How to Price Revisions and Extra Work: Protect Your Time as a Nepali Editor
Working as a video editor in Nepal can be rewarding, but it also comes with challenges—especially when clients expect unlimited revisions, additional work beyond the original agreement, or last-minute changes without compensation. Many Nepali editors, freelancers, and even studio professionals struggle with video editing pricing in Nepal and fail to price revisions properly, often working extra hours for free and losing both time and profit.
At Omega Film Institute, Nepal’s leading video editing and filmmaking school, we teach editors not just editing skills in Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and After Effects, but also how to manage clients, price services strategically, and protect professional time. This blog explains how to structure revision costs, avoid scope creep, set clear expectations, and confidently charge for additional work—so you can earn what you’re worth.
Why Pricing Revisions Matters for Nepali Editors
Many editors in Nepal struggle with payments because they:
- Do not define what counts as a “revision”
- Are afraid to charge for changes
- Want to please clients at any cost
- Lack a pricing system
- Work without contracts or written agreements
Revisions are part of the editing process—but they must be controlled. Without boundaries, you lose time, energy, sleep, and eventual income.
Clients don’t always understand how much effort goes into:
- Replacing music
- Recoloring scenes
- Reframing shots
- Re-exporting files
- Fixing sound issues
- Rearranging story beats
If you don’t value this work, neither will they.
Understanding Revisions vs Extra Work
Before pricing, you must clarify two critical terms:
Revision
A correction or improvement based on the original brief.
Example: “Replace this clip with a smiling shot,” or “Increase volume of this speech.”
Extra Work
A new requirement outside the original scope.
Example: “Add drone shots,” “Create a vertical reel,” or “Make another version for TikTok.”
Revisions are adjustments. Extra work is a new project.
Both must be priced differently.
Common Mistakes Nepali Editors Make
- Offering unlimited revisions without limits
- Not mentioning revision count in proposals
- Delivering new versions without additional fees
- Accepting changes over WhatsApp without written confirmation
- Believing more revisions create happier clients
In reality, too many revisions damage creativity and delay all your other clients.
How to Set a Revision Policy That Protects You
A strong policy helps you maintain boundaries.
Include These in Your Agreement:
- Number of revisions included (usually 2–3)
- Delivery timeline for revisions
- Cost for extra revisions
- Cost for new deliverables (vertical edits, reels, subtitles, etc.)
- Rate for urgent delivery requests
Example Policy for Nepali Editors:
- 3 revisions included in package
- NPR 1,000–5,000 per additional revision
- NPR 2,500–10,000 for new versions or formats
- 50% surcharge for same-day changes
Clear policies eliminate misunderstandings.
Pricing Models for Revisions in Nepal
You can pick whichever suits your workflow.
1. Per Revision Pricing
Charge based on the number of revisions.
Best for: Standard wedding films, corporate edits.
2. Hourly Billing
Charge per hour spent on changes.
Range: NPR 1,000–3,000/hour
Best for: Long-form edits, documentaries.
3. Fixed Add-On Charges
Set prices for common extras:
- Vertical reel version – NPR 2,500–8,000
- Subtitles – NPR 1,200–5,000
- Color rework – NPR 3,000–10,000
- Sound redesign – NPR 2,000–6,000
4. Package Upgrades
Offer tiered editing packages with limited revisions.
Best for: Studios and production houses.
How to Communicate Revision Costs Professionally
Nepali clients respond well to clarity. Use respectful, confident communication.
Sample Script:
“Your package includes 2 revisions. Any additional changes beyond that will be billed at NPR 2,500 per revision. Please confirm if you would like to proceed.”
This message sets boundaries without sounding rude.
When Clients Ask for
Free Extra Work
Some clients use emotional persuasion:
- “Just a small change…”
- “Can you do one last version?”
- “My brother wants something else…”
Your reply should be polite and firm:
“I’d be happy to help. As this is outside the original scope, there will be an additional cost of NPR _____. Shall I proceed?”
Most clients accept when handled professionally.
Red Flags to Watch Out For
Not all clients value your time. Be cautious when you hear:
- “We don’t have a budget but we’ll give exposure.”
- “We’ll pay later, please do now.”
- “Work first, contract later.”
- “Can you do 10 more small changes?”
These are clear signs of poor professionalism. Avoid or charge upfront.
Why Editors Must Protect Their Time
Your time is your income. Every unpaid revision:
- Delays new clients
- Destroys creativity
- Adds stress
- Damages career growth
Time protection is not selfish—it’s professional.
Why Omega Film Institute Trains Editors in Pricing & Client Strategy
Most institutes teach software—but never teach survival skills.
At Omega Film Institute, students learn:
- Professional pricing models
- Client communication strategies
- Project estimation and time management
- Business workflow for editors in Nepal
- Negotiation and contract writing
Graduates know how to edit AND how to earn.
This makes Omega Film Institute the top choice for editors who want a long-term, profitable career—not just skills.
Conclusion
Revisions are part of the editing process, but they should not consume your time for free. By defining revision limits, pricing extra work, and communicating confidently, you protect your value as a professional editor.
If you want to master not just video editing tools but the business strategies that make you successful in Nepal’s creative industry, join Omega Film Institute—the training ground for editors who want control over their craft, time, and income.
Your time has value. Price it like a professional.
