Before asking an editor to “make it engaging,” decide what the viewer should understand, feel, or do when the video ends. A useful brief turns the idea in your head into decisions another person can make.
Start with a one-sentence outcome
Instead of: “Make a fun video about my desk setup.”
Try: “Help a beginner choose three practical improvements for a small home workspace, using the examples in my footage.”
Separate requirements from preferences
Requirements are the things that must be correct: names, key facts, deliverable format, and agreed deadlines. Preferences guide creative direction: pace, music, transitions, and references. Label both so your editor knows where to use judgment.
Trial terms, licensing, and account access need separate agreement and appropriate checks.
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