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Short Film Editing for Wedding

Professional video production services

Narrative editing for short films with perfect pacing. — tailored for wedding 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 Wedding Needs Short Film Editing

In the Wedding sector, professional video content has become essential for standing out in a competitive market. Whether you need promotional material, training content, or brand storytelling, Short Film Editing delivers measurable results that transform how wedding professionals communicate with their audience.

Specific Challenges for Wedding

Wedding video production is a high-stakes, single-opportunity craft where there are no second takes on the first dance or the vow exchange. Modern couples expect cinematic quality — drone establishing shots of the venue, dual-operator coverage for simultaneous ceremony and preparation footage, and color-graded edits that match their Pinterest mood boards. The deliverable package typically includes a 5-8 minute highlight film, a full ceremony edit, and a 60-second social media teaser for Instagram. Pricing in the French market ranges from 1,500 to 6,000 euros, with peak season (May-October) bookings requiring 6-12 month advance commitment. The emotional weight of the final product means client communication and expectation management are as important as technical skill.

Video Challenges in Wedding

Capturing Once-in-a-Lifetime Moments

Wedding videography offers no second chances — every moment is unique and unrepeatable. The challenge is capturing authentic emotion while remaining unobtrusive during the ceremony. 92% of couples say their wedding video is the most treasured keepsake, yet many are disappointed by results that feel generic or overly staged.

Modern couples expect cinematic quality with documentary authenticity. They want films that tell their unique love story, not a cookie-cutter template. This requires technical excellence (low-light capability, audio in challenging venues) combined with genuine storytelling ability.

Success Stories & Case Studies

Destination Wedding Film

A couple's Provence wedding was captured as a 12-minute cinematic film with drone aerials, dual-camera ceremony coverage, and a same-day edit teaser. The highlight reel reached 180K views on Vimeo and generated 23 direct inquiries for the videography studio.

Key Benefits for Wedding

Emotional Legacy & Business Growth

Professional wedding video creates lasting family legacy while driving significant business: couples spend an average of 10-15% of their wedding budget on videography. Studios with cinematic portfolios command 60% higher rates. Social sharing of wedding films generates organic referrals — 78% of couples find their videographer through shared videos.

Our Short Film 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 Short Film Editing Unique

Short film editing demands a storytelling sensibility that goes beyond technical assembly. We work with directors to shape 5-30 minute narratives through precise scene transitions, emotional pacing, and dialogue timing that respects the script's dramatic arc. Deliverables include festival-ready DCP files alongside standard MP4/ProRes exports. Our editors are trained in three-act structure and work iteratively through storyboard reviews, rough assemblies, and polished final cuts — typically over a 2-4 week timeline.

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 Short Film Editing for Wedding

Ready to elevate your Wedding brand with professional short film 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.

Ready to bring your vision to life?

Let's discuss your short film editing needs for wedding. Free consultation and custom quote — no commitment required.

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