Sports Video Motion Graphic – Varsity Basketball Highlight Reel
Project Type: Sports Video Editing, Motion Graphics
Client: High School Student (College Application)
Role: Video Editor, Motion Graphics Designer
Project Breakdown
Branding & Research: Collected and incorporated the school’s official colors and logo to create a cohesive and professional look.
Photo Enhancement: Upscaled and enhanced the student’s photo to improve clarity and make the intro feel cinematic.
Cinematic Intro: Designed a bold title sequence with the student’s name and a light illumination effect to set the tone.
Color Correction: Graded footage to balance lighting and improve overall clarity, especially in low-light gym scenes.
Motion Tracking & Visibility: Highlighted the player using motion tracking in fast-action clips to ensure they stood out.
Motion Graphics: Used animated text, transitions, and effects to give the video a polished, sports-broadcast feel.
Challenges
Footage included fast-paced gameplay and inconsistent lighting, which made it hard to focus on the player.
The video needed to balance style with clarity—keeping things visually exciting without distracting from the gameplay.
The client wanted a professional feel without access to high-end equipment or studio resources.
Tools
Adobe After Effects – Motion graphics, animated text, title sequences, transitions
Adobe Photoshop – Photo retouching, upscaling, and branding elements
Skills
Sports video editing
Motion tracking
Motion graphics animation
Color correction and grading
Photo enhancement
Branding integration
Typography design
Project
Breakdown
Branding & Research: Collected and incorporated the school’s official colors and logo to create a cohesive and professional look.
Photo Enhancement: Upscaled and enhanced the student’s photo to improve clarity and make the intro feel cinematic.
Cinematic Intro: Designed a bold title sequence with the student’s name and a light illumination effect to set the tone.
Color Correction: Graded footage to balance lighting and improve overall clarity, especially in low-light gym scenes.
Motion Tracking & Visibility: Highlighted the player using motion tracking in fast-action clips to ensure they stood out.
Motion Graphics: Used animated text, transitions, and effects to give the video a polished, sports-broadcast feel.
Challenges
Footage included fast-paced gameplay and inconsistent lighting, which made it hard to focus on the player.
The video needed to balance style with clarity—keeping things visually exciting without distracting from the gameplay.
The client wanted a professional feel without access to high-end equipment or studio resources.
Tools
Adobe After Effects – Motion graphics, animated text, title sequences, transitions
Adobe Photoshop – Photo retouching, upscaling, and branding elements
Skills
Sports video editing
Motion tracking
Motion graphics animation
Color correction and grading
Photo enhancement
Branding integration
Typography design
How I Solved It
Collected the school’s official branding to keep the video consistent and professional.
Upscaled and enhanced the student’s photo for a clean, high-quality intro.
Created a dramatic intro sequence with the player's name and a glowing light effect to match a sports theme.
Used color correction and motion tracking to highlight the player and improve visibility during fast-paced scenes.
Added smooth transitions, bold text, and motion graphics to bring energy to the video without taking away from the gameplay.
The Result
The finished video felt polished, professional, and full of energy. It clearly highlighted the student’s strengths and gave them a competitive edge in their college applications. This type of reel is also ideal for recruitment or athlete promotions.
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