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Short-Form Video Editing Agreement

For creators and editors making short clips from supplied footage.

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About this contract

This agreement is for creators and editors making short clips from supplied footage. A clip-editing fee does not include filming or managing the accounts.

Key points covered in this contract

  • Clip specifications: clip count, source material, captions, aspect ratios, and version limits.
  • Fee and schedule: the fee, payment dates, and when the work will be completed.
  • Delivery and extra work: what is handed over, and which changes count as extra work.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are source files, and are they included with the finished work?
Source files are the editable files used to create a finished result. They can make later changes easier, but may require particular software or licensed assets. A service fee may cover only the finished output; source-file delivery and permission to reuse its contents are separate questions.
When do revision requests become extra paid work?
A request can become extra work when it adds something beyond the original brief or exceeds the included revision rounds. A new concept, extra recording session, or additional format is different from a small adjustment. Correcting work that did not meet the agreed requirements may be treated separately from paid revisions.
Does one edited clip include versions for every social platform?
Not necessarily. Different platforms may need different framing, lengths, captions, or safe areas for text. Making those versions can involve new editing rather than simply exporting the same file. A video editing agreement should identify which versions the price covers.

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