Last week someone asked me “which part do you mean?” about a video note. Again. I’ve lost count of how many times that’s happened.
It’s not anyone’s fault. You watch a cut, you open an email, and now you’re trying to describe a two second moment with words. “The part where she turns around.” Which turn? There were three.
Post-production can end up being the longest part of a project, and not because the edit is hard. It’s the feedback. A file goes out, a long email of notes comes back, and then a few rounds of back and forth to figure out what everyone meant.
So we changed it. We use Dropbox Replay.
What is Dropbox Replay?
It’s a tool where you watch your video in a link and leave comments right on the video. That’s pretty much it. You pause where something feels off, type your note, and it sticks to that exact spot.
How does feedback work with Future Fox?
When your cut is ready, we send you one link. You open it and hit play. When you want something changed, you pause and comment.
- Comment right on the video
- Draw on the screen
- Same link every round
You can also draw right on the screen. Say a logo sits too close to the edge, or you want something moved. Just circle it. It’s way easier than trying to explain it in words.
What happens when we make changes?
New versions go in the same link. Same link every round. So no one is hunting through their inbox for “final_v3_REAL” or wondering which file is the latest. We also keep the link on your project board so it’s always easy to find.
Why did we switch?
Honestly, it saves everyone time. Fewer misunderstandings, fewer rounds, and you don’t have to write a novel to tell us the music is a bit loud at 0:45.
All the notes also live in one place. If someone else on your team needs to weigh in, they open the same link and add their own comments. No forwarding emails around.
Want to see how it works?
Watch a quick look at the Replay link we send you. Watch how it works
Quick FAQ
Can my team comment too?
Yes. We share a link, we don’t invite people by email, so anyone you send the link to can open it and leave their own notes. No invite needed.
Where do I find the link later?
On your project board. We keep it there every round.
How many rounds of revisions do I get?
That depends on your project and what’s in your agreement. Replay just makes each round a lot smoother.
Who made this video feedback process?
Future Fox Media, a Denver video production company. Book a discovery call and tell us what you’re working on.
