Abdullah Kashif

Editing Process The editing stage for  Glitch in Reality  was where everything finally started to make sense. Since the film relies so much on visual manipulation and timing, post-production became the most important part of the whole process. I used DaVinci Resolve 19, which gave me a lot of flexibility to experiment with glitch effects, layering, and timing tricks that helped bring the surreal tone to life. Most of the glitch effects were created manually using basic editing tools — no fancy plug-ins. I chopped up frames, repeated actions, used harsh cuts, and layered clips on top of each other to simulate errors or “bugs” in reality. One of the more fun techniques involved spinning my phone on a fan to create a distorted blur, which worked surprisingly well for building visual chaos. I also used slow motion and reversed footage in specific moments to make actions feel unnatural and offbeat. The biggest challenge during editing was getting the pacing right. Because there’s n...

  PRODUCTION PACK Experimental Film – Glitch in Reality Directed by: Abdullah Genre: Experimental Duration: 3 minutes Language: No dialogue 1.  SYNOPSIS A masked character drifts through a surreal world where reality begins to fall apart. Reflections disobey physics, time moves in reverse, and the character's connection to the real world fades. As visual glitches intensify, the line between the conscious self and subconscious blurs — until the character vanishes, leaving only the mask behind. 2.  CONCEPT & THEMES This film explores the fragility of perception and reality. It symbolizes psychological breakdown, digital overstimulation, and the search for identity through visual storytelling. There is no dialogue; instead, the film uses glitch effects, match cuts, and symbolic visuals to portray the breakdown of reality. Symbolic Elements: – The Mask: Hides identity, represents detachment from self – The Mirror: Self-perception and alternate realities – The Clock: Fragi...

  City vs. Nature in Split-Screen Modern life often pulls us between two extremes — the fast-paced rush of urban living and the calming stillness of the natural world. For my fourth task, I created a  split-screen video  that explores this duality by placing  city life and nature side by side , allowing the viewer to feel the contrast visually and emotionally. Concept: City vs. Nature The idea behind this video was to create a visual dialogue between two environments that represent completely different energies. On one side, we have the  city  — filled with movement, structure, and noise. On the other, we have  nature  — calm, organic, and peaceful. Both exist in our world, yet offer vastly different experiences and states of mind. The Urban Side The  city side  of the split screen showcases: Busy roads packed with moving  cars and traffic Towering  skyscrapers  stretching into the sky The constant hustle, energy, and chao...

  Recreating Van Gogh’s Self-Portrait — A Modern Homage When we think of expressive brushwork, intense emotion, and a turbulent life translated into powerful art, the name Vincent van Gogh immediately comes to mind. For one of my portrait assignments, I decided to recreate a modern version of one of Van Gogh’s iconic self-portraits — not only as a tribute to his work but also as a way to better understand the art of lighting, expression, and character in portraiture. About the Original Painting The painting that inspired my recreation is one of Van Gogh’s most well-known self-portraits, easily recognizable by his piercing gaze, reddish beard, and formal coat. While Van Gogh created over 30 self-portraits during his lifetime, each one carried a different mood and style. The version I referenced is known for its expressive use of short, dotted strokes — resembling pointillism — which gives the painting an almost vibrating texture. It's a vivid portrayal of his inner world and emotion...