Story Edit & Development Cut
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About this service
Summary
FAQs
What stage should the project be in?
Any early or mid-post stage. Footage can be partial or complete.
Is this a final edit?
No. This is a development-stage cut. The goal is to find structure and direction.
How many revisions are included?
One focused revision round is included. Further changes are discussed based on scope.
Do you need a script?
Not mandatory. A script, outline, or treatment helps.
Can this lead to the final edit?
Yes. Many projects continue into a full edit once the structure is clear.
What's included
Story Review & Structural Assessment
A detailed review of the available footage, script, or outline. Focus on story clarity, structure, character arcs, and pacing. Key issues and opportunities are identified before cutting begins.
Development Cut / Assembly Edit
A development cut built to explore structure and narrative direction. Scenes are arranged to test flow, emphasis, and emotional beats. This cut is meant to guide the final edit, not to lock picture. Important Notes This is an early-stage editorial service Fine cut, polish, sound, and color are not included Revisions are limited and agreed in advance
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Recommendations
(5.0)
Client • Dec 16, 2025
Recommended
Jyotirmay is a technically gifted and highly disciplined editor. I highly recommend him to lead any large-scale project as Editorial Creative Head. On the film Qala, he demonstrated exceptional technical resilience, successfully managing a full transition from Avid to Premiere Pro in the middle of the project, which required meticulous organization to ensure no metadata or creative progress was lost. Workflow Architecture +++++ Technical Problem-Solving +++++ Precision Deliverables +++++
Client • Dec 1, 2025
Recommended
We were in the need of cinematic reels for our video and Film mechanic studio under the supervision of Jyotirmoy did fantastic job. Our main focus was Adobe premiere pro expert who knows storytelling, and is also versed with delivery handoffs to other departments. I would collaborate with him for my next fiction or documentary film project.
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