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Steve Lemuel

Visual Artist | Crafting moody narratives through motion.

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The Workflow: Multi-Model Cinematic Chainer Turning a random phone snap into a 20s cinematic teaser I wanted to see how far I could push that one cool blurry screenshot we always love. Instead of just rolling the dice with one prompt, I built a Multi-Model Cinematic Chainer to actually direct the shots. How I built it: The Setup: Used Flux to expand the frame into a wide cinematic view. The Vibe: Forced GPT Image 2 to lock in those specific sunset rays and haze. The Action: Chained Kling for the tricky stuff—like the 180° turn and the close-up walk on the canal edge. The Look: Finished it off with a 35mm analog grade for that film grit. Really happy with how the continuity held up across all 5 shots. This is my submission for the MORHPIC WORKFLOWS CHALLENGE! @Morphic Give it a spin yourself: You can clone the whole pipeline and try it with your own shots here: https://www.morphic.com/en/workflows/019dc694-a131-71f6-b2a5-2af8cdaf931e/multi-model-cinematic-chainer
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GAWD — Bridging Engineering & Streetwear Aesthetics
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A minimalist visual study focused on low-light cinematography and organic sound design. This project highlights my ability to capture mood and atmosphere using silhouette lighting and subtle color grading. By pairing raw acoustic performance with a hazy, intimate visual style, I explored the intersection of music and cinematic storytelling. Key Techniques: Silhouette Lighting: Using backlighting to create a moody, mysterious profile. Acoustic Audio Syncing: Ensuring a perfect marriage between live performance and visual rhythm. Subtle Color Grading: Enhancing the 'dream-like' quality of a late-night session.
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GAWD Brand Identity: The Industrial-Noir Launch Reel The Challenge: To launch a clothing brand identity, GAWD, that moves away from traditional fashion tropes and leans into a "Neo-Industrial" aesthetic. The goal was to communicate a narrative of "Absolute Creative Control" while bridging my academic background in B.Tech Robotics with professional filmmaking. The Strategy: I utilized a high-retention editing style inspired by tech-noir cinema and modern streetwear visuals. By integrating raw university life footage with technical robotics diagrams (kinematics), I created a "Technical Creator" persona that resonates with both tech-enthusiasts and fashion-forward audiences. Key Features: Kinetic Typography: Custom-timed text overlays to emphasize core brand values like "Honestly," "Creator," and "God-Mode." Fisheye Cinematography: Utilized a distorted lens perspective to create an immersive, gritty atmosphere. Rhythmic Sound Design: Precisely synced heavy industrial beats with fast-paced cuts to maintain viewer engagement. Atmospheric Color Grading: Applied a dark, high-contrast palette to establish the brand's "Noir" visual signature. The Impact: This reel successfully defined the visual language for GAWD, resulting in [mention a metric if you have one, e.g., "over 500+ organic views on Instagram"] and establishing a distinct niche in the tech-lifestyle market.
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The Vision: A creative exploration of urban "chaos" and atmosphere, designed to evoke emotion through a dark, cinematic aesthetic. This project focuses on the intersection of rhythm and visual mood. My Role & Process: - Color Grading: I implemented a custom teal-and-orange grade with deep, crushed blacks to establish a high-end cinematic feel. - Rhythmic Editing: Every cut and transition was meticulously synchronized with the audio to create a seamless, hypnotic flow. - Visual Identity: Curated the composition to maintain a consistent "dark industrial" vibe throughout the piece. Tools Used DaVinci Resolve.
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The Objective Developed the launch aesthetic for GAWD, a personal clothing brand. The goal was to blend "Neo-Industrialism" with high-retention social media editing to build brand hype and a specific "vibe" before product release. Creative Strategy -Visual Branding: Focused on a gritty, urban aesthetic to align with the brand's industrial roots. -Kinetic Typography: Integrated bold, fast-moving text to emphasize key brand messages. -Audio-Visual Sync: Used aggressive beat-matching and custom sound design (camera clicks/glitches) to create a high-energy loop. Software Used DaVinci Resolve.
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The Objective To create a fast-paced, engaging "update" style reel designed to maximize viewer retention and re-engage an audience. Technical Execution -Kinetic Typography: Integrated bold, large-scale text overlays to emphasize the "hook" and keep the viewer moving through the narrative. -Punchy Transitions: Used a mix of speed-ramps and snap-cuts to maintain a high level of energy across diverse footage. -Multi-Scene Pacing: Balanced rapid-fire sequence editing with clear visual "breaks" to tell a story in under 30 seconds. Software Used DaVinci Resolve.
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The Objective To transform personal travel footage into a cohesive, nostalgia-driven narrative. The focus was on capturing the "vibe" of the journey rather than just the destinations. Technical Execution -Film-Style Grading: Applied a warm, vintage-inspired color grade with added film grain to create a nostalgic, "memory-like" aesthetic. -Atmospheric Pacing: Used a slower, more deliberate editing rhythm to allow the viewer to soak in the environment. -Immersive Audio: Layered ambient soundscapes with the soundtrack to enhance the "feeling" of being there. Software Used DaVinci Resolve.
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The Objective To create a high-aesthetic lifestyle narrative that blends fashion with urban and coastal environments. The goal was to establish a unique "visual identity" through mood and motion. Technical Execution -Soft Film Aesthetic: Used custom color grading to achieve a warm, hazy "vintage film" look, perfect for high-end lifestyle content. -Rhythmic Transitions: Integrated smooth, beat-matched cuts that flow naturally between distinct locations (urban vs. coastal). -Perspective Play: Utilized varied camera angles—from low-angle urban shots to vast horizon views—to create a sense of scale and personality. Software Used DaVinci Resolve.
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