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Aerial Footage Over Triple Falls

Aerial Footage Over Triple Falls

  James and I were able to head out to Triple Falls in Dupont, North Carolina and shot some nice aerial footage of some waterfall.  This was the same location where the Hunger Games and Last of the Mohicans was shot.  The locations were beautiful and the... read more.

Raw Footage from DJI S800 Hexacopter

Raw Footage from DJI S800 Hexacopter

  A lot of people have been asking to see raw footage from DJI's S800 hexacopter.  So we went flying and shooting yesterday and we were able to capture some pretty nice imagery. My camera setup is different then most S800 users.  I'm using the Panasonic GH2... read more.

Changing Audio Tracks in Encore

Changing Audio Tracks in Encore

  There have been a lot of questions lately on how to change audio tracks in Encore. The process is pretty easy and just takes a little thinking to get your head around the concept. Encore has a lot of nice hidden features that can really help... read more.

Zombie College Preproduction | DJI S800 Hexacopter Prepping

Zombie College Preproduction | DJI S800 Hexacopter Prepping

  The preproduction for Zombie College has been going great! Yes, there's a lot to plan for, but it's all part of filmmaking. The more complex piece of equipment that I needed to personally prepare for the film was the DJI S800 hexacopter. The main issue was... read more.

DJI Phantom Video Review

DJI Phantom Video Review

  I only learned of the DJI Phantom back in November, and being a filmmaker, I was interested to see how well the Phantom would carry the GoPro to film aerial video.  So I contacted the guys over at DSLR Pros and they sent me the... read more.

New Filming Projects

New Filming Projects

  I can't believe its already the end of February.  This year is off to a great start though!  Lots of cool filming projects are on the horizon. We recently shot some b-roll footage of some epic police officers.  These guys were training for evasive car maneuver techniques, and... read more.

Filming Evasive Race With Some Cops

Filming Evasive Race With Some Cops

  So this week was a little more exciting then most. So when my friends ask me, "What did you do this week?" I simple can say, "Oh not much... I just filmed cops race around on a driving course." Hearing engines roar, tires screaming and the... read more.

Tweaking Pre-Keyed Footage in After Effects

Tweaking Pre-Keyed Footage in After Effects

  If you're ever needing to adjust the alpha channel of pre-keyed footage in After Effects, there are a few simple techniques you can do.  In this short tutorial I show how to remove the "transparent" look and boost the alpha channel using three filters.  You'll... read more.

What are Visual Effects?

pulse_special_effects_btsVisual effects involve the integration of live action footage and generated imagery to create environments which look realistic, but would be dangerous, costly, or simply impossible to capture on film.  This is why I love VFX so much.  I can use my creativity to create some realistic effect that never really existed.  The more these effects can “wow” the audience without stealing the show, the better.  My tutorials include Adobe After Effects and Cinema 4D software apps.

What is Video Editing?

Video editing is the process of editing segments of video footage, visual effects and sound recordings in the post-production process.  Through a series of Premiere Pro and Encore tutorials, I show you the pro way to edit.

What is VidMuze?

I created VidMuze to help advance the film/video community. I teach and train folks interested in filmmaking, video editing and or visual effects. I also offer a lot of video stock footage and visual effects to help you make your video projects more professional.

What are Visual Effects?

These are the effects that are added to video/film footage in post production; a.k.a. the editing phase.  This includes compositing 2D and 3D elements that will create a realistic illusion that was not achieved on the movie set alone.  Check out my VFX Packs to learn more.

What’s the big picture?

My goals are to create fun and entertaining mini films that are focused around visual effects. I then show breakdowns and tutorials on how you can create the same visuals and effects for your own filming projects.  As many of you know, filming gear and software can be really expensive.  Because of this, I am making my products as affordable as I can.  I know this will help the film community.

How can you learn?

I have a series of free tutorials that show how to use some of the world’s best post production software.  I have HD screen capture recordings, with high quality voice over, taking you step by step in depth so that you can learn the software quickly and effectively.  I teach how to use the following software, Adobe’s After Effects, Premiere Pro, Encore.  I also show how to use Boujou and Cinema 4D.