Hey guys. I'm in the process of launching my own company and I have an idea to create a 10 to 15 second company intro for my website and all video's we do in the future. I need advice on what program I can best use to do this or how much money something like this would set me back. I will be posting up a promo video I am editing for my companies first project which goes into full production in October. I have no budget at the moment so I'm looking for as much free advice and help as possible. Thanks. So the registered company name is 5 Phase Entertainment. The idea is this. A helicopter flies across a mountain range. (Detail of helicopter unimportant and could simply be a silhouette) It's carrying a massive metallic number 5 via a thick chain dangling below the helicopter. Suddenly the chain snaps and the number 5 plummets into the mountains and slams into the rock spewing up dust. as the dust settles shattered rocks around the giant 5 make the word PHASE and then in white Entertainment appears at the bottom. 5 Phase Entertainment. All this in 10 to 15 seconds. Ant advice?
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There is no program that will automagically make stuff like this for you. You are dreaming. You can learn to animate and with a combination of photoshop and after effects you can make great stuff. However it will take a smart student with a feel for it several months to a year at minimum to do what you want. Satisfactory results will really only come from hiring an animator for $800-2000.
No shit Cory. I don't think I was asking for a "poof" type magical program but rather some solid advice and help minus the sarcasm. I have though managed to get someone who offered to help for pretty much the same rates you suggested. A little out of my budget, but where there is a will and a "dream" things can happen. Thanks for the comment.
I never thought of the CGI approach. Thanks Thomas, I'll look into that.
Wow. Awesome. Thanks!
I offered no sarcasm. You read that into my words. You asked for what program you can use to create an intro yourself. The question communicates a lack of understanding that it is not the programs but a person's ability that is needed. I can create something like what you suggested in a variety of programs, however I suggested two that would be the easiest to use. Apparently this does not apply to you, but there are many people who ask similar questions who really believe a program makes things automatically look cool without artistic or technical skill. If it needs to look live action, doing it in 3D is a good option, but the most expensive and complex. I suggest hiring an after effects artist who can do it in fake 3D, or stylize it in a cartoon or silhouette look.
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I use Animoto. That actually was a "poof" program for me. I originally wanted a computer graphic mainframe for my intro. See the difference in stage 32 and my Animoto account. http://portal.sliderocket.com/BKKNH/Ps1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJisGQpCtUY
Very cool Wayne. Thanks
You're welcome.