The DO'S and DONT'S (Blog # 52)

Lessons to Learn

. When it comes to getting into the animation industry, you'll most likely become overwhelmed but, what truly reflects your work and whom you really are, is your demon reel that your future employer would look at. The combination of your best works into a small film, it's what represents your work and if you should be hired or not. This article shows what you should and shouldn't do while making your demo reel. Only put in your best work, even if you might have a more sentimental feel towards something else, only put the best because it shows you, at your best and not at your mediocre. Also, do not make the reel into a full length movie, make it around 1-2 minutes since employers have to browse other reels as well, take that into consideration. Make it short and simple but interesting so they remember you. Like a movie, start with your "action scene" you want to wow the viewer of the demo but, make sure to wow them once more at the end for a great climax. Use interesting shots so again, you're remembered for your creativity and work.
Not everything needs a soundtrack, sometimes, no sound makes things better and not distracting to the viewer and when audio is used, you don't wanna muddy it up with extra audio that makes it hard to hear anything else, other than that beautiful score.
Just to add the cherry on top, it's not a bad idea to have a physical portfolio to show them as well, to display other talents other than animation, examples being, character design and paintings.

Truly Worth It?

. I would say this is a good article to follow by when constructing a demo reel and from looking at the examples, they are well constructed and well paced. Having to make one in college, I'd definitely take my tips from this one.