A practical method
- Give each approved brief a short version name and date.
- Keep the treatment, quote and job identifier together.
- Record why a revision was made so a later collaborator can understand the choice.
An example brief to adapt
Label this approved treatment harbor-story-v03. Summarize the changes from v02: shorter opening and a clearer final action. Before rendering, repeat the duration, aspect ratio, narration language, look and cost attached to v03. Do not reuse an earlier treatment silently.
Review before moving on
- Can the final file be traced to a brief?
- Are rejected versions clearly marked?
- Is the latest approval easy to find?
Record a concrete observation beside each check: a line in the treatment, a source passage or a timestamp in the downloaded film. If you cannot inspect an item yet, leave it open. A request in a brief is an intention; the result is what must be reviewed.
Download this guide’s editable text worksheet
What to avoid
Avoid using file names such as final-final-new as your only record. A small decision log is more useful than a folder full of unexplained exports.
Sources and scope
The method and fictional brief are original editorial guidance for planning and review. They do not establish a measured performance gain or guarantee a particular render. Product statements follow Kleo’s public pages, checked on 2026-09-23; official platform guidance is linked where relevant.
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