The Perfect Cut: How We Craft Interview-Driven Videos
At Perfect Cut Productions, we believe that post-production should be a seamless and collaborative process for our clients. Whether we're creating testimonial videos, company culture pieces, or short documentaries, our workflow is designed to make it easy for you to be involved every step of the way. Here's how we do it:
Transcribing Interviews for Quick Client Review
Every interview we capture is transcribed and sent to the client within 24-28 hours of filming. Our transcripts are more than just text—they include a video player that syncs with the spoken words. This means that as you read through the transcript, you can click on any section and the video will jump to that exact moment. This interactive feature allows you to quickly identify and select key soundbites, making the review process faster and more efficient.
Pro Tip: We use the timecode, which is the embedded metadata of the video file, seen in this example at the top of the video player in black and white. This data is always with the video file and makes it much easier to edit and search for in the project.
Creating a Storyboard Before Editing Begins
Once you’ve had a chance to review the transcript and pick out any of your favorite soundbites, we do the heavy lifting create a storyboard of the edit based any of your favorite soundbites along with content from the full transcript. The storyboard serves as a roadmap, it outlines the structure of the video including:
The full soundbite text
Timecode start and stop
Estimated runtime
This step is crucial because it allows you to review the video’s flow even before the first edit is even created. Any necessary tweaks or refinements can be made at this stage, saving time and ensuring alignment between all teammates before we dive into editing.
Editing, Delivery, Feedback and Revisions
Once the storyboard is approved, we begin the editing process. Depending on the project scope, this takes approximately 1-2 weeks. The first edit is then delivered via a password-protected and collaborative review link. This tool makes it easy for your entire team to review the video and provide feedback in real-time.
With our review platform, you can click anywhere on the video and leave a note directly on specific moments. Other members of your team can view all notes left along with replying with their unique feedback. Each time revisions are made, the video is updated within the same review link, ensuring a smooth and organized process. No need to manage multiple versions—everything stays in one place.
Final Approval & Delivery
Once all revisions are completed and the video is approved, downloading your final video is just a click away. From the review page, you can choose from multiple formats and resolutions to fit your needs.
A Seamless, Efficient, and Collaborative Process
Our approach to post-production ensures that your voice is heard at every stage. By integrating technology and clear communication, we make it easier for you to get the perfect final cut without any back-and-forth hassle.