How I Edit Your Speaker Reel Video: A Simple 5-Step Process
Editing a speaker reel video might seem complicated. It’s not. Here’s my exact process — transparent, straightforward, and designed to get you a finished video in 1–2 weeks.
Step 1: Send Your Speaking Footage
Gather all your speaking footage — conference recordings, event clips, presentations, testimonials, anything. Send it via Google Drive, Dropbox, or WeTransfer in one folder. Typical scenario: 30–50 minutes of raw footage. Takes you about 5–10 minutes to upload.
Step 2: We Discuss Your Vision
A short 15–30 minute conversation by email or call. We cover: your goal (get booked, update bureaus, LinkedIn presence), your target audience, your preferred style (cinematic, energetic, professional), and any reference videos you like. This shapes the entire edit.
Step 3: I Edit Your Speaker Reel Video
I watch all your footage, find the strongest moments, structure them into a narrative arc, build a rough cut, add color grading, clean and mix the audio, and add final touches — titles, transitions, music. Output: a polished draft, typically 60–90 seconds. This takes 7–10 days.
Step 4: You Review and Provide Feedback
You watch the draft. Send me your feedback — anything from pacing to music to which moments to emphasize. Two full rounds of revisions are included. This step typically takes 2–3 days.
Step 5: Final Delivery
After revisions you receive: a high-quality version for your website, an optimized version for LinkedIn and social media, and all formats you need (MP4, MOV). Ready to use on your website, in speaker proposals, with bureaus, and anywhere you need to showcase your speaking.
Ready to get started? Send me your footage details and let’s create your speaker reel video.