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