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- Nov 17, 202512 min
The £400/day Video Editing Portfolio Secret That Get Clients To Say Yes To Booking You
Get frame-by-frame mentorship to create one perfect portfolio piece that demonstrates to your ideal client that you are worth paying £300-400/day - in only 30 days - https://bit.ly/unsplice-storycraft-sprint-waitlist-266pAre you still treating your video editing portfolio like a trophy cabinet, showcasing every edit you’ve ever made and hoping something clicks? In this episode of The Video Editing Podcast, I’ll show you why premium clients aren’t impressed by flashy catalogues and how your current portfolio might be silently costing you every dream job you want. If you’re feeling stuck taking any work you can get, or just want to stop being ghosted and finally command bigger freelance rates, this episode will transform how you approach your portfolio and career.You’ll learn the proven mindset shift that attracts premium video editing clients for the rates you deserve, so you can charge £300–£500/day seven years faster than I did myself. I’ll reveal how client psychology works when hiring editors, why context is the secret ingredient most portfolios miss, and the real method to break the portfolio paradox even if you don’t have “ideal client” work yet. Don’t miss my personal roadmap and one upgrade that can make your portfolio an instant client magnet.Listen now and discover how to:Stop losing clients with the portfolio mistakes most editors make.Transform your portfolio from a skills showcase into a client-focused trust signal.Learn the strategy to create the kind of spec work that gets you noticed and hired for your dream gigs.Timestamps:[00:00:00] Why your portfolio is losing you jobs[00:01:08] Mindset shift for landing premium clients[00:02:40] Understanding what clients actually look for[00:04:31] The portfolio paradox and how to fix it[00:07:02] How targeted spec work kickstarts your career[00:09:16] Adding context to your portfolio for trust[00:11:18] Expert feedback and getting your first converting portfolio pieceLinks mentioned:Join the StoryCraft Sprint waitlist: https://bit.ly/unsplice-storycraft-sprint-waitlist-266ytEnter for a chance to receive feedback on your portfolio from me: https://bit.ly/unsplice-edit-review-266Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
- Nov 15, 20257 min
Stuck charging £250/day after 3 years? THIS is the problem.
Want feedback from an Emmy-nominated editor? I'm reviewing edits/portfolios to help editors like you land your next £300-£500/day client. Submit yours: https://bit.ly/unsplice-edit-review-263Are you tired of getting ghosted by clients after you share your video editing rate? What if your portfolio could make clients excited to work with you without changing your price?If you've ever wondered why technically brilliant editors get overlooked while others command premium rates, The Video Editing Podcast is for you. Most editors focus on showing off their craft, but forget how their portfolio actually solves a client's real problem. This episode tackles the key video editing strategies you need to present your work the right way, land high-paying clients, and earn respect from day one.By listening, you'll discover:How to build a portfolio that instantly shows clients your value as a video editor.The exact elements you need in every portfolio piece to get noticed (and booked).Expert tips on portfolio presentation - explained through video editing industry examples—so you can stand out, get hired, and raise your daily rate.Timestamps:[00:00:00] Why clients ghost brilliant editors[00:01:36] What your portfolio must do[00:02:53] The four critical portfolio elements[00:04:08] Presentation and the power of thumbnails[00:05:55] Craft vs. salesmanship: what matters most[00:06:20] Expert feedback & next stepsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
- Nov 12, 202512 min
How to get better at video editing (an Emmy-nominee's opinion)
Want feedback from an Emmy-nominated editor? I'm reviewing edits/portfolios to help editors like you land your next £300-£500/day client. Submit yours: https://bit.ly/unsplice-edit-review-261Are you stuck in a rut with your video editing, practising for months but still not seeing the improvements you want? In this episode of The Video Editing Podcast, you’ll hear why practising alone could be damaging your progress as a video editor and discover the real reason you’re not hitting that next skill level. If you’re frustrated with watching YouTube tutorials, endlessly practising, and feeling like your edits just aren’t “client ready”, this episode explains the secrets to breaking out of the perpetual practise loop and fast-tracking your growth.You’ll take away the critical mindset change all professional editors adopt, learn the biggest mistake that holds back most video editors, and find out the single strategy to speed up your progression to earning £300–£500 per day. Plus, hear inside tips from an Emmy-nominated editor on what kind of feedback actually gets you results—and the exact skill to prioritise so you stand out to higher paying clients.Press play now and discover what it really takes to accelerate your video editing success on The Video Editing Podcast.Timestamps: [00:00:00] Why you’re stuck and what isn’t working [00:01:44] The feedback you really need [00:04:52] The costly mistake most editors make [00:06:54] When skill and opportunity compound [00:09:59] The fast track to better editing and higher rates [00:11:54] How to escape the perpetual practice loopAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
- Nov 10, 202514 min
3-Act Simplified For Video Editors To Tell ANY Story
Want feedback from an Emmy-nominated editor? I'm reviewing edits/portfolios to help editors like you land your next £300-£500/day client. Submit yours: https://bit.ly/unsplice-edit-review-251Struggling with the three-act structure in your video editing? Is it too abstract for real-world projects like commercials and documentaries?In this episode of The Video Editing Podcast, you'll discover a simplified storytelling framework that works for any video edit - from 60-second commercials to feature documentaries. I'll share the exact same approach I used in my Emmy-nominated work and that Unsplice students are successfully implementing in their own projects right now.You'll learn why the traditional three-act structure often feels useless for video editors working with real footage, how the Past-Present-Future framework provides a practical translation layer for any editing project, and practical techniques to identify and structure these three temporal elements in your own footage for maximum emotional impact.Listen now to transform your storytelling approach and create edits that captivate your audience from start to finish - the same skills that can help you charge £300-£500/day as a professional video editor.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
- Nov 7, 20258 min
Trust Your Boredom: Why Getting Bored Watching Your Edit Is Actually Good
Want feedback from an Emmy-nominated editor? I'm reviewing edits/portfolios to help editors like you land your next £300-£500/day client. Submit yours: https://bit.ly/unsplice-edit-review-253Ever felt bored while watching your own edit and wondered if that's a problem?In this episode of The Video Editing Podcast, Shiny reveals why your boredom during the video editing process is actually your most powerful editing tool—a professional intuition signaling problems that need fixing. You'll learn a simple three-step protocol to harness this intuition and transform your editing workflow. You'll discover how to trigger "observer mode" to spot issues before clients do, preventing endless revision cycles. Plus, you'll hear real-world examples from Emmy-nominated editing experience showing how trusting your boredom can lead to breakthrough moments in your editing career.Listen now to unlock this game-changing approach to video editing that professional editors use to create engaging content that keeps viewers watching!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
- Nov 6, 202516 min
3 Portfolio Mistakes Costing You Editing Jobs
Want me to review YOUR portfolio? Submit here: https://bit.ly/unsplice-edit-review-pd258Your editing portfolio is not about you - it's about the client. In this video, I break down the 3 biggest mistakes editors make that cost them jobs, and show you exactly how to fix them.As an Emmy-nominated editor with 15+ years reviewing portfolios, I've seen these mistakes kill opportunities before clients even watch your work. If you're stuck in the "no portfolio, no work" loop, this video will change everything.Links mentioned:Want me to review YOUR portfolio? Submit here: https://bit.ly/unsplice-edit-review-pd258Join the StoryCraft Sprint waitlist: https://unsplice.com/storyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
- Nov 4, 202511 min
Gripping Your Audience Like Netflix Using The Hero's Two Journeys
Uncover your 3 mistakes holding back your progress: https://unsplice.com/helpAre your video edits falling flat because they're all achievements and no heart?In this episode of The Video Editing Podcast, Shiny reveals the storytelling framework that separates £150/day technical editors from £500/day storytellers who create emotionally engaging content that clients pay premium rates for.You'll learn the "Hero's Two Journeys" framework that transforms ordinary video editing into compelling storytelling, discover how to identify and weave together both external and internal journeys in your edits, and master the technique of using the "five whys" to uncover emotional depth that keeps viewers invested throughout your videos.Listen now to elevate your video editing from technical arrangement to emotional storytelling that commands higher rates and creates more memorable content.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
- Nov 3, 20256 min
How to get your documentary audience to care and keep watching to the end
Uncover your 3 mistakes holding back your progress: https://unsplice.com/helpIs your documentary leaving viewers cold despite beautiful shots and tight pacing?In this episode of The Video Editing Podcast, Shiny reveals how most video editing fails happen because editors focus on external actions instead of emotional motivations, leaving audiences disconnected and likely to click away. You'll learn the powerful Five Whys technique that transforms flat, news-like edits into compelling stories that hook viewers emotionally. You'll discover how to structure your documentary's Act 1 to create genuine audience investment, with a real-world example showing how this simple technique completely transformed a selfish-seeming character into someone universally relatable.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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About The Video Editing Podcast
Film editors have film school, video editors have Unsplice. My name is Shiny, I'm the founder of video editing training school Unsplice, and on The Video Editing Podcast you'll get straight-forward weekly video editing tips, tactics and career advice learned from 15 years as a professional video editor in London. You'll hear coaching calls with editors in the same position as you, as well as from pros at the top of their game and how they got there. We love talking documentaries, commercials, branded content, trailers, and everything in between. Come join our community of editors passionate about the type of work that makes up the majority of the editing job market - video editing. Do you have a question you want answered on the video editing podcast? Just visit https://www.unsplice.com/ask
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