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Film Editor & Colorist · Photochemical Color · India

SumitHiHai

Every cut is an intentional decision.

Collaborating with narrative directors, documentary filmmakers, and creators worldwide to turn raw footage into compelling stories with organic film density, balanced pacing, and documentary intimacy.

Explore Works ↓
7.3M+ Reel Reach · 48+ Films Delivered · DaVinci Resolve Studio
Auli Solo Travel Film Cinematic Frame
Auli · Solo Travel Film 4K Master · 23.98 FPS
First Solo Trip to Auli 03:42 · Sony ZV-E10 Mark II
COLOR SCIENCE · COMPARATOR KODAK 2383 LUT 50% LOG / 50% GRADE
SumitHiHai Color Graded Master Portrait
Raw S-Log3 Camera Sensor Flat Profile
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RAW S-LOG3 FLAT
MASTER KODAK GRADE

About the Editor

I don't edit footage.
I sculpt time.

Every cut earns its cadence, and every shadow holds intention. Based in India and working with narrative filmmakers, documentary creators, and brands worldwide, I work at the intersection of narrative pacing, documentary intimacy, and photochemical color science—crafting organic film density, creamy highlight rolloff, and authentic emotion.

Narrative Cadence

Sculpting the rhythm of each scene—eliminating dead air, cultivating tension, and preserving momentum so viewers stay immersed through every cut.

Photochemical Color Science

Custom DaVinci Resolve color architecture with subtractive print density and soft highlight rolloff inspired by Kodak 2383 film stock.

Camera: Shoots personal films on Sony ZV-E10 Mark II · Ingest: Edits & grades footage from any camera system (ARRI, RED, Sony, Canon Log, Blackmagic, iPhone)

What I Do

Films built
to outlive
the moment.

01 f/1.4 · 35mm Prime

Cinematic Travel Films

Documentary-style travel films with narrative arcs, immersive soundscapes, and grades that make every location feel like a scene from a feature. Not vlogs — films.

02 Timeline Sync · Cut

Documentary Storytelling

Long-form documentary editing with structural integrity. I find the story hiding inside your raw footage — the rhythm, the tension, the moment that makes the audience lean in.

03 LUT Curve · Film Emulation

Colour Grading & LUT Design

Professional colour grading from Rec.709 or flat log formats. Film emulation, teal-orange architecture, bleach bypass — or a signature look built for your brand. Charged accordingly.

04 2.39:1 Scope · Narrative

Short Film & Creative Editing

Narrative shorts, experimental cuts, branded mini-docs. If you have vision and raw footage, I build the bridge between the two. Collaborative, precise, uncompromising.

Portfolio Timeline

Selected
Films

SEQ_01: SUMITHIHAI_REEL_2026.fcp TRACK V1 [MASTER CUTS] 4096x1716 DCI 2.39:1
PLAYHEAD: TC 00:01:24:18
SCRUB TIMELINE OR SCROLL HORIZONTALLY
8 RUSHES LOADED · 23.976 FPS
00:00:00:00
00:02:48:16
00:05:36:00

Instagram Showcase

Viral
Reels

Short-form storytelling that breaks the algorithm. Millions of views, zero compromise on cinematic craft.

Cinematic Travel Moment
REC · 60 FPS
1.5M+ Views · Featured

Cinematic Travel Moment

♫ Original Audio · Viral Pacing

Cinematic Travel Moment

1.5M+ Views · 48K Shares · 98% Retention
Watch Reel on Instagram
Glasses Reflection
REC
3.2M+ Views

Glasses Reflection

♫ Optical Sound Design

Glasses Reflection

3.2M+ Views · 112K Saves
View Cut
Golden Hour Edit
REC
870K+ Views

Clock Frame

♫ Temporal Match Cut

Clock Frame

870K+ Views · Viral Transition
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Work Life Balance
REC
2K+ Views

Work Life Balance

♫ Foley & Ambience

Work Life Balance

Colour Grade Breakdown
View Cut
Cinematic B-Roll
REC
25K+ Views

Frame within Frame

♫ Architectural Depth

Frame within Frame

Geometric Composition
View Cut
Film Look Tutorial
REC
10K+ Views

Film Look Tutorial

♫ 16mm Halation Guide

Film Look Tutorial

Emulation & Grain Stacks
View Cut
Editing Workflow
REC
8K+ Views

Editing Workflow

♫ Timeline Architecture

Editing Workflow

Speed Ramps & Sound Bridges
View Cut
7.3M+
Total Reel Views
5
Viral Formats Pioneered
100K+
Shares & Saves
Official Festival Selections & Producer Endorsements

Critically acclaimed
by creators & directors.

"He turned three weeks of chaotic travel footage into a film I've watched twenty times. The colour work alone is worth every rupee. My audience noticed immediately."

Alex Rivera

Travel Creator — 200K Subscribers

"Zero back-and-forth. I sent the brief, the raw clips, and the vision. What came back was better than what I imagined. Rare to find someone who actually understands story."

Priya Menon

Documentary Filmmaker & Producer

"The grade on our short film got us selected for two festivals. I didn't think colour could change the emotional register of a scene that much. Now I know it can."

Jordan Lee

Festival Selected Independent Director

Commission

Let's make
something
real.

I take a limited number of projects each season. Tell me exactly what you need — the more specific, the better my response.

Available — May 2026

— About Your Project

— Project Specifics

What is 3 + 5?

Brief received.

I'll review it and reply within 48 hours.