--- title: How to pitch an idea with video description: Learn the secrets to effective pitching with animated video. image: https://blog.videoscribe.co/hubfs/chris-moore-q1RtTApCZxY-unsplash.jpg --- [![VSD\_LOGO\_SMALL](https://blog.videoscribe.co/hs-fs/hubfs/VSD_LOGO_SMALL.png?width=250&height=53&name=VSD_LOGO_SMALL.png "VSD_LOGO_SMALL")](https://www.videoscribe.co/) - [Home](https://www.videoscribe.co/en/) - [Using VideoScribe](https://www.videoscribe.co/en/using-videoscribe/) - [Pricing](https://www.videoscribe.co/en/pricing/) - [Blog](https://blog.videoscribe.co/) - [About](https://www.videoscribe.co/en/about/) - [Help](https://support.sparkol.com/knowledge) - [Login](https://www.videoscribe.co/en/login/) - [Try for free](https://www.videoscribe.co/en/free-trial/) - [Home](https://www.videoscribe.co/en/) - [Using VideoScribe](https://www.videoscribe.co/en/using-videoscribe/) - [Pricing](https://www.videoscribe.co/en/pricing/) - [Blog](https://blog.videoscribe.co/) - [About](https://www.videoscribe.co/en/about/) - [Help](https://support.sparkol.com/knowledge) - [Login](https://www.videoscribe.co/en/login/) - [Try for free](https://www.videoscribe.co/en/free-trial/) 1. 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Here's how you make an awesome 30 second pitch video. ## Make three versions of your pitch ![](http://sparkol-www-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PitcherReady.jpg) Bestselling author and speaker Scott Berkun says you should create [3 versions of your pitch](http://scottberkun.com/essays/38-how-to-pitch-an-idea/): - **5 seconds** - in one short sentence, what do you want to do? - **30 seconds** - what 2 essential things make your idea work in reality? - **5 minutes** - the money and resources needed to achieve your aim Vine proves that 6 second videos can say a lot. [Katy Perry's face-branding toaster idea](https://vine.co/v/MUpIuUKH31H) seems clear enough. But let's assume investors want a bit more detail. 5 minutes is a long time in video years, but 30 seconds is right in the sweet spot... ## What to include in a 30 second pitch ![](http://sparkol-www-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PitcherSet.jpg) Crowdfunding website [Crowdcube](https://www.crowdcube.com/) recommends [the tried and tested AIDA sales approach](https://edfiles-crowdcube-com.s3.amazonaws.com/ed_files/file/Crowdcube_Tips%20For%20Preparing%20Your%20Pitch%20Video_v2.pdf) for your video: ### A) Attention The 1-sentence version of your pitch is a strong first impression. Make it simple and clear. If your idea is a product, show it. Time: 5 seconds. ### I) Interest Investors are interested in: your market, your USP, the problem you solve, how you solve it, and who you solve it for. Time: 10 seconds. ### D) Desire Show what's in it for them. The essentials: how much you want them to invest, what their return will be, and when they'll get it. Time: 10 seconds. ### A) Action They're interested. Now what? Close your video by pointing to the next step - your website, your email, or your phone number. Time: 5 seconds. ## Get their attention first - explain later ![](http://sparkol-www-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Batter.jpg) A 30 second video is about grabbing the investor's attention so you get the chance to make your 5 minute pitch. So keep your video simple and focused. A final thought from Crowdcube: > People judge others and their ideas quickly. Really, really quickly. The research we've seen varies, but none of the figures go beyond 30 seconds. So given the video is often the first thing people look at, getting it right is critical. Pitching an idea with whiteboard animation? Share it with us on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/VideoScribeApp). 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