I am a creative and results-driven video editor with proven experience in producing engaging short-form and YouTube content for brands, events, and government projects. I specialize in real estate walkthroughs, promotional videos, and client testimonials, using cinematic storytelling, pacing, and branding to deliver on-brand edits that captivate audiences. I'm proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve, with a strong command of color correction, motion graphics, subtitles, and sound design. I excel at creating optimized YouTube videos with compelling titles, thumbnails, retention pacing, and clear CTAs. I'm highly organized, collaborative, and passionate about transforming raw footage into visually compelling edits that drive audience engagement and conversions.…

Augusthiyan Somaraj

I am a creative and results-driven video editor with proven experience in producing engaging short-form and YouTube content for brands, events, and government projects. I specialize in real estate walkthroughs, promotional videos, and client testimonials, using cinematic storytelling, pacing, and branding to deliver on-brand edits that captivate audiences. I'm proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve, with a strong command of color correction, motion graphics, subtitles, and sound design. I excel at creating optimized YouTube videos with compelling titles, thumbnails, retention pacing, and clear CTAs. I'm highly organized, collaborative, and passionate about transforming raw footage into visually compelling edits that drive audience engagement and conversions.…

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I am a creative and results-driven video editor with proven experience in producing engaging short-form and YouTube content for brands, events, and government projects. I specialize in real estate walkthroughs, promotional videos, and client testimonials, using cinematic storytelling, pacing, and branding to deliver on-brand edits that captivate audiences.

I’m proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve, with a strong command of color correction, motion graphics, subtitles, and sound design. I excel at creating optimized YouTube videos with compelling titles, thumbnails, retention pacing, and clear CTAs. I’m highly organized, collaborative, and passionate about transforming raw footage into visually compelling edits that drive audience engagement and conversions.

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English
Fluent
Hindi
Advanced
Malayalam
Fluent

Work Experience

Video Editor at Upswing Digital
January 1, 2025 - Present
Produced reels, promos, interviews, and YouTube Shorts for salons, lifestyle brands, tech solutions, and real estate companies in India and Dubai. Specialized in creative storytelling using fast cuts, match cuts, and other cinematic techniques. Delivered 15+ edits per month with 100% on-time completion. Expert in luxury salons and beauty industry edits with a strong eye for color, rhythm, and brand consistency. Applied color correction, transitions, and motion graphics to enhance storytelling. Collaborated with cross-border teams to maintain consistent brand style for international markets.
Video Editor – Kerala Literature Festival (KLF) at Upswing Productions
January 1, 2025 - Present
Contributed to the creation of 200+ videos in just 4 days covering live event coverage, pre-event promotions, and post-event highlights. Personally edited a wide range of content during the festival, showcasing event moments, interviews, and behind-the-scenes footage. Coordinated with content teams for same-day publishing, resulting in high audience engagement. Balanced multiple projects and consistently delivered edits within tight deadlines.
Video Editor at Independent Project – Music Album "Smruthi"
December 31, 2023 - August 21, 2025
Collaborated with a team of friends to produce and edit the music album video Smruthi. Managed video editing, color grading, and pacing to align with the song’s emotional tone. Managed the post-production workflow from raw footage to final release.
Video Editor at Upswing Digital
January 1, 2025 - Present
Produced reels, promos, interviews, and YouTube Shorts for salons, lifestyle brands, tech solutions, and real estate companies in India and Dubai. Specialized in creative storytelling using fast cuts, match cuts, and other cinematic techniques. Delivered 15+ edits per month with 100% on-time completion. Expert in luxury salons and beauty industry edits with a strong eye for color, rhythm, and brand consistency. Applied color correction, transitions, and motion graphics to enhance storytelling. Collaborated with cross-border teams to maintain consistent brand style for international markets.
Video Editor – Kerala Literature Festival (KLF) at Upswing Productions
January 1, 2025 - Present
Contributed to the creation of 200+ videos in just 4 days (team effort) covering live event coverage, pre-event promotions, and post-event highlights. Personally edited a wide range of content during the festival, showcasing event moments, interviews, and behind-the-scenes footage. Coordinated with content teams for same-day publishing, resulting in high audience engagement. Balanced multiple projects and consistently delivered edits within tight deadlines.
Video Editor at Self-Employed (Freelance)
January 1, 2025 - October 8, 2025
Temple & Cultural Videos: Edited high-quality videos of temple events, rituals, and festivals, focusing on storytelling, cinematic angles, and audience engagement. Subtitling & Captioning: Added accurate subtitles and captions for various videos, ensuring accessibility and clarity for diverse audiences. Cooking Videos: Produced engaging cooking videos for social media platforms like Instagram.
Video Editor at Independent Project – Music Album 'Smruthi' (Freelance)
December 31, 2023 - October 8, 2025
Collaborated with a team of friends to produce and edit the music album video Smruthi. Managed video editing, color grading, and pacing to align with the song’s emotional tone. Managed the post-production workflow from raw footage to final release.
Video Editor at Upswing Digital
January 1, 2025 - Present
Produced reels, promos, interviews, and YouTube Shorts for salons, lifestyle brands, tech solutions, and real estate companies in India and Dubai. Specializes in creative storytelling using fast cuts, match cuts, and other cinematic techniques. Delivered 15+ edits per month with 100% on-time completion. Expert in luxury salons and beauty industry edits with a strong eye for color, rhythm, and brand consistency. Applied color correction, transitions, and motion graphics to enhance storytelling. Collaborated with cross-border teams to maintain consistent brand style for international markets.
Video Editor – Kerala Literature Festival (KLF) at Upswing Productions
January 1, 2025 - Present
Contributed to the creation of 200+ videos in just 4 days (team effort) covering live event coverage, pre-event promotions, and post-event highlights. Personally edited a wide range of content during the festival, showcasing event moments, interviews, and behind-the-scenes footage. Coordinated with content teams for same-day publishing, resulting in high audience engagement. Balanced multiple projects and consistently delivered edits within tight deadlines.
Video Editor at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2025 - October 8, 2025
Temple & Cultural Videos: Edited high-quality videos of temple events, rituals, and festivals, focusing on storytelling, cinematic angles, and audience engagement. Subtitling & Captioning: Added accurate subtitles and captions for various videos, ensuring accessibility and clarity for diverse audiences. Cooking Videos: Produced engaging cooking videos for social media platforms like Instagram.
Video Editor at Independent Project
January 1, 2023 - October 8, 2025
Music Album 'Smruthi' (Freelance): Collaborated with a team to produce and edit the music album video Smruthi. Managed video editing, color grading, and pacing to align with the song’s emotional tone. Managed the post-production workflow from raw footage to final release.
Video Editor at Upswing Digital
January 1, 2025 - Present
Produced reels, promos, interviews, and YouTube Shorts for salons, lifestyle brands, tech solutions, and real estate companies in India and Dubai. Specialized in creative storytelling using fast cuts, match cuts, and other cinematic techniques. Delivered 15+ edits per month with 100% on-time completion. Expert in luxury salons and beauty industry edits with a strong eye for color, rhythm, and brand consistency. Applied color correction, transitions, and motion graphics to enhance storytelling. Collaborated with cross-border teams to maintain consistent brand style for international markets.
Video Editor – Kerala Literature Festival (KLF) at Upswing Productions
January 1, 2025 - Present
Contributed to the creation of 200+ videos in just 4 days (team effort) covering live event coverage, pre-event promotions, and post-event highlights. Personally edited a wide range of content during the festival, showcasing event moments, interviews, and behind-the-scenes footage. Coordinated with content teams for same-day publishing, resulting in high audience engagement. Balanced multiple projects and consistently delivered edits within tight deadlines.
Freelance Video Editor at Self-Employed
January 1, 2025 - October 8, 2025
Temple & Cultural Videos: Edited high-quality videos of temple events, rituals, and festivals, focusing on storytelling, cinematic angles, and audience engagement. Subtitling & Captioning: Added accurate subtitles and captions for various videos, ensuring accessibility and clarity for diverse audiences. Cooking Videos: Produced engaging cooking videos for social media platforms like Instagram.
Video Editor at Music Album 'Smruthi' Project
December 31, 2023 - October 8, 2025
Collaborated with a team to produce and edit the music album video Smruthi. Managed video editing, color grading, and pacing to align with the song’s emotional tone. Managed the post-production workflow from raw footage to final release.
Freelance Video Editor and Motion Graphics Designer at Ecodians Tech Innovators
October 1, 2025 - October 20, 2025
Produced and edited 30+ videos per month, including AI-generated content, presentation videos, advertisements, motion graphics, and YouTube videos. Designed engaging motion graphics to enhance storytelling and brand communication across digital platforms. Collaborated with the creative and marketing teams to ensure visually consistent, high-quality deliverables that aligned with campaign goals.
Video Editor at Upswing Digital
August 1, 2025 - October 20, 2025
Produced reels, promos, interviews, and YouTube Shorts for salons, lifestyle brands, tech solutions, and real estate companies in India and Dubai. Specialized in creative storytelling using fast cuts, match cuts, and other cinematic techniques. Delivered 15+ edits per month with 100% on-time completion. Expert in luxury salons and beauty industry edits with a strong eye for color, rhythm, and brand consistency. Applied color correction, transitions, and motion graphics to enhance storytelling. Collaborated with cross-border teams to maintain consistent brand style for international markets.
Video Editor (KLF Project) at Upswing Productions
January 31, 2025 - October 20, 2025
Kerala Literature Festival (KLF) project: Contributed to the creation of 200+ videos in just 4 days (team effort) covering live event coverage, pre-event promotions, and post-event highlights. Personally edited a wide range of content during the festival, including event moments, interviews, and behind-the-scenes footage. Coordinated with content teams for same-day publishing, resulting in high audience engagement. Balanced multiple projects and delivered edits within tight deadlines.
Freelance Video Editor at Self-Employed
January 1, 2025 - October 20, 2025
Temple and Cultural videos: Edited high-quality videos of temple events, rituals, and festivals, focusing on storytelling, cinematic angles, and audience engagement. Subtitling and captioning: Added accurate subtitles and captions for various videos, ensuring accessibility and clarity for diverse audiences. Cooking videos: Produced engaging cooking videos for Instagram.
Freelance Video Editor at Self-Employed
December 31, 2023 - October 20, 2025
Music Album 'Smruthi' (2023): Collaborated with a team to produce and edit the music album video. Managed video editing, color grading, and pacing to align with the song’s emotional tone. Managed the post-production workflow from raw footage to final release.

Education

B.A English Language & Lit. at St. Thomas College (autonomous), Palai (Affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
B.A English Language & Lit. at St. Thomas College (autonomous), Palai (Affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor of Arts in English Language & Literature at St. Thomas College (autonomous), Palai, affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
B.A English Language & Lit. at St. Thomas College (autonomous), Palai (Affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
BA English Language & Lit. at St. Thomas College, Palai, India
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022

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Media & Entertainment, Government, Real Estate & Construction, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Retail, Software & Internet

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