How to Make a Video Editing Portfolio With ZERO CLIENTS

Learn how to make a video editing portfolio with zero clients.

To get video editing clients, you need a video editing portfolio, but in order to build a portfolio, you need clients, right? Wrong. In this video, I'm going to show you how to build a killer portfolio BEFORE ever landing your first client.

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00:00 - The Context
00:25 - The Most Important Tool You Need as a Freelancer
00:35 - How to Make a Video Editing Portfolio with No Clients
01:19 - What Kinds of Videos to Have in Your Video Editing Portfolio
02:25 - Why I Recommend ArtGrid
04:39 - Finding the Stock Footage You Need on ArtGrid
05:58 - Editing the Music Video
06:19 - Final Project
09:21 - Watch Next
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[MsMushroomSagas]

Thank you for this tip! I am very shy so asking to shoot a video for someone has always kept me from becoming an editor. You’ve changed my perspective and given me hope! Thank you!

[theelectronomer]

Completely out of stock footage!!! I was just shocked when you first said that it is possible to do that, and I definitely think Artlist will help me out a lot! Great video as always, Jay!

[oscargary]

Thanks SO much for this video. Man I'm excited. Felt like so many channels would discuss everything but how to create your own portfolio without also being a videographer.

[BangtangelG]

A friend recommended this video to me because I'm in that spot where I will need to branch out for clients, but have no idea where to start with a portfolio. Thank you so much, this gave me hope. I just have one problem that I'll still need to get past, and that's the fact I can't afford any of these stock sites' subscriptions just yet

[dylanwoods]

I've graduated from University for a few months now and have had no luck in finding a job, it really is a Catch 22. This video is really what I needed right now, hoping I can get actual clients soon. Thanks.

[sherules]

As a video editing beginner, I didn't know build portfolio, now I know about stock footage, thanks 🙌🏾

[themissinglink]

I don't really message people on YouTube like never but i clicked on this video accidentally it's the best thing I did this video is really for someone who is starting from nothing thanks so much and keep up the good work you have helped me on my journey thanks so much big man and keep up the good first comment out the way not a virgin no more haha👊🏾🙏

[StephenAmaguinJr]

Not gonna lie..this was fire! just bought Resolve 18 and I was looking at ways to practice editing videos so I can learn how to really learn the program. Thanks for the great advice!

[vinnichiocchi]

Dude, so glad I found you!! I’ve been scouring the Internet to find something about video editing that doesn’t require the use of knowledge of a camera. Thank you!!

[mianixx]

That editing epic! And to think you only did that with stock footages, phew! MIND BLOWING!! THANKS FOR THE INSPIRATION. Just subbed.

[JimRobinson-colors]

I think if you are using stock footage to market to the music biz, the most important focus is the person singing or soloing and unfortunately that would be pretty hard to pull off. A good idea would be to get a friend or even yourself to lip sync - the lack of nobody actually singing, makes the music video a little bit unnatural and gives away the illusion. You could however wear a mask, or put tons of kiss like makeup on, and/or throw a really heavy effect on the clips - but seeing someone sing in a music video is really important, unless you have a really strong story.
But in most cases it will be a band choosing you to do their video.
Most of my work in the 15 years has come from the music business, I was hired because of my past experience in the music business and thinking and interacting with musicians.
But your good advice for people there, to target different businesses or even categories of businesses. It is my experience that if you have a bunch of commercials for lawyers - other lawyers think you are the one they should choose etc. . Even though there is nothing different to know, the inference is you would be better for them.
That is great advice Jay. You have to draw a map for some people to see by them visualising themselves in your video. Congrats again on the 40k.

[Johnrap]

Thank you for this video. I was thinking to learn how to edit videos. YouTube served this video up as the very first video that I should watch. And, while I don't have anything to compare it to, as it's the first video editing video that I watched, I learned a lot. Thank you again.

[tundemerinubi]

As a pro there was a point you have a fear of what is in this profession for you.
Right now, this is my stage and i know someone can help me build my confidence. I need a mentor in this career.

[mohammadamineslahi]

the music video was perfect, I have always wanted to make money so I can rely on myself besides my parents and I was scared because I didn't know how to start but your video helped me a lot, thanks a million 🔥🔥🙃🙃

[Reagan_Aristo]

Thank you so much JAY! This was truly helpful & eye opening. New sub..!

[thomasdowning]

Well I think the story was there, and a few of the drum solos and guitar solos fit, the couple fighting was a great match to the song and how it escalated through the story, however no one singing up close in that natural emo emotion with the crazy hair the dim light and the wild makeup it fell through on those parts. that being said I think from stock footage it was great!.

[kingkismetmusic]

Cool video. Definitely turned out pretty well with the resources you used. Would have loved to see some footage of a singer in there to make it more cohesive but again great job with the materials you had!

[JaredCaraway]

That nautical star tattoo told me you were a pop punk fan before you ever did 😂Great video, subscribed!

[chessoptics]

thank you so much for this information im a new self taught video editor learning new things everyday.

[DonovanJamesOfficial]

Crazy how you had this idea a year before me. I did the same thing on my channel with my music video called "Back In Love". I also have a short film on my film channel titled "Before I Beat Her" all made completely out of stock footage.