Pre-publication checklist
Five review passes to catch errors before delivery.
Before you begin
- Use the final file and approved brief, not an older preview.
- Assign one person responsibility for final approval.
Step by step
- 01
Passes 1 and 2: meaning and picture
Watch the complete story once. Then check cuts, faces, products, colours and confidential information visible on screen.
- 02
Passes 3 and 4: text and sound
Review names, figures, accents and translations without sound. Then listen to speech and music without focusing on the picture: discontinuities become easier to notice.
- 03
Pass 5: destination
Test the correct variant on a phone or intended display. Check areas covered by controls, the end of the file and the audience’s next action.
Practical example
Approval: “v03 EN 9:16 approved by Camille on 11 September. The French version still needs review.” Partial approval should remain explicit.
Review checklist
- Rights for footage, voices, music and people have been checked.
- Blocking corrections are resolved for every variant.
- Approval identifies a specific file and version.
Troubleshooting
Team feedback conflicts
Return to the brief and distinguish factual errors, brand constraints and personal preferences. The designated reviewer makes the decision.
An error is found after export
Correct the source project, create a new version and replace affected deliverables. Do not keep two different files with the same version number.
Keep exploring
Still missing an answer?
Prepare a question for the team