Hero started as the tag I painted on walls as a teenager in Belgium. It stuck. Over the years, that marker stroke turned into my artist name and shadowed me through comics, photography, cinematography, XR experiments, and AI tests. I’ve carried that same tag across continents, film sets, and late‑night edits. Independent, global, experimental. This page isn’t about awards; it’s about what stays in my kit—the gear and tools I actually use and return to.
I’ve tried a lot along the way. Some ideas worked, others failed. But every step taught me something. This page isn’t about the highlights or the awards — it’s about the things I actually use and return to: the gear I wear, the tools I rely on, and the resources I want to share with other creators.
Take what’s useful, skip what isn’t. This is just my kit — my essentials as an artist still learning every day.
Flagship Hero Gear
These are the pieces I’ve kept close and straightforward — made for the long nights, the set days, and the travel in between.
Hero Cap
Born from the walls where I first wrote my name. Simple and sharp, this cap has followed me from graffiti jams to location scouts. Creator‑approved.
Hero Shirt
A clean canvas for the creative day. Lightweight and breathable, it fits the life behind a camera or a laptop.
Hero Sweatshirt
Reliable comfort for long flights, night shoots and marathon edits. Durable enough to survive travel and late‑night writing sessions.
Black Skull Hoodie
Built for the creators who never clock out. Soft, heavyweight comfort that holds up through long flights, night shoots, and post-production marathons. Tough enough for travel — relaxed enough for your next late-night edit.
Tools I Use & Share
I’ve tried countless tools; these are the ones that stick:
Topaz Labs
Topaz Labs – My go‑to suite for photo and video enhancement. Topaz tools help rescue shots and sharpen details when I need them most.
Topaz Video
Topaz Video – When I’m upscaling footage or polishing archival clips, Topaz Video AI is my first stop. It upscales and improves video so it looks like it was shot yesterday.
Topaz Gigapixel
Topaz Gigapixel AI – This one helps me breathe new life into still images. It’s ideal for enlarging photos without losing detail—perfect for print or large‑format presentations.
AI Render Pro
AI Render Pro – For rapid ideation and look development, I turn to Midjourney, Sora, or Nano Banana and then refine those AI prompts using AI Render Pro. It bridges my hand‑drawn instincts with my digital pipeline and works for any AI tool I use.
Kling AI
Kling AI – An emerging AI video tool I’m experimenting with. It lets me prototype generative motion sequences—early days, but it’s already sparking new ideas.
Envato
Envato – A marketplace packed with fonts, templates, photos, audio and AI tools. When I need a quick asset—like a motion template or a typeface—this is where I look. Envato’s subscription offers unlimited downloads and simple licensing.
AppSumo
AppSumo – AppSumo is a daily‑deals site for cutting‑edge business software. They partner with innovative tech companies and offer big discounts on tools that help entrepreneurs and creators work smarter. I check in when I need new apps without breaking the bank.
Shopify
Shopify – This isn’t a creative tool, but it powers my store. If you’re an independent creator looking to sell gear or digital goods, Shopify makes setting up a shop straightforward and reliable.
Disney-Hotstar
Disney‑Hotstar – After long days on set or in the edit bay, I recharge with films, documentaries and live sports on Disney+ Hotstar. It blends Disney and local content, offering more than 100,000 hours of movies, series, and live events in multiple languages. It’s my reminder that storytelling comes in many forms.
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Closing
Hero isn’t just my name—it’s a creative journey built from experiments, failures, and films.
Take what’s useful; skip what isn’t.
If you pick up a cap or try a tool, thanks for fueling this work. Either way, I hope something here sparks your own path.