Cinematography, Editing and Grading Reel
Project Description
Explore my dynamic reel showcasing a diverse portfolio of video editing, film production, and color grading work from the past years. From captivating movie trailers and engaging short documentaries to impactful brand films and inspiring travel videos, I offer a range of services to promote your product, business, and editorial projects. Elevate your brand story with the power of visual storytelling. Immerse yourself in my creative world and discover how I can help you achieve your goals
Project Details
- CLIENT: Various
- SKILLS: Filming, Editing, Grading
Defy The Limit
Project Description
“Defy the Limits” is my entry for the 2024 edition of Editfest, a Spec Ad that redefines the concept of athletic performance by using an advanced tracking device, “MindMotion.” This next-generation fitness tracker goes beyond measuring traditional physical data; it explores mental and emotional parameters, offering a complete view of athletes’ abilities and encouraging them to break their inner limits.
Narrative Structure:
The video follows different athletes – an urban runner, a basketball player, a surfer, and a gymnast – each engaged in a unique personal challenge. The transition from traditional data like heart rate and speed to advanced parameters is visually emphasized by the shift from the initial black-and-white footage to vibrant color, symbolizing the evolution from basic physical monitoring to a deeper understanding of mental and emotional capabilities, redefining what it means to defy limits.
Key Moments:
The Urban Runner opens the video, by running at dawn through a semi-deserted city, embodying determination and personal challenge. The video starts in black and white, showing traditional metrics like heart rate and speed. As the intensity increases, the footage bursts into color, and the data transforms into innovative parameters that measure mental resilience and calm under pressure.
The Basketball Player trains on an outdoor court, demonstrating speed and precision. Initially captured in black and white, the video transitions to color as digital overlays track metrics like jump efficiency, reaction time, and focus under stress, highlighting the critical role of the mind in physical performance.
The Surfer rides powerful waves, symbolizing the perfect balance between body and nature. The displayed parameters track balance control and wave anticipation, showcasing how mental connection is essential for excelling in this sport.
The Gymnast performs complex floor routines, showcasing strength, agility, and intense focus. The data tracks coordination, mental control, and balance during rapid and precise movements, emphasizing the mind-body synchronization required to execute a perfect routine.
Message and Impact:
“Defy the Limits” is a celebration of physical strength and a deep exploration of the mental and emotional capacities that define athletic performance. The video invites viewers to reflect on what it truly means to push past their limits, promoting the message that it’s not just about how far you can go, but how deeply you can push yourself. “MindMotion” presents itself as a revolutionary device for those looking to redefine their potential by going beyond conventional metrics.
Call to Action:
At the end of the video, the key message “Measure What Matters. Break Your Own Limits.” inspires athletes and enthusiasts to discover new dimensions of their performance with “MindMotion.”
Music tracks: Ryan Taubert ‘Rush’ | Be Still The Earth ‘Love Like Mountains’
Project Details
- CLIENT: Filmsupply Editfest 2024
- SKILLS: Editing, Footage search, Sound editing, Motion design
The Spirit of Camden | Extended trailer
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Description
“The Spirit of Camden” is the pilot episode of the music documentary series, “How Does It Sound?” This captivating series delves into the powerful connection between music, independent artists, grassroots venues, and the cities that shape them. “Every City Demands Its Own Soundtrack,” and “The Spirit of Camden” explores this concept by showcasing London’s vibrant indie folk scene.
The full-length documentary is now available on the free arts-related streaming platform ArtBrowser: https://artbrowser.tv/programs/the-spirit-of-camden?categoryId=74613
Produced by Seven/Eight Studio – London – www.seveneightstudio.com
Director: Carlo Polisano
D.o.P.: Benjamin Leggett
First A.D.: Andrea Pasqua
Camera Operators: Virginia Malavasi, Holly Xue
Editor and Colorist: Michelangelo Torres
Sound Design and Editing: Sean Copson, Mathilde Koechlin
Website: https://www.howdoesitsound.live
There’s also a post in which I describe how I worked on this project: https://michelangelo-torres.medium.com/how-i-edited-a-documentary-during-a-pandemic-remotely-9694c3f2494
Project Details
- CLIENT: Seven / Eight Studio | London
- SKILLS: Editing, Grading
Listen Imagine Create (60″ version)
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Description
Dive into the world of sound engineering with “Listen, Imagine, Create,” a one-minute branded documentary. This captivating short film, inspired by the “One Minute Wonder” series, goes beyond a traditional trailer,offering a unique perspective on the craft. Through the lens of Tim Alicino, a renowned South Africa-based Italian sound engineer, the film explores the artistry behind sound design and audio production.
Project Details
- CLIENT: The Sound Kitchen | George (South Africa)
- SKILLS: Filming, Editing, Grading
Henry Official Trailer 90”
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Description
I played a pivotal role in the launch campaign for Alessandro Piva’s crime/noir film, ‘Henry.’ In addition to co-editing the trailer, I also created captivating video teasers that generated buzz and anticipation for the film’s release. My expertise in trailer editing and my ability to capture the essence of a film were instrumental in the successful launch of ‘Henry.
Cast: Carolina Crescentini, Claudio Gioè, Alfonso Santagata, Paolo Sassanelli, Dino Abbrescia, Michele Riondino, Vito Facciolla, Eriq Ebouaney, David Coco, Max Mazzotta.
Editing: Final Cut Pro 7
Role: Trailer/Teaser Editor
Website: www.piva.it
Project Details
- CLIENT: Seminal Film | Rome
- SKILLS: Editing
It Starts with a sketch
Project
Description
As a film editor, last year I had the privilege of working on the captivating docu-series ‘It Starts With a Sketch‘.
This series features insightful conversations with renowned British architects, delving into the pivotal role of sketching and drawing in their design process. Through my expert editing skills, I brought these conversations to life, capturing the techniques, styles, and personal anecdotes that shape their distinctive designs. Witness the transformation of rough sketches into refined drawings, manifesting into awe-inspiring shapes and forms.
Experience ‘It Starts With a Sketch‘ on the Shelter streaming platform, where we celebrate the art of sketching and its profound impact on design. I take great pride in my contribution to this production, sharing the artistry and passion of architecture with a broad audience.
Moreover, I had the opportunity to edit the series using DaVinci Resolve and leverage the innovative tool Blackmagic Cloud, enabling seamless collaboration with audio and video professionals regardless of geographical distances.
Link to watch it: https://watch.shelter.stream/it-starts-with-a-sketch
Project Details
- CLIENT: Fairholme Films | London
- SKILLS: Editing
A Day With a Pole Dancer (Director’s Cut)
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Description
During the 2022 Christmas holidays, I had more free time than expected, so I decided to work on re-editing one of my short documentaries.
In “A Day with a Pole Dancer” (director’s cut), we delve into the life of Valentina Venditti, a talented pole dance instructor. Through her deep connection with pole dance, we explore significant themes such as self-esteem, passion, community, and self-determination.
This mini-doc was filmed at Pole House, a renowned pole dance school in Turin that, unfortunately, is now closed. However, the legacy of Pole House lives on in the experiences of those who were part of the community, including teachers and former students, who have carried forward what they learned in other contexts.
Through intimate images and shared stories with Valentina, we seek to capture the essence of what Pole House meant to her and to all those who were part of that community.
Using Final Cut Pro’s “voice isolation” tool, I recovered an unused interview. I adapted the soundtrack to offer an authentic and engaging look at what pole dance represents for Valentina and the legacy left by Pole House.
Through this mini-doc, we hope to pay homage to a special place and inspire the audience to reflect on the transformative power of pole dance and the resilience of a community that continues to grow, despite the challenges life may present us.
Awards:
2024 – ‘Best Documentary’ at Black & White Film Festival Toronto
2024 – ‘Best Documentary’ – Super Short Category at Alternative Film Festival Toronto
Film festival selections:
Lift-Off Global Network Sessions
Stockholm City Film Festival
Valencia Indie Film Festival
Project Details
- CLIENT: Personal project
- SKILLS: Filming, Editing, Grading
One Day With a Tattoo Artist
Project Description
Short documentary about the Italian tattoo artist Simona Ercole, a dedicated and creative person who truly loves what she does.
This personal project gave me the opportunity to explore my favorite genre of video. Check out my blog post for more information: One Day With a Tattoo Artist: My First Short Documentary
Simona’s web page: it-it.facebook.com/smountattoofan
Featured on Vogue Italy and Condé Nast Live Italy
Official selections:
- TMFF – The Monthly Film Festival
- Miami Independent Film Festival
- Roma Cinema DOC Fest
- Goldensun Short Film Festival
- GSF Awards
- INFLUXPalooza Film Festival
- Global Short Films Award New York
- Indie Wise Virtual Film Festival
- Stories Lived Short Film Festival
Project Details
- CLIENT: Personal project
- SKILLS: Filming, Editing, Grading