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.
Tools I Use & Share
I’ve tried countless tools; these are the ones that stick:
- Topaz Labs – My go‑to for photo and video enhancement. When a shot needs saving or a detail needs pulling, Topaz comes through. It’s the digital rescue kit I’ve leaned on since my photography days.
- AI Render Pro – For rapid ideation and look development. I use Midjourney to spark concepts and rough out moods, then refine prompts with AI Render Pro – a manual I co‑wrote – to bridge my love of drawing with my digital pipeline.
- Kling AI – An emerging AI video tool that lets me explore generative motion. I’m experimenting with it to prototype short sequences and test ideas that would take days to shoot. Early days, but it’s already part of my creative toolkit.
- Shopify — This isn’t a creative tool per se, but it powers my store. If you’re an independent creator looking to sell your own gear or digital products, Shopify makes it easy to set up shop without getting lost in code. It’s the backbone of our merch and digital downloads.Adobe Creative Cloud – still the backbone of my editing and finishing work.
Some of the links above are affiliate links. If you choose to try a tool through them, it helps support my independent work at no extra cost to you.
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.