This tutorial covers the creation of a space-like si-fi title sequence from scratch. Michael shows us how you can easily create a visually interesting and impressive title animation with some simple title cards and text animation. The tutorial uses the Twitch plugin from Video Copilot, though a similar effect could be obtained by manual keyframing.
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Requirement: Video Copilot Twitch Plugin (download here)
The effect can also be achieved without this plugin by manually keyframing the effect.
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( ADD YOURS )resh June 8th
great tuts, but please add html page for those with slow connections
( )dotcom June 8th
Hi Michael,
this is just exatly what i was looking for… Thank you so,
we feel the Kramer’s touch, and it pleases.
Concerning the sound of the DVD package,
( )I guess it’s ProScore, how are the 500 sound files like for sale ?
do they make the deal ? what you thinck?
Thanks again,
A°.
dotcom June 10th
Had yo buy Pro Scrore for a jobanyway.
( )So i recommend… this is not vegetables really (as it meant to be).
And gives some theatrical atmosphere to my next to come.
Good investment.
kevin June 8th
Nice one. Very interesting.
( )Max June 8th
Loving the Video Copilot Music!
( )Pro Scores FTW!
Sal June 8th
Thanks for sharing, Michael. Nice job and a very good tut.
Cheers.
( )giezkaluvorsky June 8th
awsome tut
( )thanks for sharing..
Billy June 8th
ProScore and Twitch….a Videocopilot.net advertisement! LOL!
Don’t have ProScore….but I just purchased twitch so it’s all good. Looks like a great effect. Gonna have to try this soon!
Thanks Michael
( )Kevin June 8th
Michael,
Can you please mention which music you used of Pro Scores? As in, how is this music called, and in which subfolder is it located? I have Pro Scores.
Thank you for a great tutorial,
Kevin
( )tony June 8th
i also want to know it!
( )Ashley Staggs June 10th
Its called The Dark Side and it is in the massive folder located in the epic music folder.
vasu June 8th
“Faster speeds, helps us save bandwidth. File size is 260mb.”
but the video size only 121 MB anything missing in this ?
btw nice tutorials dude
( )Lloyd June 8th
Oops, that was a typo. I’ve corrected it.
( )MDTY June 8th
The outcome is weak, it lacks depth and seems flat (stars & planets), the only element that saves the final animation, is the music.
( )dotcom June 8th
You should see the titles of ” furtiv” the movie about an army jet that think by itself… the 2d flat result in intro is just a shame … So this one is good !
( )As AE users are concerned.
Use some 3d package and you’ll have it rocking !
but render times will make you think.
greenfire June 9th
I love these complaint comments, ITS A FREE TUTORIAL! And they are meant to inspire you to use your creativity to make them your own not copy it, so how about thanking they author for taking the time to post this and keep your negative comments to yourself, if your such an expert at AE how bout doing you own tutorial and show us how to do it better.
( )MDTY June 9th
It’s a critique, not a complaint, next time get it right, then post your “complaint on people who complain” lol.
dotcom June 9th
It’s a critique, not a complaint, next time get it right, then post your “complaint on people who complain” lol.
What about taking the time to do it your way and making things better as you want them to be !
( )wow !
lol !
MichaelDTY June 11th
what is it that you don’t understand? don’t get so defensive, it’s a good thing YOU’RE not writing tutorials, because YOU can’t take criticism.
MichaelDTY June 11th
oops forget previous post i thought you were greenfire, btw, i love your website and artwork, dotcom
dotcom June 17th
thks for the website M.DTY !
I ‘m not greenfire, copy / confirmed,
fact is that when a critic ( or call that whatever you want) is made,
it can be a good thing as soon as you mention a new idea or way to explore,
or a stuff that can be added, the things you mentioned in your post, could have been a bit deeper explained so that one can follow your thought and path.
By the way, concerning the second part of your first input :
” the only thing that saves… ”
come on… this was not a fair language !
the positive feedback approach is a must, weither professional or hobby things are concerned. Negative state of mind won’t give you back anything.
so stay open and positive.
cheers.
Ei_b3low June 8th
wow,really2 great tuts..
( )DAN June 8th
the only good thing about this is the music.
( )the animation is just horrible amateurish. sorry.
Shadowzproductions June 8th
Looking really nice. We’ve been missing out on tutorials for the last few days!
( )I need more to keep going!
Rev65 June 8th
Nicely done and cleanly presented. Good example of how the ‘devil is in the details’ of bringing a simple animation sequence to life.
I would suggest pushing the stars and planets back in Z space to take advantage of some parallax with the camera moves.
( )rishteria June 8th
Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeah, torreeenteando ^^
( )Lyndon June 8th
awesome
( )Loay June 8th
Very nice !!!
( )Thanks
Diego SA June 8th
Who is using Safari? I can’t watch the videos! Is it just me?
( )JohnM. June 8th
I’m using Safari & can see the video. Just give it time to load. Blip is a little slow.
I’m using Safari 4 BTW…
( )Diego SA June 8th
Uhn… OK, thanks!
I gave up. Waited to go home to watch it using Firefox.
Deniz June 8th
Thanks gerat tutorial
( )ninjtso June 8th
great tutorial … i really like it
( )chchln June 8th
Please change to other video server.. this is soo slow
( )I LOVE YOUR WEBS!! tuts+ ROCKS! XD
Mike June 9th
I agree that this looks amateur. You have a whole pile of 2D elements trying to pass as 3D and falling flat. The lens flare is a focal point. The camera is uninspired and jerky. The typeface is even boring and weak.
Its redeemable qualities include to some extent its soundtrack and your choice to use the twitch filter instead of trying to teach something about the keyframing you passively reference as an alternative. Even twitch though was poorly implemented in your final composition.
( )Richard June 9th
I agree… : ((
( )Jason June 9th
Less presets please.
on a side note…
the Andrew Kramer disciples have risen!
ashish June 9th
gr8 thanx a lot but yes plz i do agree plz do add html or the text tutz along for guyz wd slow connection
( )Lau June 9th
Holy **** this is teh ****!
( )Satya Meka June 9th
Clever use of presets. Nice out come, but I would suggest you something like CC Starburst to create the background stars, so you can animate them better. Also, the flares are an important part of the animation so if you can, try using Knoll Light Factory as you can have wide variety of flares. Cheers!
( )DonnnyFXguy June 9th
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jwuj0QdlUB0&feature=channel_page
Same title but i like this version better… the thing about the AEtuts is that it looks a bit flat..
( )Toweleeiee June 10th
I looked at the demo and now I’m hooked on this. That was the PERFECT thing I have been looking how to do.
( )Saro June 10th
Wooooaaaah! Nice!
( )Klas June 10th
Thanks for sharing!
( )wynboost June 13th
where do you find that sound effects in 00:12… is it in pro scores? can someone please tell me
( )himangshu June 13th
aetuts this is the greatest initiative u have taken ever(TORRENTING d work)
( )JavasBoy June 13th
Nice one. I Like!
( )CG June 15th
hehe he says where and which with emphasis on the ‘h’ xD reminds me of family guy =P
( )mike June 15th
DUDE that under water Scene is like Kramers Underwater scene??
( )olushola June 18th
this is awesome men.
( )CgBaran Tuts June 21st
Excellent work
( )Noar June 22nd
Hey it looks like an Andrew Kramer effect for the StarTrek title!!!!
Credits : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-kxKRrpdgA&feature=related (”Main title designed by : Anrew Kramer”)
Main title : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Y8Iv_x_8DQ&feature=related
He’s a GOD!!!!!
( )Lloyd June 22nd
FYI, those are not the real Star Trek main titles, those were create by Michael which this tutorial is based on.
( )Salmon Kaw June 26th
Hey guys, really cool. I created something like this using this tut, but added my own elements haha.
By the way, how do I export it to a file, like mov etc. I managed to export to mov but it takes up a whooping 1.6GB. While the video from the preview is only like 9mb but looks great. I managed to churn out a 20mb file but it looks like crap with like 8bit color scheme? May I know how you guys make export?
( )Michael June 26th
Hey, thanks! The preview video is in .mp4 format – if you choose the H.264 format in the output module of After Effects you should get a nice render – if not then play around with the bitrate settings – the higher the bitrate, the better the quality of the video. Hope that helps!
( )minisite design June 28th
Hello Michael,
thank you very much for your tutorial! this is what I’m looking for! thank you
( )ChooetFireworks July 1st
This is THE shit man! Awesome!
( )ScriptPlazza July 12th
nice i lik gj
( )Mehboob July 14th
great great tutorial !!!!
( )Steve July 16th
really nice tutorial!!!
Too bad you didn’t upload the photoshop files of the planets. Could have used those…
( )aleek July 21st
This is an excellent tutorial for those who are in the learning phases as it shows how easy it can be to make fairly complex-looking effects. I think this is merely a stepping stone for your own creativity and while critiques are extremely helpful in all aspects of design, they are only advantageous when used constructively. I would challenge those who only offer negative feedback to take this, add their own unique perspective whether it is a small tweak or a major overhaul, and share their result with the community. It will not only add to the community, but provide an even better resource for those looking build their own skills and inspire their own creativity.
( )Martijn July 27th
Well hi Micheal, i loved the tutorial that you made right here.. it helped me a lot! But there is one little problem, I can’t find your font anywere, could you please reply on this message with the download link or something like that? Already thanks!
Greatings! ( Sorry for my bad English! )
( )Owca July 31st
Font: http://www.fonts101.com/xt_fontdetails_az_FID!34104~ShiltonExtended~font.html
( )Russell September 5th
@steve
dude just do a google image search on planets .. use the advance search button to look for just .png files .. i find one that exactly matches ..
this is one excellent tutorial btw !!
( )Lache September 15th
Please teach the music name of preview.
( )David Filipe September 18th
thank you for the tutorial!!
all the way from london (y)
( )Николай September 20th
This great! Thank you very much for this tutorial!
( )sangdouren September 24th
Speak so admire in place
( )Hobosic October 8th
Hi there,
( )Amazing! Not clear for me, how offen you updating your ae.tutsplus.com.
sriganesh October 12th
very cool.
( )one doubt- for video there is a option for embed code, so can we put this is other blogs and give credit link. to this page.
is this correct. mainly for tutorial list like that. not to take it as own. to share the knowledge
speshal ed November 20th
lol purple haze
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