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How to hire a video editor
Scope footage, story, graphics, sound, versions, review and media licensing.
Show the source material
Final runtime does not reveal the workload. State how many hours of footage exist, how it is organised, and whether transcripts, scripts or selects are available.
Review complete work
A short reel demonstrates moments of craft but not sustained pacing or storytelling. Ask for complete pieces close to your format.
- ✓Desired runtime and channel
- ✓Source footage volume
- ✓Audio, colour and graphics needs
- ✓Captions and aspect-ratio versions
- ✓Music and stock licensing
- ✓Project-file handover