Get expert advice for your trailer!
If you’re feeling stuck finding the creative direction for your trailer or need feedback for one you’re working on, I’ll collaborate with you to make sure your trailer fits your game’s unique needs and achieves its goals!
One hour of my time provides you access to 15+ years as a trailer editor, and my experience making dozens of trailers for indie and AAA games!
I love helping people make great game trailers, and providing the outside perspective which helps them see their work through new eyes, and in many cases re-discover what is truly special about their game.
A good trailer not only makes your game look good to a potential player, but to the team making it!
Who is this for?
Game developers making their own trailer
PR & Marketing people working on creative briefs & campaigns
Trailer makers looking to improve their skills and better serve their clients
“Derek's advice was clear and precise and helped us improve the overall structure of our editing, which resulted in a stronger final trailer.
His suggestions showed us how to focus on the most important elements in our game, and remove clips that didn't convey anything useful to the viewer.
His advice gave us a different perspective on how to explain our game mechanics in a straightforward way to catch people's attention as quickly as possible.”
What do you get?
Recorded Video Critique +
60 min Call
Here I walk through your trailer shot by shot, and explain in-depth the strengths and weaknesses of the trailer’s concept, shot composition, editing and more!
During the call we’ll discuss exactly what your trailer needs to show your game off as best as it can be, as well as any other trailer making or marketing questions you may have.
Some problems I can help solve:
Game hook communication
Game capture choreography and cinematography
End slate guidelines and calls to action
Trailer campaign strategy
Game design visual communication
“Derek's feedback was extremely valuable to help me see what was important for my trailer, and just as important, what to leave out. I liked that he didn't just tell me what to do, but explained why things worked and why they didn't.
The consultation helped me think more like an editor, and allowed me to see other moments that better captures the viewer's interest, and highlights what is unique about my game.
I even came away with a couple of ideas for the game itself which made it better. Derek's experience and professionalism as an editor really show, and I'd gladly consult with him on another trailer.”
How it Works
Once you’ve scheduled a time and sent me a link to your trailer, I’ll record the video critique, send it to you with the annotated Frame.io link, and then get on the video call with you to talk over the goals of your trailer, the fixes I suggested, and anything else you need help to make your trailer as good as possible!
If you’re looking for more beginning-to-end consultation we’ll chat at the time you book with me, and take it from there. Following the call you’ll get a recording, along with notes, and any relevant links to things we discussed.
Here’s a detailed look at how I helped fix up the rough cut for the Ascent of Ashes reveal trailer.
[Derek] delivers feedback in a structured, professional way while still providing a great personal connection! I can with confidence say that his advice and feedback improved our own work greatly, both for the current trailer but also we learned a lot for future trailer productions.
Even if you may not need to change many things, he still gives that confirmation that you're on the right path before you release it to the world. He sees little things that is easily missed when you yourself work long enough on a project and a trailer.
- Narin Yousef, Aftnareld
Coridden
Add on my Game Trailer Making Online Course!
Learn the first steps of my game trailer making process via step-by-step video tutorials and 30+ page workbook.
Read more about the course here!
Let’s Make a Great Game Trailer!
Quick Call
$299
30 min call
Consultation
$499
60 min call
Recorded Video Critique
Annotated Frame.io link
Consultation/Course
$699 $848
How to Make a Game Trailer Course
60 min call
Recorded Video Critique
Annotated Frame.io link