*by Beau Benson, Designer and Animator, *Digital Brew
Creating a demo reel isn't easy. You have to capture the clients attention quickly, while still showcasing your talents well enough to get a phone call back. Here are designer and animator, Beau Benson's quick tips to 'reel' in clients this summer.
1. Variety - Show that you have a range of skills and talents. Throw in your commercial work, instructional videos, visual effects and especially personal projects.
2. Emotion - Showcase your ability to capture emotion. Use your most passionate footage at the climax of the reel.
3. Music - Choose a song that complements your style. Generally something upbeat and dynamic will grab your viewers’ attention. Choose your music first and edit your reel to the beat and flow of the song.
4. Finesse - Show off your talents and technical proficiency. Include clips that you put a lot of work into and that someone in the industry would recognize as challenging. Be creative with the edit of the reel to demonstrate your editing skills.
5. Have Fun! - Don’t be afraid to put some humor in your reel. Complement your reel with transition graphics and titles. Do what you can to make your reel stand out from the rest!
About Beau Benson
Tips came from our Designer and Animator Beau Benson. Beau earned his Bachelors Degree in Digital Arts and Design from Full Sail University. He was awarded a 2012 Davey Award for Excellence in Animation. One of Digital Brew’s founding team members, Beau is a critical part of the heart and soul of the team.
Image courtesy of Digital Brew
