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Feature Film Editing for Art & Culture

Professional video production services

Feature-length film editing with cinematic precision. — tailored for art & culture 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 Art & Culture Needs Feature Film Editing

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

Specific Challenges for Art & Culture

Arts and culture video production serves institutions and creators who must make intangible experiences — the impact of a painting, the energy of a performance, the atmosphere of an exhibition — transmittable through digital media. The challenge is capturing creative work without reducing it to a flat recording. Exhibition documentation requires careful lighting that shows artwork as the curator intended, avoiding reflections on glass, accurate color reproduction, and multiple angles that reveal scale and spatial relationships. Performance capture needs multi-camera coverage, professional audio mixing, and editing that conveys the live energy without the benefit of physical presence. Artist interview and studio visit videos build the narrative context that transforms anonymous artworks into meaningful human expressions. Distribution targets institutional websites, social media, cultural press, and grant/funding application supplements. Budgets range from 1,500-5,000 euros for exhibition documentation to 5,000-20,000 euros for performance films.

Video Challenges in Art & Culture

Documenting and Democratizing Art

Cultural institutions face the challenge of reaching audiences beyond their physical walls. 62% of museum visitors watch online content before visiting, and virtual exhibitions have become essential for global reach. Video must capture the visceral impact of art while respecting the artist's vision and the work's integrity.

From exhibition documentation to artist interviews, performance capture to educational content, cultural video requires sensitivity and technical excellence. Low-light gallery conditions, reflective surfaces, and the need to convey scale and texture all present unique production challenges.

Success Stories & Case Studies

Museum Virtual Exhibition

A contemporary art museum produced virtual tour videos of their flagship exhibition. Online viewership reached 2.8M (vs 180K physical visitors), international ticket sales increased 34% for subsequent exhibitions, and the museum's subscriber base grew 156%.

Key Benefits for Art & Culture

Audience Expansion & Cultural Impact

Cultural video amplifies reach exponentially: virtual exhibition videos reach 15x more people than physical visits, artist interview series increase exhibition attendance by 34%, and educational art content builds long-term audience loyalty. Cultural institutions with active video channels report 45% higher membership renewal rates.

Our Feature 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 Feature Film Editing Unique

Feature film editing is a sustained creative collaboration spanning 8-16 weeks. We manage hundreds of hours of dailies, organize selects by scene and take, and build the film's rhythm across 80-120 minutes. Our pipeline uses shared Avid or DaVinci Resolve projects with version-controlled timelines, allowing directors to review remotely. Final deliverables include a DCP master for theatrical distribution, plus broadcast and streaming versions at various bitrates. This service suits independent filmmakers and small production houses seeking professional post without a full in-house team.

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 Feature Film Editing for Art & Culture

Ready to elevate your Art & Culture brand with professional feature 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.

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Let's discuss your feature film editing needs for art & culture. Free consultation and custom quote — no commitment required.

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