Define the production and edit
Record the films, cutdowns, aspect ratios, and revision rounds you have agreed to produce. Use milestones to separate a rough cut, a revised cut, and final delivery. Add a payment schedule if the job is paid in phases.
From the first cut to the final delivery.
Give clients a place to review your video work, discuss changes, and approve the version you will deliver. Keep the final handoff connected to payment.
Send a cut for review
Upload a browser-playable review video and share the review link when it is ready. Keep feedback and replies with that version so the client knows which cut they are approving. Use a review copy rather than distributing your unrestricted master.
Hand over the agreed files
Attach the final video and any additional source files covered by the project. With payment-required delivery, original downloads become available after payment is confirmed. The client can return through the delivery email to retrieve their files while access remains available.
Before your first project
Should the review copy be the camera original?
Use a browser-friendly export for review. Camera originals and editing project files serve a different purpose; attach them as deliverables only if they are part of your agreement.
Can the client screen-record the video?
Yes. A watermark can discourage reuse, but it cannot prevent screen recording. Keep your unrestricted master separate from the review copy and make your usage terms clear.
Can I divide payments between production and delivery?
Yes. Set an optional deposit and use a phased payment schedule that matches the work. Review each payment request and the files associated with delivery before sharing them with the client.