Creative & Brand
Video Editing & Animation
Video is often the highest-engagement format across social, ads, and websites, but only when it is edited and paced with real intent. This service covers editing existing footage and building animated content that communicates clearly.
Video editing and animation covers post-production work on existing footage - trimming, pacing, color, sound, and titling - as well as creating original animated content, including 2D motion graphics and, where scoped, 3D animation. This service does not include filming; it starts from raw footage you supply or coordinates with existing footage from another source, and focuses entirely on the editing and animation craft that turns raw material into a finished, effective piece.
Different formats need different editing approaches: a fifteen-second social ad cutdown prioritizes an immediate hook and fast pacing, while an explainer video prioritizes clear sequencing of information matched to narration. Motion graphics and animation are used both as a primary format - fully animated explainers - and as a supporting layer added to live-action footage, such as titles, callouts, and data visualizations.
Buyer fit
Is this the right service for you?
This service fits businesses that have raw footage needing editing, or a message better explained through animation than live action.
Good fit when
- Businesses with raw footage from an event, interview, or product shoot that needs professional editing.
- Companies that need an explainer video to simplify a complex product or service.
- Marketing teams producing recurring ad cutdowns for paid social and video advertising campaigns.
- Products or services that are hard to film directly and are better explained through animation.
Less suitable when
- Projects that require original filming or videography, which is not part of this service's scope.
- Static graphic design needs with no video or motion component - see graphic design and visual identity.
- Full-scale 3D animated production requiring extensive character or environment animation beyond a defined explainer scope.
Scope
What's included
Scope depends on whether the project is an edit of existing footage or original animation.
Editing
Trimming, sequencing, color correction, and sound design applied to your raw footage.
Explainer videos
Scripted, animated, or live-action-supported videos that clearly explain a product or service.
Brand films
Longer-form video content that tells a broader story about the business, often combining footage and motion graphics.
Ad cutdowns
Shorter, platform-specific versions of longer content optimized for social and paid placements.
Motion graphics
Animated titles, callouts, and data visualizations layered onto live-action or standalone content.
2D and 3D animation
Fully animated sequences where live footage is not available or not the right format for the message.
Not included in this service
- • Original filming, videography, or photography, which is not included in this editing-focused service.
- • Voiceover talent fees, which are billed separately if professional voice talent is used.
- • Stock footage or music licensing costs beyond what is included in a standard production budget.
Process
How the work happens
Video projects follow a scripting-to-delivery process regardless of format.
- 1
Briefing and scripting
Define the message, audience, and format, and write or refine a script or edit plan.
- 2
Asset gathering
Collect footage, brand assets, and any required licensed material.
- 3
Rough cut or storyboard
Produce an initial version for review before full production polish is applied.
- 4
Final production
Apply color, sound, motion graphics, and final pacing based on feedback.
- 5
Delivery
Deliver final files in the formats and aspect ratios needed for each intended platform.
Decision support
Live-action editing or animation?
The right format depends on what you have and what you're trying to explain.
| Situation | Recommended path | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You have usable existing footage | Editing (this page) | Faster and often lower cost than animation |
| The message is abstract or hard to film | Animation / motion graphics | More flexible for explaining concepts or data |
| Need both combined | Footage plus motion graphics overlay | Common approach for explainers and brand films |
Measurement
How results are checked
Video quality is checked against a defined brief and platform requirements before delivery.
- The final edit matches the approved script or plan in message and pacing.
- Files are delivered in the correct format, resolution, and aspect ratio for each intended platform.
- Sound levels, captions (where required), and accessibility considerations are checked before delivery.
- Revision feedback is incorporated within the agreed number of rounds.
Engagement factors
What affects scope and pricing
Scope and cost depend mainly on length, format complexity, and how much original animation is required.
- Length and number of deliverables (a single video versus multiple cutdowns).
- Whether the project is primarily editing existing footage or original animation.
- Complexity of motion graphics or 3D elements required.
- Number of revision rounds needed to reach final approval.
FAQ
Common questions about video editing & animation
Do you film the video, or just edit it?
This service covers editing and animation, not filming; footage can be supplied by you or sourced separately, and we can advise on filming guidance if needed.
Can you turn a long video into several shorter social clips?
Yes, producing platform-specific cutdowns from longer content is a common and efficient use of this service.
What is the difference between 2D and 3D animation?
2D animation uses flat graphic elements and is typically faster and more cost-effective; 3D animation creates depth and dimensional objects and generally requires more time and budget.
Do you write the script for explainer videos?
Yes, scripting support is part of the process, working from your product or service details to create a clear, well-paced narrative.
How many revisions are included?
A specific number of revision rounds is agreed for each project before production begins, keeping expectations clear for both sides.
Relevant industries
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