Read and confirm the brief
Confirm the topic, intended audience, length, platform, style references, deliverables, and review process. Ask about anything that is unclear before starting.
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Video production
checklist.
A shared starting point for preparing, editing, reviewing, and delivering a video.
Organise the inputs
Keep the approved script, narration, footage, music, graphics, and reference files together. Check the rights and permissions for material you plan to use.
Build the story first
Make a rough cut that follows the approved narrative. Check that the opening is clear, the ideas connect, and the pacing supports the story.
Refine the edit
Add the agreed visuals, graphics, captions, and sound. Keep dialogue understandable, music balanced, and text easy to read.
Watch the whole video
Review the export from beginning to end. Check facts, names, spelling, transitions, sound, aspect ratio, and any required credits.
Review and hand over
Send the agreed review version with a clear file name. Apply approved feedback and deliver the required final files and project materials. Confirm approval before publishing.