In short
- Choose the finished videos by what you will use them for, not by name.
- A highlight film cannot hold everything. A full recording keeps what a highlight leaves out.
- Raw footage and clean masters matter only if someone will edit or reuse them.
- Public and private audiences often need different versions.
The right finished videos are the ones you will actually use. Start with who will watch, where and why, and the list of films and files follows from that.
What do you want to do with the video?
| You want to | You probably need | Read |
|---|---|---|
| Share a short story of the day | A highlight film | Highlight film, full recording and raw footage explained |
| Keep every word of a ceremony or speech | A full recording | What a full ceremony or speech recording includes |
| Post on different platforms | Landscape, square or vertical versions | Landscape, square and vertical deliverables |
| Edit it yourself later | Raw footage or a clean master | Raw camera footage versus project files |
| Show different audiences different cuts | Separate public and private edits | Different edits for public and private audiences |
Three things people often mix up
A highlight is not a record. A short film chooses the best moments. If you need the whole speech or ceremony, ask for it by name.
Raw footage is not a finished film. It is the unedited material from the cameras. It is useful for editors and archives, and heavy to store and play.
A clean master is not a second edit. It is the film without titles or music, kept so you can add your own later. It is worth asking for early, before editing is finished. Our guide on clean masters explains when.
A simple way to decide
- Write down each place the video will be seen.
- Beside each, note who watches and how long they will watch.
- Match each to a film or file from the table above.
- Check the list again for anything private that should stay out of public versions.
Find out which event videos you need walks you through this in a few questions.
What to expect in a quote
Your quote should name each film and file you receive, and say clearly what is included. Short clips, same-day edits, captions and raw footage are available on request, and we confirm each against your date.
If you are comparing quotes, check that each lists the same outputs. For the full service, see event videography.
If you already know who will watch the video and where, tell us in your message. That is enough for us to suggest which films and files fit, and to list them in your quote.
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