Edits editor handoff manifest and acceptance form
Creator Lane | Reviewed September 15, 2026
https://creatorlanehq.com/blog/instagram-edits-editor-handoff

EDITS EDITOR HANDOFF
Project / client:
Deadline and timezone:
Sender:
Recipient:
Current timeline owner:
Editor app / version / device:
Handoff type: REVIEW VIDEO / SOURCE PACKAGE / VERIFIED EDITABLE PROJECT
Recipient must be able to change:
Known limitations:

PACKAGE MANIFEST
Camera originals — folder / count:
Separate audio — filenames:
Approved script:
Caption text and pronunciation glossary:
Brand graphics:
Fonts and permitted source links:
Licensed assets and permission record:
Reference export:
Editable project route, only if actually verified:
Transfer method and access expiry:
Independent retained copy:

VERSION CONTROL
Current filename:
Version:
Previous version replaced:
Approval owner:
Caption owner:
Audio owner:
Final-export owner:
Publisher:
Do not overwrite an approved export; create a new version.

REVISION RECORD
Version being reviewed:
Time in / time out:
Observed issue:
Exact requested change:
Must-fix or preference:
Approved replacement wording:
Owner:
Status:
Reason if not applied:

EXAMPLE — ILLUSTRATIVE
v02, 00:08–00:10
Issue: brand spelling differs from approved script.
Change: use exact approved spelling; keep current font and timing.
Priority: must-fix before publication.

RECEIPT CHECK
All files received:
Source clip opens with sound:
Duration matches:
Script and reference located:
Missing fonts or linked assets:
If editable project: harmless change verified on duplicate:
Recipient confirms scope and deadline:

FINAL ACCEPTANCE
Export checked outside editor:
Beginning / middle / end:
Prices / claims / captions:
Music and voice:
Crop:
All required notes resolved:
Exact approved filename:
Approver / date:
Archive location and retention agreement:

You may adapt this original worksheet for personal and client work. Third-party materials retain their own licences.