Sarthak Sumbharwar
Video editor crafting scroll-stopping reels & brand content
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Astrology Narrative | Full Motion Design & Soundscape
In this project, I was tasked with bringing a static voiceover to life through immersive motion design. Since there was no on-camera talent, I utilized Adobe After Effects to create a continuous visual flow, using celestial aesthetics and rhythmic sound design to complement the mystical tone of the astrology-based narrative.
My Creative Execution:
Pure After Effects Workflow: Executed 100% of the visual elements within After Effects, focusing on smooth camera movements and celestial particle systems.
Kinetic Typography & Symbols: Designed and animated custom astrological symbols and text that synced perfectly with the voiceover cues.
Atmospheric Sound Design: Created a layered soundscape with ambient swells and rhythmic transitions to enhance the "mystical" experience.
Visual Continuity: Ensured a seamless transition between abstract concepts to maintain viewer immersion throughout the reel.
Key Deliverables:
Full Motion Graphic Edit (Start to Finish)
Custom Sound Design & Audio Sync
Celestial Visual Branding
Tools Used:
Adobe After Effects: (Exclusive use for all motion and compositing).
Sound Design
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Hip Hop Song Reel | NRI Artist Reel (Australia)
I collaborated with an Australia-based NRI Indian rapper to create a high-energy promotional reel for his latest track. The focus was on blending gritty street aesthetics with modern motion design to capture the artist's dual identity and the rhythmic intensity of the music.
My Post-Production Strategy:
Rhythmic Editing: Frame-perfect cutting synced to the track's BPM to create a seamless flow between the visuals and the beat.
Urban Motion Graphics: Integrated custom overlays, glitch effects, and kinetic typography that resonate with the global hip-hop aesthetic.
Vibe-Centric Color Grading: Applied a distinct visual grade to enhance the "International" look, moving away from raw footage to a polished music video feel.
Strategic Hook: Edited the first 5 seconds to feature the most impactful bar, ensuring immediate engagement for social media scrolling.
Key Deliverables:
High-Retention Rap Promo Reel
Kinetic Lyric Animations
Custom Visual Transitions
Tools Used:
Adobe Premiere Pro: For narrative flow and beat-matching.
Adobe After Effects: For glitch effects and advanced motion graphics.
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Magnifia | SaaS Product Marketing & Motion Graphics
Magnifia is a SaaS platform that required a high-fidelity product walkthrough to simplify its core features for potential users. I designed and executed the motion graphics for this project, focusing on a clean, modern aesthetic that highlights the platform's UI while maintaining a fast-paced, engaging narrative.
My Technical Execution:
UI Motion Design: Animated the software interface to demonstrate user flow and key functionalities with smooth, purposeful movements.
Feature Callouts: Created custom motion assets and kinetic text to highlight Magnifia’s unique selling points (USPs).
Pacing & Flow: Synced transitions and motion elements to ensure the technical features were easy to digest within a short video format.
Visual Polish: Maintained a minimalist tech-focused color palette and professional transitions to align with the SaaS brand identity.
Key Deliverables:
SaaS Product Explainer Video
Custom UI Animations
Motion-driven Feature Highlights
Tools Used:
Adobe After Effects (Primary Motion Engine)
Adobe Premiere Pro (Final Edit & Sound)
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RUN THE CITY | Original Concept, Songwriting & Visual Experience
This is a deeply personal project where I pushed the boundaries of my creativity as a multi-disciplinary artist. I handled the entire creative stack for this piece—from writing the lyrics and developing the conceptual narrative to directing the visual language and executing the final motion edit. It’s a fusion of storytelling, rhythm, and motion design.
My 360° Creative Contribution:
Songwriting & Composition: Wrote the lyrics and developed the core musical concept, ensuring the mood and message were perfectly aligned.
Visual Strategy & Storyboarding: Developed a unique visual metaphor for each verse, creating a storyboard that complements the lyrical depth.
Editing: Executed a high-end edit using After Effects, focusing on atmospheric visuals, sync-based transitions, and custom typography that brings the lyrics to life.
Key Highlights:
Original Narrative: A concept-driven approach to music and visuals.
Synergy of Art Forms: Seamlessly blending writing, music, and motion design.
Creative Direction: Complete control over the aesthetic and emotional tone.
Tools Used:
Writing: Creative Scripting & Lyricism.
Visuals: Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop.
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Gavyratan: Why People Choose Us | Reel
My Comprehensive Workflow:
Concept & Hook Development: Crafted a high-retention hook ("Why people choose Gavyratan") to grab attention in the first 3 seconds.
Scriptwriting: Wrote a persuasive narrative that blends customer testimonials with brand USPs (A2 Bilona Ghee).
Creative Direction & Shoot: Directed the shoot, focusing on authentic delivery from the person on camera and high-quality product shots.
Testimonial Integration: Strategically placed real customer feedback at the beginning to establish immediate social proof.
Motion & Post-Production: Edited the footage with dynamic transitions and kinetic typography to keep the energy high and the brand message clear.
Key Deliverables:
Script & Storyboard
Full Production (Shoot & Direction)
High-Retention Motion Edit
Tools Used:
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe After Effects|
AI
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The challenge was to take raw, unedited footage from 'Lawgical Station' and turn it into a high-octane, high-retention social media reel. This project highlights the complete post-production workflow, showcasing my ability to translate unpolished input into a strategic visual narrative using professional motion design, sound design, and color grading.
My Post-Production Process (Before & After):
Narrative Editing (Raw Input): Curated the most impactful statements from multiple raw clips to build a solid, fast-paced story.
Dynamic Motion Graphics (After): Designed and integrated custom motion typography, legal-tech overlays, and kinetic transitions to visualize abstract legal concepts and maintain viewer attention.
Immersive Sound Design: Layered sound effects (SFX) and selected background scores to complement every beat and transition, maximizing impact.
Visual Polish: Applied professional color grading to ensure a premium, cinematic look across the entire reel.
Media Breakdown:
Video 1: The Final High-Retention Reel (After).
Video 2: Snippet of the original Raw Clip (Before).
Tools:
Adobe Premiere Pro (Editing & Sound Layering)
Adobe After Effects (Custom Motion Design)
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From raw clips to a high-retention social media masterpiece. For this project with Lawgical Station, I took unedited raw footage and transformed it using advanced motion design and layered sound design to create a fast-paced, engaging legal-tech edit.
My Workflow:
Raw-to-Final Transformation: Selective cutting and narrative pacing from raw footage.
Motion Graphics: Custom legal-themed animations and kinetic text overlays to highlight key points.
Immersive Sound Design: SFX and background scoring to drive the energy of the edit.
Visual Enhancements: Professional color grading and clean transitions.
Tools Used:
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Premiere Pro
Call to Action:
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Dynamic motion meets strategic storytelling. I edited this high-energy reel for Caleb Alvarez, focusing on aggressive pacing, seamless transitions, and intentional typography to maximize viewer retention. My goal was to elevate the raw footage into a cinematic experience that aligns with the creator's personal brand.
Key Deliverables:
Precision Pacing: Cutting to the beat to maintain high energy.Motion Graphics: Custom kinetic typography and visual call-outs.
Sound Design: Layered audio transitions for an immersive experience.
Tools Used:
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe After Effects
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