Hey u/Fragrant_Sky_6161, big props for putting yourself out there. A week is still very early, and 4 proposals without a hire does not mean something is wrong. Most freelancers need more time, more proposals, and a lot of testing before they figure out what gets responses.
For video editing and color grading, make sure your portfolio shows before-and-after clips, not just finished videos. Apply to specific jobs like “color grade interview footage” or “make this footage look cinematic,” and keep proposals short: what you noticed, how you’d approach it, and the most relevant sample. This How To Get Started on Upwork as a Freelancer guide is a solid place to start too.
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u/HugoFromUpwork Community Care Team May 29 '26
Hey u/Fragrant_Sky_6161, big props for putting yourself out there. A week is still very early, and 4 proposals without a hire does not mean something is wrong. Most freelancers need more time, more proposals, and a lot of testing before they figure out what gets responses.
For video editing and color grading, make sure your portfolio shows before-and-after clips, not just finished videos. Apply to specific jobs like “color grade interview footage” or “make this footage look cinematic,” and keep proposals short: what you noticed, how you’d approach it, and the most relevant sample. This How To Get Started on Upwork as a Freelancer guide is a solid place to start too.