Saboor Akram

  Introduction For my final VFX task, I created a VFX Showreel, which serves as a visual portfolio showcasing my skills, creative journey, and technical expertise in visual effects and post-production. As a filmmaker and VFX artist, having a strong showreel is crucial. It acts as a first impression for potential clients, studios, and collaborators, demonstrating what I can achieve through past projects and creative storytelling. My showreel features the best of my work, compiling multiple VFX projects, compositing work, motion graphics, and cinematic effects, demonstrating my ability to enhance storytelling through post-production mastery. Thoughts Behind the Process Rather than just showcasing random shots, I wanted my showreel to have a flow and narrative, making it feel more like a cinematic montage than just a technical compilation. The goal was to make it immersive, engaging, and visually striking. I took inspiration from VFX-heavy filmmakers and editors like: Peter McKinnon –...

  Concept & Objective This project aimed to create a visually engaging and VFX-enhanced video showcasing the product's sleek design and cutting-edge features. I aimed to make the video feel futuristic, professional, and cinematic using advanced visual effects. I shot the footage using a Sony A7III mounted on a tripod for stability and precise framing. The entire VFX pipeline was executed in DaVinci Resolve , where I implemented motion tracking, relighting, compositing, text animations, and more . VFX Techniques Used 1. Motion Tracking & UI Integration One of the most crucial elements in this video was the motion tracking of the phone/product display to integrate digital UI overlays. Point and planar tracking were used to attach UI elements onto the product's screen, ensuring they moved perfectly with real-world motion. This effect created the illusion that the phone was actively displaying live data. Masking and feathering were applied to blend these digital overl...

 TASK002 : PRODUCT REEL Concept and Objective This project aimed to create a visually compelling and high-energy product reel for a Xiaomi smartphone, leveraging VFX techniques to enhance its premium design, fluid UI, and advanced features. The challenge was to present the phone in an engaging, futuristic manner while maintaining a clean and minimal aesthetic. I shot the footage using a Sony A7III mounted on a tripod for stability, ensuring precise framing and smooth camera movement. I also collaborated with my brother , who assisted in capturing some dynamic shots that required external movement. The entire post-production, including VFX, motion graphics, text animations, and colour grading, was done in DaVinci Resolve. VFX Techniques Used 1. Motion Tracking & On-Screen UI Integration I applied motion tracking to align digital overlays with the phone’s screen to emphasise the user interface and responsiveness. This allowed me to seamlessly introduce animated UI elements, m...