From Basic Designs to Full-Scale Production: How GAMAID Foundation Empowered My Creative Career

My name is Edima Sunny. Before joining the training programmes offered by GAMAID Foundation in April 2022, my experience in graphic design was honestly quite limited. I could only create basic designs using Canva, and that was about it. However, through the foundation’s well rounded training initiatives, I was able to seriously level up my skills. I learnt how to use professional graphic design tools like Affinity Designer, Affinity Photo, Affinity Publisher, and Adobe Illustrator. Beyond just creating social media thumbnails, I also picked up skills in typesetting and formatting booklets, which has proven to be incredibly valuable in real work.

On top of graphic design, I received hands on training in audio editing and sound design. Using Adobe Audition as my main tool, I mastered techniques like noise reduction, applying sound effects, and creatively enhancing audio by layering music beds and soundscapes, basically turning simple scripts into compelling audio presentations.

This year marked a real breakthrough in my video editing journey too. I started off learning the basics with Wondershare Filmora, then advanced through proper formal training in Adobe Premiere Pro. Eventually, I transitioned to DaVinci Resolve, which I now use to edit full length videos, craft trailers, produce social media reels and create a wide range of promotional video content.

Thanks to GAMAID Foundation, I have been empowered with real, income generating skills that have truly opened doors I never even imagined possible.