EDITLOCK Notes on review, pricing, and the craft.
Practical writing for editors and studios — workflow, approvals, and why the seat meter needs to go.
The real cost of per-seat video review (and how to cut it)
Per-seat pricing looks cheap on the first line of the pricing page. Here's how the real number adds up once clients and collaborators join — and how to avoid it.
Frame.io alternatives for editors tired of per-seat pricing
If every new client or collaborator bumps your bill, the problem isn't your workflow — it's the pricing model. Here's how to think about switching.
GuidesVideo proofing software: what it is and how to choose one
A plain-English guide to video proofing and review tools — what they do, the features that actually matter, and a buyer's checklist for picking one in 2026.
GuidesWhat is picture lock? The approval milestone every edit needs
Picture lock is the moment a cut is signed off and frozen so finishing can begin. Here's what it means, why it matters, and how to make it clean.
WorkflowA DaVinci Resolve review workflow that keeps clients out of your timeline
How to collect client feedback on a Resolve cut without giving anyone access to your project — export, share one link, gather frame-exact notes, and lock the approved version.
WorkflowA calmer client video review workflow (that doesn't cost per seat)
A simple, repeatable way to run client review — from first cut to approved lock — without the feedback scattering across email, WhatsApp, and downloads.
WorkflowThe best video review setup for freelance editors
Freelancers work with a new client every week. Here's a lean, professional review setup that makes you look polished without a per-seat bill eating your margin.
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