Here's the thing, it's nobody's fault exactly, but it'll wreck a project if you let it. So whether you're the editor or the client, here's how you keep it from happening.
Agree on the number of rounds up front
This is the whole trick. Before any work starts, decide: two rounds of revisions are included, three if you like, and anything past that is billed extra. Suddenly everyone's careful with their feedback because there's a limit, and limits make people focus.
Gather feedback in one go, not in a drip
The killer isn't the changes, it's the trickle. One note at a time, over days, means I open the project, make one tweak, close it, reopen it tomorrow for the next one. Bundle all your notes into a single clear list and the whole thing moves ten times faster.
Be specific
"Can you make it pop more" is not feedback, it's a riddle. "Make the logo bigger at the start and cut the slow bit at 0:45" is feedback I can actually act on. Vague notes cause more rounds, not fewer.
Revisions are normal and healthy. The spiral is not. The difference is structure, and a tiny bit of agreement before anyone touches the timeline.
What will Kumar do?
I build a clear number of revision rounds into every project from the start, so you know exactly where you stand and there are no awkward surprises. I'll also help you give feedback that actually works, one clear list, nice and specific, so we nail it fast instead of going round in circles for a fortnight. It keeps the project pleasant for both of us. I'm a video editor in Calgary who'd rather get it right in two focused rounds than nine messy ones. Let's keep it smooth.