Crafting Cinematic Narratives: Film Editing That Connects

Starting at

$

240

About this service

Summary

Turn your raw footage into a cinematic masterpiece with my editing skills. I collaborate with you to craft a film that captures your vision and connects with your audience. Whether you're a filmmaker, artist, or storyteller, I'll help you bring your story to life.

Process

Initial Consultation: We'll discuss your vision, goals, and target audience for the film. This helps me understand your unique needs and create a tailored editing plan.
Footage Review: Share your raw footage (any format welcome!), and I'll provide feedback on its strengths and areas for improvement.
Rough Cut: I'll assemble your footage into a rough sequence, outlining the basic narrative flow and pacing. This is your opportunity to provide initial feedback and suggest adjustments.
Director's Cut: Building upon the rough cut, I'll incorporate music, sound design, color grading, and additional edits to refine the storytelling and emotional impact. You'll have full creative control to provide feedback and request revisions.
Final Film: We'll polish the film for your chosen platform (online, festival submission, etc.) with final color grading, professional audio mix, and any necessary graphics. Your film will be ready to captivate and inspire!

FAQs

  • What film styles do you specialize in?

    I'm versatile and can adapt to various styles, from documentary and narrative to experimental and artistic.

  • What software do you use?

    I use Da Vinci Resolve. Repear for audio, if necessary.

  • What equipment do I need?

    Just share your raw footage in any format (camera footage, phone recordings, etc.). I'll take care of the rest.

  • What's your turnaround time?

    It depends on the complexity of your film and the number of revisions. We'll discuss a timeline during the initial consultation.

What's included

  • Rough Cut

    Assembled Footage with Initial Pacing & Structure This initial edit will combine your raw footage into a rough sequence, showcasing the overall narrative flow and basic scene order. Music and sound design will be minimal or absent at this stage. Format: MP4 or MOV file Quantity: 1 Revisions: 1 round of feedback and adjustments included. Additional revisions are available at an hourly rate.

  • Director's Cut

    Refined Sequence with Enhanced Storytelling & Pacing Building upon the rough cut, this version will incorporate music, sound design, basic colour grading, and additional edits for improved storytelling and emotional impact. At this stage, you will have complete creative control to provide feedback and suggest revisions. Format: MP4 or MOV file with high-quality resolution Quantity: 1 Revisions: 2 rounds of feedback and adjustments included. Additional revisions are available at an hourly rate.

  • Final Film

    Polished Masterpiece Ready for Distribution This final output will be optimized for your chosen platform (online, festival submission, etc.) with final color grading, professional audio mix, and any necessary title cards or graphics. We will work with you to ensure the film meets your technical and artistic specifications. Format: MP4 or MOV file in appropriate resolution and compression for your chosen platform Quantity: 1 Revisions: Minor adjustments and tweaks included. For major revisions, a new round of edits may be required at an agreed-upon fee.

  • Bonus Deliverables

    Social Media Teaser: (Short, attention-grabbing clip for promoting your film online) Behind-the-Scenes Featurette: (Optional add-on to give viewers a glimpse into the filmmaking process) High-resolution stills: (Selection of stills from the film for promotional purposes)


Duration

1 week

Skills and tools

Video Editor
Video Producer
Video Post-Production
DaVinci Resolve

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