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Quality

Weight: 3×

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5 Portfolio includes B2B SaaS work; consistent brand quality; excellent motion graphics

4 Strong portfolio; minor inconsistencies; good technical execution

3 Decent work but no B2B SaaS examples; generic style

2 Inconsistent quality; limited portfolio

1 Poor quality; outdated techniques; no relevant examples

Turnaround

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5 24–48 hour standard turnaround; same-day rush available

4 2–3 business day turnaround; rush option exists

3 3–5 business day turnaround; no rush option

2 5–7 business days; frequently misses deadlines

1 7+ days; unreliable delivery

Communication

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5 Dedicated Slack/Teams channel; responds within 2 hours; proactive updates

4 Responsive within 4 hours; regular updates; clear escalation path

3 Email only; responds within 24 hours; updates when asked

2 Slow responses; vague updates; hard to reach

1 Unresponsive; no clear point of contact

Pricing Transparency

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5 Transparent flat-rate or retainer; no hidden fees; unlimited revisions

4 Clear pricing with minor add-ons; fair revision policy

3 Per-video pricing; some unclear charges; limited revisions

2 Unclear pricing structure; frequent surprise charges

1 No transparency; won't quote without lengthy sales process

Scalability

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5 Handles 2–3× volume spikes; multiple content types; flexible plans

4 Some capacity for growth; handles most content types

3 Limited to current volume; narrow content types

2 Capacity issues even at current volume

1 Single editor; no backup capacity

Brand Knowledge

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5 Dedicated editors who learn your brand; style guide integration; proactive suggestions

4 Consistent editors; follows brand guidelines well

3 Follows guidelines but needs frequent reminders

2 Rotating editors; brand inconsistency

1 No brand awareness; generic output every time

Tech Stack

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5 Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci; Frame.io; API integrations

4 Industry-standard tools; good file compatibility

3 Standard tools but limited format support

2 Outdated tools; format conversion issues

1 Consumer-grade tools; compatibility problems

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Warning Signs

🚩 Red Flags Checklist

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Won't share client references or case studies

No dedicated editor — rotating team members

Per-video pricing with capped revisions

No portfolio examples in B2B/SaaS/tech

Slow response time during sales process

Can't explain their workflow step by step

No output or quality guarantee

Requires long-term contract with no trial

Won't do a paid test project

Pricing only available "on a call"

0 / 10 red flags spotted

Interview Guide

16 Discovery Call Questions

Ask these before signing with any video editing partner:

About Their Team

1. Will I have a dedicated editor, or does the team rotate?
2. What happens if my editor is sick or on vacation?
3. How many clients does each editor handle simultaneously?
4. What's your editor retention rate?

About Their Process

5. Walk me through your workflow from footage to final delivery.
6. How do you handle revisions? Is there a cap?
7. What's your standard turnaround time? Rush turnaround?
8. How do you ensure brand consistency across videos?

About Results

9. Can you share 2–3 client references in B2B SaaS?
10. What's the average output increase your clients see?
11. Do you offer any output or satisfaction guarantee?
12. What does your onboarding process look like?

About Pricing

13. Is your pricing retainer-based, per-video, or hourly?
14. What's included vs. what costs extra?
15. What are your contract terms? Can I start month-to-month?
16. Do you offer a paid trial or pilot project?

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