I began with tone. A clear moodboard defined the emotional direction before production, so every ...

I began with tone. A clear moodboard defined the emotional direction before production, so every ...I began with tone. A clear moodboard defined the emotional direction before production, so every ...

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semaj Dews

• Jan 22

I began with tone. A clear moodboard defined the emotional direction before production, so every shot served a purpose.

Pacing was shaped by the music. The edit follows the track’s emotional arc while maintaining an editorial rhythm intentional pauses, longer holds, and controlled transitions.

Color was a core storytelling tool. Black and white was chosen to represent independence and resilience. High contrast, bold, and deliberate — not nostalgic for nostalgia’s sake.

This project reflects how I work: concept-first, reference-driven, and intentional at every stage.

I’m currently available for creative direction, cinematography, and editing on brand campaigns, spec development, and story-driven projects.

If you’re looking for visuals built with clarity and purpose, let’s talk.

editorial Filmmaking Editing

semaj Dews

• Jan 22

Everlast — Spec Ad (Concept Case Study)

This spec was built to demonstrate how I approach brand storytelling from concept to final cut.

10am Space

pro

• Mar 10

Exploration for Naliko Creative — a forward-thinking creative studio blending bold editorial aesthetics with modern digital clarity.

A refined serif takes the lead, paired with a warm, cinematic red tone to create a strong and expressive visual identity. The layout balances elegance and impact, combining large-scale typography, curated imagery, and a clean grid system to reflect confidence and craft.

landingpage website motion Motion Design UI Design Web Design Figma Jitter

Kshama Sinha

• Mar 10

Soul Diversity – Where Real Beauty Begins

Presenting my latest creative work – Soul Diversity. A concept focused on natural, flawless beauty.😍

Soul Diversity is about celebrating every face, every tone, every story. Beauty that feels authentic — always.😊

Brand Design Graphic Design Visual Design Canva Photoroom Figma beauty beautybranding

Akinkunmi Ayo

pro

• Mar 10

clean work , looks premium

Tim | Winsbits

pro

• Mar 9

A while ago, I had the privilege of working for none other than Ben & Jerry’s to film their Free Cone Day in the Netherlands.

In addition to filming and photography, I was responsible for handling filming rights, as the footage would be used in their global marketing campaigns. It was an incredible feeling to contribute to something so much bigger than myself.

To this day, it remains my highest-paid one-off project. Considering it only required some prep and a half-day shoot, totaling eight hours of work, the rate I was able to charge was something I never had done before in my carreer! The footage was featured in their 2023 global campaigns, and I am still so grateful for the opportunity, which has since led to several more projects including internal work for Unilever.

Completed work