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I have a hype video completed but I need the background behind the football players to be darkened so it isn’t noticeable that there is a net and a brick wall behind them.
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Which look are you going for — a full crush-to-black where the background disappears entirely, or just enough darkening/vignette that the net and wall fade into shadow while still reading as an environment? I'd handle this with a masked color/exposure adjustment isolating the background from the players (keying or rotoscoping them out as the protected layer), then crush shadows and reduce contrast behind them so the wall and net texture disappears without a hard, obvious cutout edge. If the players move much through the frame, I'd track the mask across those frames rather than a static vignette, so the darkening holds correctly as they shift position. I work daily in Premiere/After Effects — send over the file and I can get started.
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With a keen eye for detail and vast experience in video editing and production using programs like After Effects, I am confident that my skills will make your project shine. As a creative graphic designer, I've successfully handled a range of tasks from fixing minor details to extensive transformations, guaranteeing quality outputs every time. As mentioned in your project description, you require impeccable darkening of the background. My proficiency in professional photo retouching and manipulation makes it easier for me to make edits look seamless and natural. I understand how crucial it is for the final product to look authentic while achieving the desired outcome, and I can deliver on that front. Furthermore, being a firm believer in ongoing improvement, I constantly update my skill set ensuring high-quality outputs with modern elements. My deep understanding of brand identity will bring another dimension to your video - making it not only visually-striking but also an effective marketing tool. Let's collaborate to make this hype video truly remarkable and energizing for all those who view it!
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I can rotoscope your football players in Adobe After Effects to precisely isolate them from the background, allowing me to darken the net and brick wall, adjust exposure, and apply a clean radial vignette so the focus stays entirely on the athletes—delivering the updated, high-energy render in your original format (`.mov`) along with the edited project files—would you like a dramatic spotlight glow kept on the players to make them pop even more against the darkened backdrop? Thanks
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Hi there, I am a professional video & audio editor/creator with 10 years of experience. I have completed 500+ projects with a 100% Positive Rating. If you are looking for Quality work, look no further. You can check an example of one of those projects in my portfolio here: https://www.freelancer.com/u/Vsion2 I'm interested in discussing your project, If you have any questions or special requirements, please don’t hesitate to message me. I'd be pleased to have the chance to assist you further with your project Best Regards Alema Akter
$20 USD in 1 day
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Hey, I understand you need a football hype video with the background darkened, I will selectively darken the net and brick wall while keeping the players sharp, visible, and naturally separated. Please visit this link for Portfolio and Clients Feedback: https://www.freelancer.com/u/creativebooster Let’s give your hype video a clean, cinematic look that keeps the focus on the players.
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I specialize in clean, professional video post-production and story editing. I will trim, color-correct, balance audio, and polish your footage into a seamless, high-quality edit that conveys your message effectively with pristine visual and sound quality. I’m ready to start immediately message me and I’ll share my portfolio
$15 USD in 3 days
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As a digital solutions specialist with over 15 years of industry experience, I've not only developed a strong skill set in web and AI automation, but I'm deeply attuned to the needs and overall vision of my clients. This understanding is key when it comes to transforming a project by enhancing its elements, such as your footballer hype video. Moreover, my proficiency in video editing is underscored by a number of successfully delivered projects wherein I've applied cutting-edge techniques to significantly improve clarity, even in challenging situations like the one featuring hidden backgrounds. As you might have noticed from my profile, I'm equally comfortable with WordPress and Shopify which adds another layer of versatility to my services. Regards AKif A
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Hi there, After reviewing your project, I am confident I can handle this smoothly and professionally. I specialize in video editing and can seamlessly darken the background behind the football players in your hype video to create a more polished and professional look. With my experience in creating visually appealing content, I can ensure that the focus remains on the players without any distractions from the background elements you mentioned. What you will get: - Background darkened to remove distractions - High-energy and engaging final video - Revisions included for your satisfaction - Clear communication and timely delivery throughout the process I am ready to take on this project and deliver a result that aligns with your vision. Please feel free to share further details or discuss how we can proceed. Best regards, Ameema Video Editing Specialist
$20 USD in 7 days
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Hi, This is a straightforward fit. We can darken and control the background behind the football players so the net and brick wall become far less noticeable while keeping the players clean, sharp, and naturally separated from the scene. We can handle: • Precise masking / rotoscoping around the players • Motion tracking where needed • Selective background darkening • Contrast and exposure balancing • Edge cleanup around moving subjects • Maintaining natural skin tones and jersey colours • Final colour polish so the effect feels intentional • High-quality export without reducing the existing video quality The goal would be to avoid simply crushing the entire frame. We’d isolate the players properly and reduce attention on the background while preserving the energy of the hype video. We can work in After Effects / DaVinci Resolve depending on the footage and can turn this around quickly. Send the original video and we can start immediately. Civati
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Hey there, I understand that your goal is to enhance the visual impact of your hype video by darkening the background behind the football players, ensuring that the distractions of the net and brick wall become less prominent. This will help to create a more polished and engaging final product that focuses on the energy and talent of the players themselves. To achieve this, I will utilize advanced video editing techniques to seamlessly adjust the background, ensuring a smooth transition that maintains the overall quality of the footage. My approach will involve careful color grading and adjustments to create that immersive, high-energy atmosphere you’re aiming for. With my experience in creating dynamic videos, I'm confident that I can elevate your project to meet your standards. What specific elements or emotions do you want the final video to convey, aside from the darkened background? https://www.freelancer.com/u/proggon Saludos cordiales, Wahaj Barlas.
$28 USD in 10 days
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Hi there, as a video editor experienced with sports and hype-style edits, I can darken and de-emphasize the background while keeping the football players sharp, bright, and naturally separated from it. I’d use tracked masks/rotoscoping with selective exposure and color adjustments, rather than simply lowering the brightness of the entire shot. This will help hide the net and brick wall while preserving the players, uniforms, skin tones, and overall energy of the existing edit. Since the hype video is already complete, I’ll keep the current pacing, effects, audio, and timing intact and focus specifically on making the background feel darker, cleaner, and less distracting. If you send me the finished video, I can review the footage and get started right away. Portfolio: https://www.freelancer.com/u/Laibakashif21 Best, Laiba
$20 USD in 7 days
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The video is already working the issue is simply that the net and brick wall are still pulling attention away from the players. The cleanest fix is to isolate the players properly and darken/control the background behind them, while keeping the original footage, movement and lighting natural. The goal is not to make the background completely black; it should fall back enough that the players remain the visual focus without obvious masking or cutout edges. This can be handled with precise rotoscoping/masking, background grading and selective adjustments where needed, including around fast player movement. Send over the completed video and the background can be cleaned up without rebuilding the edit.
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