Riot Gear, is it worth it? at DVinfo.net

Richard Grebby · July 31st, 2007, 07:41 AM

Was thinking of getting the Riot Gear plugin for AE, was wondering if its worth it and the bits that come with it are well presented with tutorials and such.

Jim Montgomery · July 31st, 2007, 09:18 AM

A must have!

Jim

Steven Gotz · July 31st, 2007, 09:34 AM

I must strongly suggest that you look at some of the packages that save you money. Andrew has packaged some together that are pretty darn good. For example, Riot Gear is $49 and SoundFX is $99 for a total of $148 but sold together they are only $129. A much better deal.

If you are interested in the kind of things in Riot Gear, you almost certainly need the sound effects to go along with them, so why not plan ahead?

Disclosure: That is what I am ordering.

William W. Holcomb · September 6th, 2007, 01:35 PM

I would agree with Steven - if you're interested in Riot Gear buy the sound effect CD to go along with it. A "package" is a much better deal in the long run, but only if you actually use what you buy.

Just an FYI, it's not actually a plug-in but a set of .mov and .jpg files that you mix together for some great visuals.

And one final note (just my 2-cents)...the graphics always seem to look better to me (probably because I know how much work went into creating them) than to "civilians" (those non-After Effect people.) I'll spend an hour on something for my wife to say something like, "That's nice dear. That new computer you just bought can really do alot of stuff!"

So goes the unrecognized life of a visual effects geek...

Vladimir Chaloupka · October 7th, 2007, 01:38 PM

Just bought the "lucky 7" package and I love it! (and yes, tutorials are included with Riot Gear)

July 31st, 2007, 07:41 AM	#1
Richard Grebby Regular Crew Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kent, England Posts: 134	Riot Gear, is it worth it? Was thinking of getting the Riot Gear plugin for AE, was wondering if its worth it and the bits that come with it are well presented with tutorials and such. __________________ --Canon XL1-- http://www.richardgrebby.co.uk

July 31st, 2007, 09:18 AM	#2
Jim Montgomery Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Vero Beach Posts: 392	A must have! Jim __________________ http://www.billfishadventures.com \| http://www.sfgmedia.com \| http://vimeo.com/2015915

July 31st, 2007, 09:34 AM	#3
Steven Gotz Trustee Join Date: May 2002 Location: Clermont, FL Posts: 1,520	I must strongly suggest that you look at some of the packages that save you money. Andrew has packaged some together that are pretty darn good. For example, Riot Gear is $49 and SoundFX is $99 for a total of $148 but sold together they are only $129. A much better deal. If you are interested in the kind of things in Riot Gear, you almost certainly need the sound effects to go along with them, so why not plan ahead? Disclosure: That is what I am ordering. __________________ Steven Gotz http://www.stevengotz.com

September 6th, 2007, 01:35 PM	#4
William W. Holcomb Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Twinsburg, Ohio Posts: 46	I would agree with Steven - if you're interested in Riot Gear buy the sound effect CD to go along with it. A "package" is a much better deal in the long run, but only if you actually use what you buy. Just an FYI, it's not actually a plug-in but a set of .mov and .jpg files that you mix together for some great visuals. And one final note (just my 2-cents)...the graphics always seem to look better to me (probably because I know how much work went into creating them) than to "civilians" (those non-After Effect people.) I'll spend an hour on something for my wife to say something like, "That's nice dear. That new computer you just bought can really do alot of stuff!" So goes the unrecognized life of a visual effects geek...

October 7th, 2007, 01:38 PM	#5
Vladimir Chaloupka Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 80	Just bought the "lucky 7" package and I love it! (and yes, tutorials are included with Riot Gear)