Through your SportsRecruits membership, you will have access to our in-platform Highlight Reel Editor Tool. Using this video editing software, student-athletes will be able to create highlight reels or skills videos. Follow the below steps to learn how to cut clips in the highlight reel editor to produce high-quality videos to use for your college recruiting process.

**Note: The Highlight Reel Editor is only accessible when using a desktop (computer or laptop). When using a mobile or tablet device you will not be able to access the Highlight Reel Editor video editing software.

How Do I Cut up Clips in the Highlight Reel Editor?

• Click “Create New Reel”

• Enter what you would like to name your new reel or skills video

• Click "Save and Begin"

• Select the Video you would like to pull a clip from

  • You can use video that has been uploaded to your video library or you can upload video right inside the editor tool.

**Note: If you have video that is embedded, you will need to upload the original file. An Embedded video is unable to be used in the Highlight Reel Editor. 

• After selecting the video you can now cut up your clips

  • You can use the "Yellow Bars" to indicate the start and end times of the clip or you can use the start clip and end clip buttons. 

**Note: There will be a 60-second clip limit placed on any clip created in the Highlight Reel Editor. If you go over the 60-second clip limitation a pop-up will appear and you will not able able to add the clip. 

• You can also use the "Cursor Keys" on your keyboard to rewind and fast forward within each clip.

• After editing your clip - you can then click “Add Clip to Reel”

• From there, name the clip, write a short description, and rate the clip.

**Note: You are able to add as many clips to your highlight reel or skills video as you want. We recommend keeping the video to 3-5 minutes long, that's approximately 15-20 clips. We’ve recently discovered that coaches spend an average of 3:15 watching a single video. You don’t want to scare coaches off with a long highlight reel! **

To preview your highlight reel or skills video click the "Play" button. 

• After adding all of the clips to your highlight reel or skills video you can click “Publish to Library”

• To confirm press “Yes, Publish”

• The video will then be posted in your Video Library and SportsRecruits profile.

Can I Edit My Clips after Adding Them?

Yes, to edit a clip after adding it to your highlight video or skills video click the "Blue Gear" icon or click into the clip. From there you will be able to edit the clip however you wish. 

How Do I Make My Highlight Reel Stand Out?

Our production team at SportsRecruits has made thousands of highlight reels.  We asked them to give us a few best practices in the highlight reel process. Check out their tips on our blog!

Not Looking to Build Your Own Reel?

We have an in-house production team that specializes in building highlight reels and you can check out some of our videos here! This professional highlight reel includes isolation effects, title cards, music, and a file that can be downloaded. If you would like to learn more about this process check out our article, "Steps to Build a Highlight Reel" or email help@sportsrecruits.com

What is SportsRecruits? 

SportsRecruits is a college recruiting website that was created for student-athletes and organizations to take control of their recruiting process. On SportsRecruits you are able to host all of your athletic information, academic information, and recruiting videos in one place for college coaches to see in just one click!

Are you looking to jumpstart your recruiting process? Get started with a free profile today!