Crafting cinematic visuals through drone & film

From sweeping drone flyovers to gritty urban match cuts, Distant Shooter Studios delivers cinematic video work that blends emotion, motion and sound. Based in Toronto, available for travel and remote editing work worldwide.

visual works

A curated collection of cinematic stories — blending aerial perspective, urban grit, and crafted edits. Every frame here is shot, edited, and color graded by us to reflect my passion for visual storytelling.

Hotel Promo Mockup – Caribbean Style

📍 Mock Client Work | Resort Cinematic Promo

🛠️ Mini 4 Pro, Osmo Pocket 3, MotionVFX Templates, Voiceover

A personal project designed to mimic a luxury resort ad — blending drone beach flyovers, shallow DOF shots, and creative transitions. This piece shows how I would approach commercial hospitality editing.

Cottage in Muskoka – Stillness in Motion

📍 Ontario Landscape | Drone Compilation

🛠️ Mini 4 Pro

A meditative aerial reel capturing the calm beauty of Ontario’s cottage country. Glassy lakes, lone docks, and tree-lined shores unfold in quiet compositions designed to feel slow and intentional. Golden hour and morning mist add natural softness and warmth, evoking stillness, nostalgia, and escape.

Perast, Montenegro – Travel Visual Story

📍 Travel | Drone | Cinematic Edit

🛠️ DJI Mini 4 Pro, Osmo Pocket 3, Color Finale Pro, Final Cut Pro X

A slow-travel cinematic piece capturing the stillness and textures of Perast, Montenegro. I layered moody drone visuals, movement match cuts, and subtle color grading to convey the tranquil rhythm of the Bay of Kotor.

Toronto at Night – Electric Silence

📍 Urban Cinematics | Night Drone Edit

🛠️ Mini 4 Pro

A moody drone compilation exploring Toronto’s rhythm after dark. Tower lights glow through deep shadows as traffic pulses below. Shot to feel both alive and isolating, this piece uses smooth orbits, slow push-ins, and a steel-and-neon palette to paint the city in high-contrast silence.

portrait series

Telling stories within the constraints of the 9:16 frame. These vertical edits are crafted for scrolling audiences, using motion, rhythm, and storytelling to stop the thumb and hold attention. Every cut is designed for visual punch and mobile impact.

we don’t just shoot — we tell stories that move

Distant Shooter Studios was built on a passion for turning real moments into unforgettable visuals. Based in Toronto and filming worldwide, we specialize in cinematic videography and aerial drone work that captures places, people, and energy in motion. Every shot is intentional. Every frame, designed to leave a mark.

My editing style fuses cinematic storytelling with modern digital precision — grounded in strong visual rhythm, atmosphere, and intentional pacing. I don’t just showcase beautiful clips — I focus on how each moment connects, transitions, and moves the viewer.

These techniques aren’t used for show — they’re chosen to support the tone, pacing, and emotional flow of each project. My approach is cinematic, detailed, and rhythm-driven — built to hold attention, not just grab it.

🎯 Match Cuts & Seamless Transitions – Precision editing to create flow and rhythm across scenes.

🎥 Dynamic Drone Work – Smooth push-ins, orbits, and parallax fly-throughs that establish scale and mood.

📸 Timelapses & Hyperlapses – Condensing time to capture energy, movement, and atmosphere.

🎨 Cinematic Color Grading – Stylized tones that set the emotional tone, often inspired by film aesthetics.

🌀 Creative Framing – Anamorphic lenses, filter stacks, and intentional compositions for visual depth.

🎧 Sound Design & SFX – Layered audio to elevate motion, tension, and pacing.

How I Bring Visual Stories to Life

I focus on making every frame feel intentional — blending cinematic visuals, rhythmic pacing, and immersive sound to elevate ordinary scenes into stories worth watching.

I shoot with compact, high-quality tools like the DJI Mini 4 Pro, Osmo Pocket 3, and DJI Action 5 Pro — capturing versatile angles on the move without compromising cinematic feel.
- Drone Cinematics: Smooth push-ins, dynamic flyovers, and top-down compositions
- Gimbal Footage: Natural movement and steady handheld tracking
- Lens Effects: Use of anamorphic, macro, streak, mist, CPL, and ND filters to create unique textures, flares, and tone
- Match Cuts & Motion Tricks: Using in-camera transitions and camera choreography to build flow between scenes
I use Color Finale Pro 2 to shape mood, tone, and atmosphere through precise layering and correction. Inspired by films like The Revenant and The Dark Knight, I aim for moody palettes, textured midtones, and clean color separation.
- Cinematic pastel & desaturated tones
- Precise control with LUT layering, color wheels, and curves
- Power mask tools for subject isolation and light control
- Stylized looks that match the emotion of each scene
Sound tells just as much story as the visuals.
I design sound layers using ambience, foley, risers, music transitions, and subtle effects to pull the viewer into the moment.
- Seamless sound bridges for smooth cuts
- Bass hits and audio cues for match cuts
- Carefully synced audio to emphasize motion and emotion
- Use of silence or reverb to build drama and space
I treat editing like rhythm — not just cutting, but flowing.
Each frame should serve a purpose, guide attention, and emotionally connect. I love using:
- Creative transitions (masking, speed ramp, zoom cuts)
- Timelapses & hyperlapses to compress time with intention
- Spin match cuts, subject freezes, and cut-on-motion techniques
- Layered cuts based on music timing and mood shifts
- DJI Mini 4 Pro (drone)
- DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (gimbal cam)
- DJI Action 5 Pro (POV + dynamic b-roll)
- Full suite of filters: anamorphic, streak, CPL, ND/mist, macro, starburst
- Audio FX libraries and music sync tools
- Color Finale Pro 2 for advanced color grading
- Final Cut Pro for editing & timeline structure

our mission

What we do

To create visually powerful content that blends technical precision with artistic emotion - whether we’re flying high over coastlines or filming on the streets of the city.

agility meets creativity

Whether it’s a fast-paced shoot or a full brand film, we adapt, plan and deliver with an editor’s precision and a director’s vision.

cinematic vision

We don’t just capture - we craft. With a strong eye for color, light, and movement, we bring a filmic look and cinematic touch to every project.

global perspective, local grit

We’ve filmed everywhere from mountain coasts to downtown alleys - and we bring the same care and attention to both.

all-in-one production

From drone to ground to edit, we handle every step in-house - ensuring total creative control and. Just one streamlined process that keeps your story cohesive.

let’s create something that lasts

Ready to work together? Get in touch and let’s bring your vision to life - frame by frame.

Our Services

From concept to final cut, I create visually compelling stories tailored to your brand or vision. I blend drone shots, creative transitions, and dynamic editing for polished, engaging results across commercial, lifestyle, and travel projects.
Fully certified for aerial filming, I capture sweeping perspectives and smooth cinematic flyovers. Ideal for resorts, real estate, events, or cityscape content with impact.
specialize in color grading, sound design, and rhythm-driven editing. Whether you need a branded promo, travel film, or social ad, I elevate raw footage into polished, platform-ready content.
Optimized for mobile-first platforms, these 9:16 videos are designed to stop the scroll. Perfect for social content, promos, or behind-the-scenes clips with a fast-paced, cinematic flair.
Need visuals that highlight a city, space, or destination? I shoot and edit with a strong sense of place, capturing architectural detail, mood, and movement for maximum visual interest.
Not sure where to start? I help plan your shoot creatively and technically — offering pre-production guidance, moodboard development, and shot list building to ensure a strong visual direction.