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YouTube / OFTV Podcast Video Editing

This Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) provides clear guidelines for editing our YouTube and podcast video content. It ensures all videos are consistent in quality, style, and branding, regardless of who edits them.

Our videos cover two main topics:

  • Couple’s relationship and perspectives on the adult industry

  • A model’s origin story

We want our content to be visually engaging, professional, and true to our brand’s voice, balancing entertainment with authenticity. This SOP outlines all technical specs, stylistic choices, and delivery requirements for editors working on our projects.

Important Note: The editor will receive the full video file already color-graded. No color correction or grading is needed during the editing process.

1. Video Specifications

  • Length: 10–15 minutes (may increase in the future)

  • Resolution: Minimum 1080p (1920×1080); 4K preferred

  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9

  • Audio Levels: -16 dB to -6 dB throughout

  • Max File Size: 25 GB

  • Format: MP4

  • Codec: H.264

  • Versions Required:

    • One video with captions/subtitles embedded

    • One video without captions (for use in short-form reels)

2. Brand Style & Graphics

Color Palette

  • Primary Brand Color:

    • Hex Code: #8000FF

    • RGB: (128, 0, 255)

    • Hue: 270

Fonts

  • Font Family: Sintony

    • Titles & lower thirds: Sintony Bold

    • Body text/captions: Sintony Regular

Logos & Watermarks

  • No logo or watermark is required on the final video export.

Intro Sequence

  • Begin video with a quick hook clip (5–15 seconds) showcasing the most interesting part of the interview to create curiosity.

  • After the hook, insert the branded intro promo video before the main interview starts.

Music

  • Use non-copyrighted music for intro and outro only.

  • No music should play under the main conversation.

  • No current preferred music library; editor to suggest options if needed.

3. Story & Visual Style

We produce two types of videos:

Topic 1: Couple’s Relationship & Perspectives on the Adult Industry

  • Vibe: Entertaining yet serious, with a lighthearted undertone

  • Tone: Balanced — respectful and insightful, but engaging

  • Pacing: Medium, with natural conversational flow

  • Cut filler words and long pauses when possible, but preserve authentic moments

  • Visuals:

    • Use zoom-ins or punch-ins for emphasis and to keep visual interest

    • Overlay relevant B-roll or images if it helps illustrate a discussion point (e.g. industry-related events, symbolic visuals)

Topic 2: Model’s Origin Story

  • Vibe: More personal and storytelling-driven

  • Tone: Empathetic, humanizing, and inspiring — aim to highlight personal journey

  • Pacing: Medium; allow room for emotional storytelling and reflection

  • Cut filler words for clarity but maintain authenticity and emotion

  • Visuals:

    • Use zooms or punch-ins for emotional emphasis

    • Overlay relevant B-roll if possible (e.g. photos of the model, related activities, symbolic shots)

For Both Video Types:

  • Two-camera angles:

    • Switch angles to focus on whoever is speaking

    • Add digital movement (e.g. slow zooms, pans) in post to keep visuals dynamic

  • No abrupt transitions; keep cuts smooth and natural

  • No call-to-action pop-ups beyond lower thirds

4. Editing Guidelines

Dialogue Editing

  • Remove major stumbles, excessive filler words, and awkward pauses

  • Retain natural rhythm and pauses for authenticity

  • Minimal jump cuts unless needed to tighten pace

Visual Style

  • Use brand colors and fonts for titles, upper thirds, and captions.

  • Add upper thirds for speaker names and social handles, positioned above the model.

5. Camera Angles

  • Footage recorded on:

    • Sony A7IV

    • Sony VZ-E1

  • Edit using two camera angles:

    • Switch angles based on who is speaking

    • Apply digital movement in editing to add visual interest

6. Audio Editing

  • Maintain consistent audio levels between -16 dB and -6 dB

  • Remove background noise completely—no ambient room sound left in

  • Apply EQ, de-essing, and reverb removal for clarity and professional sound

  • Avoid copyrighted music

7. Graphics & Text

  • Add lower thirds for names and social handles when speakers are introduced

  • No additional pop-ups like subscribe reminders or timestamps

  • No chapters or timeline markers required

8. Captions / Subtitles

  • Provide embedded captions on one video version, using Sintony Regular

  • Captions should:

    • Be accurately synced

    • Use brand color #8000FF if colorized

    • Appear in clear, legible size

  • Also deliver a version of the video without captions

9. Delivery

  • Deliver final videos via a downloadable link

  • Provide:

    • Final export with captions

    • Final export without captions

  • No project files needed

  • Format: MP4, H.264 codec

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