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I lead a full production team located in both Athens, GA and London. We have produced videos for the web, television, and festivals.
Member Since:
July 13th 2009
57 Posts
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Athens, Georgia
Tutorial: Creating Reflections in After Effects WITHOUT Plug-ins!
by Steve Lidrbauch 3 months ago
Adobe After Effects Creating Reflections in After Effects WITHOUT Plug-ins! In this tutorial, Steve will show you how to give your text or logos the appearance of having reflections that interact mov
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Re: Creating Reflections in After Effects WITHOUT Plug-ins!
by Nathan Walters 1 month ago
This is such a great tutorial. Nathan Walters Halo Union Productions http: www.HaloUnionProductions.com
Element 1.5 and OBJ sequence import
by Tom Daigon 4 months ago
Video Copilot released Element 3D 1.5 last night. Its a free upgrade. It has lots of new features. The one I am very enthusiastic about is its ability to import OBJ sequences. What that means is this.
Re: Element 1.5 and OBJ sequence import
by Nathan Walters 4 months ago
I saw the video on this yesterday. I've been resisting buying this plugin but may not be able to resist any longer. This really crushes some of After Effects' biggest limitations. So many possibilitie
Article: Get Hired! Be Professional and Pay Attention to Detail
by walter biscardi 4 months ago
Business & Marketing Get Hired! Be Professional and Pay Attention to Detail "As technology gets better, communications skills seem to get worse." So says Creative COW leader and Contributin
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Re: Get Hired! Be Professional and Pay Attention to Detail
by Nathan Walters 4 months ago
Great advice. I'm hoping none of these frustrations came from me! Being someone from the upcoming generation, I think you will be shocked at how much worse it will soon be. Nathan Walters Halo Union P
Tutorial: Particle World Transitions: Part 1
by Rob Mize 2 years ago
Adobe After Effects Particle World Transitions: Part 1 Rob Mize demonstrates how to use Particle World in After Effects to transition text, logos and other images into a variety of particle effects,
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Re: Particle World Transitions: Part 1
by Nathan Walters 4 months ago
Really great tutorial Rob. Thanks for sharing! Nathan Walters Halo Union Productions http: www.HaloUnionProductions.com
Tutorial: Matting a Water Splash
by Lester Lauritzen 4 years ago
Adobe After Effects Matting a Water Splash In this After Effects video tutorial, Lester Lauritzen shows you a technique that uses the CC Threshold RGB effect to create a luminance matte and mask out
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Re: Matting a Water Splash
by Nathan Walters 9 months ago
Really enjoyed this tutorial. Thanks for making it!
Client re-recorded my voiceovers and I don't like them
by Michael Gray 9 months ago
I made a video, complete with three voiceover characters. After viewing the video, the client re-recorded all three voiceovers and would like me to use them instead. Who has discretion about the voice
Re: Client re-recorded my voiceovers and I don't like them
by Nathan Walters 9 months ago
Like Mark says, the client gets the choice if they're paying the bill. But definitely keep your own version for your portfolio. Sadly, clients aren't always the greatest with create input. If they wer
Article: Depth of Field: Gregg Toland, Citizen Kane and Beyond
by Tim Wilson 11 months ago
Film History & Appreciation Depth of Field: Gregg Toland, Citizen Kane and Beyond Whenever somebody equates "shallow depth of field" and "cinematic look," it's good to remembe
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@Chris Harlan
by Nathan Walters 11 months ago
I completely agree. Jame Wong Howe was definitely another great cinematographer whom shouldn't be forgotten. Fantastic lighting techniques and a huge inspiration.
Tutorial: FCP Quick Tip - Copy & Pasting Attributes
by Kevin P McAuliffe 2 years ago
Apple Final Cut Pro FCP Quick Tip - Copy & Pasting Attributes When editing, speed and accuracy are two things that make a great editor. In this FCP Quick Tip, copying effects from one shot to another
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Re: FCP Quick Tip - Copy & Pasting Attributes
by Nathan Walters 12 months ago
WO I can't believe I've gone so long without knowing this. This will help me drastically.
Article: If Beauty Will Save the World, Will It Save Cinematography?
by Yuri Neyman, ASC 1 year ago
Cinematography If Beauty Will Save the World, Will It Save Cinematography Yuri Neyman, ASC looks at the history of cinematography and its roots in painting for clues about how to continue to develop
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Re: If Beauty Will Save the World, Will It Save Cinematography?
by Nathan Walters 12 months ago
I really loved this article. I myself have been thinking quite a bit about ways to apply the aesthetics from classical art into my cinematography "style." Being a young film maker myself, and coming f
Service: Halo Union Productions
by Nathan Walters 12 months ago
Athens Georgia, United States Production Halo Union Productions Full Service Video Production We have produced television commercials, music videos, web videos, and much more. We provide professional
Tutorial: Final Cut Pro: Correcting White Balance
by Richard Harrington 4 years ago
Apple Final Cut Pro Final Cut Pro: Correcting White Balance In this Final Cut tutorial, Richard Harrington discusses what to do to correct your film when you shoot footage with the wrong white balanc
Re: Correcting White Balance
by Nathan Walters 2 years ago
I watched this a while back and looking backl this is definitely one of the most applicable tricks I have learned. The client always takes for granted what the end product looks like, not knowing how
Video: Welcome To My World
by Niyi Akinmolayan 4 years ago
Welcome To My World At Anthill, visual effects and animation is priority, even if we have to use it in the most subtle way. When The Client told me about his desire to turn the song to a video with or
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Re: Welcome To My World
by Nathan Walters 2 years ago
Incredible work. Really a great job, and in such a short time! Awesome job man.
Looking for a part-time Video creator/designer
by Elijah Escoofield 2 years ago
I am looking for a part time talented video creator designer who can help me with my projects who can do unlimited revisions. The first job will be this one. I need somebody to make this video a bette
Re: Looking for a part-time Video creator/designer
by Nathan Walters 2 years ago
If you can't find any voice actors, I have some talented friends over at SageDubs.com. Check them out if you need to.
Looking for video game show producer
by Nathan Walters 2 years ago
We are looking for people to produce a short regular show about video games. You are free to produce it however you want, as long as the video is of high production value and good taste. You must be s
Looking for Intro / Outro for Survival Company
by Brit Morrisey 2 years ago
I own a company named http: www.SurvivalBros.com. We focus on nutrition self sufficiency sustainability and preserving wealth. We are looking for professional Intro Outro for our youtube videos Paying
Re: Looking for Intro / Outro for Survival Company
by Nathan Walters 2 years ago
I've created a large amount of viral intros outros. Please contact me at nswalters91(at)gmail(dot)com and we can discuss ideas. Thanks!
Director/Editor/Producer
by GuGu E. Michaels 2 years ago
Indie movie maker(Director Editor Producer) Are you looking for that Hollywood production quality on a shoe string budget I have over 10 years experience in producing,directing and editing full length
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Re: Director/Editor/Producer
by Nathan Walters 2 years ago
I watched the trailer for Dangerous Men. Pretty good looking stuff. I definitely recommend people check out his website, as you may like what you see.
VFX artist needed. Possibly a good opportunity
by Andri Eyjolfsson 2 years ago
Hello, everyone. I'm a director who was invited into a small competition to make a music video for Chemical Brothers. Now if the video wins, it will become the official video for chemical brothers - a
Re: VFX artist needed. Possibly a good opportunity
by Nathan Walters 2 years ago
Sounds exciting! Let me know what you're needing. nswalters91 @ Gmail dotcom
Voice will travel
by Beth Bello 2 years ago
Voice available for travel documentarys, commercials, and cartoons.
Re: Voice will travel
by Nathan Walters 2 years ago
I have a friend whose trying to get a voice acting business going. Not sure if you're interested or not, but if so shoot me an email at nswalters91 at gmail dotcom and I'll forward you to him.
Motion or After Effects artist needed for small project
by David Gonzalez 2 years ago
Hi, We need someone to do a few small animations for our children's theater project. Please contact me asap. Thanks, David
Re: Motion or After Effects artist needed for small project
by Nathan Walters 2 years ago
Email me at nswalters91 at gmail dotcom with details please. Thanks! Nathan Walters
Short Videos Needed for Pilot
by Donald Dean 2 years ago
Here is a great opportunity to work on a Network series. We need 3 turn key reenactments done. You shoot, edit, and send us the final product, plus the raw video. They will be crime scene type reenact
Re: Short Videos Needed for Pilot
by Nathan Walters 2 years ago
This sounds interesting. How can I get in contact with you
Editor and possibly cameraman needed for public tv project in NoVa
by Lucy Dennett 2 years ago
Hello, We have been working on a tv show proposed for public television. PTV stations have expressed an interest and all the wirting and screencapping is done. Due to creative issues, we have parted w
Re: Editor and possibly cameraman needed for public tv project in NoVa
by Nathan Walters 2 years ago
Hello Lucy. Would this person be required to work on site or remotely Also, can I get your email
some to teach
by Chauncey Roseberry 2 years ago
I am looking for someone to teach me video editing with adobe premiere or Final cut pro
Re: some to teach
by Nathan Walters 2 years ago
I recommend following the Creative Cow video tutorials on Final Cut. They are very useful and much of what you learn with Final Cut can also be applied with Adobe Premier. The best way to learn is thr
Looking for simple AE work on video clips
by John Navilliat 2 years ago
Hello everyone, I'm looking for someone to do some very simple after effects work on a few video clips for a project I have been working on. Most of the shots need some basic work such as: muzzle flar
Re: Looking for simple AE work on video clips
by Nathan Walters 2 years ago
Is that machinima I smell I'll do them for $100 Feel free to email me at nswalters91@gmail.com
Wedding reception presentation with a "wow" factor $400
by Grace Doria 2 years ago
I had this great idea of making my own powerpoint slideshow to present during the wedding reception (DUH!) but I got smarter and thought that graphic designers animators actually exist to do this kind
Re: Wedding reception presentation with a "wow" factor $400
by Nathan Walters 2 years ago
Hello Grace, I really love that idea. Sounds original and I think it will be very well received. Here is some animation work I have done: http: vimeo.com 17623118 And my general reel: http: vimeo.com
10 sec Animation - 500 USD
by Tibor Dani 2 years ago
We are creating a WebTV show for family business owners. We need a 10-12 second animated introduction. High def, 3D animation is preferred. Project would start immediately and needs to be finished by
Re: 10 sec Animation - 500 USD
by Nathan Walters 2 years ago
Hey Tibor, I am interested in taking up this project. I have great experience with Adobe After Effects, as well as with creating short show intros for web media. Here is a concept I came up with, whic
Tutorial: Audio Noise Reduction in Soundtrack Pro
by Sam McGuire 3 years ago
Apple Soundtrack Audio Noise Reduction in Soundtrack Pro A "how to guide" for removing audio noise in Final Cut and Soundtrack Pro. In this video tutorial Sam McGuire demonstrates how to us
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Re: Audio Noise Reduction in Soundtrack Pro
by Nathan Walters 3 years ago
Great tutorial! I hate cleaning up audio, but this made it a bit more clear to me. Thanks a ton!
Tutorial: Basic Color Correction in AE
by Nathan Walters 3 years ago
Adobe After Effects basics Basic Color Correction in AE Color Correction is a great tool to enhance the style of your shots. These easy techniques can make a huge difference in your result, so make c
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Re: Basic Color Correction in AE
by aaron knapik 3 years ago
nice tut for beginners
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Podcast: Basic Color Correction
by Nathan Walters 3 years ago
Basic Color Correction by Nathan Walters (05:24) -- 11 01 2010 Color Correction is a great tool to enhance the style of your shots. These easy techniques can make a huge difference in your result, so
Video: Nathan Walters - Halo Union Productions - 2010 Reel
by Nathan Walters 3 years ago
Nathan Walters - Halo Union Productions - 2010 Reel This is my general 2010 reel. Much of the work from the 2nd half is outdated. I do not have permission to use my "better" work, but most clients wan
Tutorial: Basic Masking Techniques
by Nathan Walters 3 years ago
Adobe After Effects basics Basic Masking Techniques Masking is a key editing concept which can lead to more advanced techniques in video editing and compositing. The following tutorial is a simple ex
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Re: Basic Masking Techniques
by Ray Acosta 3 years ago
Thanks nathan... Very cool technique! thanks, and off course, the attention to details are the key. Ray Acosta New Media Designer
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Gateway
by Nathan Walters 3 years ago
Gateway is my first production. Please provide some constructive criticism. So far it has been well received, but I know this site views video production from a higher standard. We had no access to co
"The Key" short film, cast/crew preview
by Richard Crook 3 years ago
Any critiques on this would be helpful: http: reels.creativecow.net film the-key-short-film-castcrew-preview Oh, and everyone is welcome to rate the piece! Thanks! Rich
Re: "The Key" short film, cast/crew preview
by Nathan Walters 3 years ago
I don't really have any complaints. I really liked the cinematography and I also enjoyed the acting. My one complaint is it was hard for me to tell what this production is about. All I know is that th
GoodGameTV - TV for Gamers
by Nathan Walters 4 years ago
Welcome to GoodGameTV, a channel completely dedicated to the gamer lifestyle. Please give a show or 2 a watch and let me know what you think. http: www.GoodGameTV.com You can watch an episode of each
AAE: From PC to Mac
by Nathan Walters 4 years ago
Hey I have a question that needs to be answered and I have had terrible luck with Adobe's customer support. I have the Adobe CS3 Master Collection for the PC. However, I need to switch it to the Mac v
Re: AAE: From PC to Mac
by Brian Charles 4 years ago
In the past Adobe has allowed you to switch platforms for a nominal administration fee. You require a new serial number and license for the new platform and forsake the license to the old platform. Si
Test
by Nathan Walters 4 years ago

help creating a script...Vegas Pro 9.0
by Valerie Morrison 4 years ago
Hi everyone. I am trying to create a script. What I want to do is: - For a selected track (and each event in the track), I want to separate the events by X (time in seconds). In other words, I want an
Re: help creating a script...Vegas Pro 9.0
by Nathan Walters 4 years ago
I would use a media generator as a spacer. This would ensure that all the in between times remain equal in length. Thmen before you render, delete the media generators.
Vegas 8.0 Pro Rendering Problem
by Jon Smith 4 years ago
I have rendered about 40 videos (to wmv files)over the past three months with no problems and all of a sudden, the last three videos I have tried to render (all to wmv)have all given me errors (undefi
Re: Vegas 8.0 Pro Rendering Problem
by Nathan Walters 4 years ago
I had the same problem today and after an hour of hard work, could find no solution. It seems to happen when having to render a project file multiple times because I rendered something in the project
Help with trimming a clip with Video Panning
by Ori Goldstein 4 years ago
Hey all you gurus out there, I am a Vegas newbie and I need help ASAP!!! I have created a short 2 minute video in vegas (pro 8) and just spent a very long time playing with the "video event Pan Crop"
Re: Help with trimming a clip with Video Panning
by Nathan Walters 4 years ago
I would try splitting the clip(s on the keyboard) and then delete the 2nd half.


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