Professional face retouching in video (removal of cosmetic defects)

Hello! I perform face retouching on videos — face tracking, defect masking, preserving skin texture, without a mask effect. After Effects / Premiere Pro. I can provide lighting recommendations before shooting to make the work easier.

Video portfolio: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jfVvUd5ei0KBCwNPnsNUG3cm90Sgcynz
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I am ready to discuss the details after receiving the material.

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Good day! I work quickly, efficiently, and with an individual approach to each project. I have significant experience in editing, processing, and designing content to make it attractive and effective.
I would be happy to collaborate!

Here is an example of various works
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Hello, Nazar.
The task of retouching the aftermath of a fall from a scooter (bruise under the left eye and damaged lip) on a 3-minute video is absolutely clear. The fact that the video has not yet been shot is the perfect scenario. Proper preparation for the shoot will save 50% of the VFX budget and guarantee a seamless result without the "plastic mask" effect.
I am engaged in professional video editing and visual effects (Startfire Studio).

📋 RECOMMENDATIONS BEFORE SHOOTING (How to improve quality):
1. Lighting (Critical): Avoid harsh directional light (direct sunlight, bright spotlight from the side) — it will emphasize the relief of the swelling and make it noticeable. You need soft, diffused fill light (a large softbox or ring light directly in front of the face). This will smooth out the shadows from the swelling.
2. Makeup: Do not apply thick foundation like "putty" — with facial expressions (especially on the lips) it will start to crack, and these micro-cracks in the video are harder to remove than the bruise itself. Apply a thin layer of matte concealer: peach or orange shade on the bruise (to neutralize the blue) and set with powder to avoid oily shine.
3. Dynamics: Avoid too sharp and fast head turns (the motion blur effect blurs the skin pores, and tracking may "slip"). It is also important not to cover defects with hands in the frame.

… 🛠 MY TECHNICAL PIPELINE:
I do not use cheap mobile AI filters (they "warp" and "blur" the image). My work is based on professional software (After Effects / Mocha Pro):
• Planar tracking (Mocha Pro): I will create an accurate digital mask that will firmly "stick" to the movement of the skin under the eye and on the lip, replicating all facial expressions.
• Frequency Separation on video: I will split the video into two frequency channels: texture channel (pores, hairs) and color channel (bruise, redness). We will even out the skin color to match the face tone, but the original texture of the pores will remain untouched. The face will look natural, without the "plastic doll" effect.

My relevant cases (Retouching, Cleanup, and VFX):
• Technical retouching of video defects (Cleanup):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z25hWtSlgl0
• Complex tracking and replacement of graphic elements in the video (Continental):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xp_HUXBp4DU
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3i0lJqA4UY

Cost and deadlines:
For a duration of up to 3 minutes (considering the complex dynamics of the lips while speaking):
• Cost: 4500 — 9000 UAH (the exact amount will be provided after testing your source material).
• Deadline: 3–8 working days

I am waiting for the test file!

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