September 3, 2009 by John Dickinson | 37,592 views | Comments (267)
In just a few short years Video Copilot has skyrocketed to become the dominant force in visual fx and motion graphics training online, with it’s founder, Andrew Kramer, becoming an industry icon. In part 1 of this riveting interview Andrew discusses his fascinating journey from high school student to industry leader and what that has meant to Video Copilot and him personally.
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September 18, 2009 at 5:23 pm |
Hi John,
Thanks for organising this interview. Ive got a lot of Andrews products and have learnt so much from his site. I used riot gear and evolution for the 2008 Country Music Awards in which a complete graphics package had to be created in 48 hours. We couldn’t have done it with out his products.
I also really appreciate how much you yourself give to the community with your tutorials and website.
Cheers
Glenn
September 19, 2009 at 2:59 pm |
Hi Glenn, that’s a great testimonial for Andrew’s products. Thanks for your feedback. Best, John.
September 29, 2009 at 9:39 pm |
JD. THANKS MAN FOR THIS INTERVIEW. BOTH YOU GUYS ARE GREAT GUYS
WELL LEARN A LOT BECAUSE OF YOUS
September 30, 2009 at 3:24 pm |
Thanks O.T. Regards, John.
September 30, 2009 at 9:57 am |
I started a new carrier in digital film about year a ago. I enrolled at the Art Institute in Philadelphia. I heard about video co-pilot and it was just a new beginning for me. I love visual effects and digital film making and Andrew is like a hero to me. I learned so much from andrew tutorials because he does teach in a fun way, stuff I want to do and not boring bla, bla, bla tech stuff. I know Tech stuff it’s important, but for me, the best way to learn tech stuff is by doing fun stuff. Andrew you are an amazing inspiration.
Gerson.
September 30, 2009 at 3:31 pm |
Hi Gerson, thanks for sharing your thoughts. Andrew certainly has a fun style to be sure. All the best, John.
October 3, 2009 at 2:20 am |
The TED interview with J.J. Abrams that Kramer is talking about can be seen here:
http://www.ted.com/talks/j_j_abrams_mystery_box.html
October 4, 2009 at 2:28 pm |
Thanks for the link Havard.
October 3, 2009 at 8:58 am |
hay thats soooo soo sooo cool man….nice…work…have you done the next part?..
October 4, 2009 at 2:30 pm |
Hi Sachith, it’s right here: http://www.motionworks.com.au/2009/09/unplugged-6-andrew-kramer-2/
October 9, 2009 at 1:57 pm |
Thanks for this interview. I learned also so much from Andrew’s Tutorials. Also very fast. He’s Tutorials are the ones i was looking for.
John, i didn’t know your site before, but i think your tutorials are also great.
October 9, 2009 at 9:02 pm |
Welcome to Motionworks n3utrino. Best wishes, John.
October 15, 2009 at 2:48 am |
Hi, both of your tutorials are AWESOME….. Kudos to the both of you!!!
October 15, 2009 at 2:51 pm |
Thank you Marcus, very kind of you to say. Best wishes, John.
October 15, 2009 at 11:59 pm |
Hi, John,
Andrew is like God in Digital FX and After Effect to me. I have all of his products and making a short fantastic, disaster, crime and love films…, I lernt all of ths from him. I also didn’t know about your site, it is also marvellous site. I’m coming in toyour site almost everyday.
Your both of part of Digital Angels!!!
Take Care Dude,
Thanks and Regards,
Nurassyl
October 16, 2009 at 3:24 pm |
Hi Nurassyl, that’s great news! Welcome to Motionworks. Regards, John.
October 16, 2009 at 5:18 pm |
I’ve been stealing from Andrew Kramer since I first learned about Video Co-Pilot! (Well, I have bought most of his products.) I loved what he said about not minding when people copy his stuff. I don’t have a personal style yet, and I certainly don’t have the creative skills to attempt any of my own personal stuff, but I am learning. Only folks in the business “know” when others have copied another person’s style. Clients don’t know, and they don’t care. Thanks John for doing this interview with Andrew. Thanks for all your tutorials, and especially for the “Business of Design” series. It’s given me the confidence to make a business out of doing what I love, even though I don’t have the chops…YET! By way, whenever someone asks me “how did I do that?”, I point them straight to Video Co-Pilot or MotionWorks.
Cheers!
October 17, 2009 at 6:18 pm |
Hi Gwendolyn, I’m not so sure client’s wouldn’t know or care. Video Copilot looks are used heavily throughout the world and presenting a look to a client that hasn’t been customised is risky. Thanks for your thoughtful comments as usual. Best wishes, John.
November 28, 2009 at 12:52 pm |
Hey ! awesome interview John..
i wanna ask u one thing that i passed my high school and planning to do VFx which is the best place for it.plz help me out John.
(I m from INDIA).And one more question is that My friend decided to go to Gnomon School of Vfx (L.A),Howz that ?
Plz Reply…thank u
and take good care of urself..!!!
November 29, 2009 at 3:01 pm |
Hi Zeeshan, a great place to learn vfx software and techniques is fxphd. I am not aware of the Gnomon school. Best wishes, John.
February 21, 2010 at 5:19 pm |
hey John,do you have any Idea about the Art Institutes of California,how’s it..for B.Sc Vfx & Motion Graphics….or plz suggest me any other best on-campus institute or college for a B.Sc degree in Vfx and motion graphics @ Los Angeles…
PLEASE REPLY !!!
Thank you.
February 22, 2010 at 8:57 pm |
Hi Zeeshan, I have no idea sorry. Best wishes, John.
January 29, 2010 at 10:50 pm |
HI, i’m going to buy, SERIOUS FX TRAINING, and then OPTICAL FLARES maybe. thanks for this interview. 8^).
January 31, 2010 at 7:54 pm |
andrew you are the best.
youve taught me so much and i want to say thanks i wish i could buy your vids but i dont have the money
my dream is to do what you do
i love designing since i was little
i never knew you made the fringe intro the funny thing is that i always wondered who made that cause i thought it was so cool plus its my favorite show
thanks again,
Tyler
February 21, 2010 at 4:29 pm |
i loved this interview, i think you John and Andrew both have a perfect life. you both do what you like, you have fun, and you earn money with it. now i’m starting to work with Adobe After Effects and i think that it is the best program ever created. The Adobe Company gives creative people to make money with their products, what i say is that spendin money with their products it’s a good investyment. You can make and edit video and movies with adobe premiere and adobe after effects, you can make and edit photos with adobe photoshop and adobe illustrator, you can make and edit audio with adobe soundbooth and adobe audition, and you can publish all this in your own website with adobe fireworks and adobe dreamweaver. So i love Adobe. Keep the good work John and Andrew (John with “motionworks” and Andre with “video copilot”).
March 1, 2010 at 2:26 am |
It might be the perfect life…if only we didn’t have to works so hard
Best wishes, John.
March 1, 2010 at 11:38 am |
yes, but you can’t go further in life without hardwork, but it’s rewarding if you love your job.
February 27, 2010 at 7:47 pm |
Hi John,
I see that you recommended FXPHD. How would you characterize their training to be different than Lynda.com or Total Training? Does it go a lot more in depth?
March 1, 2010 at 2:25 am |
Hi Steve, All have their place but FXPHD is more in-depth and more specific to visual fx in general. Lynda and TT give you great training in what buttons to press… FXPHD also tells you why you would press those buttons… Best wishes, John.
March 14, 2010 at 2:57 pm |
John,
I have been in the arts my entire life and thus have been exposed to a lot of varied art communities but all and all this community of VFX and motion graphics is the most creative. How nice to find a community where artist/designers actually help each other globally by sharing knowledge and experience. You guys are the best! Thanks for making this industry evolve as fluidly as it has. Good on you mates!
March 17, 2010 at 2:28 pm |
Hey Tom, thanks for that. I’m happy to be part of this community too. Best wishes, John.
March 29, 2010 at 10:36 am |
Hey John
This is the 2nd time am coming to your website. Its cool with lotsa entertaining stuffs…
I juz saw ur interview with one of my favourite teacher in AfterEffects Andrew Kramer.
Am a regular visitor of videocopilot.net but i didnt even had a single chance to see the face of ma teacher….
And by chance i saw him in your site….
Thanks a ton for having an interview with ma master….
And wish u all success for ur site development too
Thanks once more for uploading that interview
June 25, 2010 at 9:05 pm |
Nice Interview… thx John & Andrew
Greets from Germany
July 6, 2010 at 2:33 am |
Thanks for sorting that interview out John. It was a very interesting watch.
July 9, 2010 at 4:31 am |
im just watching this video and hope Andrew will say “This is Andrew Kramer from Video Copilot” lol
August 17, 2010 at 5:37 am |
John,
These tutorials on video copilot are amazing! I have been to many motion effect training sites and I will say that video co pilot was pretty cool. Well put together interview as well.
Thanks
August 23, 2010 at 1:57 pm |
This guy has got that little thing called it…
fantastic interesting, and you gain incredible value from his tuts
many thanks from us in Africa.
Dremo
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