CLIPBACK — VIDEO EDITING BRIEF TEMPLATE
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VIDEO EDITING BRIEF

Project / client:
Brief version / date:
Client contact:

1. PURPOSE
Who is the intended viewer?
Where will they watch this video?
What is the one main message?
What should they understand or do next?

2. DELIVERABLES
Required cuts / placements:
Duration of each cut, including any end card:
Aspect ratio / resolution / file format:
Language / captions / on-screen text:
Audio expectations, including sound-off viewing:

3. CREATIVE DIRECTION
Tone, described as concrete choices:
References, with timestamps and what to take from each:
Things to avoid:

4. MATERIALS AND MUST-HAVES
Footage folder / selects / script:
Required shots or moments:
Approved wording / CTA / destination URL:
Logo / graphics / music / other assets:
Usage restrictions or material excluded from this cut:
Missing items, owner, and confirmation deadline:

5. REVIEW AND DELIVERY
First-cut deadline [date, time, time zone]:
What the first review should decide:
Reviewers:
Person who consolidates feedback:
Person who resolves conflicts and gives final approval:
Feedback deadline [date, time, time zone]:
Agreed revision scope / rounds:
How additional requests will be agreed:
Delivery deadline / handoff location:

6. CONFIRMATION
Open questions and their effect on the next step:
Agreed by / date:
Location of the current agreed brief: