Ali Allah Ditta
Music Producer, Composer & Solo Artist
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We all think video editing is easy until you actually open up a project file and see what goes into making every single second count.
Here is a quick peak at the Premiere Pro timeline from a recent Upwork project where I had to condense nearly an hour of unedited raw footage down into a tight, high-retention 7-minute cut. What people see in the final render is a smooth, effortless video.
What they don't see are the hundreds of micro-cuts, audio cleanup layers, visual sync points, and structural edits required to pull out the narrative core while trimming every last bit of fluff. It’s equal parts technical puzzle and storytelling, but seeing a chaotic timeline transform into a crisp finished piece makes every edit worth it.
#Upwork #VideoEditing #BehindTheScenes #PostProduction #Storytelling
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Pepsi was losing the cola war... until Michael Jackson showed up. 🥤👑
Michael Jackson's Pepsi commercial changed advertising history. In 1984, Pepsi signed Michael Jackson for a record-breaking $5 million endorsement deal, making it one of the biggest celebrity partnerships ever.
The Michael Jackson Pepsi commercial featured Billie Jean and became one of the most watched advertisements of the 1980s. During the Pepsi vs Coca-Cola cola wars, Pepsi used Michael Jackson to attract a younger audience and strengthen the Pepsi Generation campaign.
This is the story of how Michael Jackson helped Pepsi challenge Coca-Cola and changed marketing forever.
#MichaelJackson (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/michaeljackson/) #Pepsi (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/pepsi/) #PepsiCommercial (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/pepsicommercial/) #BillieJean (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/billiejean/)
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"Annie, are you okay?" 🎩
One of the most iconic lyrics in music history came from a surprising source. The mystery behind Annie in Smooth Criminal has fascinated fans for decades, but the real story is even more interesting than most people realize.
Did you know where the name "Annie" actually came from?
#MichaelJackson (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/michaeljackson/) #SmoothCriminal (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/smoothcriminal/) #AnnieAreYouOkay (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/annieareyouokay/)
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Imtiaz Superstore Corporate TVC
Role: Composer & Music Producer
Composed and produced the original soundtrack for this corporate film for Imtiaz Super Market, creating an emotional and motivational soundscape to support its narrative-driven storytelling. The score blends Eastern and Western instruments, delivering a contemporary fusion that enhances the film's message and emotional impact.
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Toyota Yaris Launch Campaign
Role: Music Producer, Mixing & Mastering Engineer
Produced, mixed, and mastered the original soundtrack for the Toyota Yaris launch campaign. The music alternates between two protagonists—a DJ and a Yaris driver—using synths and arpeggios to represent the DJ's energetic world, while bold brass motifs capture the driver's sense of freedom and adventure. The result is a dynamic track that enhances the campaign's storytelling and youthful spirit.
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Role: Music Producer, Sound Designer & Voice Artist
For this animated commercial created for Dettol, I delivered end-to-end audio production, including original music composition, sound design, audio post-production, and voice-over performance. The project required creating a vibrant sonic environment that enhanced the animation, supported the narrative, and reinforced the campaign's key message while maintaining the brand's trusted identity.
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Billie Jean ASMR cover
Beat made from gym equipment. And yeah thats me in the video! Suffering for the art!
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