Reel Success

listings with specific requirements Reel Success Introduction: What is a demo reel? Chapter 1 Presentation Design of Self Promotion Design Font Choices Color choices Unified theme Personal Promotion Pointers from Industry (Recruiters, employees, leads, etc.) Chapter 2 Professional Package Presentation What to Include Business Card Letterhead Cover Letter Resume/C.V Logo Web Presence Demo Reel / Breakdown Flatbook Thank you letter Pointers from Industry (Recruiters, employees, leads, etc.) Chapter 3 Gathering Content - What to put into the reel Specialization reels vs. General reels Specific content for each area: Concept, Story, Layout, Modeling, Texturing, Rigging, 3D Animation, 2D Animation, Visual Effects, Lighting, Compositing, Motion Graphics To include or not to include Original best work Ongoing portfolio development Presentation of material Separate passes Playblasts or renders Still images? How Long How Much to include Legalities - the proper process and procedure to obtain legal rights to use footage from a movie, game or tv on your reel, Music on your reel Pointers from Industry (Recruiters, employees, leads, etc.) Chapter 4 Targeting specific studios - what do studios want to see? Interviews with industry professionals and recruiters Large studios- US, Asia, Europe and other areas. Small studios- US, Asia, Europe and other areas. How to find entry level studio jobs Networking - It's not just what you know, but who you know. Every person you meet is a potential connection. Linked In, Facebook, etc. Chapter 5 Assembling Dedicated demo reel drive - the ever changing demo reel Continuing Ed. Animated logo introduction Non-linear editing Unique editing ideas Transitions Sequencing and flow Music and timing Legal issues with Music Contact info Font Choices Pointers from Industry (Recruiters, employees, leads, etc.) Chapter 6 Breakdown Clear information Credit those necessary Pointers from Industry (Recruiters, employees, leads, etc.) Chapter 7 Distribution Dimensions Codecs Web publishing: Websites, Web Communities, Social Media Getting your real critiqued DVDs Getting it into the right hands Networking Guilds and Unions Trade Associations Film Festivals Competitions and Contests Trade Shows and Conferences Pointers from Industry (Recruiters, employees, leads, etc.) Chapter 8 The Interview What to bring How to Prepare The Art Test How long do I have to wait to hear something? When should I follow up? Negotiating a contract. Freelancing Pointers from Industry (Recruiters, employees, leads, etc.) Appendix I Sample demo reels, critiques, and jobs that resulted from them What works, what does not. Appendix II Studio listings with specific requirements