O'Murchadha Pictures

10/08/2023

The project officially started Friday at 6 p.m.

06/14/2023

Went to Des Moines Con where I saw some amazing guests and met equally amazing people and cosplayers. Here's a highlight reel of some of the best cosplays with a little something extra thrown in.
Special thanks to Creative Freedom HQ, Mid Iowa Ghostbusters, , and MisFit Studios.

Special thanks:Creative Freedom: https://www.facebook.com/creativefreedomhqMid Iowa Ghostbusters: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1055206085074250Mikal Mosle...

06/11/2023

30 years ago today, Jurassic Park was released in theaters. While I never saw it on the big screen in 1993, I saw it on video. That first viewing changed my life forever and started me on the path to becoming a filmmaker.

04/21/2023

Check out the lastest Nerdvana Podcast about the final Tremors movie and the possible future of this cult franchise.

For this month, we take a look at the final Tremors movie and briefly discuss the future of the franchise.SquareSpace: https://www.properlyproductions.com/Fa...

03/05/2022

Yesterday, I officially wrapped production on my first short film "The Seeker". Today, I started the editing process; reducing 3.5 days of filming to 40 minutes and there's still more to trim.

02/10/2022

WHAT!? NO WAY!!!

Futurama returns! New episodes coming to Hulu!

02/08/2022

RIP Douglas Trumbull

Hollywood special effects legend Douglas Trumbull has died. He was 79 years old. He left his mark [...]

10/31/2021

Happy Halloween everyone! Check out the latest Nerdvana Podcast episode. https://youtu.be/Of2AwT5Y0Qo

John and Ian (and a later Tyler) talk about the final chapter in the "Back to the Future" franchise.SquareSpace: https://www.properlyproductions.com/FaceBook...

10/21/2021

In honor of "Back to the Future" Day, the nerds talk about the second movie in the trilogy. https://youtu.be/HeG7Bx-ER0Q

Will ZOOM succeed in thwarting our attempts to talk about the sequel? Nah!SquareSpace: https://www.properlyproductions.com/FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com...

09/06/2021

Check out the latest tutorial about making clones in HitFilm including the newest and easiest way to rotoscope.

I thought cloning myself would help with production... HUGE MISTAKE!!!SquareSpace: https://www.properlyproductions.com/FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/OMu...

08/13/2021

Check out the latest episode of the Nerdvana podcast. In honor of Friday the 13th, we review… Friday the 13th.

https://youtu.be/Wf1h9H44Sj0

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08/07/2021

Ian Benoit sent me a gift for me to unbox. Let's see what's inside!

My friend Ian sent me a small gift of Jurassic Park merchandise because I have none of my own.SquareSpace: https://www.properlyproductions.com/FaceBook: http...

08/06/2021

Nerdvana Podcast Schedule:

August - Friday the 13th
September - Predator 2
October - Back to the Future (all 3 movies)
November - The Lost World: Jurassic Park
December - Night at the Museum
January - Claw
February - Batman: Mask of the Phantasm

06/12/2021

Keep an eye out for the next Nerdvana Podcast episode coming out at the end of June. It's gonna be an amazing adventure.

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03/01/2021

03/01/2021

This is the beginning of my journey turning my vintage lenses into cinema lenses

02/10/2021

Today, we have some fun with lightsabers.

I show you four ways to get the lightsaber blade for your Star Wars films.Video Copilot's Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reSXGxkyr0k&t=40s&ab_chan...

01/27/2021

I figured out how to use the Force: fishing line! Link to the video https://youtu.be/Eh3hFDW0NUA

01/24/2021

THIS IS GONNA BE AWESOME!!!!

In theaters and streaming exclusively on * March 26. *Available on in the US only, for 31 days, at no extra cost to subscribers.https://www.go...

01/13/2021

WUBBA LUBBA DUB DUB! The first episode of my new VFX Tutorials series using HitFilm is now up on YouTube.

Click "Subscribe" for a new tutorial every month.

00:00 - Opening Sketch02:34 - Tutorial04:01 - Making the Portal07:12 - Compositing the Portal09:25 - Passing Through the Portal11:19 - Finishing Touches12:14...

01/10/2021

Finally got around to resuming my lightsaber made from a vintage camera flash. Cut out a new emitter, got longer screws for the sides, and added a wing to the “activation switch”. Now to wait for the weather to get warmer so I can start painting.

10/31/2020

HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYONE!!! Check out the Nerdvana Podcast where we review the Alien 40th Anniversary Short Films.

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07/09/2020

The Nostalgic 90s

05/03/2020

Can you believe it’s been 12 years since Iron Man was released in theaters? And look at the legacy it left behind. Man, what a ride it’s been.

04/26/2020

Nerdvana Podcast: Alien

https://youtu.be/36u_EBhZtiE

In honor of Alien Day, here's a throwback to April last year where me, Tyler and Ian review the first Alien movie as part of Alien April on the Nerdvana Podcast.

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04/16/2020

They are still my heroes

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers then vs now

04/16/2020

Essential Worker

https://youtu.be/rvMsC_giRLA
A short film I made for Film Riot's Stay At Home Challenge.

A short film for Film Riot Stay At Home Challenge. Director: John Murphy Camera Operator: John Murphy & Dave Murphy Song by musicbed: What Love Can Do Instru...

04/12/2020

Working on a 1-Minute Short Film/PSA today titled "Essential Worker" for Film Riot's Stay at Home Challenge

03/26/2020

How to Train Your Dragon

The first How to Train Your Dragon film was released ten years ago today. Thank you Dean Deblois, Chris Sanders and all the cast and crew for making this not only one of the best animated films, but making this one of the best animated trilogies.

Watch the new teaser trailer for DreamWorks Animation’s HOW TO TRAIN YOUR
DRAGON, coming to theaters March 2010.