Black-and-white portrait of Samad Ali

01 / About

Editing is
how I think.

I’m a video editor and motion designer. For more than two years I have edited long-form current affairs for Nous Network: podcasts, explainers and documentaries. Since 2022 I have also worked as a freelance graphic designer.

Now

Video Editor & Graphic Designer, Nous Network / Project Logos

Freelance

Graphic designer on Upwork, since 2022

Based in

Delhi, India

Education

Diploma in Graphic Design & Video Editing, Arena Animation

Languages

English, Hindi, Urdu

Experience

02 / Experience & capabilities.

63

Long-form videos

49

Podcasts

14

Explainers

Also: 23 thumbnails / 14 carousel posts / 12 newsletters / 4 presentations / 15+ freelance client projects / 95%+ client satisfaction

Video Editor & Graphic Designer

Nous Network / Project Logos

May 2024 to present

Delhi, India

Freelance Graphic Designer

Upwork / Self-employed

June 2022 to present

Remote

Video

Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Final Cut Pro

Design

Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Figma, Canva

Capabilities

Multi-camera, documentary and podcast editing; motion graphics; kinetic typography; colour grading; sound design; thumbnail, editorial and brand identity design

AI workflow

ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Midjourney, Adobe Firefly, Descript, ElevenLabs

Samad Ali® 2026

The Art of the Cut

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