A practical method
- Ask for a logline and a scene-by-scene explanation of what changes.
- Read the ending first and check that the opening sets it up fairly.
- Return one consolidated list of changes, then approve the revised treatment and current cost.
An example brief to adapt
Before making the film, give me a treatment for a 60-second story about a lost umbrella returning to its owner. Show the opening image, three turning points and the final image. Explain how the narrator connects them. Do not start a render until I approve the story and quote.
Review before moving on
- Does the ending answer the opening?
- Is every scene necessary?
- Is the quoted product a film or an animatic?
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
Do not confuse agreeing with an idea with approving a charge. State explicitly whether the assistant may plan only or may also start production.
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.