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Project Title:
Short-Form Retention Reel | Before & After Editing Case Study
Description
Transforming raw footage into high-retention, viral short-form content. This project demonstrates my visual editing process for optimizing a 9:16 vertical Reel. My goal was to turn a static speaking clip into a dynamic narrative.
Key optimizations demonstrated:
Hook Optimization: Implementing kinetic "Big Text" typography and an immediate zoom within the first 2 seconds to maximize viewer retention.
Strategic Sound Design: Adding background tracks, dramatic risers, and sound effects (SFX) like 'whooshes' and 'pops' to emphasize key points and transitions.
Dynamic Visual Flow: Executing strategic jumps, zooms, and B-roll overlays to keep the visual narrative moving.
High-Contrast Color Grading: Applying a premium color grade for a polished, modern, and high-quality aesthetic.
Skills Used
Video Editing (Short-Form)
CapCut/VN Editing
Kinetic Typography
Sound Design (SFX)
Motion Graphics
Content Optimization (Retention)
ML engineer resume rewrite: before and after.
An invented resume rewritten from vague bullets to numbers, with a list of claims for the client to confirm. Fictional sample dated 2026-11-01.
