Graduation Cinematic Video Montage
Budget: $10 – $100 USD
I have a folder of photos and short phone clips from the fast two years of school that I want turned into a polished, cinematic keepsake. The goal is a lively yet heartfelt edit that feels more like a short film than a simple slideshow.
Here’s what I already know I want:
• Overall style: cinematic with tasteful effects, modern transitions and light motion graphics to keep the energy up without looking gimmicky.
• Music: an upbeat, emotional track that builds momentum and matches the celebratory mood. If you can suggest a royalty-free song, great—otherwise I’ll license one and forward it to you.
• Theme: high school experience
What I’ll provide
• Roughly 2000 photos and videos (mostly landscape but a few vertical).
• A loose chronological order and a couple of must-include shots.
What I’d like back
1. A final export in 1080p (plus a 4K render if upscaling is clean).
2. One social-media-ready cut no longer than 60 seconds.
3. The editable project file (Premiere Pro, Final Cut, or DaVinci Resolve—whichever you use) so I can tweak titles later if needed.
Acceptance checklist
- Smooth color grading across all sources.
- Seamless audio transitions that match on-screen action.
- No watermarking; all third-party assets cleared for personal use.
- Delivered via a shared drive link within the agreed timeline.
If this sounds like your style, let me know your preferred editing software and roughly how many days you’d need once you receive the files. I’m ready to send the footage as soon as we agree.
Here’s what I already know I want:
• Overall style: cinematic with tasteful effects, modern transitions and light motion graphics to keep the energy up without looking gimmicky.
• Music: an upbeat, emotional track that builds momentum and matches the celebratory mood. If you can suggest a royalty-free song, great—otherwise I’ll license one and forward it to you.
• Theme: high school experience
What I’ll provide
• Roughly 2000 photos and videos (mostly landscape but a few vertical).
• A loose chronological order and a couple of must-include shots.
What I’d like back
1. A final export in 1080p (plus a 4K render if upscaling is clean).
2. One social-media-ready cut no longer than 60 seconds.
3. The editable project file (Premiere Pro, Final Cut, or DaVinci Resolve—whichever you use) so I can tweak titles later if needed.
Acceptance checklist
- Smooth color grading across all sources.
- Seamless audio transitions that match on-screen action.
- No watermarking; all third-party assets cleared for personal use.
- Delivered via a shared drive link within the agreed timeline.
If this sounds like your style, let me know your preferred editing software and roughly how many days you’d need once you receive the files. I’m ready to send the footage as soon as we agree.