Category: My Work

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Motion Graphics Presentation: From Austin SXSW

Here is the video from my presentation at SXSW for the First Austin Motion Graphics Meet-up. I talk about how I got into 3D though After Effects 2.5D and talk about how to compile all of your random interests into … Continue reading

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Productivity and Space Camp: My Interview with Austinights

The guys at Austinights did an excellent job in letting me gab on about a bunch of crazy stuff while I was in SXSW. Listen to the interview here.

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City Kit: Tips And Tricks

This was originally part of the training that comes with the new City Kit. But, I thought that it had some good techniques and ideas like always using a camera and setting up ambient occlusion that can be used in … Continue reading

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City Kit for Cinema 4D Demo

I’m really excited to finally be able to show this thing off. Xpresso wizard Chris Schmidt and I have been working on this for quite a few months now, so it’s really exciting that it’s finally here. We built this … Continue reading

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Happy Holidays From Greyscalegorilla

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays Everyone! I made this video card especially for you to say thanks for being a part of the Greyscalegorilla community. I really appreciate every one of you who come watch tutorials, write comments, and hang … Continue reading

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Perfect Product Studio Renders – Introducing HDRI Studio Pack

Introducing HDRI Studio Pack Hi, everyone! I’m really excited to launch my new lighting product called HDRI Studio Pack. It’s made to help you render perfect product shots very quickly. It includes over 50 HDR Images captured from professionally lit … Continue reading

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Sneak Peak At My Upcoming Product: HDRI Studio Pack

If you have been following GSG lately, you may have noticed that I have gone a bit crazy for Global Illumination and image based lighting. IBL is a simple way to light you scene by using pre-made images instead of … Continue reading

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Glass Mesh Softbody Tutorial Preview

I wanted to give you a sneak peak at an upcoming Cinema 4D tutorial about making this glass mesh soft-body thing. As always, I encourage you guys a chance to give it a try yourself first. There are quite a … Continue reading

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Slow Motion 60 fps GoPro HD Footage Test

An experiment at the Dunes with my camera my friends and the dogs. Filmed with the GoPro HD HERO Camera Naked at 60fps, slowed down and color graded in After Effects with Vintage Film For Looks. The quality of the … Continue reading

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Fun With Image Based Lighting

I have been playing a ton with image based lighting lately. It’s basically using purely HDRI images and Global Illumination to light your scenes. It’s a bit tricky to use GI with animation. But, for stills, it works wonders. More … Continue reading