The University of the Free State requested a dynamic highlights video of the 2025 Kovsies Gateway Tournament, an event designed to introduce first-year students to a wide variety of sports. The goal of the video is to capture the energy, enthusiasm, and diversity of the tournament, where students passionately participated in football, basketball, netball, chess, and many other activities.

The video will serve as an engaging showcase for the University’s social media channels, highlighting school spirit, community, and the excitement of first-year participation.

Carefully screened all raw material.

Selected the most dynamic, energetic, and visually striking shots to reflect the vibrancy of the event.

Chose a high-energy soundtrack that complements the excitement of the tournament.

Drafted a short script to provide narrative flow.

Integrated the script into Artlist, creating a professional AI voiceover to add cohesion and storytelling to the video.

Structured the video to start with the most impactful and engaging moments.

Balanced a mix of competitive highlights and community atmosphere to tell a cohesive story arc.

Combined selected footage, music, and narration into a base edit.

Established pacing, rhythm, and flow for the video.

Applied time remapping to emphasize key sporting moments with dramatic slow-motion and speed ramping.

Inserted titles and captions to identify the event and enhance accessibility.

Performed color grading to achieve a polished, cinematic, and brand-aligned look.

Refined transitions and synced edits with the soundtrack for maximum impact.

Ensured the finished video was optimized for social media platforms in both quality and length.

Highlights Video (Final Export): Fully edited, graded, and narrated highlights reel of the UFS Kovsies 2025 Gateway Tournament.

Social Media Versions: Exported in optimized formats and aspect ratios for various platforms.