This year we were instructed to think about, and produce a Show reel of our own work, from both college related projects, contests/client work, and even self-development work. These Show Reels/ Demo wheels are key for showing off our strength and they may help us get noticed. In addition a show wheel allows others to see what you have been upto and how you may have developed.
Things to keep in mind when making demo Reels/ show Reels are..
Tips for Creating Demo Reel
DOs
· Include only your best work
· Start and end with your strongest piece
· Tailor your demo reel to your dream job
· Know your strengths and focus on them
· Keep it short and simple
· Leave them wanting more
· Ask your friends for feedback
DON'Ts
· Don't include work that you don't have approval
· Don't include work that you don't love to do
· Don't worry about the music
· Don't put work that you didn't do
· Don't add things to fill space
· Don't assume that your entire reel will be watched
So with that list in mind, one think is clear, show off your good/best bits of work (even if its only small parts of a whole) and pretend that the less then passable work is forgotten.
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