shabaran das
Transforming raw footage into art.
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Working as the Video Editor and Colorist, I crafted this 18-minute documentary-style YouTube video for creator Mridu Mousam Neog (130k+ subscribers). The video detailed his personal journey of building his studio setup from the ground up. Because longer formats require precise narrative control, my primary objective was maximizing viewer retention and ensuring the audience remained deeply hooked throughout the entire 18-minute runtime.
Leveraging my own experience as a content creator, I structured the storytelling and pacing to maintain constant momentum without losing the emotional core of his journey. I utilized dynamic cuts, engaging narrative techniques, and finished the project with a professional color grade that gave his studio and story a premium, cinematic feel.
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Working as the DOP, Editor, and Colorist, I led the visual production for this Close Up ad campaign featuring prominent Instagram creator Uma Raghuraman. My goal was to craft a high-performing reel that blended premium aesthetics with engaging, algorithmic-friendly pacing. From directing the lighting and framing on set to executing the final beat-driven edit and vibrant color grade, I delivered a polished campaign piece designed to capture attention and drive brand awareness.
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Working as the Video Editor and Colorist, I crafted this high-energy event recap for a Levi's beach party and live music performance in Sri Lanka. My focus was on dynamic pacing and beat-driven cuts, ensuring the raw footage was transformed into a video that captures the raw, vibrant atmosphere of the crowd. To finish the piece, I applied a professional, cinematic color grade that perfectly balanced the lush Sri Lankan beach setting with Levi's distinct brand aesthetics.
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In this ad campaign reel for Xiaomi featuring actress Samyuktha Hegde, I worked as the DOP, Video Editor, and Colorist. My objective was to craft a visually striking piece that integrated the brand's products into a natural, engaging storyline. From framing the shots on set to executing the final color grade and story-driven edit, I delivered a polished, cinematic reel designed to capture attention and elevate the brand's visual identity.
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Working on this after movie for Decathlon allowed me to bring my filmmaker’s eye to a major athletic brand. As the Video Editor and Colorist, I didn't just want to create a standard event recap; I wanted to tell a story. I used documentary-style editing techniques to build an engaging, fast-paced narrative out of the raw event footage. To finish it off, I crafted a custom color grade to enhance the mood, resulting in a cinematic piece that perfectly represents the energy of the Decathlon community.
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