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🎬 Korean War — Documentary Editing Test
I created this short documentary-style edit as a creative test, using the provided narration and script as the foundation.
I wanted to go beyond simply placing images over a voiceover, so I built the sequence around motion graphics, animated maps, archival-style visuals, 2.5D parallax, camera movements, transitions, typography, and sound design.
The goal was to make the visuals constantly support the narration and keep the story moving without making the edit feel overloaded.
I created the visuals, animated the maps and images, added the transitions and effects, and designed the sound layers to give the piece more depth and tension.
This was a great exercise in combining AI-assisted visuals with documentary editing and motion design.
More experiments like this coming soon.
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