How long should an athlete highlight video be?
It turns out that coaches prefer around twenty clips, or the equivalent of three to six minutes of footage, depending on position. Defensive plays takes longer to evaluate, so defensive highlight reels will lean towards the longer end of that spectrum. We don’t advise you to go over twenty clips.
What should I include in my highlight video?
How do I put together a highlight video?
- Include the right highlights.
- Keep your video short—about three to five minutes.
- Showcase your best clips first.
- Use freeze frames and/or spot shadows.
- Vary the skills you showcase.
- Include footage from before and after the play.
- Make sure the quality of the video is high.
How long should a highlight video be for recruiting?
3-6 minutes
Keep it short. According to the NCSA, the highlight video should be 3-6 minutes long and include 20-25 clips of game action for field players.
What app do you use to highlight videos?
Hudl – The Best App to Make Sports Highlight Videos. Needless to say, Hudl is known to all the sports teams.
Is HUDL free?
No, Hudl won’t charge you anything for installation. You can choose to do it yourself or hire and pay a contractor directly.
How long is too long for a highlight video?
Your entire video should be no more than 3-5 minutes long. And since most coaches watch highlight videos on mute, there’s no need to add dramatic music or special effects. Never lose sight of the goal.
Should I have music in my highlight video?
Make sure the music is whatever the template is on your HUDL account or no music at all. I’m a big fan of some techno, some rock or some beats, but we don’t really want any lyrics. We really want the focus to be on you. I guarantee this will make you look good.
How do you make a football highlight video for recruits?
Football recruiting videos should include an athlete’s best 25 plays or be about 3-5 minutes long. Always start with the best plays—athletes want to hook the college coach early on. Don’t worry about adding in music, sound effects, crazy transitions or slowing down/speeding up the film.
Do NFL teams use Hudl?
The NFL and Hudl have announced a new partnership that includes some great benefits for high school coaches. The release reads, in part: Hudl and the NFL’s partnership will allow the NFL to continue engaging with coaches at the high school level.