Color Grading and Editing of 40-Minute Documentary

Robert Jones

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Starting at

$

5,500

About this service

Summary

Scope:
Color grading and Editing for a 40-minute documentary, ensuring a polished, professional end product.
Workflow:
Initial consultation → Raw footage organization (Up to 1.7TB) with tags and keywords → Rough cut → Transcription (if needed) → 10 rounds of revisions → Final cut delivery.
Color Grading and Editing of 40-Minute Documentary
Embark on a transformative journey with your 40-minute documentary through our specialized "Color Grading and Editing of 40-Minute Documentary" package. This all-encompassing service is designed to elevate your documentary to professional, cinematic heights.
Dynamic Editing Expertise: Our service begins by shaping your documentary's narrative structure. With over a decade of experience in video editing, we understand the subtleties of storytelling. We meticulously edit your footage to ensure a compelling flow, maintain audience engagement, and enhance the overall narrative impact.
Professional Color Grading: Harness the power of DaVinci Resolve's advanced color grading capabilities. We tailor the color palette to match the tone and mood of your documentary, ensuring each scene communicates the right emotion and depth. Our grading process will bring out the richness and detail in your visuals, creating a visually stunning and cohesive final product.
Sophisticated Sound Design: Audio is a crucial component of any documentary. Our sound design service encompasses dialogue cleaning, background noise reduction, and audio enhancement, ensuring that your documentary sounds as good as it looks. We create an immersive audio experience that complements your visual content.
High-Quality Deliverables: Receive your documentary in three high-quality formats, suitable for a variety of platforms:
Optional DCP Creation: For filmmakers targeting film festivals, we provide an optional service to create a Digital Cinema Package (DCP). This ensures that your documentary meets the technical standards of film festivals and cinema screenings.
Our "Color Grading and Editing of 40-Minute Documentary" package is a comprehensive solution, designed to bring out the best in your documentary. We are committed to delivering a final product that not only meets but exceeds your expectations, ensuring your story is told with clarity, creativity, and impact.

Process

Initial Consultation and Material Review: We begin with a thorough consultation to understand your vision and requirements. This step involves reviewing the raw footage and any specific instructions or concepts you have for the project.
Editing and Rough Cut: The first stage of actual production is the editing process. I'll compile the footage into a rough cut, focusing on narrative structure and pacing. This rough cut will be shared with you for feedback.
Edit Lock: Once the rough cut is reviewed and we've incorporated your feedback, we'll move towards the edit lock. This is the stage where the edit is finalized, ensuring that the narrative flow and timing are locked in, with no further changes to the sequence of shots.
Sound Design and Mixing: After the edit is locked, I'll proceed with sound design and audio mixing. This involves adding sound effects, adjusting dialogue, and ensuring a balanced audio mix. I'll share this version with you for approval.
Sound Lock: Following your feedback on the sound design, we'll lock the sound. This means no further changes to the audio tracks, ensuring sync with the visuals.
Color Grading: With both video edit and sound locked, I'll begin the color grading process. This is where I enhance the visual appeal of the footage, correcting colors for consistency, setting the right mood, and ensuring the overall look aligns with your vision.
Color Grade Lock: I'll share the color-graded version with you for final review. Any minor adjustments needed will be made at this stage. Once approved, the color grade is locked, meaning the visual look of the film is finalized.
Final Deliverables: The project concludes with the delivery of the final product. You'll receive a Quicktime Prores 422 file and an MP4 with the H.264 codec. The resolution will match the source material, ranging from 1080p up to 4K, ensuring the highest quality output.
Throughout each stage, I maintain open communication, ensuring that the project aligns with your vision and expectations. My goal is to make the process as seamless and collaborative as possible, delivering a final product that not only meets but exceeds your expectations.

FAQs

  • What types of projects do you specialize in?

    I specialize in video editing and color grading for short films, documentaries, and other digital media content. My expertise lies in enhancing narrative flow and visual appeal, ensuring that your project stands out.

  • How can I contact you for further inquiries or to start a project?

    You can reach out through the contact information provided on my website or platform profile. I am available for consultations, project discussions, and any queries you might have.

  • Do you offer any post-delivery support?

    Yes, I provide a brief period of post-delivery support to address any immediate concerns or minor adjustments. For extended support or significant changes, additional arrangements can be made.

  • How will the final project be delivered?

    Final deliverables include Quicktime Prores 422, Quicktime H.264, and MP4 with the H.264 codec. The resolution will match the source material, ranging from 1080p up to 4K. Delivery will be via a secure digital transfer.

  • What are your payment terms?

    Payment is required in full before the commencement of the project. This can be processed through various payment methods, which will be detailed at the start of our collaboration.

  • How do I provide you with the raw footage?

    Raw footage can be shared via secure cloud storage links. The fastest clouds service for post-production is MASV. https://partners.massive.io/yalkqt1ourvu All materials should be organized and labelled for efficiency.

  • What is the turnaround time for a project?

    Turnaround times vary depending on the project complexity and length. A detailed timeline will be provided after reviewing the project brief and raw materials. I prioritize meeting deadlines without compromising on quality.

  • How do you handle project revisions?

    Each project comes with a standard provision of 10 revisions. This ensures that your project aligns perfectly with your vision while maintaining a structured and efficient workflow. Additional revisions can be purchased if required.

  • What software do you use?

    My primary tools include DaVinci Resolve for color grading and editing, supplemented by Adobe Premiere Pro and other Adobe Creative Cloud applications for specific project needs. This combination allows me to offer a broad range of editing solutions.

  • What is your experience in the field?

    With over 17 years of experience in video editing and color grading, I have honed my skills to deliver high-quality, impactful content. My global client base reflects the versatility and adaptability of my work across various genres and formats.

What's included

  • Quicktime Prores 422

    The resolution will match the source material, ranging from 1080p up to 4K, ensuring the highest quality output.

  • Quicktime H.264 codec

    The resolution will match the source material, ranging from 1080p up to 4K, ensuring the highest quality output. Compressed Version in MP4 Format with H.264 Codec: Ideal for online sharing, streaming, and general viewing, this file will be optimized for a balance between quality and file size, making it perfect for social media, email, and other digital platforms. This deliverable is applicable to Film Festivals and Social Media (YouTube, TikTok, Instagram). Certain film festivals accept MP4 with the h.264

  • MP4 with the H.264 codec

    The resolution will match the source material, ranging from 1080p up to 4K, ensuring the highest quality output. Compressed Version in MP4 Format with H.264 Codec: Ideal for online sharing, streaming, and general viewing, this file will be optimized for a balance between quality and file size, making it perfect for social media, email, and other digital platforms. This deliverable is applicable to Film Festivals and Social Media (YouTube, TikTok, Instagram). Certain film festivals accept MP4 with the h.264

Duration

12 weeks

Skills and tools

Video Editor
Colorist
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Creative Suite
Adobe Premiere Pro
DaVinci Resolve

Industries

Film
Video Editing
Film Production

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