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Rough Cut Assembly for Clinical Research

Professional video production services

First assembly and rough cut to establish story structure. — tailored for clinical research 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 Clinical Research Needs Rough Cut Assembly

In the Clinical Research 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 clinical research professionals communicate with their audience.

Specific Challenges for Clinical Research

Clinical research organizations need video that bridges the gap between scientific methodology and human participation. Patient recruitment videos for clinical trials must explain eligibility criteria, procedures, and time commitments in clear, non-intimidating language while complying with IRB-approved messaging. Investigator meeting recordings preserve training content and ensure protocol consistency across multi-site trials. Site initiation visit videos standardize the onboarding process for new research locations. Animated explainers of study design — randomization, blinding, endpoint measurement — serve both internal training and public transparency initiatives. Regulatory submission videos, increasingly accepted by health authorities, present safety and efficacy data through visualizations that supplement traditional data tables and statistical analyses.

Video Challenges in Clinical Research

Communicating Science Under Regulatory Scrutiny

Pharmaceutical video operates under the strictest regulatory oversight in any industry. Every claim must be substantiated, every visual approved by medical-legal review. Yet the need for clear communication has never been greater — HCPs are overwhelmed with information and patients demand accessible health education.

Mechanism-of-action animations, clinical trial recruitment videos, and patient education content must be scientifically rigorous while remaining engaging. The approval process adds weeks to production timelines, requiring careful planning and compliance expertise from the start.

Success Stories & Case Studies

Mechanism of Action Animation

A pharma laboratory created 3D animated mechanism-of-action videos for their flagship molecule. HCP engagement with medical content increased 89%, and the animations were adopted by 340 medical representatives for in-office presentations, reducing average detailing time by 30%.

Key Benefits for Clinical Research

HCP Engagement & Patient Outcomes

Pharmaceutical video delivers clinical and commercial value: animated MOA videos increase HCP understanding by 67%, patient education videos improve treatment adherence by 34%, and clinical trial recruitment videos increase enrollment rates by 45%. Regulatory-compliant content, once approved, becomes a reusable asset across markets and 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 Clinical Research

Ready to elevate your Clinical Research 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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