Once a channel reaches a certain output, editing often becomes the most time-consuming part. Outsourcing it is a common choice, but the first time usually involves a lot of back-and-forth because the brief wasn't clear. Prepare these five things first and you'll save a lot of time.
1. Raw footage and the script
Put each episode's footage in one folder, named in shooting order. If you have a script or the text of what you say on camera, include it; it makes filler removal and subtitles much faster.
2. Examples of your channel's style
Two or three videos from your own channel that you think are your best edits, or references from other channels. Say what you like about the pacing, the subtitle style, whether there's B-roll, and whether you want sound effects.
3. Fixed intro, outro and elements
Intro animation, end screen with a subscribe prompt, your usual title card style, the channel's fonts and colors. Once these are fixed, every episode reuses them and the cost stays stable.
4. Thumbnails and titles
Whether thumbnails are part of the job, whether there's a fixed layout, and who decides the title text. See YouTube thumbnail examples.
5. Publishing schedule
How many videos per week or month, and how many days before publishing you need the finished file. Channels with a regular schedule suit a monthly plan.
How pricing works
We assess by episode length, footage volume, subtitle style and effects, whether thumbnails are included, and the deadline. Send us the material above, we assess it and send a formal quote, and production starts after confirmation and payment.
Frequently asked questions
Can you edit long videos (over an hour)?
Yes. Long-video editing is about trimming, structuring and pacing, and it's faster the better the footage is labelled. Tell us the finished length you want.
Can I order subtitles only, without editing?
Yes. Subtitles can be commissioned on their own. See multilingual subtitles.
