Uploaded October 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Recreate the classic legend of the haunting Headless Horseman with HitFilm - perfect for your next Halloween film! Using a 3D model, tracking, and particles, we'll show you how to digitally remove your head and replace it with anything you want, including a flaming hot pumpkin!

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00:00 Intro
00:46 Pre-Production
01:17 3D Tracking
02:22 3D Pumpkin
04:51 Head Replacement
06:17 Fire Particles
09:45 Final Composite

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