Aetuts+ Hollywood Movie Title Series – Harry Potter V2

Aetuts+ Hollywood Movie Title Series – Harry Potter V2

on Aug 29th 2011 with 78 comments
Tutorial Details
  • Requirements: After Effects and Cinema 4d
  • Difficulty: Intermediate
  • Run Time: 55:40 min
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Final Product What You'll Be Creating

This entry is part 15 of 33 in the series Hollywood Movie Titles

Hollywood Movie Titles

We created a Harry Potter title tutorial 2 years ago, but in today’s tutorial we’re going to step it up a notch by emulating the style of the last movie. Using Cinema 4d, we’ll model the beveled text and do animation of the logo and lightning elements. Then in After Effects, we’ll complete our project with clouds, audio, and final compositing. Enjoy!

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  • M.Puvan

    Nice =D. Thank you antonio. By the way this is my transformers 3 title remake…
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7yBYHsdiu8
    i did it by using own methods. Anyway thanks for your tutorials. it inspired a lot too. Cheers ;)

    • http://gashone.com gashone

      did you creat the whole video or just the typo from 00:25?

      • M.Puvan

        Hi gashon. I just made the title. Did you know the whole title was made by 2 companies which is industrial light and magic and another 1 (sorry that i forgot the name). Not to mention how many experts involved in each designing for the effect from beginning till the end. I am just a beginner so for my level i could only design the typo from 00:23 till the end. Anyway i will try to improve further in future :)

        Cheers.

  • Arthur

    Hi Antonio I dont know how to make chisel bevel in illustrator can you help me

  • David Kwasnik

    Wow I learned alot from this tutorial!!! thanks

  • YuuZA

    This arguably could be the tutorial of the year, looks mindblowing :)

    Thank you for sharing this.

  • http://www.ae.tutsplus.com Alex Sun

    Hi Antonio Great Tutorial. Source Files in vector ? Illustrator, in the example does not need him

  • Bruce Wayne

    I have to comment, the final product looks really good, really the best on the last months.

  • Alex Sun

    Hey Antonio I bought a membership with the money. I need to run Illustrator.

    • http://www.crrntn.com Antonio Cerri
      Author

      Hey Alex,
      as I explained in the tutorial, I created a file in Cinema 4d “HP7 – START.c4d”, with all the vector paths, and all “first set points” already set correctly. The Adobe Illustrator file is not necessary, you have everything you need into cinema 4d. Good work!

      • Alex Sun

        I would like to edit the preset to. I need to file this in the form of vector.

      • http://www.crrntn.com Antonio Cerri
        Author

        You can modify the paths in cinema 4d.

      • Alex Sun

        Would you please send me mail as a way to? alexsun@windowslive.com please . I got to the membership.

    • http://www.crrntn.com Antonio Cerri
      Author

      Make editable text or logo designed with the button Make Editable. To move the points and get the desired shape, use the instrument Point tool to select the points, and use Live Selection tool to move the selected points.
      If you have trouble you can follow the tutorial Vectortuts to achieve before an Illustrator file, then import the paths into cinema 4d.

      http://vector.tutsplus.com/tutorials/text-effects/learn-to-create-a-variety-of-beveled-lettering/

  • http://www.youtube.com/user/leonbenlolo Leon Benlolo

    I used several tutorials on this site to make this video of my holiday in Manicore, a small town in Amazon, Brazil.
    Hope you like it.

    http://youtu.be/Jcxb_7_su_Y?t=1m35s

  • SHUVRA

    awesome man , thanxx a lot , cheers ;)

    vector file is missing. please upload _

    • http://www.crrntn.com Antonio Cerri
      Author

      As I explained in the tutorial, I created a file in Cinema 4d “HP7 – START.c4d”, with all the vector paths, and all “first set points” already set correctly. The Adobe Illustrator file is not necessary, you have everything you need into cinema 4d. Good work!

    • SHUVRA

      to display the teacher. this file to it so I spent a lot of money. Please Help Illustrator Proje.

      • http://www.crrntn.com Antonio Cerri
        Author

        The Cinema 4d file contains the same paths that I show in the Illustrator file. I repeat the Illustrator file you see in the tutorial is just to understand what you find in the file of cinema 4d. Doesn’t need the Illustrator file ! It has no utility! You can get all using the Cinema 4D file!

      • http://www.crrntn.com Antonio Cerri
        Author

        I forgot, if you do not know how to get the chisel bevel for your logo, you can follow this Vector tuts tutorial

        http://vector.tutsplus.com/tutorials/text-effects/learn-to-create-a-variety-of-beveled-lettering/

      • SHUVRA

        ai file with the extension I need. I spent the money to help me get it

      • http://www.crrntn.com Antonio Cerri
        Author

        There is no file Illustator. The paths are in the Cinema 4D file.

      • SHUVRA

        Can you send it to me? Antonio need most. This site advertising I did in school.

      • http://www.crrntn.com Antonio Cerri
        Author

        As I said, there isn’t the Illustrator file, after entering the paths on Cinema 4d, I deleted it, because it’s a useless file for the tutorial.
        The purpose of this tutorial is to learn techniques to create this animation, no, take files to create advertising job or other. Here you are on Aetuts, no Videohive.
        All project files in the folder, allow the creation of this tutorial.
        I have also indicated an excellent tutorial on Illustrator to accomplish what you need to personalize your logo or text.
        Only the knowledge and commitment lead to growth.
        Good work ;)

      • SHUVRA

        Why do not you want to understand me, Antonio. I wish I need not do no introduction here ..

  • tillimanjaro

    this is a awesome tutorial!!!

  • Fakur

    Awesome Antonio !

    I need the Illustrator file . thanks

    • http://www.crrnen.com Antonio Cerri
      Author

      Hi,
      as I explained in the tutorial, I created a file in Cinema 4d “HP7 – START.c4d”, with all the vector paths, and all “first set points” already set correctly. The Adobe Illustrator file is not necessary, you have everything you need into cinema 4d. Good work!

  • Manuel

    Hey, I cannot open the cinema 4d files, I am using windows seven, and I have Cinema 4D 11.5 HELP

    • http://www.crrntn.com Antonio Cerri
      Author

      Hi Manuel,
      Ok for Windows 7, but the project is made in Cinema 4D v.12.
      You have to update only Cinema 4D.

  • bar

    hey there, your tutorial was great
    i liked how the lightning effect came out, but do you know how can i make these lightnings in 3ds max?

    • http://www.crrntn.com Antonio Cerri
      Author

      I started with the 3D graphics in 3ds Max many years ago, then I switched from Windows to Mac systems, since then I’ve used Cinema 4D. If I remember correctly, the procedure is similar, but I do not have the software, I am sorry not being able to help you. : (

      • bar

        oh by the way, what do you prefer mac or pc?

  • Bryan

    Hey Antonio, great tutorial. Awesome work! I learned so many things. I have a question though. How did you make the dark clouds movie? C4D AE? The lightning effect at the beginning of it is amazing. It looks like it is more complex than the one on the letters. Thanks again!

  • malte

    Hey mate. Great tutorial!

    Is there a way to draw bevels using the path tool in photoshop and export it to Cinema4D?

    Tried it out a couple of times but it looks all messed up in C4D. I exported first a path of the H and then drew a inner bevel and connected into one path in Cinema4D. Didn’t work.. Any advice or help?

    Can’t figure out Illustrator. Really confused by that tutorial you posted to create bevels there. :/

  • Rakkas

    Hey Antonio !

    Everyone wants to project in Illustrator. I can add without any large loss.

    • http://www.crrntn.com Antonio Cerri
      Author

      Everyone wants an Illustrator file that is useless.

    • Antonio Cerri
      Author

      The Illustrator file was deleted because all paths are in the files of Cinema 4D.

    • http://www.crrntn.com Antonio Cerri
      Author

      The paths created in Illustrator to get the bevel can’t be editable, like a font!
      So, I repeat the Illustrator file not editable, is useless!
      If you are unfamiliar with the use of vector drawing software, you can use a font to write your logo, convert it to paths (to get the outside part), after draw the internal paths, in every letter (to get the the inside part).

  • Bryan

    I think the illustrator file is wanted because it would help to understand how to create your own text that will bevel correctly. I appreciate that you don’t provide it, it allowed me to learn and understand the technique better. Antonio, can you give us any insight into how you created the DARK_CLOUDS movie?

    • http://www.crrntn.com Antonio Cerri
      Author

      Dear Bryan,
      is not true. An Illustrator file does not explain a technique. Only a tutorial can explain a specific technique. This tutorial is effectively advanced/intermediate. Therefore, it presupposes basic knowledge of vector drawing.

      • Bryan

        I completely agree with you. And this tutorial explained many techniques. I thank you for your time spent in sharing this with us. I hate to keep asking you but I am very interested in what method/s were used to create the DARK_CLOUDS movie.

  • http://www.crrntn.com Antonio Cerri
    Author

    Dear Bryan,
    I forgot. For the dark clouds, I used a mix techniques: the matte painting, compositing and other tools.
    It might be interesting, to create a tutorial to explain this.

    • Bryan

      Yes, the slow lightning flash at the beginning is VERY NICE. I love the detail in the streaks. I would love to see a tutorial on this. Keep up the great work!

    • Brian

      Dear Antonio,

      I’m really having trouble following the bevel tutorial, I thought I created my letters correctly but when I import them into C4D I don’t get the same results I did using the c4d files you provided. I’m not sure what i’m doing wrong, aside from the vector.tut you posted is there anywhere you recommend that would give a better understanding on how you prepared the titles in this tutorial? I would really appreciate this because its very frustrating having this small (and i’m sure simple) task in illustrator holding me up from really doing anything with this tutorial aside from just following and mimicking what you do in the tutorial.

      Thanks again -

      • http://www.crrntn.com Antonio Cerri
        Author

        As I said in the tutorial to improve the bevel of letters, in cinema 4d, it is very important, add more points, on paths (inside part and outside part). You also have to set the first point on the junction of each letter.
        Do not give up! You’ll be able to get the result!

    • Darkow

      Amazing the slow lightning flash! Plz create tutorial for this.

  • Rakkas

    Everyone wants him Antonio. Need to re-add the Illustrator file. Everyone is waiting for you. We love you.

  • Brand

    Dear Antonio. Rakkas is quite right. We all look forward to it. Thanks

  • Brian

    Hi Antonio,

    I really love this tutorial and I appreciate you so much for taking the time to post it. I was wondering what font did you use to create the Harry Potter title and also would it be possible for you to post a similar illustrator file so that I can better understand how to do the technique shown in the link you posted from vectortuts? I’m pretty good with AE and Photoshop and fair in C4D but I must admit i’m a little new in Illustrator and I find the tutorial very lacking on the illustrator portion and its a great tutorial when just copying you but I want to try my own thing using what I’ve learned from your tutorial but I’m just not really able to follow the vector tutorial very well thus far. I think it would help having the file to compare what i’m reading with actual results.

    thanks much for your tutorial again

    • http://www.crrntn.com Antonio Cerri
      Author

      I haven’t used a font, but I drew each letter.

    • Bryan

      Antonio has already explained to everyone that the Illustrator file has been deleted. There are other resources on the web regarding this technique. The whole process can be achieved in cinema without even using illustrator. The most important step in this process, i have found, is to ensure that your inside and outside paths have the same amount of points and that you set a start point in relatively the same place for each path(inside, outside). If you don’t understand how to use the loft nurbs, play around with a less complex shape, such as two squares. You will rapidly increase your understanding of this technique and how to apply it to your own projects!

      • Alex

        i don’t want the illustrator it’s more like i want to know how to “cut” a letter so when i put the outside and inside parts in loftnurb it wont go crazy…mine looks like alot of lines go thru each other…i just want to know how to cut it…so that the paths will react as wanted in c4d !!! help :) !!!

  • http://www.madmotions.com Maximiliano

    Hi antonio, maybe i didn’t understand, but, must I create the lightning presentation (pre title), with any vector program, for export to c4d? Sorry if you don’t understand me.

  • Alexander

    Illustrator file sharing. buy membership.

    • Brian

      Even with membership you don’t get the Illustrator file…still trying to figure the illustrator half out though, wish there was a better tutorial on the illustrator area cause I just can’t seem to get that one right

    • Alexander

      this is our right.

  • Amy

    this is nice…i wanted to learn the diary glow effect in aftereffects from the movie Harry Potter and the Chambers of Secrets…..can anyone help me out?

  • Brian

    Thanks again for this tutorial…I finally figured out how to get my letters right and in my journey to find out how to do it the way i wanted I learned somethings that were unexpected…really had a lot of fun with this one and hands down my favorite of the movie title series.

    • http://www.crrntn.com Antonio Cerri
      Author

      I am very happy to hear this! I’d love to see your result.

      The next week is scheduled, the new tutorial Pirates of the Caribbean 4. I’ll be waiting! ;)

    • Alex

      how did you get it right ?

    • Leon

      dear Brian,

      i have the exact same problem, can u tell me how u get it right.
      already ty! ;)

  • Amoonra

    Antonio Cerri ! Nice Tutorials. Need Help Illustrator Proje. Thanks.

  • Darkow

    Hello Antonio Cerri. Could you make a tutorial for the slow flash of lightning in the beginning of the video? Simply stunning effect!

  • Nico

    A lots of people don’t understand what to do for Ai Part…can somebody teach us?…plz…

  • Nico

    Thanks again for this tutorial, I found a tut+, maybe can help everyone for AI ,
    then you can understand why Antonio Cerri said you don’t need AI project.
    http://reels.creativecow.net/film/chiseledbevel

    • http://www.crrntn.com Antonio Cerri
      Author

      The tutorial you mentioned is only for the fonts from the linear form.
      I am preparing a new tutorial to explain the technique for irregularly shaped fonts, as Harry Potter.
      Coming soon ready.

      • Jonas

        First of all, LOVE your tuts Antonio, learning so much from them.

        Second of all, how far are you with the chisel tutorial? Dying to learn how to do them properly.

        Cheers.

  • Abi

    Hey, I’m very thankful for your Tutorials, but it’s a lil bit too fast… you skip so many steps… I didnt get it how you got the holes of “e,o,… etc.” empty for example…

    • Alex

      Yes i agree…i am trying to do a “D” but can’t succeed in making right in c4d because maybe i didn’t split the letter in the right parts or something…the bevel goed totally wrong i tried cutting it in various ways but nothing…pls help antonio :)

  • Timo

    How do u edit the text? I want to change the title name! please help!

  • Mac Herrera

    Hola Antonio… xD!

    Excelente Tutorial, eres el mejor, gracias por compartir tus conocimientos con todos nosotros… :D!

    Estoy un poco confundido con la parte de Ilustrator, el texto no logro crearlo, ademas veo que la fuente tipográfica :S no es la misma, ¿La fuente la compraste o descargaste de algún citio? o Tú la hiciste en el Ilustrator?… xD!

    Gracias De Nuevo Antonio!… xD!

  • Luca

    Where can find the textures?

  • Alex

    Mr. Antonio what are the frames that u rendered for frontal.mov ?120 frames ? 5 sec x 24 frames= 120 frames ? is that it ?

  • Navneeth

    Hey, can i do the same with Autodesk Maya 2011. i mean, draw the strokes in illustrator and then import it in maya..? if so, which tool in maya should i use to make the strokes 3 dimensional like in that video..?

    Thanks.

    • http://twitter.com/aftaab_great Aftaab Taimur

      All the 3D softwares like Cinema 4d, Maya, Blender and etc are the same but the only difference is in the interface

  • Leon

    Hey antiono thanks for the tutorial.

    I have a small problem. I made the chisel bevel and the outside lines and i import it in c4d. I followed ur tutorial like u did, but when i put A_INSIDE and A_OUTSIDE in the LOFT NURBS it goes CRAZY!! It looks like alot of lines going true eachother!
    can u plz help me antonio.

    Leon