Can I request changes after editing is finished?
Short Answer:
Yes, but it depends on your agreement. Most projects include a set number of revision rounds during editing; once the video is signed off as final, further changes are usually treated as additional work and quoted separately. Minor fixes are often accommodated, but reopening a completed edit typically has a cost.
Overview
Changes are expected during the editing process and limited once a project is signed off. The dividing line is "final approval" — which is why it is worth reviewing carefully before you approve.
Detailed Explanation
Changes before and after sign-off
During editing: included revision rounds cover most changes.
At sign-off: approving the final cut usually closes the included scope.
After sign-off: new changes are generally chargeable as extra work.
Small fixes: minor tweaks are often handled goodwill, at the company''s discretion.
Major changes: re-edits, new footage, or reshoots are separate projects.
Because reopening a finished edit costs time and money, it pays to gather all stakeholder feedback and review thoroughly before giving final approval.
Example
If you spot a typo in an on-screen caption shortly after approving a video, most companies will fix it quickly — but deciding weeks later that you want a different structure or new footage would be quoted as additional work.