A practical method
- Quote the treatment line or scene number that needs work.
- Explain the viewer's confusion rather than only naming a disliked style.
- Prioritize story corrections before optional visual polish.
An example brief to adapt
Revise scene three of the treatment: the viewer cannot tell why the courier turns back. Add a visible reason, such as the unclaimed parcel, and remove the unrelated street montage. Keep the existing opening and ending. Show the new treatment only; do not rerender yet.
Review before moving on
- Is every note tied to a scene?
- Is the desired change testable?
- Does the revision preserve already approved material?
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 existing render can be edited in place or that another attempt is free. Check the available workflow and cost before commissioning a new version.
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.