Give each video a recognizable role
Use client-facing names for the hero film, full edit, social cut, event recap, or additional deliverable instead of relying on export codes.
Client video galleries
A Video Gallery for Clients, Playback, and Final Delivery
Present videos in a private GalleryDock client gallery with project context, mobile viewing, mixed photo-video delivery, and controlled downloads.
- Present finished videos in a private project
- Combine photo and video deliveries
- Separate browser viewing from download access
Quick answer
A video gallery for clients gives finished films a private project context instead of reducing delivery to a filename or transfer page. GalleryDock lets filmmakers present videos in the browser, combine them with photographs and digital files, keep the studio profile visible, and release downloads when appropriate. It is built for polished client presentation and delivery, not frame-accurate editing review.
What a client video gallery does
Turn final videos into a clear client destination
The gallery should help clients recognize the project, choose what to watch, understand available downloads, and return later without searching through several delivery messages.
Keep the studio relationship visible
A project gallery can retain the photographer or filmmaker's profile and client context instead of sending viewers to an anonymous file page.
Support mixed-media assignments
When a project includes stills, films, and other digital files, clients can receive one destination rather than a separate tool for each format.
Make downloads a deliberate option
Clients may watch in the browser while the filmmaker decides whether final source files or delivered exports are available to download.
Prepare the experience
Check the client gallery before sending it
Video delivery is especially sensitive to wrong revisions and playback problems. A short client-side test protects the final reveal.
01
Upload only approved versions
Verify the final renders and remove review cuts, test exports, and outdated revisions that should not reach the client.
02
Arrange films and supporting media
Lead with the main client deliverable and group additional cuts, photographs, or digital extras in an understandable order.
03
Test playback and access
Open the shared view, play every video, check mobile behavior, and confirm password and download settings.
04
Send one project-specific message
Explain what is included, which files may be downloaded, and any sharing or retention expectations relevant to the assignment.
Know the product boundary
Use a delivery gallery for finished client work
GalleryDock supports client presentation and delivery. It should not be positioned as every kind of video platform or as a replacement for specialized editing-review systems.
Not a public reach platform
Use public video networks when discovery, subscribers, or broad distribution are the goal. Use a private gallery when the project is intended for a client audience.
Not frame-accurate review software
Do not promise timecode annotations or collaborative edit approval. Complete that production review before presenting the final client gallery.
Not a permanent archival promise
Delivery access does not remove the need for the filmmaker and client to maintain the backups required by their agreement.
A focused final handoff
The strength is a private, branded place where clients can watch the finished work and receive approved downloads in context.
Comparison
Choose the platform according to the video's job
Editing review, public publishing, file transfer, storage, and final client delivery solve different problems even when the same video file is involved.
| Approach | Best for | Tradeoff |
|---|---|---|
| Email or message attachment | A short compressed preview | File limits and an informal client experience |
| Transfer link | Moving one final video file | Little presentation or project context |
| Cloud folder | Shared storage and ongoing internal access | Clients navigate folders and versions |
| Public video platform | Reach, publishing, and public sharing | The surrounding platform may not fit private delivery |
| GalleryDock video gallery | Private presentation and delivery of finished client videos | Not intended for timecode-based editing review |
Commercial campaign delivery
Marketing receives the approved master, social cuts, and accompanying photographs in one project rather than several unrelated transfer emails.
Event recap and full sessions
The client watches the highlight first, then finds full talks, interviews, or additional clips under the same private gallery link.
Hybrid photographer-filmmaker package
A studio delivers portraits, a brand film, and short clips without making the client learn a separate portal for each medium.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about this workflow
What is a video gallery for clients?
It is a private project area where clients can watch finished videos in the browser and receive related photographs, digital files, or approved downloads.
Can GalleryDock deliver both photos and videos?
Yes. GalleryDock supports mixed photo-video client projects, which is useful for weddings, events, brands, and hybrid creative services.
Can clients watch videos on mobile?
The client gallery opens in a modern mobile browser, allowing clients to watch the project without installing a separate viewing app.
Can I control video downloads?
Download availability is a deliberate part of the delivery setup. Verify which finished files should be available before sending the client link.
Is GalleryDock a replacement for Frame.io?
No. GalleryDock should be used for polished client presentation and delivery, not described as a frame-accurate review platform with timecode comments.
Is a client video gallery public?
GalleryDock client galleries use a private project link and can add optional password protection. Be clear with recipients that access information can still be forwarded.
Can I upload large video files?
GalleryDock supports video uploads up to 30 GB per file, which can accommodate substantial final client deliverables. Confirm the current product limits for unusual workflows before promising them in a contract.
Related resources
Deliver a wedding filmAdapt the video-gallery workflow for highlights, full films, photographs, and private couple access.Prepare the private delivery linkVerify the client view, access, and downloads before sending the final project.Handle large mixed-media deliveriesKeep substantial photo collections organized alongside the client video handoff.Set private sharing expectationsChoose the intended audience and explain how project access may be forwarded or shared.
Pricing
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Free
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0 EUR
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Perfect for sharing your first galleries professionally.
- 3 galleries
- 1 GB storage
- Photos & videos
- Image upload: 50 MB
- Video upload: 750 MB
- Your own shop for digital sales
- Sell print products in your shop
- 15% shop fee per sale
- Your own profile in client galleries
- Password-protect client galleries
- Use your own logo as a watermark
- Let clients select images and mark favorites
- Control photo and video downloads
- Embed galleries on your own website
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Base
Monthly
19 EUR
EUR 228 billed yearly. plus VAT
Ideal for photographers who regularly deliver client galleries.
- Unlimited galleries
- 200 GB storage
- Photos & videos
- Image upload: 100 MB
- Video upload: 15 GB
- Your own shop for digital sales
- Sell print products in your shop
- Only 10% shop fee per sale
- Your own profile in client galleries
- Password-protect client galleries
- Use your own logo as a watermark
- Let clients select images and mark favorites
- Control photo and video downloads
- Embed galleries on your own website
- Hide GalleryDock branding
- Use your own logo in galleries
For regular client delivery
Pro
Monthly
29 EUR
EUR 348 billed yearly. plus VAT
For photographers managing many projects, videos and growing storage.
- Unlimited galleries
- 1 TB storage
- Photos & videos
- Image upload: 100 MB
- Video upload: 30 GB
- Your own shop for digital sales
- Sell print products in your shop
- Only 5% shop fee per sale
- Your own profile in client galleries
- Password-protect client galleries
- Use your own logo as a watermark
- Let clients select images and mark favorites
- Control photo and video downloads
- Embed galleries on your own website
- Hide GalleryDock branding
- Use your own logo in galleries
For regular client delivery
Present the finished video as a client project
Create a GalleryDock video gallery, combine the approved media, and send one private destination for viewing and delivery.
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