Feedback Guide

Bad Feedback Slows Down Projects and Make it More Expensive - Let’s Fix It!

Here are 6 real examples of feedback that slows projects down - and how to make them actionable:

Example 1: The Vague Adjective

Bad: "Make it more professional"

The problem: "Professional" means different things to different people. We are guessing.

Good: "At 0:15, can we use a darker background and sans-serif font? The current style feels un-matched for our audience."

Example 2: The Non-Specific Complaint

Bad: "Something feels off around 2 minutes"

The problem: "around" could be anywhere from 1:30 to 2:30. This isn’t clear enough.

Good: "At 1:05-1:20, the pacing is bad. Can we trim this section by 5 seconds?"

Example 3: The Micromanagement

Bad: "Move this logo 3 pixels to the left"

The problem: This level of detail doesn't affect the message and adds unnecessary revision rounds.

Better approach: Trust our judgment on small technical details. Focus feedback on things that impact clarity, branding, or messaging, those are the things that drive real results.

Example 4: The Personal Preference

Bad: "My friend thinks this animation is bad"

The problem: What we make should be made for your target audience. Feedback should be based on: Does this work for my ideal audience?

Good: "At 0:30, the animation doesn't match the serious tone of the message. Can we try adding serious graphics i.e ….?

Example 5: The No-Timestamp Issue

Bad: "Fix the colors"

The problem: There are colors throughout the entire video. Which ones? Where?

Good: "At 0:40 and 1:15, can we change the text from green to white? It's hard to read against the background."

Example 6: The Drip Feedback

Bad:

  • Monday: "Change the intro"

  • Wednesday: "Also the middle needs work"

  • Friday: "Few more things about the outro"

The problem: Editors can't close revisions because feedback keeps coming. Project stays open for weeks.

Good: Watch the full video once, take notes, then submit everything in one consolidated review session.

🎯 Key Takeaway:

Timestamp + Specific request + Reason = Fast, accurate revisions

The clearer your feedback, the faster we deliver exactly what you want.

Questions about this process? Just ask - we're here to make this smooth.

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