A practical method
- Supply the downloaded film, approved script and source list.
- List additions such as captions, verified text or licensed audio.
- Define the checks required before the editor exports the delivery file.
An example brief to adapt
Write an editor handoff for this narrated film. Preserve the approved factual wording. Add reviewed captions and the supplied closing URL, then check mobile readability. Do not add music unless a track and its usage permission have been provided.
Review before moving on
- Are pending tasks explicit?
- Are assets and rights documented?
- Is final approval assigned?
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
Do not assume an editor can recover separate narration, shot layers or editable project files from a finished MP4. Agree on the actual files available before planning complex changes.
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.
- Kleo FAQ — Product capabilities and limitations; reconfirm before production.
- Kleo pricing — Current starter offer, product conditions and quoted credit costs.
See the published Kleo examples to inspect actual showcased work. Example films may reflect a different production setup; check the current offer for your own job.