Revision rounds are where video projects quietly go over budget. The right number depends on how clear the brief is, but a simple structure keeps both sides happy.
Two rounds is a sound default. One round for the main changes after the first cut, and one to polish. Most projects with a clear brief are done after that.
Make the rounds work by stage. Approve the script first, then the storyboard or style frames, then the full animation. A change at the script stage is cheap. The same change after animation can mean rebuilding scenes.
Collect feedback in one list. One person gathers everyone's notes and sends a single message. Contradicting comments from five people across five emails is how a two-round project becomes a six-round one.
Be specific. "Make it pop" gives the editor nothing to act on. "Make the headline appear 0.5 seconds earlier and use the brand blue" does. Timestamps such as 0:12 help.
Separate fixes from changes. A typo or a missed note from the brief should be fixed for free. A new direction after approval is a new request and belongs in a new quote.
Agree it in writing before the work starts. State how many rounds are included, what counts as a round, and what an extra round costs.
Longer guide: How many revisions should a video project include?
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