How to Record a Video Pitch in Under 60 Seconds

To record a video pitch: open reechy.cam/record in your browser, paste your script into the teleprompter, record in one take under 60 seconds, trim if needed, and share the instant link. No download or account required.

Cold emails get ignored. The open rate on a plain-text outreach email is somewhere between 15% and 25% — and most of those opens don't turn into replies. A short video pitch changes the equation. It puts a face to the name, communicates energy, and gives the recipient something they can forward to a decision-maker without summarising it themselves. The reply rate when you include a personalised video is consistently higher than text alone — some teams report 3x the response rate on cold outreach.

The problem is that most video recording tools make it too complicated. You install a browser extension. You wait for a file to export. You upload it to a hosting platform. By the time you have a shareable link, ten minutes have passed and the momentum is gone.

This guide shows you how to record a polished video pitch in under 60 seconds — from blank screen to shareable link — using nothing but your browser.

What makes a video pitch work?

Most video pitches fail for the same three reasons: they are too long, the person is reading off-screen, or there is no clear ask. Fix those three things and your pitch will outperform the average cold email every time.

• Keep it under 60 seconds. Research from Vidyard and Loom consistently shows drop-off spikes past the 60-second mark. If you cannot make your case in a minute, the pitch is not tight enough — not the format's fault. Aim for 45 to 60 seconds. Force yourself to cut anything that does not directly serve the ask.
• Look at the camera, not the screen. Eye contact builds trust. When someone reads from notes, the viewer can tell immediately — the eyes drift up and to the left, the delivery becomes flat. A teleprompter scrolling directly below your camera lens solves this cleanly: you are reading the script but you appear to be looking right at the person.
• State the ask clearly at the end. Do not leave the viewer guessing what to do next. Whether it is booking a 15-minute call, replying with feedback, or visiting a specific link — say it directly. One ask. Not three.

Step 1 — Write your script first (30 seconds)

Spend 30 seconds writing three sentences before you open the recorder. Seriously — three sentences is enough for a 45-second pitch.

1. The hook: Why this person, why now. One sentence that proves you did not send this to a list of 500 people. Reference something specific: a post they wrote, a company milestone, a job listing.
2. The value: What you can do for them, in plain language. Not your features — their outcome.
3. The ask: One simple next step. “Would a quick call this week make sense?” or “Take a look and let me know what you think.”

Once the script is written, paste it into Reechy's teleprompter before you start recording. The teleprompter scrolls at a pace you set, displayed directly below your camera view. You will look like you have memorised the pitch — because you barely need to.

Step 2 — Set up your recording in the browser

Open reechy.cam/record in Chrome, Edge, or any Chromium-based browser. No extension to install, no app to download. The recorder runs entirely in the browser using your device's camera and microphone.

On the recording screen, you will see:

• A live camera preview in the centre of the screen
• The teleprompter panel on the left — paste your script there
• Camera and microphone selectors at the bottom if you want to switch devices

Check your lighting before you record. The single most impactful thing you can do for video quality is face a window or a bright light source. A ring light helps, but a window in front of you is free and often better. If your background is messy, step back so it blurs naturally — or sit in front of a plain wall.

Set the teleprompter scroll speed. Click play on the teleprompter and do a dry run — just speak the script without recording. Adjust the speed until it matches your natural talking pace. Most people set it slightly slower than they expect.

Step 3 — Record in one or two takes

Hit record. Start the teleprompter. Speak.

A few delivery tips that make a measurable difference:

• Start with energy. The first three seconds determine whether the viewer keeps watching. Say the person's name, smile, and get to the point immediately. “Hi Sarah, I saw your post about outbound — I think there is a faster way to do what you are describing.”
• Speak slightly slower than feels natural. On video, fast delivery sounds nervous. A deliberate pace reads as confident. The teleprompter helps with this because it forces you to match its speed.
• Do not re-record for small mistakes. A slight stumble or a brief pause is human. Pitches that sound too polished can feel rehearsed and impersonal. Unless you completely lost the thread, finish the take and review it.
• Two takes maximum. If take one was rough, do take two immediately while the script is fresh. After the second take, pick the better one and move on. Perfectionism kills outreach volume — and volume matters.

Step 4 — Trim and share

Once you stop recording, Reechy takes you directly to the editor. You do not need to export or wait for processing.

Use the trim tool to cut any awkward pause at the start or end. Drag the handles on the timeline to set the in and out points. Most pitches need a one or two second trim on each end — nothing more.

Click share. Reechy generates an instant link — something like reechy.cam/v/your-id — that you can paste into any email, LinkedIn message, or Slack DM. The viewer page is clean, loads fast, and works on mobile without any app. If you want a deeper look at the tool before you start, see what makes Reechy the fastest video pitch tool available.

Paste the link in your outreach message. Done. The whole process — script to shareable link — takes under three minutes once you have done it once.

What to avoid in a video pitch

After reviewing hundreds of video pitches, these are the patterns that kill response rates:

• Going over 90 seconds. At 90 seconds, completion rate falls off a cliff. If your pitch runs long, cut the middle section — the hook and the ask are non-negotiable, the middle is where the fat is.
• Pitching features instead of outcomes. “We have a dashboard with 40 integrations” is a feature. “You will spend 30 minutes less per day on reporting” is an outcome. Lead with outcomes.
• A generic opener. “Hi, I wanted to reach out about…” signals immediately that this is a template. Open with something specific to the recipient or their company. Even a one-word change — from “I wanted to reach out” to “I saw your hiring post for a VP of Sales” — changes the entire tone.
• No next step. Ending a video pitch with “let me know if you are interested” is passive. Give them something to do: book a time, reply with a yes or no, visit a specific URL. Make the action frictionless.
• Poor audio quality. Viewers will forgive average video quality. They will not forgive audio that is muffled, echoey, or competing with background noise. Use earbuds with a built-in microphone if you do not have a standalone mic — it is a significant upgrade over a laptop's built-in microphone.

The best video pitch is not the most polished one — it is the one that actually gets sent. A 45-second video recorded in two takes and shared within five minutes of writing the script will outperform a perfectly scripted pitch that took an hour to produce, every time. Volume and speed matter in outreach.

Open Reechy and record your first pitch now. No account required to get started — you will have a shareable link in under three minutes.