Sinwan Farez

Creative video editor and videographer with over 4 years of experience in producing impactful content for advertising, social media, and brand campaigns. Expertise in pre-production planning, including shot-listing and storyboarding, complemented by advanced skills in editing, color grading, and sound design. Proven track record in professional rotoscoping for both Hollywood and Indian cinema, ensuring precision in visual effects.

Based in Birmingham, equipped with professional camera and drone gear, and experienced in collaborating within dynamic creative teams.

Video Editor & Videographer - Freelance / Various Clients - Birmingham, West Midlands, UK & International

(2023-01)

• Filmed and produced high-quality content on location and in studio for brands, influencers, and commercial clients.
• Edited long-form YouTube videos, travel guides, podcasts, interviews, and narrative content.
• Created high-engagement short-form content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and Facebook.
• Produced Meta ad creatives, Amazon PDP videos, and UGC-style ads with strong hooks and CTAs.
• Delivered 5+ short-form ads weekly using CapCut, optimised for performance and A/B testing.
• Operated drone for aerial footage, integrating cinematic shots
• Managed full post-production workflow: ingesting, logging, editing, colour, sound, export.
• Collaborated with marketing teams on scripts, creative angles, and content calendars. Supported podcast recordings (studio + remote), syncing multi-camera and multi-audio setups.
• Ensured brand consistency across all edits, adapting to fast-paced creative environments.
• delivered Meta ad campaigns for brands like Contempee Flower and Go Local Supermarket, product promotion for Mac and Cheese and new product launch Unity Bites

Video Editor - Regal Roy - London

(2026-02)

• Served as Lead Podcast Editor for high-profile wellbeing expert Terrence the Teacher, overseeing the full post-production pipeline for long-form episodes and promotional content.
• Edited and delivered The Brain Edit podcast series, managing end-to-end workflow including syncing, dialogue cleanup, pacing, colour, sound design, and final mastering.
• Produced 20+ high-impact teasers, trailers, and social "hype" clips, driving engagement and boosting visibility across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
• Implemented AI-driven transcription and captioning workflows, improving accessibility and increasing viewer retention across platforms.
• Executed advanced visual storytelling using Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, incorporating custom graphics, seamless transitions, and stylised AI-enhanced effects.
• Designed promotional assets and thumbnails in Photoshop, ensuring brand consistency and strong visual identity across all digital channels.
• Collaborated remotely with the creative team, providing structured updates and delivering edits ahead of deadlines in a fast-paced production environment.

Video Production Assistant & Editor - ICAT Design & Media College – WHD Media & Production Department - India

(2023-01 - 2025-01)

• Assisted in filming 20+ university events, interviews, and promotional videos, ensuring consistent visual quality across all productions.
• As a creative partner alongside the Head of Department at Panimalar University, contributing to a wide range of media projects. My responsibilities included editing and producing prize nomination videos, new book launch videos, program coverage, podcasts, as well as designing posters and YouTube thumbnails for both digital platforms and news publication. I also received end credits for my contributions. https://youtu.be/n_LsvzZJrnA?si=UP8dHfVZ3kMVReyR.
• Supported with camera operation, lighting setups, and audio recording during academic and shoots.
• Edited 40+ internal videos, social content pieces, and academic media projects, improving turnaround time and content consistency.
• Managed 100+ equipment bookings per term, maintaining accurate logs, media storage, and post-production workflows.
• Provided technical troubleshooting for cameras, SD cards, lighting, and editing software, resolving 90% of issues independently and reducing downtime for production teams.

Roto Artist – Hollywood & Indian Cinema - Artisan Media Solution Company - India

(2021-01 - 2023-01)

• Delivered high-precision rotoscoping for 8+ Hollywood films, ensuring clean edges and motion-blur accuracy.
• Managed shot assignments, QC reviews, corrections, and delivery pipelines.
• Collaborated with senior VFX supervisors and contributed to advanced industry projects.
• Mentored junior artists on roto fundamentals and software workflows.

MA - Visual Communication (Film & Animation) - Birmingham City University

MA - Future Media - Birmingham City University

BSc - Visual Effects - ICAT Design & Media College