Post production for footage that is already shot
Send us the files from your shoot. We edit, color grade, mix the sound, add graphics and export in the formats you need. Footage from our own shoots and from other crews both work.
Quick answer
Clouds Agency is a creative agency in Los Angeles. Post production in Los Angeles: video editing, color grading, sound mix, motion graphics and VFX compositing for brands, agencies and creators.
What we do
The full finishing process.
Color grading
Color work in DaVinci Resolve. We match shots to each other and give the whole piece one look.
Sound design and mix
Dialogue cleanup, music and effects balanced so the audio sits properly under the picture.
Motion graphics
Titles, lower thirds, logo animations and other branded elements.
VFX compositing
Screen replacements, product shot cleanup and composites when the shoot could not get the shot.
Export and delivery
Files set up for broadcast, web or social, with the right codec and resolution for each.
Archiving
Organized project folders and backups so you can find your footage later.
Who sends us footage
Three kinds of people who hire us for post.
Brands with footage on a drive
You shot the content and need it finished. Send the files and we take it from rough cut to final export.
- Color correction and grading
- Audio cleanup and music sync
- Exports for every platform
Production companies
You want a post team to take over finishing while your crew starts the next job.
- Full post workflow
- VFX and compositing
- Revision rounds on your schedule
Creators with a good camera and a rough edit
The shots are fine but color and sound let the video down. We fix both.
- Color grades
- Audio mix
- Reel and portfolio cuts
Questions people ask
What do you need from me to start?
The footage, any audio files, a reference for the look you want and a note on where the video will play. If you have a script or a rough cut, send that too.
Can you work on footage other crews shot?
Yes. We finish footage from our own shoots and from other crews. Tell us the camera and format when you send files so we can set up the project correctly.
How many revisions are included?
We agree on a number of revision rounds before we start and write it into the quote. Clear, consolidated feedback keeps rounds short.
What formats do you deliver?
Whatever the video needs: broadcast files, web files and vertical or square versions for social. List the platforms in your brief and we will export for each.
Problems we fix
- Film Captions and Subtitles: SRT or Burned InCaptions, subtitles and SDH explained for filmmakers: when to use SRT files or burned-in text, accessibility basics, timing rules and the mistakes that fail QC.Read the guide
- Indie Film Post Deliverables ChecklistA checklist of post-production deliverables for an independent film: picture and audio masters, stems, M&E, captions, QC and paperwork. Buyer specs vary.Read the guide
- Film Festival Submission Materials ChecklistWhat to have ready before you submit to film festivals: screener link, subtitles, stills, press kit and a plan for DCP and caption versions if you are accepted.Read the guide
- How to Cut a Sizzle Reel for a Film or SeriesA practical guide to cutting a sizzle reel or pitch video for a film or series: length, structure, what footage to use, sound, and how to export it for a pitch.Read the guide
- How to Choose a Post-Production Partner in Los AngelesHow to pick a post-production partner in Los Angeles: what to ask about team, workflow, security and delivery, and the warning signs to watch for.Read the guide
- Color Grading for Social Media: How Your Videos Should Look on MobileMost color grading is done on calibrated studio monitors that look nothing like a phone screen. Here's how to grade video that looks stunning on mobile.Read the guide