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Video Editing Agreement

Hire a video editor. Agree on cuts, technical formats, revisions, delivery, and project-file access.

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Is this the right contract for your video edit?

Use this agreement when an editor works from supplied footage. The profile-specific Section 1.6 covers editing and deliverables, technical specifications, source files, and third-party material; new recording or production is not included unless separately agreed.

Good fit for

  • Video editors working from client-supplied footage
  • Clients commissioning a defined edit or set of cuts
  • Parties clarifying whether project files are part of delivery

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What's Inside This Contract

Scope of Services

Section 1 establishes the supplied-footage editing engagement and its general delivery, revision, and approval terms.

Video editing deliverables

The added Section 1.6 defines the edit, technical specifications, and the boundary between editing and new production.

Ownership and Intellectual Property

Section 2 follows the selected ownership model; source files and third-party licenses remain subject to their stated terms.

Compensation and Termination

Sections 3 and 4 cover payment, expenses, delivery obligations, and termination.

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Before you start

It helps to have these details on hand before you create your contract:

  • Footage source and the editor's authorized access
  • The edit, versions, and delivery formats
  • Revision rounds and review process
  • Whether editable project files are included
  • Fee, payment timing, and delivery schedule

Points Worth Negotiating

  • Number and length of edits, versions, and revision rounds
  • Whether source project files and linked assets are included
  • How added footage, formats, or scope changes are priced
  • Who confirms rights to supplied footage, music, and graphics

Frequently Asked Questions

Does a video editing agreement cover filming?
No. The added professional-deliverables clause covers editing supplied footage. New recording or production services are excluded unless separately agreed.
Are editable project files included?
Only if the parties select or separately agree to include them. Third-party software, fonts, music, or other licensed assets remain subject to their own restrictions.
Do corrections count against revision rounds?
The base revision clause distinguishes corrections needed to meet agreed specifications from revisions. The scope and review process should still be specific.
What are common warning signs in a video editing agreement?

These are common issues to watch for in any video editing agreement:

  • The edit scope or version count is undefined
  • The client assumes raw footage is included
  • Third-party music or assets have no identified permissions
  • Unlimited revisions are expected for a fixed fee

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