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Documentary Editing for Simulation

Professional video production services

Documentary editing weaving footage into engaging narratives. — tailored for simulation 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 Simulation Needs Documentary Editing

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

Specific Challenges for Simulation

Simulation games — from flight sims to city builders to farming simulators — attract a dedicated audience that values accuracy and depth over flashy action. Video content must demonstrate the complexity and realism that distinguish a quality simulation from an arcade experience. Long-form gameplay showcases, system deep-dives, and comparison videos against real-world counterparts resonate with this community. Tutorial videos are essential since simulation games often have steep learning curves. Partnerships with niche YouTubers and specialized forums matter more than mass-market advertising for this genre.

Video Challenges in Simulation

Creating Content for the Most Engaged Audience

Gamers are the most digitally engaged audience on the planet — spending an average of 8.5 hours per week watching gaming content. 73% of gamers watch YouTube before purchasing a game, making trailers and gameplay videos the most critical marketing asset in the industry.

The challenge is producing content that resonates with a community that instantly detects inauthenticity. Game trailers must balance cinematic spectacle with honest gameplay representation. Streaming highlights need fast turnaround, and esport coverage demands broadcast-quality multi-feed production.

Success Stories & Case Studies

Indie Game Launch Trailer

An indie studio invested in a cinematic launch trailer combining gameplay captures with motion graphics. The trailer reached 5.2M views, generated 200K wishlists on Steam, and the game sold 150K copies in its first week — 4x the studio's projection.

Esport Tournament Broadcast

A regional esport league implemented broadcast-quality production with multi-camera coverage, instant replays, and animated graphics. Viewership grew 340% and attracted a major sponsor partnership worth €500K annually.

Key Benefits for Simulation

Exponential Reach & Community Growth

Gaming video delivers viral potential: game trailers increase wishlists by 280%, stream highlight reels grow channels 4x faster than live-only content, and cinematic trailers generate 12x ROI on marketing spend. Community-driven content (fan videos, let's plays, reviews) extends the marketing lifecycle for months beyond launch.

Our Documentary 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 Documentary Editing Unique

Documentary editing is an exercise in finding the story within unscripted footage. We sift through 50-200 hours of raw interviews, B-roll, and archival material to extract a compelling thread. Our editors build paper edits first, then assemble selects into a narrative structure that balances information with emotion. Delivery typically takes 4-8 weeks depending on runtime. We handle subtitle integration for multilingual subjects and export in broadcast-ready formats including ProRes 422 HQ and closed-caption SRT files.

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 Documentary Editing for Simulation

Ready to elevate your Simulation brand with professional documentary 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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