Film Editing Mastery
Phase 4: Professional Polish
Week 50 of 52 · Day 344–350

Demo Reel — Editing

Learning Objective

Edit your demo reel (2–2.5 minutes). Begin with your strongest work.

This Week

This week, you will edit your demo reel. It should be no longer than 2.5 minutes. Begin with your strongest work — the first 30 seconds are the most important, as many viewers will decide whether to continue watching within the first few seconds. Every cut in the reel should be a demonstration of your skill.

Daily Practice

Work on your demo reel, focusing on the pacing and the flow. The reel should feel like a complete, self-contained piece of work. (45–60 min)

Weekly Challenge

Edit your demo reel (2–2.5 minutes). Begin with your strongest work. Every cut should demonstrate your skill.