HalloWishes 2009 HD from Martins Videos on Vimeo.

This years Mickeys Not So Scary Halloween Party fireworks spectacular. Shot from 5 angles in full HD with a source music/live pyro audio mix. Includes a montage of the in park and perimeter effects shot from the Contemporary roof too.

Villains Mix & Mingle 2009 HD from Martins Videos on Vimeo.

The first of this years Mickeys Not So Scary Halloween Party edits – all in HD. This is the full castle stage show from Halloween party nights, shot from multiple angles with a source/live soundtrack. A cracking edit if I do say so myself .

Imagination 82 – The Original Imageworks from Martins Videos on Vimeo.

A research project that turned into a full video. With the help of Craig Mathieson and John Werner, ex WED employees who helped design the original Imageworks, see the layout of the original upstairs level of the pavilion and also each and every original exhibit. See what changed during the rehab of 1990-1991 and how the layout altered, then see each new exhibit. See the original fountain garden of 1982, what has changed, then as a bonus go into the Magic Eye Theatre; see 4 minutes of Makin’ Memories with source audio – the only known video recording of the preshow, and then see the very rare Dreamfinder 2D introduction to Magic Journeys by Michael Jittlov that was never used and never shown to any guests. And finally, see a remastered copy of the first 12 minutes of Magic Journeys, shot live with source audio.

47 Imaginative minutes long. Enjoy!

Reflections of Earth Mega edit from Martins Videos on Vimeo.

A project that I did to test my edit system and to showcase some of the smaller details of Reflections of Earth. It turned into a long, multi camera extravaganza. The Main show, with multi angle video and a source audio / live pyro mix showing every last detail of the show including laser effects, building lighting, launchers…. everything! It was also my intention to have a closeup of the Earth Globe on screen at all times showing its full video. Picture in Picture, Chromakeying, duel frame…. I went over the top to show every show detail as it happens.

PLUS! As extras,
Forth of July tag, with full multi camera video and a good, clear live audio mix
Holiday Tag, with full multi camera video – again with globe closeup for whole show – and a source audio / live pyro mix
New Years Eve Tag, with multi camera video and a great, clear live audio mix

33 minutes long. Enjoy!

Martin Smith Tribute – By Daja from Martins Videos on Vimeo.

Almost everybody here knows Martin Smith and enjoys his tributes he works on so hard. In 2007 I finally had the chance to meet the man in person and watch him at work after posting many of his tributes on mousebits.

I used footage of that trip and stills I received from Michelle to create a little tribute to Martin Smith. Your chance to see Martin at the other end of the lens.

The Haunted Mansion WDW 2009 HD from Martins Videos on Vimeo.

The first of many HD videos, and one I`ve wanted to produce for 19 years since I first tried to shoot the Mansion. I was lucky enough to obtain footage shot by Dan Warren. Using extremely low-light sensitive equipment this is a video which looks as good on a PC as the ride does to the human eye whilst actually riding. No night vision, no external lighting. When I first saw the quality of the footage I couldn`t believe it. There are no secrets given away – this is purely an edit showing every inch of onstage, exactly how a guest would see and hear it if actually in Orlando.
From 8 hours of footage shot, this is a 1 hour edit multi angle video beginning with a look at the exterior details of the Mansion and surroundings. After full coverage of the graveyard, take in every part of the attraction from start to finish. From walk in to walk out, this is full multi angle coverage of the complete attraction down to the smallest detail. Included in full also are the loops of Constance the bride, the Graveyard band and the Singing Busts. Following the attraction, see full coverage of the exit area stones and the Pet Cemetery, then see the Mansion and surroundings as night falls and the lights come on. See full interior details of both the Assisted Guest entrance and the Chicken Exit too.
The footage is accompanied by a brand new full stereo audio mix, using full source audio elements and clean live audio hear the attraction as you journey through it as you would whilst actually riding.
With thanks to Dan Warren for the footage and hours spent riding to obtain it, and to the cast members of the Haunted Mansion, Orlando. No rules were broken, but their help was invaluable.

A direct download for this video is available HERE.

A second edit of this video is also available, a 2007 spoiler-free version.  This edit version is the same as the above video, but with all of the updated scenes removed, so not to spoil the attraction for anyone who has not seen it since the rahab.  This video can be seen HERE.

Pirates of the Caribbean and The Big Thundermountain Railroad WDW – Ultimate Tribute from Martins Videos on Vimeo.

Here is the first of a multi part WDW Adventureland and Frontierland history series. It made sense to produce a video showing the history of these 2 attractions since they are both connected, and indeed exist, due to the third attraction also featured in the video – the never built Thunder Mesa and Western River Expedition.

Beginning in the late 60`s see the designs and proposals in detail for Thunder Mesa and its 2 E Tickets, Western River Expedition and Big Thunder Railroad. Follow the plots and concepts of both rides, plus the Mountain, before arriving in 1971 and the reasons behind and the designs of Pirates of the Caribbean. Following this is a full concepts, layout and construction section of the Orlando version, followed by a full multi angle enhanced and remastered edit of the 1973 ride with a new stereo source audio/clean live audio mix. Next, see the history and design of Caribbean Plaza and then jump forward 5 years for the reasons behind and full concept and construction coverage of Big Thundermountain Railroad – and how Western River was nearly built again.

Follow the design and layout of Big Thundermountain, and take a multi angle trip aboard the wildest ride in the wilderness. Next, follow the changes made to both attractions since 1973 and 1980, then see what took place in Pirates of the Caribbean during its major 2006 refurb. This is followed by a full multi angle, stereo source/clean live audio mix ride of the current attraction including full queue coverage. Finally, take a tour of modern day Caribbean Plaza, see the additions made for The Pirates League, what parts of Thunder Mesa were actually used and finish with a night time ride on Big Thundermountain.

85 minutes long.

Kilimajaro Safaris – Ultimate Tribute from Martins Videos on Vimeo.

See how much work went into making this attraction Animal Kingdoms premiere crowdpuller. Walk into the park, then into Harambe and then down the Kilimanjaro attraction line, taking in the preshow. Board your vehicle for a front row multi angle ride with full video coverage and clean live audio, then see and hear the changes made to the storyline over the years.

Test Track – Ultimate Tribute from Martins Videos on Vimeo.

Trace the origins of Test Track back to 1976, then see the proposals and concepts for the World of Motion replacement. See how Test Track was built, how close to the 1982 ride path the new one is, and how the current attraction works. See why it took so long to open, with both preview videos, then walk the line into the briefing rooms for a split screen preshow. Next, take a multi angle complete ride with enhanced audio and LCD screen inset, browse the postshow area, and finally take the outside loop at night. 39 minutes long. Enjoy!

2 60 minute videos documenting Innoventions and the changes made from Communicore. An in depth research project.

Communicore to Innoventions – Ultimate Tribute 1 of 2 from Martins Videos on Vimeo.

Part One: Take a tour of Communicore east and west, seeing the building designs, layouts and history. Follow the changes outside to
the central plaza and fountain made for Daredevil Circus and Splashtacular, then see the detailed changes to the buildings design and
layout in 1994 for Innoventions. Next, take a tour of the original Innoventions including full Alectronic presentation, Motorola
presentation, Walt Disney Imagineering Labs (1995) House of Innoventions (2001) and much more.

Communicore to Innoventions – Ultimate Tribute 2 of 2 from Martins Videos on Vimeo.

Part Two: Begin with the full Radiology: Medicines New Vision show and Monsanto presentation. Next, see how Centorium became Mouse Gear, what happened to the Epcot Discovery Center, Ice Station Cool, Stargate and Sunrise Terrace. See the changes made to Electric Umbrella, Pasta Piazza and Fountainview. Then, see what remains today of the old Communicore entrances and layouts and changes made to the plaza. This is followed by a 7 minute split screen comparison of 1990 and 2008 – taking dozens of key video clips shot around Communicore in 1990, each angle was reshot as it appears today. See what used to be where, and what isn`t there anymore. Next is a look at the Innoventions fountain shows, the fountain and stage history, and a look at key fountain shows; The Rocketeer from 1995 with no plaza canopies, then present day shows of Surprise in the Skies (night), Iron Will (night), Fanfare (theme from DisneySea) (day), Celebrate the Future (day) and Standing in Motion (night with one hell of an electrical storm backdrop!) Finish off with a look around Innoventions plaza at night.