A practical method
- Choose the strongest question that can stand alone.
- Remove context that is not necessary for that answer.
- Rebuild the final takeaway around the shorter promise.
An example brief to adapt
From this three-minute treatment, propose one 45-second film centered on the repair decision. Do not summarize all three chapters. Write a new opening, a compact sequence and a complete ending. Treat this as a new production brief, not an automatic edit of an existing MP4.
Review before moving on
- Can the short be understood alone?
- Is necessary context retained?
- Has the ending been rewritten for the new scope?
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.
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What to avoid
Kleo's public workflow should not be assumed to import and automatically recut your existing file. Use a separate editor for actual footage editing when that is the task.
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.
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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.