Had to pick between two editing styles for a 60-second reel I posted last week

I was staring at this clip I filmed at my local farmer's market in Portland, trying to decide between a fast-paced jump cut style or a slow, aesthetic montage with a lo-fi track. I went with the jump cuts because I figured short attention spans rule the day, but honestly after only 34 views I'm second-guessing myself. Is this whole fast-cut thing just a fad that people are already tired of, or should I stick with it until it catches on? Has anyone else tried both approaches and seen which one actually keeps people watching?

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seth68320d ago

Respect that you're trying to figure out what works, but I think you might be overthinking the whole thing after only 34 views. Jump cuts have been around way longer than short attention spans, and a lot of successful creators mix fast cuts with slower moments to keep things interesting. Give your reel a few more days to find its audience before you start second-guessing your choice.

king.wyatt20d ago

Totally feel that @seth683, I hit 34 views and started planning my apology tour lmao.