The Journal

Notes from the edit bay.

Writing on craft, tools, pipelines and the business side of freelance creative work.

Video editing timeline on screen
EDITING MAR 14, 2026

Pacing Secrets from 100 Client Edits

What repeated feedback across a hundred projects taught me about rhythm and cut timing.

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3D modeling workspace
3D FEB 27, 2026

Why I Moved Half My 3D Work to Blender

A practical breakdown of switching pipelines mid-career, and what it cost me.

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VR headset design concept
VR FEB 09, 2026

Designing for VR Without Making People Sick

The comfort rules I follow for every immersive project, learned the hard way.

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Motion graphics animation frame
MOTION JAN 22, 2026

A Simple System for Kinetic Typography

The three rules I use to keep animated titles readable and rhythmic.

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Graphic design brand mockups
DESIGN JAN 05, 2026

Pricing Creative Work Without Undercutting Yourself

How I structure quotes for video, 3D and design engagements.

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Abstract 3D render on monitor
3D DEC 18, 2025

Lighting Product Renders So They Feel Real

Three-point setups I reuse across nearly every render.

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