SELF-PRODUCED REEL + SELECTED PROJECTS

Reel Details

Writing, directing, camera*, editing, VFX, art direction, colour, sound, and music** by John Mutter on all projects.
*except on The Machine and We Could Wait….
**except in Jo Passed “Glass” music video.

Ten Years in VFX

Proven track record with premium clients - Ten years of delivering high-quality visual effects for industry leaders like Disney, Netflix, and Marvel demonstrates the ability to understand and execute complex creative briefs while maintaining consistent quality standards.
Problem-solving under pressure - VFX work requires constant creative and technical troubleshooting within tight deadlines, directly paralleling the iterative nature of AI research where you must rapidly prototype, test, and refine generative models while adapting to unexpected outputs and technical challenges in fast-moving development cycles. Compositing specifically is often—let’s face it—fixing errors that arose along various steps of the pipeline.
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Decades in DIY production

Tens of thousands of hours invested in shooting, editing, VFX, and photo manipulation provides intuitive understanding of visual storytelling principles and how each creative decision impacts the entire project, enabling more effective prompt engineering, model training guidance, and quality assessment of AI-generated content.
Connoisseur of styles - Proven ability to successfully achieve diverse styles, looks, and moods demonstrates capability to guide AI models toward specific aesthetic requirements and creative visions. This versatility in visual storytelling translates directly to effective prompt engineering and diverse content creation across varied artistic styles and project needs.
Continuous technology adoption and interactive media expertise - Constantly learning new software and technology platforms, with hands-on experience creating interactive digital installations using TouchDesigner, Unreal Engine, and Xbox motion sensors, plus live streaming variety shows and concerts with real-time 3D visuals and motion capture. This demonstrates adaptability to rapidly evolving tech and understanding of real-time, interactive systems - crucial skills for staying current with the fast-paced development of AI tools.

Composer / sound designer

Bilingual in “audio” and “visual” - Trained composer and musician with eight original albums demonstrates deep understanding of how music and visuals interact, including the pacing and rhythm of visual scenes, enabling creation of cohesive audio-visual work with AI tools. Ability to compose, produce, mix, and master original music means understanding multi-modal creative workflows and the technical pipeline from concept to finished product.