Tip your hat to the classics with high impact editing and a realistic muzzle flash effect Using only HitFilm Express and quality stock footage*, watch our VFX-cowboy, Axel Wilkinson, show you how to scale up your films with realistic weapon fire and a whole lotta’ outlaw attitude.

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* sound effects included courtesy of Film Riot
* stock footage included courtesy of ActionVFX

Replacing a still computer screen is easy – but what happens when a character is running from the law with a screen in-hand? Help your favorite bandit make a smooth getaway with Express’ advanced motion tracking and screen replacement features.

Swap your screen

So you want to arm your cowboys with old-school swag and next-generation tech? Done.

Ride ahead of the herd with Westworld-style effects infused into your classic Western short film. Replace that battered iPad with a sleek, 24th century interface using the screen simulation tool. It’s perfect for cell phone screens, TVs and security cam footage!

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Keep the illusion of beauty alive with HitFilm Express’ sky replacement tool. Film anywhere you want and design your backdrop in post. Transform a boring, flat, plain into a breathtaking mountain range, or a drab winter-sky into a sexy sunset. No travel required.

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HitFilm Express gives you all the glory of an old-fashioned gunfight with none of the pain of complicated visual effects. Just simply patch two scenes together for a super-quick, shotgun “BOOM”!

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Stunt artists are experts at biting the dust with grace, but sometimes those graceful falls need a little more impact on screen. See how we filmed and edited one heroic stuntman’s fall-breaking technique to give his scene a real hard-hitting look. Do not try this at home, kids.

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