POV: Editing a $25,000 Multi-Video Client Project (My Workflow)
Most freelance video editors underbid projects like this by 30–50%. Here's the framework I used to price, scope, and deliver a $25K testimonial video project — solo, in under a month.
This isn't a "go land a $25K client tomorrow" video. It's a breakdown of the actual system behind it — how I validated the budget, structured the workflow, and delivered 46 videos on time without a team.
If you've ever guessed at a price, rushed into a project without a clear scope, or wondered why high-paying clients don't come back — this is the video.
What I cover:
→ How to qualify a budget before you price anything
→ The math I used to confirm this project worked at my rate
→ How to scope, estimate, and get everything in writing
→ The Adobe Premiere Pro + Frame.io + Notion workflow that made 46 videos manageable
→ What happens after delivery — and why most freelance video editors skip the most important step
Get the Freelance Video Editor Starter Kit — the templates and tools behind this workflow:
https://gabba-media.kit.com/freelance...
Chapters:
00:00 — Why editors underbid projects like this
01:45 — The $25K project: what it actually involved
02:28 — How to qualify a budget before you price anything
04:06 — Running the numbers (the math behind the yes)
05:00 — Scoping the work and getting clarity upfront
05:33 — Setting up the project hub and client portal
06:21 — The Premiere Pro workflow: templates and system setup
07:19 — Sending cuts and managing feedback in Frame.io
08:14 — Keeping the client updated, following up after delivery
09:19 — Summary and Outro
Mentioned in this video:
Adobe Premiere Pro
Frame.io — client feedback and version tracking
Notion.com — project management and client portal
Freelance Video Editor Starter Kit → https://gabba-media.kit.com/freelance...
Gardiner Welch is the founder of Gabba Media LLC, a boutique post-production house with 25+ years of editing commercials, promos, and sales videos for Fortune 500 brands and top agencies.
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