Why Your Video Editing Portfolio Should Be Just 15 Seconds
April 7, 2025
Your full portfolio is important—but your first 15 seconds are everything.
Clients don’t have time to dig through Google Drive folders hoping to find your best cuts. They want a quick hit of your talent. A spark. A taste of what you bring to the table.
That’s why we’ve added native 15-second video uploads to your portfolio site.
Think of It Like a Movie Trailer for You
Instead of sending clients straight into your unfiltered archive, you now have the chance to hook them fast—with a short, sharp, embedded video that loads instantly and gets straight to the point.
Quick preview. Instant context before they click deeper.
Better storytelling. Lead with your strongest moments.
No friction. No extra tabs. No guesswork.
This isn’t about replacing your Drive links. It’s about making sure people want to SEE MORE.
The Harsh Truth: Attention Spans Are Trash
Even if your best work is 3 minutes long, if the first 15 seconds don’t grab them, it may never be seen. Editors know how pacing works—now apply it to your portfolio.
What Makes a Killer 15 Seconds?
Hit them with your cleanest cut, wildest transition, or smoothest timing.
No fluff. Just flavor.
Make it feel like a teaser, not a summary.
Bottom Line:
Your portfolio deserves more than just a link. Give people a reason to dive in.
Add a 15-second showreel to your portfolio today and turn browsers into believers.
