City Destruction Tutorial!

Create Realistic City Destruction inside of After Effects!
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Action Essentials 2
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[@TheAesalon]

I find it frustrating that guys like Andrew Kramer who have raw skill and talent just don't get the appreciation they deserve. The guy makes everything seem so effortless.

[@adarkerlight]

Doesn't get the appreciation? The dude contracts out to Bad Robot! I think he's wrapping/ed up work on The Force Awakens this very minute. :)

[@TheAesalon]

What's that got to do with the price of eggs? I'm not talking about his involvement in projects, because we've all seen his work especially in Star Trek etc. I'm talking purely his amount of subscribers to his channel. Look at Andrews talent level and compare that to the nonsense of pewdiepie and his fan base. It just seems like such an injustice that he hasn't got like ten times the amount of subs he currently has.

[@exnihilodub]

+The Aesalon lol. subs.

[@TheAesalon]

***** Of course. I'm simply stating that Andrew has a LOT of talent. Pewdiepie earns millions and has a huge fanbase from basically dumb shit. That's life.

[@jesperjee]

+The Aesalon I agree. The fact that Pewdiepie is the most popular youtuber speaks volumes about the sad state of the world. A creative genius like Andrew deserves all that and more.

[@Ripper7620]

Thank you so much for making these wonderful tutorials. Not only have your tutorials become more sophisticated over the years, but your detailed instruction has become more sophisticated, without sacrificing the work flow. I'm learning at a fast rate without becoming overwhelmed by complexity, as a complete beginner to Ae, I can easily follow along.

[@EANIIX]

Actually I just wanted to check the first minutes of this tutorial to see what kind of technique you are going to use for it, but in the end it was just way too fascinating and I watched it all the way to the end :D I think most of the things I already knew how to theoretically do it, but I just never tried to execute them this way. So overall it was really helpful for me, not really regarding to create a city destruction but rather to further understand the techniques given in After Effects. For example the Alt + Drag files onto your 3D layer to set the picture in the exact same place was new for me and I'm definitely gonna use it, as well as the 3D precomp transform fit switcher. You really do the best tutorials I've ever seen. Each of them is really creative and helpful and covers a lot of stuff which is really really cool when you can combine things together into one project. Keep up doing your great stuff, I love it!

[@AlexLusth]

Hey I dont even use after effects and I still watch the whole tutorials...all of them xD

[@fredpelle]

Same thing for me ahaha :P

[@YVZSTUDIOS]

That Alt + Drag thing was exactly what I was looking for XD

[@FstyleXD]

+eaNiiX 素晴らしいですね

[@RobbyRizal]

thanks. you are my savior

[@dzignerdigital3331]

I don't know if you're reading our comments, it's a video from 2015 but Andrew, you're a HERO, a lot of people can't notice it, but bro, what you're making, what you're sharing with us, your tutorials are like oxygen for the graphism's world, you're sharing your knoweldge and your skills freely, and that means a lot for us, and especially for me, i love this graphism world, but i'm in the bad side of the earth, Africa.. and here, if you're not a self-educated, you're done and you can't live from your passion, so THANK YOU VERY MUCH, and i hope you'll never stop making this beautiful tutorial, you're my mentor ! if i had money, i'd pay to get courses from you.

[@NikhilVetam]

New tutorial from Andrew is like a party time for me. Full of knowledge.

[@ploeper22]

Wow Andrew, you are a real genius. I don't know how you come up with all these ideas, I already find it difficult to do the exact same thing as shown in the tutorial. I can imagine coming up with this stuff is pretty hard!

[@TheDreamerJojo]

I don't know how to start this comment, but i just wanna explain how awesome you guys are! Like I'm always afraid of the length of your videos, but it's more because you explain it so good and show so many details on how to create things or how to use some kind of tools. It's really really really worth that time

[@maskdanger]

So much respect for people with these kind of edit skills.

[@Vatsal2opBharat]

Im Litreally watching it in 2022, and nothing is change in the channel!! This channel've been the best VFX 'n' GFX Tutorials channel I've ever found on the Social Media!!

[@davidalanmedia]

Nicely done Andrew, go ahead and take a lap around the bases on this tutorial. I'm always surprised how much great instruction I get out of your tuts.

[@VFXCommander]

This tutorial is very important to us filmmakers in a huge way. This will help me a lot when creating short films. Awesome, Andrew. Thank you very much!

[@VFXCommander]

The only problem is where we can get textures that work best with different city structures?

[@TomPTV]

I totally thought this was only possible using things like 3ds max and c4d, its actually a basic effect when broken down like this but when you watch it in the trailer/finished product i was like no chance hes doing this all in AE! Great work Andrew!!

[@Mfilms2000]

when you first showed the paralax for the hole, i gasped because it looked SO REAL. despite just being an image, it really looks like a hole!

[@DicksonTWYfilms]

This would have saved me so much time from my Final Year Project! Once again, great job Andrew Kramer!

[@iceycat25]

Oh how I've missed the big and awesome VFX tutorials from Video Copilot! Seems like everything is mostly motion graphics or Element 3D that has been tutorials recently. We know you're super busy now that you're super successful, but we sure missed these kind of tutorials! Great stuff!

[@ViozoDesigns]

Rest in peace :(

[@vandanasah8367]

@@ViozoDesigns what do you mean ?

[@ViozoDesigns]

@@vandanasah8367 Iceycat sadly passed away

[@vandanasah8367]

@@ViozoDesigns because of corona ?

[@ViozoDesigns]

@@vandanasah8367 no...?

[@kingroninitus8183]

Andrew you are the best teacher, I would love to have you for a teacher... I've learned so much more, I'm artist and I always wanted to learn this because I want to create action, sci-fi , and heroes... I'm a big fan of yours and would love to work with you on some projects... I am still trying to get on my feet right now but I have some ideas. . Thanks for the tutorial, you rock man!

[@CraftingConrad]

This is the best tutorial I ever saw! You speak amazing and it looks so real!

[@im_the_spectre]

This was so fascinating. Thank you for the outstanding tutorial.

[@NEXYU]

2019 and still watch this amazing tutorial ... thanks VIDEO Copilot

[@DireDan]

Men i folow you from many many years, and i just want to said that i love you (like a post producer can loved a incredible proffetional like you). You help me a lot on my working life, and make me lough a lot with your comments... Keep going forward!!!

[@Fly0High]

I just found out Video Copilot. Awesome tutorials, really complete and detailed. Thank you.

[@elektra81516]

"Oh shit, its one of those fuckin blue things" Every action movie hero ever

[@swrcPATCH]

I love these fucking blue things

[@pythonex8509]

I heard that and I died laughing xD

[@rezo856]

XDD. Same Here Guys!

[@autbo]

Reminded me of Duke Nukem! There really needs to be a movie of somebody like Duke.

[@pythonex8509]

There's a duke nukem movie

[@videoart1496]

Excellent tutorial. You are the best teacher ever, becouse you explain WHY you do some things for beginners like me. Congratulations!

[@JIMMY_NEMESIS]

another amazing yet simple AE tutorial !

[@pianofani]

Wow. This the first tutorial that I watched that is entertaining, and easy to understand. Good job!

[@kenward8126]

Fabulous, relaxed way of teaching. Thanks.

[@cinematiceyevisuals877]

Video copilot you guys rule,you always inspire me to more bigger and better things,andrew you are after effects god.

[@KvitDima]

Thanks a lot for the effort, your tutorials are amazing!

[@NaflanCreations]

I am a big fan of Video Copilot, because they make advance tutorials easy for everyone including for beginners.

[@artiXIXI]

My fav series starts with this great, amazing & outstanding intro... *Hey, what's up it's Andrew Kramer from video Co-pilot-DOTNET and we're back with another exiting tutorial.*

[@2sol0]

OMFG... this tutorial has done it, the last drop in the glass.... Andrew *MUST* be a god.... there is no other explanation.

[@FasioProd]

Again, an awesome tutorial ! Thanks Master !

[@Krxdy]

i actually got from this video that after effects works best and really fast with images and videos and you showed that its actually possible to create deep end vfx scenes inside of after effects awsome man!

[@sathishkumarr7106]

i haven't seen such a great vfx in tutorial most awesome video and explanation

[@hitanshithakkar1631]

this is amazing. I mean it is the best tutorials i have come across, really, and also i like how you add the little mario's coin tossing sound when you say "we're learning stuff" lmao xD

[@pixel325]

FINALLY! it's here :D i haven't even began to watch the video yet but i know from previous work that this is awesome! :D

[@HarryMcKenzieTV]

you are the man! i love your tutorials! keep up the great work!!

[@DinoManigque]

The PARALLAX technique is fucking impressive! You will always be the man Andrew Kramer. Thank you for these tutorials.

[@Alanj2007Games]

Thanks for the tutorial bro! This is why I love you! Always free tutorials *:3*

[@Advection357]

I don't use AE but still learned a few good general compositing techniques... thank you.

[@EngineerJeff]

Love the tuts. Keep up the great work!

[@flyzvfx]

Amazing tut! Well explained

[@XPilotP]

It’s amazing that normal people can make this movie stuff at home. Incredible

[@amirbabaei7048]

Thank you so much dear Andrew .

[@KZMShintaro]

Love you so much VC team!

[@Linstantdescopeaux]

Thank's bro for this amazing tutorial ! You save my life !

[@mankitcheng8136]

OMG, I learnt a lot! Thank you so much! I gonna keep following your channel!! Keep going guys! :)

[@yareeeeny]

It is really an incredible job! I like it.

[@lelenny770]

thanks to your awesome tutorials.. interesting and fun..i know got in After Effects :D

[@EditorSky]

amazing tutorial, thankyou, I really enjoyed editing it myself

[@VarnoDecanius]

Thank you for wonderful tutorial.

[@DE-signYourLife]

Please please do more Tutorials like this pleaasseeeee!!! -,- You are inctedible awsome. That tutorials was mindblowing!!!

[@anticlestudios1819]

i just wanna say i love this channel

[@EricFullertonMUSIC]

Excellent tutorial as usual! I like that you took a moment to teach us the root word for 'structure'. ;)

[@DonutVideos]

honestly, I think andrew would be the best stand up comedian

[@matthewcs490]

Yeah, that was really funny. I like that Andrew Kramer has so much information to share but also has a GREAT sense of humour. Thank you so much!

[@mostafaehab8908]

This is an amazing tutorial thank you

[@bart5557]

Amazing tutorial man! Also a smart way to promote your products ;)

[@jonastorress8921]

epic stuff Andrew keep it going

[@ceoofboobies7209]

That intro ROCKS!!!🤘🤘🤘

[@RichardAugust]

Whoa!!! Planned on watching a minute or two....ended up watching the whole thing. Nice tutorial. I don't even have After Effects. Using Hitfilm Ultimate 2. Anyway, you're a genius. Khan Academy of vfx tutorials.

[@fragiquerence]

completely awesome! just found that channel - totally impressed - subbed! :D good work, keep it on! u deserve more subs my friend!

[@kr6productions]

Honestly VideoCopilot is like the best ever VFX company or market whatever you want to call it. Them and ProductionCrate are my absolute favorite, you can get anything that you need or want

[@calvancandy8384]

Class A! my first day on After Effects lol I know Ps, Illy etc. this is a great new challenge for me great tuts!!

[@HOUSEOFDONAFILMS]

Too nice 🔥🔥..more like doing an artwork, landscape painting, layers upon layers 👌

[@911k7]

u r awesome master Andrew kramer.......great tutorial

[@TWBrit]

This is been brilliant and has blown my amateur mind!!!! :-)

[@mariabeatriz3066]

city destruction tutorial is an incredible material

[@FelipeBonifacio]

You are the master! I want to be like you when I grow up!

[@Litto96]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@PowerDesignVN]

Great! Keep up doing your great stuff, I love it!

[@felipesansonesemerdjian9242]

The best after effects tutorial

[@MrTav2000]

A small idea about what you'v done in 27:30 : I think it would be easier to make the solids big and then put a musk around them that will feat the building's size

[@bayu_peasy]

AMAZING TUTORIAL BRO !!!

[@OMARALJONAID]

Excellent tutorial... more than awesome ...

[@Inspired.Stoicism]

finaly i was waiting for this tuto

[@milantesik5893]

You really know what you are doing.. love your vids. Subbed;)

[@Andy001z]

Great tutorial Andrew, the parallax looked great, I use Hitfilm express any idea if some of this stuff can use the same techniques? Thanks.

[@jesussorianocirera2417]

awesome as always

[@EmoMFr2]

My favorite part has to be the root word tangent! XD Great tutorial, as always.

[@patxigarmendizabal6063]

Outstanding video, Thanks, you're amazing !!

[@RAY-kh3ie]

Merci beaucoup pour la vidéo !!!

[@fantasyisfinal6783]

completely loved it, giving a like...

[@jilee1721]

This is really amazing.

[@aeropxs]

Video Copilot Cool beans as usual Andrew! Love the detail added by the extra depth and parallax in that foreground building's wound hole. Off topic: In E3D, is there a version of the 747 without the aerial refueling hump on the nose? Can it be turned off as a layer so it looks civilian? Thanks!

[@gundude500]

Awesome tutorial. I'm waiting for more ;)

[@MrMelo34]

Great Destruction Structus tutorial thanks man :)

[@Divineshot]

Awesome tutorial man! :)

[@KroSName]

This Awesome Man! You Are Film Graphicer.

[@shailpraj1]

Really Really great video..Awesome.... what a command on AE.. This will be very helpful to all..

[@StandByA]

wow great work here thx very much

[@mozquito76]

Andrew is simply the best...

[@aryandubey2608]

Awesome Tutorial...

[@spikedesignworks]

awesome as always!

[@MrAppDev]

You are the god of after effects

[@razorkox12345]

Very, very useful tutorial. Says straight forward what you have to do and how to use it. The only question I would have, does anyone know any free stock textures that you could use for video editing? Thanks in advance. :)

[@joaoneves7544]

Very nice work, I love it. I trying to make that to my city, i filmed with a drone, but i have a problem, every time i criate a solid it always create a new «camera» layer too.

[@MrAkashrintu]

Found Solution?

[@BasilHorizon]

I just... Like and added to favorites. You are awesome.

[@det1971_]

amazing work!

[@weatwood]

Tell me if I wrong, but the matte for the front building might be done with just one single solid. You simply takes three points on the roof, creates a solid, then move its anchor point to the side and then rotate 90 degrees like its back wall. Camera movement is allow us to do that. Sorry for my english. Best wishes from Russia :)

[@guillermoguillermo3656]

this dude makes it seem so simple

[@rebane2001]

Why not use a null when camera tracking, so you can parent everything? Are there any disadvantages?