I’m a Creative Director & Visual Storyteller, and the Founder & Creative Lead at ISAACIFY. My work covers cinematography, video editing, color grading, visual effects, motion design, and creative direction. I enjoy taking an idea from its early concept through production and post-production, shaping it into a clear and visually strong final piece. Whether I’m behind the camera or working in post, my focus is always on good storytelling, strong visuals, and work that fits the brand and its audience.
I’ve spent my career working across filmmaking, post-production and visual design. My work usually starts with understanding the idea and deciding how it should look and feel, then carrying that direction through the shoot, edit and final delivery. I enjoy being involved in the full process because it gives me more control over the story, the visuals and the final quality of the work.
With nearly eight years of experience in the creative industry, I’ve worked on commercial shoots, branded videos, corporate productions, social media campaigns, visual effects, motion graphics and design projects. Over time, my work has grown from mainly editing and design into cinematography and creative direction as well.
I’m comfortable working both on set and in post-production. On some projects I handle the camera and visual direction, while on others I take care of the edit, color grade, VFX or final design. Being involved in different parts of production has helped me understand how each stage affects the final result.
Today, I work as a Creative Director & Visual Storyteller, while also leading ISAACIFY as its Founder & Creative Lead. I still enjoy doing the hands-on work — shooting, editing, grading and designing — rather than only directing from a distance.
A breakdown of commercial campaigns, vehicle shoots, brand videos, multi-camera productions, and original key art by Thushad Abhilash — detailing real project execution, camera work, color grading, and post-production.
Filmed the Clean Sri Lanka mobile library project featuring TATA Ace trucks converted into mobile libraries. I handled the shoot using a Sony A7 IV, DJI RS4 gimbal and Sigma 24–70mm lens, and completed the final edit in Adobe Premiere Pro.
Worked on the Sri Lankan marketing campaign for Carrom Pro, a mobile game available on the Play Store. My work covered the campaign video edit and final color grading using Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve.
The footage for this project was shot in HLG under challenging low-light conditions. I handled the complete color correction and grading process in DaVinci Resolve, recovering the footage and creating a clean, balanced final look.
I worked as the DOP and editor for this commercial. The client wanted several 3D VFX elements integrated into the footage, so I worked with 3D camera tracking and compositing across multiple shots using Adobe After Effects, together with Premiere Pro for the main edit.
Handled both cinematography and post-production for this Engine Care commercial. The shoot was done using a Sony A7S III, Sigma 24–70mm lens and DJI RS4 Pro. Editing, color work and visual effects were completed using Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve and After Effects.
Shot and edited this TATA 712 commercial at the TATA Head Office. The client wanted the vehicle to feel as if it was being filmed on an open road, so we recreated that look around Sugathadasa Grounds. I captured moving tracking shots while filming from another vehicle and completed the final edit in Premiere Pro.
Edited a customer testimonial video focused on the owner's experience with TATA commercial vehicles. My role was to shape the interview footage into a clear and engaging branded video while keeping the customer's story natural.
Handled both the shoot and edit for this Zhongtong commercial. The client requested a more cinematic presentation of the vehicle, so the filming focused on smooth movement, strong vehicle angles and a polished visual look, followed by editing and color grading in post-production.
Worked on both cinematography and editing for the Zhongtong Magnaite commercial. The project focused on presenting the bus through clean exterior and interior visuals while maintaining a polished commercial style throughout the final edit.
Handled the cinematography and editing for this Swisstek Aluminium corporate marketing video. The shoot was completed using a Sony A7 IV together with the same gimbal and lens setup used across my commercial productions, followed by editing and color work in post-production.
This was an emotional Women's Day campaign filmed using a hidden-camera approach. The camera was concealed and remotely monitored through the Sony M&C app, allowing the participants' reactions and conversations to remain natural. I handled both the shoot and final edit.
Worked as the DOP and editor for a Sobako podcast series featuring Chuti Malli and Podi Malli. The production used a multi-camera setup to cover the conversation from different angles, followed by the complete multi-camera edit in post-production.
Created this action cinema poster as a freelance design project. The artwork was built through photo compositing, lighting adjustments, color work and final poster layout using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.
Designed this atmospheric cinema poster as a freelance project, focusing on the central photographic composition, dark tonal treatment, texture and typography. The final artwork was created using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.
Created this commercial product artwork for CBL, combining product photography, coconut elements, typography and brand graphics into a single advertising composition. The artwork was produced using Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom and Adobe Illustrator.
Created the official artwork for Mahen Prabashwara's Enna Awida Yanna. The design focused on creating a colorful, dreamy visual style that matched the mood of the song, together with the final title treatment and cover composition.
I work across both production and post-production, depending on what each project needs. From planning the visual direction and shooting on location to editing, color grading, VFX and final design, I can stay involved throughout the process or focus on a specific part of the production.
I help shape the overall visual direction of a project before production begins. This includes developing the look, planning how the story should be presented, choosing the shooting approach and keeping visuals consistent with the brand.
Editing is a major part of my work. I handle commercial videos, branded content, interviews, campaigns and social media productions, focusing on pacing, story flow, music, sound, graphics and the final visual finish.
I work as a DOP on commercial, corporate and branded productions, handling framing, camera movement and the overall visual approach of the shoot across handheld setups, gimbals, vehicle shots and multi-camera setups.
I create visual effects, motion graphics and supporting design work when a project needs more than a standard edit. This includes camera-tracked VFX, compositing, animated graphics, titles and promotional key art.
I handle color correction and grading for commercial and branded video projects, balancing difficult footage and building the final look. I mainly work in DaVinci Resolve based on project lighting and tone.
Alongside video work, I create posters, cover artwork, campaign visuals and commercial product artwork, combining photography, compositing, typography and color in Photoshop, Illustrator and Lightroom.
Over the years, I’ve worked in different parts of the creative industry — from freelance projects and building ISAACIFY to working with production teams on commercial content. My experience covers video editing, cinematography, VFX, color grading, motion design and visual design, with each role giving me a different view of the production process.
I currently work at KML Production as a Video Editor and VFX Artist. My work includes editing commercial and digital content, creating visual effects, motion graphics and handling different parts of post-production depending on the project. I also work closely with the production team to make sure the final video matches the direction set during the shoot.
I started ISAACIFY as a space for my independent creative work and gradually developed it into a platform covering video production, post-production, design and visual storytelling. I lead the creative direction while also staying involved in the practical work — from planning and shooting to editing, color grading, VFX and final delivery.
Alongside my other work, I’ve continued taking on independent projects for brands, businesses, artists and agencies. These projects have included commercial videos, social media campaigns, editing, cinematography, motion graphics, color grading, posters, key art and other visual content. Freelancing has also given me the chance to work directly with clients and manage projects from the first discussion through to final delivery.
At Third Eye, I worked across both production and post-production. My role included shooting commercial and digital projects, planning camera angles and movement, and completing video edits after production. This was also a period where I was able to combine my editing background more closely with hands-on cinematography work.
A selection of work I’ve shot, edited and worked on across commercial productions, branded content and other creative projects. The reel brings together cinematography, editing, color grading, VFX and motion work from different stages of my career.
Compare the original footage with the finished grade to see how each shot changes through color correction and grading. My process focuses first on getting the image balanced and clean, then shaping the final look around the mood of the project.
Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to work on content for a range of brands and businesses across automotive, consumer products, corporate, retail and other industries. My involvement has varied from shooting and editing to post-production, design and complete creative work depending on the project.
These are some of the brands and client projects I’ve contributed to through cinematography, editing, post-production, design or other creative work.
A quick look at the years, projects and creative work that have shaped my experience so far.
Experience built across video editing, cinematography, visual design, VFX, motion graphics and creative direction.
Working independently with clients, brands and creative teams across video production, post-production and design projects.
Posters, social media designs, campaign graphics, motion content, brand visuals and other digital creative work produced over the years.
Commercial videos, branded content, freelance projects, design work and other productions completed across different clients and creative roles.
A few words from clients and people I’ve worked with on video, design and creative projects.
“I’ve worked with Abhilash on event visuals and promotional content. He was easy to work with, understood what we needed and always delivered the work on time.”
Anjula Hasith DJ Artist“Abhilash has worked with us on videos, promotional content and design work. He understands the requirement quickly and puts a lot of care into the final result.”
Sithum Buddhika F&C Holdings“Abhilash created promotional videos and designs for Dream Gold Collection. He understood the style we wanted and helped us present our jewellery in a clean and attractive way.”
Maduka Hasanthi Dream Gold Collection“I’ve worked with Abhilash on video projects and really liked the way he understood the visual style I was looking for. The editing process was smooth and the final videos came out really well.”
Hasith Bhanuka ArtistEvery project is a little different, so pricing can change depending on the workload, duration and production requirements. These packages are a starting point for common types of work.
Clean, engaging short edits for Reels, TikTok and YouTube Shorts.
Commercials and branded videos requiring complete post-production polish.
Full creative direction from initial concept to shoot, post-production and final delivery.
A few common questions about my work, availability and how I usually handle projects.
I work mainly across creative direction, cinematography, video editing, color grading, VFX, motion graphics and visual design. Some clients come to me for one specific part of a project, while others bring me in for both production and post-production.
Yes. Alongside my work at KML Production and ISAACIFY, I still take on selected freelance projects when the schedule allows. This includes video editing, cinematography, post-production, design and creative direction work.
My main post-production tools are Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve and After Effects. For design work, I use Photoshop, Illustrator and Lightroom. I also use Blender and Figma for selected 3D and interface-related work.
Yes. I work on both sides of production, so depending on the project I can handle the shoot, the edit, or both. For larger productions, I also work with a team where needed.
Pricing depends on what needs to be done, the length of the project, shooting requirements, editing time and any additional VFX or design work. Once I understand the brief, I can give a clearer quote.
Yes. Editing, design and post-production work can be handled remotely, so I’m open to working with clients both locally and internationally.
