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Rough Cut Assembly for Martial Arts

Professional video production services

First assembly and rough cut to establish story structure. — tailored for martial arts 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 Martial Arts Needs Rough Cut Assembly

In the Martial Arts sector, professional video content has become essential for standing out in a competitive market. Whether you need promotional material, training content, or brand storytelling, Rough Cut Assembly delivers measurable results that transform how martial arts professionals communicate with their audience.

Specific Challenges for Martial Arts

Martial arts video production blends athletic performance with cultural tradition and philosophical depth, creating content possibilities that go far beyond fight footage. The format range includes technique tutorial breakdowns (the highest-volume content on YouTube for martial arts channels), sparring and competition highlight reels, grading ceremony documentation, and master profile documentaries that explore lineage and philosophy. The technical challenge is capturing fast hand and foot strikes (requiring 120fps minimum) in training environments that often have mixed lighting — fluorescent overhead and window sidelight in a dojo setting. The audience segments are distinct: practitioners seek instructional content, fans want spectacle, and parents of young students need reassurance about safety and discipline. Budgets range from 500 to 3,000 euros for a school promotional video, while competition broadcast packages cost 10,000-50,000 euros. YouTube ad revenue and online course integration make martial arts one of the few sports categories where video content can be directly monetized.

Video Challenges in Martial Arts

Capturing the Energy of Live Action

Sports fans consume 3x more video content than any other audience segment. 78% of sponsors now require professional highlight packages as part of partnership agreements. The challenge is capturing fast-paced, unpredictable action with broadcast-quality results.

Multi-camera coverage, slow-motion replay, and real-time graphics require specialized equipment and expertise. Each sport has unique filming requirements — from the wide aerial shots needed for football to the tight close-ups essential for boxing.

The rise of social media has created demand for immediate content delivery: highlights within minutes, not hours, of the final whistle.

Success Stories & Case Studies

Professional Football Club — Season Highlights

A Ligue 1 club implemented a full-season video strategy with match highlights, behind-the-scenes access, and player profiles. Social media engagement increased 285% and merchandise sales rose 34% driven by emotional video content.

Marathon Event Coverage

A major city marathon used drone coverage and multi-camera setups at key points. The recap video reached 5M views and sponsor visibility metrics exceeded targets by 180%.

Key Benefits for Martial Arts

Engagement & Revenue Impact

Professional sports video delivers massive engagement: slow-motion replays generate 4x more shares than standard footage, and behind-the-scenes content drives 67% higher fan loyalty scores.

For sports organizations, video content directly drives revenue through sponsorship activation, ticket sales, and merchandise. Clubs with strong video presence report 40% higher commercial revenue from digital channels.

Our Rough Cut Assembly 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 Rough Cut Assembly Unique

The rough cut is your project's first structural draft — a working assembly that shows the story in sequence before any fine-tuning. We lay out all selected takes in order, establish approximate timing, and flag sections that need reshoots or additional coverage. This stage is about validating the narrative direction, not polishing transitions. Turnaround is 2-4 days from receipt of organized footage. We deliver the rough cut via Frame.io or a private review link with timecoded commenting enabled, so your feedback is precise and actionable.

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 Rough Cut Assembly for Martial Arts

Ready to elevate your Martial Arts brand with professional rough cut assembly? 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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