Category: Finale3D

PYRO TIP – Single Shot Cross Angles for MAXIMUM Impact!

Educational, Finale3D

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The Novice Pyro

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October 30, 2024

Are your single shots starting out like a boss, then devolving into chaos? No worries, here’s a pyro trick to MAXIMIZE the impact of those cross angles – perfect for scripting newbies and visual design rockstars alike, whether you’re working with 2 or 13 positions!
Pyro Boot Camp – COBRA-Con 2024

Finale3D, Fun Stuff

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The Novice Pyro

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April 26, 2024

We were team #10, the “Zesty Zucchinis”. Unstoppable. We came to SHRED the competition. Only this wasn’t really a competition… It’s COBRA-Con 2024 pyro boot camp! Join me as I take you on our pyro boot camp journey from beginning to end.
2024 New Year Finale 3D Giveaway Drawing

Finale3D, Giveaways

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The Novice Pyro

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January 10, 2024

On behalf of myself and Finale Fireworks, CONGRATS to our lucky winner! If you didn’t win, don’t fret, there’s always next time. I plan to host many more giveaways in the future!
Fireworks Design Software: Beginner To Advanced + GIVEAWAY

Equipment & Tools, Finale3D, Giveaways

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The Novice Pyro

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December 21, 2023

Merry Christmas and Happy New year pyro crew! In this video, we’re going to talk about fireworks design software. I’ll share how I got started and then we will get into comparing six different design tools you can use to create stunning fireworks shows – from beginner to advanced, and on ANY budget.
Actual Show vs. Finale 3D (The Final Countdown)

Finale3D

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The Novice Pyro

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October 12, 2023

Here is the actual show compared side-by-side with the Finale 3D design of the “The Final Countdown” Pyromusical.
4×8 Board Competition Pyromusical (The Final Countdown) – MPAG October 2023

Finale3D, Pyromusicals, Shows & Events

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The Novice Pyro

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October 9, 2023

Here’s my very first publicly displayed pyromusical using the COBRA firing system, designed in Finale 3D. The show was hosted at the Michigan Pyrotechnic Arts Guild (mpag.org) club shoot on October 7, 2023 in Lowell, Michigan.
Part 4 (Buying Wholesale Fireworks Online) – Finale3D Board Show Fireworks Competition

Educational, Finale3D, Shopping

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The Novice Pyro

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September 15, 2023

In part 4, we purchase the fireworks for our show online from one of my favorite sites to buy fireworks online – Fireworks Forever.
Part 3 (Adding Effects) – Finale3D Board Show Fireworks Competition

Educational, Finale3D

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The Novice Pyro

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September 4, 2023

Part 3 we design our pyromusical. We will cover picking a theme, where to start designing, how to add effects in Finale3D, and some shortcuts along the way like grouping, angles, and sequencing features. We will go over a preview and walkthrough of the beginning, middle, and finale of the show. I do skip over…
Part 2 (Adding Music) – Finale3D Board Show Fireworks Competition

Educational, Finale3D

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The Novice Pyro

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August 28, 2023

Part 2 we discuss where to get music and where not to get music for your shows, how to download the ACTUAL HD audio files, how to import music into Finale3D, and basic audio controls.
Part 1 (Show Setup) – Finale3D Board Show Fireworks Competition

Educational, Finale3D

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The Novice Pyro

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August 23, 2023

Part 1 starts us out with setting up our site, positions, camera views, and talking briefly about origin man. Each part will build from the previous part, so be sure to subscribe so you’re notified when the next one is released!