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A man with curly hair and a nose ring stands against a dark blue wall with graffiti. He is wearing a white dress shirt, a patterned tie, and a black leather jacket with white contrast stitching.
A man with curly shoulder-length hair poses against a solid dark brown background. He is wearing a formal black suit with a white shirt and patterned tie, layered under an oversized black leather jacket featuring white stitching. He has several rings on his fingers and an ornamental belt buckle.
A low-angle shot of a man with curly hair looking off to the side while leaning against a dark maroon wall. He is dressed in a white shirt, a black tie, a black suit jacket, and a black leather jacket with visible white stitching.

Preston Chen

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A man with curly hair and a nose ring stands against a dark blue wall with graffiti. He is wearing a white dress shirt, a patterned tie, and a black leather jacket with white contrast stitching.
A man with curly shoulder-length hair poses against a solid dark brown background. He is wearing a formal black suit with a white shirt and patterned tie, layered under an oversized black leather jacket featuring white stitching. He has several rings on his fingers and an ornamental belt buckle.
A low-angle shot of a man with curly hair looking off to the side while leaning against a dark maroon wall. He is dressed in a white shirt, a black tie, a black suit jacket, and a black leather jacket with visible white stitching.

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The Juice FPV REEL

Short Film

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Overview

Overview I had the exciting opportunity to shoot and edit Reme's FPV reel, where he brought some wild ideas to the table. Together, we turned it into a next-level cinematic experience, breaking away from traditional FPV reels. We added visual effects, a Matrix-inspired storyline, immersive sound design, and over 200 sound effects to make this reel stand out. Over 150 hours were spent perfecting every detail to create a truly unique piece. Challenges & Approach The concept was heavily inspired by The Matrix , with the opening mimicking the iconic moment when Neo receives a code. In our version, Reme arrives at a location and sets up his FPV simulation. The video incorporates dynamic VFX, including bullet-time effects, portal transitions, and stunning color grading to give it a cinematic feel. We crafted a storyline where “bad guys” chase after Reme’s juice (FPV), mirroring the pursuit of Neo in the film. This reel set a new precedent for future FPV cinematic reels, blending action, creativity, and technology into something truly innovative. The result This video won AirVuz's March FPV Video of the Month and FPV Video of the Year (2021). Articles : Airvuz Best FPV Video of the Year 2021 , Drone Sumo , ThunderBird Drone Festival Showreel & Commercial Category Winner , DP Review , The Awesomer , and UAV Coach

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Preston Chen

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Date

May 2021