Free checklist template
Video feedback checklist
Video feedback is easiest to act on when every note has a timestamp and a clear reason. Watch the cut through once without stopping, then go back with this checklist and comment at the exact moments that need work.
Video feedback checklist
VIDEO REVIEW CHECKLIST: [Video title], cut [number] First watch (don't stop) ☐ Does the video do its job for its audience? ☐ Note your overall reaction: what works, what drags, what confuses 1. Story and structure ☐ Is the opening strong enough to keep viewers watching? ☐ Is the main message clear, and does the order make sense? ☐ Is the ending and call to action clear? 2. Pacing ☐ Any moments that drag or feel rushed? ☐ Is the total length right for where it will be shown? 3. Picture ☐ Colour and exposure consistent between shots ☐ Framing and focus correct; no unwanted objects in shot ☐ Transitions feel intentional 4. Audio ☐ Dialogue or voice-over clear and at a consistent level ☐ Music sits under the voice and fits the mood ☐ No clicks, pops or sudden level changes 5. Text and graphics ☐ Spelling and names correct in titles, captions and lower thirds ☐ Text on screen long enough to read ☐ Text clear of platform buttons and captions (safe zones) 6. Branding ☐ Logo, colours and fonts correct ☐ End card or contact details correct 7. Delivery ☐ Aspect ratio and resolution right for each platform ☐ Captions or subtitles included ☐ Music and footage licensed for this use
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Tips for using it
Timestamp everything
A note without a time forces the editor to hunt for it. Pausing and clicking on the frame in edits.io saves the time automatically.
Watch once without stopping
Your first reaction is your audience’s reaction. Note it before you start picking at details.
Check on the target screen
A social video is watched on a phone, often muted. Review it that way before signing off.
Frequently asked questions
How do you give feedback on a video?+
Watch it once for overall impressions, then go back and leave specific notes at exact timestamps: what isn’t working and why.
What should I check before approving a video?+
Story and message, pacing, picture, audio, on-screen text, branding, and delivery specs such as aspect ratio and captions.
What are safe zones in video?+
Areas near the edges where platform buttons, captions or cropping can cover your content. Keep text and logos inside them; our image size pages list them for Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.
Collect the feedback in one place
Leave comments on a video that are tied to both a moment and a spot on the frame. Clients comment with a link, no account needed.
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