F.a.q
Working with Cutnik
Do you edit for couples, or only videographers?
Only videographers, studios, and filmmakers. Cutnik is a white-label editing partner your clients never deal with us, and every film goes out under your brand. → about
Who actually edits our films?
Kevin Patel, personally. Cutnik is boutique by design: one accountable editor on every project, so quality and communication stay consistent as you send more work. → /about/
Will you match our studio's style?
Yes. Before we touch the timeline, we study your past films, including your pacing, colour, sound, and storytelling choices, so every edit comes back feeling like your studio, not ours.→ services
Where are you based, and does that affect us?
We’re based in India and work with studios worldwide. Our editing process is fully remote and asynchronous, so time zones are never a problem. We work around your schedule and deliver to your deadline.→ about
How do we communicate during a project?
One direct line to Kevin in English, with all feedback kept in one place. No account managers, no middlemen, and no messages lost in between.→ process
Services & deliverables
What do you edit?
Wedding highlight films, , Wedding Documentary Films, ceremony & reception edits, teasers, trailers, vertical reels, and complete post-production collections.
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What’s the difference between Highlight, Documentary, and Ceremony & Reception Edits?
A Wedding Highlight Film is a short, story-led edit of the best moments. A Wedding Documentary Film is a longer 10–15 minute film with more dialogue and emotion, while Ceremony & Reception Edits cover each event separately in chronological order.→ services
Do you make vertical reels for social?
Yes. Every reel is purpose cut and reframed for Instagram and social media, not automatically cropped, with captions and platform ready exports.→ services reel
Can you handle everything for one wedding?
Yes. The Complete Collection bundles the highlight, full film, ceremony, and social edits from one shared set of footage, in one coordinated style. → services
Footage, formats & technical
How do we send you footage?
Via Google Drive or your preferred transfer tool. You do not need to upload anything upfront. Once we confirm the project is a good fit, we’ll send you a secure upload link.→ process
What cameras and audio setups do you support?
Multicamera footage, lavaliers, external recorders, venue feeds, and on-camera audio. We sync, switch, and mix it into a clean edit. → services editing
Do you work in 4K, and what formats do you deliver?
Yes, we edit in 4K when your footage supports it, and deliver in MP4, MOV, or your preferred format and specs.
Who handles music and licensing?
You choose and license the music. Since platform or personal licences usually cannot be transferred to us, the licence stays in your name. We edit the film to the track you provide.
Do you add subtitles, captions, or motion graphics?
Yes, these are available and quoted separately from the base edit.
What if some footage is damaged or low quality?
We’ll get the best possible result from your footage and be clear about what’s achievable. Editing can improve challenging footage, but badly corrupted or unusable files cannot always be fully recovered.
Timeline & revisions
How fast is the first cut?
A wedding highlight first cut is delivered in 4–5 business days. Typical first-cut times: teasers/reels 3–4 days, ceremony & reception 5–6, feature films 7–8, and documentaries 7–10 business days. → process
When does the 4–5 day clock start?
From the moment we have your complete footage, your brief, and the deposit —not from the date of your initial enquiry.
Do you offer rush delivery?
Sometimes, depending on capacity. If we can prioritise your project, we’ll quote a rush fee up front rather than surprise you.
How many revisions are included?
Two to three consolidated revision rounds are included with every edit. Extra rounds are available and quoted in advance.
Pricing & payment
How much does an edit cost?
Starting prices: highlight from $150, documentary from $200, ceremony/reception from $180, teaser/reel from $100, and a complete collection from $500. Your final quote depends on footage, runtime, and scope. → pricing
What's included in the price?
The edit itself, colour grade, sound design, 2–3 revision rounds, and secure delivery. Music licensing, subtitles, advanced graphics, and rush delivery are quoted separately.
How do we pay?
PayPal, Wise, Payoneer, or bank transfer. A deposit starts the project; the balance is due on final delivery.
Confidentiality & your footage
Is the work confidential and white-label?
Yes. Every edit is unbranded and goes out under your name. We’ll sign an NDA on request. → confidentiality
How long do you keep our footage?
We keep your footage only for the agreed project period, then it is deleted. Please always keep your own master backup. → confidentiality
Trust & working across borders
Will my couples be able to tell the edit was outsourced?
No. And that’s the point. We match your studio’s pacing, colour, and sound before we start editing, deliver everything white-label under your brand, and hand back an organised Premiere project. Your clients see one consistent studio: yours.→ about
What protects me if the first cut misses the mark?
A clear brief and reference films up front, then 2–3 consolidated revision rounds to dial it in. You start with a deposit, not the full fee, and the balance is only due on final delivery, so you’re never paying in full for work you haven’t approved. → pricing
How do you keep quality consistent as I send more weddings?
One editor, Kevin, works on every project, so nothing gets passed down a chain or handed to a rotating team. As we work together more, the style match gets tighter, not looser. That consistency is why studios keep coming back instead of re briefing a new freelancer each season.→ about
Can I start with one project to see if we're a fit?
That’s how most partnerships with us begin: one wedding, one deliverable. You brief the project, we match your style, and you judge the result. There’s no retainer and no minimum commitment. If it works, we scale up from there. If it doesn’t, you’ve risked one edit, not an entire season.→ contact
How fast will I hear back, and what happens during peak season?
We reply within one business day, and your delivery date is confirmed before work begins, not promised and missed. Because Cutnik is capacity managed, we only take on projects we can deliver on time, so your busy season never becomes our backlog.→ process
Do we sign a contract or agreement before starting?
Yes. Every project starts with the scope, timeline, and price agreed in writing before any work begins. We’ll also sign your agreement or NDA on request. You’re never working from a vague email thread. The deliverables, deadline, and cost are confirmed before you send footage or pay a deposit.→ confidentiality