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Square Video Editing for Third Place

Professional video production services

1:1 square format editing for social feeds. — tailored for third place professionals.

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Our Process

Three steps to your perfect video

01

Footage Review & Selects

We ingest all raw footage, organize by scene, sync audio, and select the strongest takes for your story.

Technical details
Proxy workflow in Premiere Pro, multi-cam sync with PluralEyes, organized bin structure by scene and take number.
02

Rough Cut & Narrative

We build the narrative structure, establish pacing, and create an assembly edit for your review and feedback.

Technical details
Timeline assembly in Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve, J/L-cuts, match cuts, and dynamic pacing adjustments.
03

Fine Cut & Delivery

Precise trimming, audio leveling, color correction, graphics, and export in all required formats and aspect ratios.

Technical details
Final mix at -14 LUFS, ProRes 422 HQ master, H.265 web delivery, 16:9/9:16/1:1 exports.

Good to know

Every project includes a dedicated project manager and clear milestones with approval checkpoints.

All final deliverables are yours — full ownership and usage rights included with every project.

Why Third Place Needs Square Video Editing

In the Third Place sector, professional video content has become essential for standing out in a competitive market. Whether you need promotional material, training content, or brand storytelling, Square Video Editing delivers measurable results that transform how third place professionals communicate with their audience.

Specific Challenges for Third Place

Third places — tiers-lieux — blend coworking, cultural programming, community workshops, and sometimes food service into hybrid spaces that defy simple categorization. Video is essential for explaining what a tiers-lieu actually is, since the concept is unfamiliar to many. Documentary-style mini-films following a typical day — morning yoga, midday freelancer focus, afternoon children's art workshop, evening community dinner — communicate the multifunctionality. Interviews with diverse users (a potter, a web developer, a retired teacher leading workshops) show the social fabric these spaces create. These videos support municipal funding applications, social media community building, and press coverage in local and national media covering social innovation.

Video Challenges in Third Place

Selling Community, Not Just Desks

Coworking spaces compete on atmosphere, community, and flexibility — qualities that photos alone cannot convey. 73% of prospective members visit virtually before their first physical visit. The challenge is showing the energy, the people, and the culture that make each space unique.

Coworking brands must differentiate themselves in an increasingly crowded market. Virtual tours, member testimonials, and event content all contribute to building the narrative of a thriving professional community rather than just a shared office.

Success Stories & Case Studies

Coworking Brand — Occupancy Optimization

A coworking brand produced a community member spotlight video series featuring entrepreneurs working from their spaces. Occupancy increased from 72% to 94%, and the content generated a 55% increase in event space bookings as companies discovered the venues through member stories.

Key Benefits for Third Place

Occupancy, Retention & Brand Premium

Coworking video drives key metrics: virtual tour videos increase conversion by 65%, community content improves member retention by 40%, and event recap videos attract 55% more bookings. Coworking spaces with professional video content command 20% higher pricing per desk than competitors without.

Our Square Video Editing Process

Professional Editing Workflow

1. Media Ingestion & Organization: We import all raw footage, organize by scene/take, create proxy files for efficient editing, and synchronize multi-source audio.

2. Assembly & Rough Cut: We select the strongest takes, establish narrative structure, create the initial assembly, and review timing and pacing with you.

3. Fine Cut & Polish: Precise trimming, transition refinement, audio leveling, color consistency pass, and graphics integration. Two rounds of client revisions included.

4. Final Master & Export: Final quality check, export in all required formats and resolutions, organized file delivery with naming conventions.

What Makes Square Video Editing Unique

Square (1:1) editing is designed for in-feed social media placement where vertical and horizontal formats lose screen real estate. We compose shots within the 1080×1080 frame, using split layouts, text bars, and border treatments that maximize visual impact in a scrolling feed. This format performs particularly well on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram grid posts. We deliver batches of 3-8 clips with matching visual identity, including burned-in captions for sound-off viewing. Standard turnaround is 2-3 days per batch.

What You Receive

You receive: final edited video in multiple formats (MP4 H.265, ProRes 422 HQ, web-optimized versions), project files upon request, separate audio mix, thumbnail/poster frame, and formatted versions for each target platform (16:9, 9:16, 1:1).

Technical Specifications

Software: Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Avid Media Composer | Formats: ProRes 422/4444, H.264/H.265, DNxHR | Resolution: Up to 8K, standard delivery in 4K/1080p | Frame rates: 24, 25, 30, 50, 60 fps | Color: Rec.709, Rec.2020, HDR10

Getting Started with Square Video Editing for Third Place

Ready to elevate your Third Place brand with professional square video editing? Our team combines deep industry expertise with advanced production techniques to deliver content that drives real results. Contact us for a free consultation and custom quote — no commitment required.

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Let's discuss your square video editing needs for third place. Free consultation and custom quote — no commitment required.

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