal"... already there -_-

[@nightking896]

why i cant render pproject file. After Effects error : internal verification failure, sorry! { bad sub rect in ShrinkToSubRect} ( 37 :: 111 )

[@juanselobo]

Lo that crossfire ad !!! Hahahahaha so funny thanks for doing this tutorials for so many years !!! They change my life I’ve learn so much !! Gave me lots of oportunities

[@bkonstudio]

I wish you teach me even one second in my life to improve my level

[@ankitgauniyal888]

Hey , bro

[@ankitgauniyal888]

Can u tell me which software Andrew is using for his videos ?

[@ItzPrayy]

@@ankitgauniyal888 adobe after effects

[@mauroalzate]

we need you back!, now I work in compositing in nuke, thanks to you Andrew and all videocopilot staff!!!

[@alxinmotion1710]

Always a mix of ”oh cool I have to try this” and ”I’ll just go and hide under a rock, I will never get this good at after effects” haha... When are you releasing the plugin ”andrew kramer”? Haha, you are a beast Andrew. 😂🤘

[@miroslavatanasov277]

Hey Andrew, are you planning on doing more of these epic videos? They are full of interesting and new technicues and have insanely good amound of information and examples. Learned so much just from one video. Thanks in advance and keep the epic content going.

[@motionhubacademy]

Okay I am going to delete my youtube channel and stop making after effects tutorials after watching this. Well done Andrew :)

[@JBsoloman5000]

I don't know how legit You are, but dude! Your channel is not that bad! What is bad though, how You choose titles - the last one is not a "Pie chart" but circular loading screen or something. Definitely not a Pie chart. Other than that - great tutorials! :)

[@motionhubacademy]

jurisAKCMV Thank you so much :) I will try to improve it in the future..

[@Xominus]

You're just seeking for attention.

[@jokubasvaicius]

That's some advanced stuff going on. I really enjoyed it watching and cannot wait to start using these techniques. Great tutorial!!! 👌✌️👌👌👍

[@XerazoX]

funny how raid shadow legends used this tutorial to make their titles lol

[@chunkw8cg348]

Why not? It's cool technic

[@thevfxwizard7758]

@@chunkw8cg348 If they cared, they should make their own technique

[@rhad333]

they probably payed some indian studio to do it for them.

[@PrinceMandal]

@@rhad333 Even an Indian film copied this tutorial lmao

[@markjaik]

Its tutorial. People learn from it and use the technique..thats the point of a tutorial......

[@sajadb_dev]

Rate my craziness, instead of watching beginner tutorials I straight up came here following this tutorial and I actually made this.

[@cheekybikerboy]

Awesome tutorial :) I'm struggling with an annoying issue right at the start. When I bevel my number 5 the character has a thin 1 pixel line around it, like After Effects is showing the bounding box for the character. When I add lights, my bevel edges are also not reflecting the light, they stay dark. I'm new to AE so have few ideas on what is causing this. Any ideas?

[@MrZeybel]

Same issue

[@xsupport996]

Nice tut, I followed your exact moves. It took me at least 2 hours but I finally made it! Thanks man!, Hope you are reading the comments.

[@fullframevisuals]

Fractal Noise really is the MVP of After Effects... "Hey Andrew, how would you go about this effect?" - "Well, slap Fractal Noise on that biatch and we'll see from there!"

[@cesarpanazza9672]

You're amazing master in AE, I so glad to see your videos and learn with a professional

[@DominusFeles]

Pick whip, best word ever.

[@vickcruz5553]

Kramer!!! Dude, it’s been a long time since your last tutorial! Are you in the big leagues now? Don’t forget about your fans brutha!

[@CsabiKremser]

So, is it only me, who keeps saying to myself during the tutorial: "Focus! Focus!" :) :)

[@neilcross4504]

I just keep saying "Wait! What?.... Rewind..." and go back over it.... again :) - would have loved some index markers for this amazing tut :) - Thanks for all the effort you go to for your craft Andrew :D

[@0-0-0-2]

Learned so much from this. Can’t wait to keep learning, you’re a great teacher

[@TinyAniz]

Waiting for Video Copilot Live in India , Asia

[@JandN]

me too!

[@ploopploop]

Absolutely amazing tutorial, that was a ton of information crammed down in 40 minutes!

[@smudge6727]

Does anybody else's After Effects crash when adding the 'Glow" effect at 34:27 ? Awesome effort by the way.

[@MegaHellx]

i stoppped at that point and ordered high end graphic card :(

[@shanupanchal4337]

What you might need is a better system to work on. Increase your RAM!

[@lobo5212]

NOTHING LIKE WHEN I PUT THE BLURR EFFECT IN MAIN COMP

[@konsciousgamer6863]

@@shanupanchal4337 what spec do you recommend ? Mac or pc ?

[@rockdfunk]

so many great techniques in there Andrew, amazing, another hit!

[@motionhubacademy]

[VideoHive] Your item, Crossfire Particle FX logo, has been rejected.

[@MohamedBenothman]

MotionHub LOL

[@ThaimachineFilms]

hhaahahhaa

[@muhammadadil2049]

Andrew, you are awesome really. Please make a full tutorial on using multiple cameras that Pros like you use it effectively. I am new to after effects and learning things day by day. I am so weak in using camera tool. Love from Pakistan. Keep up the good works. Thanks.

[@Guttube]

You the real mvp...

[@rahuldeshpande9997]

The Gradient Layer Style was used to create an Indentation! Incredible Andrew!

[@xxsauron007xx]

There was an idea... to bring together a group of some awesome effct nerds.

[@frenzioalberto1114]

*Are you refering to:* Captain Disillusion Nukazooka Corridor Zac King? nope SoKrispyMedia Film Riot (oh, wait...) did I need to say more

[@xxsauron007xx]

@@frenzioalberto1114 I don't know what to answer. Really. Maybe because its 23:00 in my country but... hmm. 😶

[@lukasbieri]

@@frenzioalberto1114 THIS NEEDS TO HAPPEN!!!

[@frenzioalberto1114]

@@lukasbieri IKR special mention: Action Movie Kid

[@lukasbieri]

@@frenzioalberto1114 Oh yeah! He actually had Cameos from Andrew Kramer and CaptainDisillusion in a recent tutorial called "Cheap tricks part 2". It was awesome!

[@3dmediaworks229]

After Effects is Andrew Kramer and Andrew Kramer is After Effects.. or what ever.. just brilliant thanks dude...

[@lamihh]

This is great but could the next one be about visual effects

[@Manishkumar-gq5kc]

He is a father of after effects 🔥🔥🔥

[@CZTUTORIALS]

This is Endgame...

[@johnyhate2392]

ma to dobry :D jako vzdy

[@Sysel.]

@@johnyhate2392 Neskutečný :D

[@PetePanaia]

This is a great resource! I really love your attention to detail! Thank you so much! I will be purchasing one of your bundles as soon as Covid will allow me to earn again!