I think I was overthinking my UGC portfolio

I used to think I needed a huge portfolio before reaching out to brands. Turns out, having 4-5 decent examples that show different types of content was enough to start! I’d rather show a brand one good product demo that’s actually similar to what they need than send them 20 random videos.

How many samples do you guys usually keep in your portfolio??

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u/Artistic_Fondant_124 — 22 hours ago

what do you guys add to your corned beef?

this is my fave!! fried patatas and put it as toppings para crispy pa pag kinain. i seasoned it with paprika <3

u/Artistic_Fondant_124 — 2 days ago

during rainy days, do you prefer staying in or going out?

homebody fosho. it actually makes me lazy when its raining BUT sometimes you get into the vibe and suddenly wanna be in a coffee shop, holding a hot cup, realizing everyone finds their own little way to feel warm :) RIGHTTT

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u/Artistic_Fondant_124 — 12 days ago
▲ 4 r/UGC_forhire+2 crossposts

never send unwatermarked raw assets before getting the 50% upfront deposit

had a local auto detailing shop ask for "sample raw b-roll clips" to test before signing a retainer contract. i sent them three clean 4K interior cleaning clips. two days later they ghosted my emails and I saw my exact clips running as a sponsored Reel on their Instagram page.

now i never export raw files without a heavy centered semi-transparent watermark and a timecode overlay. if a client wants the clean master files, they pay the 50% initial deposit first. serious businesses won't hesitate to pay upfront if your portfolio shows real converting hooks.

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u/Artistic_Fondant_124 — 13 days ago