Free project prep
Video project brief template
Copy this before you ask for a quote: it helps an editor understand the goal, files, formats, and deadline without a long back-and-forth.
What to include
A brief does not need to be fancy. It needs to make the quote easier: what the business needs, what files exist, what must be delivered, and what would make the project fail if missed.
Business name and one-line offer
Publishing goal and platform
Audience the video should speak to
Source footage, photos, audio, logo, and brand assets available
Must-use clips, products, names, offers, or disclaimers
Requested formats, such as 9:16 reels, 16:9 YouTube, square ads, or all three
Deadline, launch date, and who approves revisions
Copy-ready message
Business: Goal: Platform: Files available: Must-use moments or words: Formats needed: Deadline: Reference links: Who gives feedback: