Overview
Getting the most out of your revisions starts with knowing where to leave feedback and how to make it specific enough for your editor to act on. This article covers the common mistakes that slow down the revision process — and exactly how to avoid them.
The Three Most Common Feedback Mistakes
1. Leaving feedback in the social feed.
The dashboard below your video — where you see like, comment, and share buttons — is not connected to your editing team. Editors never see notes left there. All editing feedback belongs in the Media Studio proofing room.
2. Being too vague.
Notes like "looks good" or "fix the intro" or "more energy" don't give the editor enough to work with. If a note isn't attached to a specific moment and isn't descriptive enough to act on, you'll likely get back a version that still doesn't match what you had in mind.
3. Forgetting to click Request Revision.
Comments in the proofing room are only half the step. Every time you want an edit or revision, you need to manually raise the flag by clicking Request Edit Now or Request Revision. Without it, nothing moves.
How to Leave Feedback That Gets Results
Open your video inside Media Studio to access the proofing room.
Watch the video and pause at each moment you want changed.
Make sure the timestamp reflects the exact moment you're referencing.
Be specific: "Wrong intro stinger — please replace" or "Remove coughing here." Vague feedback leads to guesswork.
Once all notes are in, click Request Revision. A prompt will confirm you're ready — once you submit, further notes won't be caught by the editor for this cycle.
Best Practices
Put feedback in the right place. Media Studio proofing room = editor feedback. Dashboard feed = team conversation only.
Use timestamps. If you don't anchor your note to a specific moment in the video, the editor may apply it in the wrong place.
Be descriptive. Instead of "bad transition," try "transition at 1:23 feels abrupt — can we smooth it or swap for a cut?"
Collect all feedback before submitting. Make sure all your notes are in the proofing room before clicking Request Revision.
FAQs
What if I notice something after I've submitted a revision?
You won't be able to add notes to the current cycle. Wait for the next version to come back, then add the additional feedback at that point.
Can I attach images to my comments?
Yes — and it's a great way to give precise visual direction. See the article on briefing editors with screenshots and timestamps for a step-by-step guide.
How long does a revision typically take?
Turnaround times vary, but editors are notified as soon as you submit. Consolidated, specific feedback generally leads to faster and more accurate revisions.