Video editing and post-production in Bastia, Corsica
Video editing and post-production turn a pile of raw clips into a short, coherent film ready to publish. Post-production is everything that happens after the shoot: selecting, cutting, colour, sound, titles and export. In Bastia, we edit and finish your aerial footage, on its own or combined with ground-level shots, then adapt it to the formats of your website and social media.
Video editing: a short film people watch to the end
A shoot produces far more footage than you need. Editing means choosing the best shots, putting them in an order that tells a story and cutting everything that slows it down. For a corporate video or a tourism film, the message has to land in the first few seconds, especially on social media, where people scroll past without stopping.
We start from your goal: presenting a place, announcing an event, showing a building project as it progresses, attracting new recruits. The pace, the length and the music follow from that, and each version is designed for where it will be watched.
Colour grading: consistent colours, true to Corsica's light
Colour grading is the adjustment of colour, brightness and contrast shot by shot, so the whole film has a consistent look. Without it, a shot filmed in the shadow of a mountain and another in full sun over the sea would look as if they came from two different films.
We aim for a natural result: the blue of the sea, the green of the maquis and the stone of the villages should look like what your visitors will find when they arrive. Over-the-top grading may catch the eye on screen, but it disappoints in person and undermines trust. The same care goes into aerial photos: a level horizon, corrected light, accurate colours.
Post-production: sound, titles, subtitles and formats
- 01
Music and sound
Music licensed for your intended use, balanced sound levels and, if you supply it, a voice-over, meaning a recorded commentary.
- 02
Titles and brand identity
Your logo, colours and typefaces, title cards and an end screen with your contact details.
- 03
Subtitles
Burnt-in subtitles for videos watched with the sound off, which is common on social media, plus other languages if you provide the translation.
- 04
Format versions
Landscape 16:9 for your website and YouTube, vertical 9:16 for Stories, Reels and Shorts, square or 4:5 for feed posts, reframed shot by shot.
- 05
Photo retouching
Straightening, light and colour correction, removal of passing details, and export in web and print versions.
From brief to delivery: the post-production stages
- 01
Brief and intentions
The purpose of the film, the target audience, where it will be shown and any references you like.
- 02
Feasibility and shoot
If aerial footage is planned, we check feasibility and the permissions the location requires, then fly. We can also work in videos or photos you already hold the rights to.
- 03
First cut
A first version is sent to you to approve the structure, the pace and the music.
- 04
Changes and finishing
Your feedback is worked in, followed by the final grade, the mix, meaning the balance between music, voice and sound effects, and the subtitles.
- 05
Export and delivery
Each version is exported with the compression that suits its platform, then delivered via a download link, named and organised.
Music, people on screen and usage rights for your film
A film shown in public raises three rights questions. First, music: we use tracks licensed for the intended use, because a song used without permission can get a video blocked or lead to claims. Second, people: anyone recognisable must have given their consent, otherwise we reframe or blur. Third, supplied footage: if you hand us rushes, meaning raw clips, you need to hold the rights to them.
The film is delivered with a usage licence set out in the quote: media, duration, territory and any exclusivity. The aerial shots in it are filmed in line with French and European aviation rules, with the permissions the location calls for, whether on Cap Corse or in the centre of Bastia.
What determines the cost of video editing in Corsica
Editing is priced on the actual work involved, which the quote breaks down in detail.
- 01
The starting material
How much footage there is to sort, whether an aerial shoot is included, and any supplied images to work in.
- 02
How complex the film is
A simple sequence of shots or a crafted film with titles, logo animation, voice-over and subtitles.
- 03
The number of versions
Landscape, vertical and square formats, short cuts for advertising, versions in several languages.
- 04
Rights and rounds of changes
A music licence suited to the use, the scope of the rights to the film and the number of rounds of changes included.
Technologies and methods
- Video editing
- Colour grading
- Sound mixing
- Subtitles
- 16:9, 9:16, 1:1 and 4:5 formats
- Photo retouching
Frequently asked questions
Can you edit footage we have already shot?
Yes, provided you hold the rights to it and its quality allows. Once we have watched it, we tell you what can be made from it and whether aerial shots would be worth adding.
How long should a promotional video be?
As short as it can be while still getting your message across. We often deliver a short, punchy cut for social media and a slightly fuller version for your website.
How many rounds of changes can I ask for?
The number of feedback rounds is set in the quote. We send you a first cut early on, so the direction can be corrected before the finishing work rather than after it.
Will I get the project source files?
You receive the final videos in every agreed format. If you would also like the rushes or the project files, mention it at the brief so it can be included in the quote.
Can you publish the videos on our website?
Yes. KALLISTACK also builds websites and can embed your videos. To go further, our design and marketing service can support your online presence and social media.