Monday 21 January 2013

Demo Reels (Research)



What you need?
  • Demo Reel - DVD, CD , YouTube
  • Portfolio - Paper or CD or DVD 
  • CV resume 
  • Vimeo account
  • Linkedin (useful to get contacts) 
Demos 
  • Not too long or too short,  about 3 minutes long
  • Include a shot breakdown list indicating elements of a shot you did
  • Dont do repeats
  • Focus the reel in one area
  • Character animation - include walks, facial expressions 
  • Show them stuff thats like their stuff
  • Music optional 
  • Put best work first
Portfolio
  • Always handy to take one to interview, festivals, keep it basic
  • Show good drawing skills, best selection of drawings (life drawing)
  • Hard copy (A4 is fine)
  • Example of your interests , also personal work
  • Make it unique 
A selection of different types of show reels I found interesting and useful



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