Video Editing
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Video Editing

Professional video editing and post-production services in London. DaVinci Resolve colour grading, sound mixing, VFX, and unlimited revisions. From rough-cut assembly to final delivery.

Professional Video Editing & Post-Production Services London

Video editing and post-production services in London transform your raw footage into a finished film — from rough-cut assembly through colour grade, sound mix, and final delivery. Airframe Media assigns a dedicated editor to every project, works in DaVinci Resolve Studio for colour-critical finishing, and includes unlimited revisions within the agreed scope. Whether you shot the footage yourself or hired a crew, our post-production team turns rushes into a polished, broadcast-ready deliverable.

Three things that matter when you're choosing a post-production partner in London: <strong>Average UK post-production timelines run 2–4 weeks for a corporate project.</strong> A standard 3-minute brand film with colour grade and sound mix takes roughly 15–20 working days from ingest to final delivery. Rush turnaround is available — we edited a 3-camera conference shoot in 48 hours for a FTSE 100 client's next-day board presentation. <strong>DaVinci Resolve has overtaken Premiere Pro as the dominant finishing platform.</strong> Blackmagic Design reported in 2025 that Resolve now holds an estimated 60%+ market share for colour-critical post work, driven by its integrated edit-grade-mix-deliver workflow. Why it matters for your project: Resolve's node-based colour engine produces deeper, more filmic grades than timeline-based alternatives, and its single-timeline architecture eliminates the conform step that causes 90% of delivery delays in multi-application pipelines. <strong>Post-production pricing in London ranges from £400 for a quick social edit to £2,900+ for a full broadcast-grade finish.</strong> The cost driver is not length — it's track count. A 2-minute piece with 2 audio tracks, no VFX, and a simple grade is a day's work. The same 2-minute piece with 12 audio tracks, composited motion graphics, and a scene-by-scene grade can take a week. Source: Airframe Media internal project data, January 2024–June 2026.

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What's Included

Professional Editing

Expert assembly, cutting, pacing, and narrative structure by experienced editors

Colour Grading

DaVinci Resolve Studio colour grading with calibrated reference monitors, shot-matching, and creative grade development

Audio Editing & Mixing

Audio cleanup, level balancing, music integration, and sound effects — stereo mix to broadcast loudness standards

Motion Graphics

Lower thirds, titles, transitions, and animated graphic elements as needed

Unlimited Revisions

Unlimited revision rounds within the agreed project scope to ensure the final cut meets your vision

Format Delivery

Delivery in any format needed: web, social media, broadcast, cinema — ProRes, H.264, H.265, platform-specific cuts

Our Editing Process

1

Footage Review

We review all footage, organize media, and create a project structure. If you have a script or shot list, we reference it for the edit.

2

Assembly Cut

We create a rough assembly based on your brief, selecting the best takes and establishing the basic narrative structure.

3

Fine Cut

We refine the edit, focusing on pacing, transitions, and storytelling. Colour grading, graphics, and audio are added.

4

Revisions & Delivery

You review and provide feedback. We implement revisions and deliver the final master in all required formats.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does professional video editing cost in the UK?

Professional video editing in the UK ranges from £400 for a quick-turnaround social media edit (under 2 minutes, basic cuts and colour correction, 48-hour delivery) to £2,900+ for a full broadcast-grade finish with advanced colour grading, custom motion graphics, and professional sound design. The main cost drivers are not length but track count and complexity: a 2-minute piece with 2 audio tracks and a simple grade is roughly a day's work; the same 2-minute piece with 12 audio tracks, composited motion graphics, and a scene-by-scene grade can take a week. Rush turnaround within 24–48 hours typically adds a 50% premium. We provide itemised quotes within 24 hours based on your footage and brief — no hidden fees.

How long does video post-production take?

Post-production timelines depend on project complexity. A standard 3-minute corporate brand film with colour grade and stereo sound mix takes 15–20 working days from ingest to final delivery. A simple 1–2 minute social media edit can be completed in 2–3 days. More complex projects with VFX compositing, multi-track audio, or long-form content (documentaries, conference recordings) may take 3–5 weeks. Rush turnaround is available — we delivered a 3-camera conference shoot edit in 48 hours for a FTSE 100 client's next-day board presentation. We agree a clear timeline at project kick-off and keep you updated throughout. Most projects deliver on or ahead of schedule.

What's the difference between offline and online editing?

Offline editing is the creative stage — assembling the narrative, selecting takes, setting pacing and rhythm. It's typically done with lower-resolution proxy files for speed and flexibility. Online editing (also called finishing or conform) is the technical stage where the offline edit is rebuilt at full resolution, colour grading is applied shot-by-shot, final audio is mixed to broadcast loudness standards, titles and graphics are rendered at delivery resolution, and the master file is exported. At Airframe Media we handle both stages. For projects shot on our cameras, we manage the entire offline-to-online pipeline. For projects shot elsewhere, we can conform your edit and finish to any delivery spec.

Do you offer revision rounds? How many?

Our editing packages include unlimited revisions within the agreed project scope. We find that with clear communication upfront — a detailed brief, reference videos, and a defined feedback process — most projects finalize in 2–3 revision rounds. The standard workflow: you receive a first cut for review, provide consolidated feedback, we deliver revision one, you review again, and we lock the final edit. Additional rounds beyond three are rare but never charged for when they're within scope. What "within scope" means in practice: refining an edit, adjusting colour, or swapping a music track are revisions. Adding a completely new sequence, re-shooting material, or changing the brief halfway through is a scope change and is quoted separately. We flag scope changes immediately so there are no surprises on the invoice.

What file formats do you deliver in?

We deliver in any format your distribution requires. Standard corporate deliverables: H.264 MP4 (web, social media, email), H.265/HEVC (higher quality at smaller file sizes), and ProRes 422 HQ (archival master). Broadcast: ProRes 4444, XDCAM, or DPP AS-11 compliant MXF files. Cinema: DCP (Digital Cinema Package) for theatrical projection. Platform-specific: YouTube-optimised H.264, Instagram/TikTok vertical cuts (9:16), LinkedIn square (1:1), and Facebook-optimised variants. We also deliver separate stems on request — dialogue, music, and effects as isolated tracks for re-versioning. All deliverables include a technical QC check for levels, frame accuracy, and format compliance before handoff.

Key Benefits

  • Fast turnaround (24-72 hours)
  • DaVinci Resolve colour grading
  • Motion graphics & titles
  • 4K/8K native workflows
  • Unlimited revisions within scope
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Service Highlights

Turnaround

Flexible scheduling

Experience

10+ years

Satisfaction

100% guaranteed

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