About the work
To celebrate seven years of Vuptrox, I created this annual birthday recap by gathering the strongest highlights from our team throughout the year and shaping them into a cohesive, story-driven video. The main focus this time was on in game moments, cut tightly to music with a clear build up and payoff.
Since there was no real-life footage available for this recap, I used caster moderation and player interviews throughout the edit to add context, emotion, and narrative. Those segments are placed between the gameplay highlights to make the video feel more personal and guided, not just a highlight reel.
About the work
To celebrate seven years of Vuptrox, I created this annual birthday recap by gathering the strongest highlights from our team throughout the year and shaping them into a cohesive, story-driven video. The main focus this time was on in game moments, cut tightly to music with a clear build up and payoff.
Since there was no real-life footage available for this recap, I used caster moderation and player interviews throughout the edit to add context, emotion, and narrative. Those segments are placed between the gameplay highlights to make the video feel more personal and guided, not just a highlight reel.
Behind the Work
For the seven year recap, I led the post production and shaped the final film, while working with a second cutter, Jack, who supported with clip curation and the rough cut. Together we gathered the strongest moments of the year, then I structured the edit around pacing, music, and story progression to keep the energy consistent and the narrative clear.
Because the recap relied heavily on gameplay, moderation and interview soundbites became key anchors. I used them to connect scenes, introduce match moments, and bring player personality into the flow, so the recap feels like a guided journey through the year.
Services offered:
• Creative Direction and Final Edit: I led the overall structure, pacing, and finishing, and delivered the final cut for release.
• Highlight Curation: I curated the strongest in game moments, with support from a second editor in selecting clips and building the rough timeline.
• Story Structure: I built a clear arc with setup, escalation, and payoff so the recap feels cohesive and exciting.
• Editing and Rhythm: I synced cuts, transitions, and key beats tightly to the music to maintain momentum and emotion.
• Interview Integration: I wove caster moderation and player interviews between highlights to add context, personality, and narrative glue.
• Finishing and Delivery: I polished the video for release with clean audio balance, consistent visuals, and platform ready exports.
Behind the Work
For the seven year recap, I led the post production and shaped the final film, while working with a second cutter, Jack, who supported with clip curation and the rough cut. Together we gathered the strongest moments of the year, then I structured the edit around pacing, music, and story progression to keep the energy consistent and the narrative clear.
Because the recap relied heavily on gameplay, moderation and interview soundbites became key anchors. I used them to connect scenes, introduce match moments, and bring player personality into the flow, so the recap feels like a guided journey through the year.
Services offered:
• Creative Direction and Final Edit: I led the overall structure, pacing, and finishing, and delivered the final cut for release.
• Highlight Curation: I curated the strongest in game moments, with support from a second editor in selecting clips and building the rough timeline.
• Story Structure: I built a clear arc with setup, escalation, and payoff so the recap feels cohesive and exciting.
• Editing and Rhythm: I synced cuts, transitions, and key beats tightly to the music to maintain momentum and emotion.
• Interview Integration: I wove caster moderation and player interviews between highlights to add context, personality, and narrative glue.
• Finishing and Delivery: I polished the video for release with clean audio balance, consistent visuals, and platform ready exports.
Results
You can see the full video on youtube
Results
You can see the full video on youtube