Whelm

Start your next production with a workspace that covers feedback, paperwork, and delivery in one place. In Whelm, you spin up a project, drop in cuts or dailies, and share a single secure link with clients, producers, and vendors. Set custom roles so each person sees only what they need, then request notes with a due date. Reviewers can leave time-stamped comments, draw directly on frames, and chat in-thread without derailing the cut. Because everything is asynchronous, you get clear direction from stakeholders in any time zone without waiting for a live call.

When it’s time to iterate, upload a new version instead of creating a new thread. Version control keeps every pass organized, and proof comparison lets you view edits side by side to confirm fixes—perfect for color tweaks, VFX patches, or caption updates. Use annotation and markup tools to mark exact frames, @mention teammates to route action, and lock the approved version once signoff is in. Export a clean feedback report for your editor or colorist, or keep the discussion inside Whelm so nothing gets lost in email.

Handle approvals and money without leaving the platform. Generate a contract from a template or upload your own, then send for signature in a couple of clicks. The audit trail records who viewed, signed, and when, so compliance is built in. Once the scope is approved, create a branded invoice that matches your studio identity and offer multiple payment options, including card and bank transfer. Track payment status in real time, send reminders automatically, and keep every document—SOWs, NDAs, W-9s, invoices—in the same project, linked to the work it references.

Keep production moving with simple, visible project management. Break the job into tasks, assign owners, attach files, and set deadlines with due date tracking. Status updates roll up across milestones so you always know what’s on track and what’s at risk. Use the file management system and asset library to store originals, exports, and deliverables; organize by campaign, episode, or client; and recall any version instantly. White label the client portal to present a polished experience, and rely on the audit trail to answer who changed what and when. Whether you’re a freelancer shipping social edits, a boutique team finishing commercials, or an agency wrangling multiple brands, Whelm gives you one place to review, approve, sign, invoice, and deliver—without duct-taping five tools together.