Grid Experiment Tutorial

Create an intricate grid design inside of After Effects using only built-in plug-ins.
EDIT NOTE:
Title Templates Revision: To create the Title Template comp:
1. Use Text tool to add text. Add a white stroke on black type.
2. Pre-Compose by choosing "LAYER-PRECOMPOSE all Attributes".
3. That's it!
You can watch the corrected video here:
www.videocopilot.net/tutorial/...
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[@omaradel694]

8 years later and I'm still learning so much from that same tutorial

[@yy-cq4bm]

9 years later and I'm still learning so much from that same tutorial

[@zendoozsm5590]

10 years later and I'm still learning so much from that same tutorial

[@HonorMacDonald]

I was already planning on buying E3D when I get to that stage in my learning, but if I hadn't been, I would be now. All the tutorials you do for regular non-plugin effects, the free plugins, the quality and enthusiasm of your teaching style. I'm so impressed and thankful, as a learner, that I don't think I could express it without sounding even more goofy and corny than I undoubtedly already do. Thank you.

[@angelayang1850]

Still relevant even many years later, thank you. I'm just in the middle of this tutorial but I already have so many ideas about how to use the same effects to achieve different results.

[@adamata64]

This is seriously one of the coolest things I've seen that can be done with a video editor. Very clear tutorial, nice job!

[@user-be1it9zi8v]

Anyone who needs help with the Text, I worked it out. You have to go to Compostion in the to menu -> new. The create a new Text layer by selecting "Layer - New -> Text" from the top menu, you can style it how you want with the Font options box on the right/where you see paragraph, effects etc. He's using the Font "Die Hund", copy his options to get to the stroke(white border). This composition will be in your project panel on the left. Click the "The Grid" composition where his says "Comp 1, Output Grid, The Grid A, Digital Growth" etc, then drag your text composition from the project box down and put it above the Digital Growth layer and it will be like his, then you can continue from from 13:37 (his text layer/composition is named "Title_Template". Hope that helps anyone else who gets stuck :)

[@Chilledoutredhead]

im always in awe of how you even think that these effects and layers can turn out like that. have loved you videos for a long time

[@hernanj.963]

I learned so many techniques watching you, but there's one lesson that definitely all us learned with you... Experimentation! That's the key... Many thanks Andrew

[@unfacedhero1992]

Andrew, thank you SO MUCH for your tutorials. We really apreciate it as much as I can't even describe!

[@marleymvm]

It always amazes me on how you can create such elaborate things with minimum work!

[@sunderlandnextgen2846]

Brilliant stuff. Clear and impressive demonstrations that are easy to follow. Love it.

[@petermcglasham9350]

Love these CoPilot videos! Clear and impressive easy-to-follow delights. And very funny.

[@bourkeybourke]

Yet another God-tier tutorial here!! Love it, i genuinely struggle to believe that this is all free too! Incredible work Andrew as ever! Sidenote - i was having issues with editing the bezier curve at 04:27 , whereby i couldn't rotate the handles when changing the curve. I fixed it by clicking the 'choose graph type and options' button, and switching it to value graph rather than speed graph. Just wanted to share in case anyone else is experiencing this issue :) Thanks again Andrew! These videos are genuinely timeless!!

[@adarkerlight]

The secret to AK's success: add another adjustment layer, and push it back in z space, followed immediately by the ancient chant, "Pr Et iK Ool."

[@izzfoshizz9982]

lolz

[@Deathend]

You forgot to change it to screen.

[@sankroshan1161]

Could anybody explain me how the GRID text was executed....coz that was not shown in this tutorial i.e from 13:34 And I am unable to drag the Grid back to Z space and neither able to use the Camera from 17:54 Please help me clarify my doubts anybody

[@stanislavrevizion5972]

The Greatest motion designer. Thank you very much for all your stuff and tutorials.

[@Mvinifeijo]

The main thing i'm learning about Vfx is: It doesn't matter how your project looks inside the software, if its just a bunch of weird layers all improvised or whatever. What matters is the final result, the render. BUT you have to remember you may want to change something later, so your project must be recursive.

[@talktales88]

After all these years, I am still watching this tutorial

[@jontirichardson4311]

Thanks for sharing all your knowledge haven't had a chance to play with this yet but very excited. You are awesome!

[@aGyngaGamer]

"The higher the value, the more the forking" Turns value up on max and hopes for the best.

[@MrWilly64]

I might only be watching this for your sense of humor I swear ! More seriously, still relevant 10 years later

[@klhmia]

I've been using this tutorial for the past couple days and the project came out great! Thanks a lot Andrew, killer tutorial. If I may make a suggestion, could you do a keystroke overlay so we know exactly which shortcuts you're using? Thank you again!!

[@HarryYese]

Each time Andrew says it, I like that he finds his own tutorials so exciting. :)

[@A1Vikas.]

yeah excalty,...He feels so proud on his work.

[@brandwild1]

Your stuff is inspirational! Thank you for taking the time to post these videos.

[@grandue23]

That is amazing. My personal favorite from you, Andrew.

[@electron2601]

Great advice on experimenting. I think that is a great way to learn more about the effects and overall design skills.

[@st.michaelthearchangel7774]

You are so good at what you do, Andrew!

[@valkyrieedit]

Thank you for finally putting it up! Can not wait to make some of it!

[@Alikaey]

"Rotate it 45 degrees. Makes it about 45% more futuristic." Ehehehehe

[@xx_PCCR_xx]

AK never stops surprising me with this great videos!

[@caltd]

Fantastic look and use of the stock plug-ins. Thanks!

[@caltd]

P.S.: LOL @ "nonstop spam messages to you..."

[@vikneshkandasamy8654]

Hey thanks man easy steps. feel like I could learn more. did not know after effects could be that awesome cheers and happy new year

[@TraiIerRedux]

Awesome tutorial, I learned a lot about After Effects and I made a stunning new intro video as a result!

[@rjsauci144]

i remember the first time i finished this last year haha it took me like an hour or two and was so worth it in the end

[@blinkmediallc]

awesome stuff as always Andrew! thanks for posting

[@Isube1]

Dude, you are a genius. Bad Robot should be like "WOW" every time you go to work.

[@ACCMediapreston]

Awesome tutorial! Love the electrical puns!

[@goldhillproductions]

You sir are a genius. Thank you so much for such an excellent tutorial.

[@winiyeung2407]

this is an excellent presentation and love this grid

[@EdEditz]

Wow, what a creative way to use the lightning effect. Pretty obvious Mr Kramer here is on top of his game ^___^

[@kseniastrelets9187]

man your tutorials are amazing!! thanks a lot!

[@sebastianwolf1369]

Thanks man I needed this one. One of my professors told us to make a titantron (if your a wrestling fan you know what that is) for our exam. Looks like I wasnt the only one watching wrestling or wwe in ourschool, haha. this will help alot. Thanks bro

[@AnthonyPilon]

Been waiting for this one since I saw the preview image!

[@ZyloDesign]

haha electrical Puns. Andrew great work, you always know how to brighten up the tutorial

[@LorrellWilliams]

You have to watch the tutorial very close. Do not just follow what he says in words, push the pause button anytime the cursor moves, to see what he just hit. Also,when he makes his adjustment like (opacity) I would pause and put the exact numbers. One thing I noticed (among others), was that the tutorial composition is for ten seconds, but if you time the video of the actual effects, it is approximately 18 seconds long. So there are things you have to play around with like he says in his tutorial. I like that he leaves a few things (simply things) out because that forces you to learn. Maybe a little frustrating, but I have learned so much!! Thanks Andrew!

[@SPPR89]

This was awesome, Thanks for this tutorial, I like all your work, Mostly the saber plugin

[@VernardNuncioFields]

Love, love, love, love these tutorials!!! #theBest

[@j1d22]

My 100th favorite video ! Keep up the good work !

[@ps2u]

That was amazing! I need to try that some day!

[@CreationTribe]

haha - loved the quick query for an electrical pun ... then the sudden accepted defeat by google "never mind" :P

[@Thunderbolt03]

Hey Dude I have never seen such professional stuff shown on youtube and I love this kind of stuff the making of videos and editing oh I just love it but I know so little about them I really am looking forward to learn more by watching your videos so please keep up with the great content like this.

[@neganoficial7727]

+_Thunderbolt_ sorry friend, that the draft version works is that I get an error or something asy version

[@RiftG]

Very good tutorial, thanks for making!

[@Flexbby]

Thank you a lot for this amazing tutorial!

[@anthonytonev1357]

I love the warning sighs next to "Advance Lightning" - like proceed with caution, that effect - it might be lethal

[@arquicion]

Top tutorial. Thanks for doing this!

[@564564562]

I should like to congratulate on their excellent work

[@iancarry]

wow ... you really make it look so easy ... nice job and ideas :)

Excelente tutorial. Gracias Andrew

[@ameser83]

Esta perro es efecto y las letras!

[@sashanksa1019]

you are freaking genius dude. thanks alot bro , keep making tutorials like this. You had really helped me, ThaNk YOU ...;)

[@freeelectron8261]

"45 percent more futuristic"... :) Love your videos - you really know your stuff!

[@user-jg3kt6yk6w]

incredible tuto.thx Andrew

[@TheBlueberryboy]

This is really cool, I wonder how you come up with these ideas. Super Creative.

[@nenolima5595]

awesome, V.C! I subscribed into yours, so I can learn at least the basic of your advanced creating. Congratulations! I hope you can take out my doubts when they appear. thx!

[@robertedwardduncan1670]

awesome watched like all your tutorials now :)

[@OfficialHalesey]

Nice tutorial as always!

[@ogonek]

Great tutorial. Thank you!

[@Azinakbarivideos]

This is really cool, thank you!

[@ReinOwader]

You are After Efects genius. And I thought that I need expensive plugins for that.

[@abdalaez]

Duuuuuuuuuuude ! that was mind blowing !!!

[@Notion8]

No one ever made better tuts then this guy

[@mira-graphics]

You are always AWESOME sir.

[@---ed2ob]

Incredible Tut, Thank you!

[@sidsn2230]

man i love your videos

[@danieldada9205]

45% more futuristic; that a good one!

[@Rexzone007]

Detailed very well this tutorial, although I am new I want to make new intro from this tutorial, there are hoes that I do not understand how the handling of camera, time and text but I think that you can search in other tutorials

[@KN-ci4dm]

This tutorial is so amazing:)

[@ravencrow1024]

awesome as always!

[@jamzwong6860]

damn u distracted me off my work I supposed to do lol! Great work thx for sharing awesome tut guys. Cheers~

[@DavidKahlVFX]

Very helpful. I directly used it for my first episodes. :)

[@Rain-ki6uz]

This. Is. Amazing. Period.

[@lublorrylamysere5863]

I love this tutorial.. You're my leader

[@NovaGypsy]

I will try this ASAP!

[@sptheegoat]

The intro about LinkedIn. LMAO!!!

[@plotcoalition]

Love the tutorial! Very insightful! To much Film Riot on my part, at 16:30 I was expecting Josh to dance to Turbulent Displacement

[@SuperGbip]

Ahah, so true, i did to :)

[@plotcoalition]

SuperGbip Leave it up to Ryan and Josh to pervert our minds in the effects rack of After Effects

[@emircanlas]

tur-bu-lent dis-place-mennnt!! JOSH's DANCE BREAK!

[@MrFOuadsb]

i looove alll your tutorials men i love you bro نحبك يا صديقي

[@andarabibacha3168]

thanks for inspiring me man ur genius

[@markjaik]

Great tutorial!. Would be nice if we could see all the shortkeys you use. Thanks!

[@yerandimontalvo2998]

Love you guys

[@mitulkawa5938]

Another great tutorial.. Keep it up Andrew!! U Rock \m/

[@D2Kprime]

The humor can be very droll at times, but your tutorials are unmatched by anyone.

[@neganoficial7727]

+D2K Prime sorry friend, that the draft version works is that I get an error or something asy version

[@D2Kprime]

Um....okay?

[@anthonymcgrath]

+D2K Prime he commented similar on my own reply. I don't think his English is too strong but his other message says he's using cs4 so maybe it's that causing issues

[@neganoficial7727]

a mc I'm sorry I'm speak Spanish translator

[@anthonymcgrath]

+Negan Oficial Mi esposa es de Barcelona :) Hablamos catalán . Estoy practicando pero no muy bien haha :)

[@jonm2459]

you are a genius as always

[@SumanHope]

awesome tutorial

[@gmvid7211]

great tutorial,thank you

[@momoahoulimi9493]

i love your tutorial

[@anthonymcgrath]

superb tutorial - just followed this through and got my own mess of DOF'd digital noise - epic :D will work a treat for some of my HUD elements :D thanks AK! personal fave moment was going to google for electrical puns then "ah never mind" - nearly spat coffee lol!

[@neganoficial7727]

+a mc sorry friend, that the draft version works is that I get an error or something asy version

[@sankroshan1161]

Could anybody explain me how the GRID text was executed....coz that was not shown in this tutorial i.e from 13:34 And I am unable to drag the Grid back to Z space and neither able to use the Camera from 17:54 Please help me clarify my doubts anybody

[@yuchen3297]

ak‘s jokes always got me

[@HDTutorialsItalia]

Amazing! You're the best!

[@morlokcorp]

Ora ci dovrai stupire anche tu nel prossimo tutorial!... ;-)

[@ImI2ayyy]

voglio un tutorial di quelli overdope stile Vinhson Nguyen

[@shubhamshetkar4406]

where he got sound effects?

[@BayareaJay]

" Makes it at least 45% more futuristic" ! HAHAHA! Love this guy!

[@leonardoccairesfilm]

Awesome, man. Thanks!

[@stephenfletchyann8360]

was waiting for this

[@pedroz3891]

Damn it!!! You're a genius

[@zidanestarboy]

This was helpful thank you very much :)