In this tutorial Video, I cover Greyscalegorilla Plus and how I created this Doodad animation. I will walk you through how I use Greyscalegorilla Plus Hub, apply different Cinema4D Materials, lighting and animation features, and how I use Drop Zone. Finally, I will cover how I use Magic Bullet Looks, to create popping renders, using Redshift.
Animated Ukraine Map
I have been starting taking the GEOlayers 3 MasterClass and completed the following map as part of my learning.
I will be developing my map animation skills in the coming months.
How to Create a Dynamic Slideshow Under 5 Mins in Final Cut Pro
In this tutorial video, I cover how to create a dynamic slideshow under 5 mins in Final Cut Pro. Adjustment Layers: https://fxfactory.com/info/adjustmentlayers
2023 Canada Day Celebration Fireworks at The Beaches in Toronto
In this video I use my Sony A7IV, with a 55mm prime Zeiss lens, with a shotgun mic and edited in Final Cut Pro. I converted using a LUT, colour graded via Maxon One Magic Bullet Looks, Colorista, Mojo and Renoiser and then edited the sequence together.
The video is of Canada Day here at The Beaches in Toronto. The video attempts to convey us, as human beings, coming together, with strangers mind you, to celebrate, Canada Day. I contemplated the notion of 'blowing off steam', the need for connection and celebration. The video also has police lights, drone and All-terrain vehicle which at times is juxtaposed, perhaps even futuristically (apocalyptic?) with the dance party celebrations. Fireworks, people, my friend and I, open up the sequence at the beach.
iA Presenter: Master Presentation Slides for Your Next Video
iA Presenter is a unique minimalistic presentation software by the makers of iA Labs. The Mac app allows you to write and layout your slides using markdown, as well as many other features to customize the look and feel of your presentations. It's a beautifully designed Mac app similar to iA Writer. In this tutorial video, I cover the iA Presenter app, including an overview of features, what is Markdown and training programs that you can explore to build your skills with using presentations for your next video. I cover the training, Visualize Value, the Present to Succeed Conference and a course from Domestika, presented by Katya Kovalenko.
Here are two related videos I covered presentations, including Keynote and further training in using presentations in your video:
How to Use Apple Keynote Slides in Final Cut Pro:
Up Your Professional Video Editing!: Top 5 Film Editing Training Programs Online:
Review and Overview of SanDisk PRO-BLADE SSD mag and Transport
In this video, I do a review and overview of SanDisk PRO-BLADE SSD mag and Transport. The Pro-Blade Transport has USB-C (20Gbps), which allows for speeds up to 2000MB/s read and write. The Mag has 3m drop and 4,000lbs crush resistance.
I will review the SanDisk Professional PRO-BLADE ecosystem, including the PRO-BLADE STATION, which allows for up to 3,000MB/s transfer speeds. Please like and subscribe!
AI Writing Workflow: Kindle, Readwise & Notion
In this tutorial video, I show you my Kindle, Readwise and Notion writing workflow, so like me, you can create blog posts, articles and scripts using Notion AI generated from your Kindle highlights. I will walk you through how to set up your Readwise account and link it with your Kindle and Notion. This workflow, will improve your ability to create content for your YouTube, write articles or do overall research based on the books you have read. If you like this video, please like and subscribe.
How to Use the Elgato Stream Deck + for Video, Photo Editing & Productivity
In this tutorial video, I show you how to use the Elgato Stream Deck + for video, photo editing & productivity, including using Smart Profiles from SlideshowFX for Final Cut Pro, After Effects and Lightroom. I'll also cover how to use Keyboard Maestro to set up launchers for apps and websites, using the Stream Deck +'s 'dial stacks.'
How to Use Magic Bullet Suite Colorista 5 in Final Cut Pro | Overview & Features
In this tutorial video, I show you how to use use Magic Bullet Suite Colorista 5 in Final Cut Pro, I cover an overview and features of the Maxon One plugin software, so that you can color grade your footage, add luts and do advance color corrections.
Greyscalegorilla Plus Library C4D Overview: Materials & Models
In this tutorial, I cover Greyscalegorilla's Plus Library, including materials and models.
How to Create an Animated Slideshow in Final Cut Pro
In this tutorial video, I show you how you can create a an animated slideshow in Final Cut Pro, including using you own stills/ photos, so that they animate to the music. If you like this video, please like and subscribe.
5 Epic Instagram Reel Tips Using The Sony A7IV
In this tutorial video, I cover 5 Tips to enhance and increase engagement for your Instagram Reels using the Sony A7IV. I will cover shooting flat, with S-log3 (PP8) and S-Cinetone (PP11), capturing footage vertically, editing to music, enhancing story and using the best video recording codec with the Sony A7IV (XAVC S-I 4K 4:2:2 10-bit)
How to use Cineware to Link Cinema4D to After Effects to Create these Two 3D Animations
In this tutorial video, I show you how you can use Cineware, in order to link and animate 3D video simultaneously between Cinema4D and After Effects. I will also show you how I use Maxon One Red Giant Universe and Magic Bullet Looks as part of my 3D workflow.
Editing BRAW in Final Cut Pro Using BRAW Toolbox
In this tutorial video, I show you how you can now edit Blackmagic BRAW in Final Cut Pro, using an extension called 'BRAW Toolbox'.
Top 10 Sony A7IV Menu Setup Tips: to Speed Up Your Video Shooting Workflow (PART 1)
The following Top 10 Sony A7IV Menu Setup Tips will be covered in this Sony tutorial video:
Setting up a key to 'Gamma Disp. Assist Type' as a Key
Simplifying the display
Customizing your Favorite Menu
Customizing the recording button to change between Focuses
Set white balance as a Key
How to Create a True Detective Inspired Animated Map Using GEOLayer 3 in After Effects
In this video, I share a tutorial on how to create a stylized animated map using GEOLayer 3 in After Effects. The tutorial pulls from inspiration from NY Times and WSJ maps. The animated maps are of the invasion of Ukraine from Russia.
Best Sony A7 IV Video Settings & DaVinci Resolve Colour Workflow
In this video, I show how you can get the best video settings using the Sony A7 IV. I show you how using 10 Bit 422, S-Log 3 and the SanDisk Extreme PRO memory card, you can get the best 4K image using the Sony camera. I also explain my DaVinci Resolve colour grading workflow, including using Maxon's using Red Giant software Magic Bullet Looks and Mojo. I also explain how using the Sony A7 IV Phantom LUTs from Joel Famularo, you can speed up your colour grading workflow.
Vlog: East End Work - Cinematic B-Roll of Toronto East End (Queen East & Broadview)
The following vlog was taken from the east end of Toronto, where I captured some cinematic b-roll shots of Queen East, Broadview, Danforth and along the Don Valley.
Paris Map Fly-in Using GEOLayers 3 in After Effects
In this animated map video, the video zooms into Paris, France, using GEOLayers 3 in After Effects:
Editing Photos Using Stu Maschwitz's Prolost Lightroom Profiles
In this video, I show you how you can use Stu Maschwitz's Prolost Lightroom Profiles to enhance your photos and get that Hollywood and teal and orange look.