demo reel 2011
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- bored2death0
What's the song? I think I've heard it before...
- Douglas0
i think the length is fine. maybe a bit long by normal standards, but works ok here. all i really needed was the first 30seconds to see that you know your game. the rest is gravy, take it or leave it.
obviously your production value and animation skills are high, but it wouldn't be bad to see a unique directorial style pushed further.
- Julesvm0
yeah - douglas, I think you've hit the nail on the head - that 'unique directorial style' thing is the real rub in all this, I've been trying to accomplish it for some time, but I've thrived mostly off being kind of a chameleon with my style (regrettably)... I'm trying to push for work where I have more of a personal imprint. This is the first promo material I've done for myself at all in about 4 years... so I'm hoping it leads to more creative opportunities where said goals can be accomplished.
To answer your previous question, I'm looking for mostly freelance work, with production companies and agencies, I have no interest in starting a company (is that what you meant by 'your own thing'?)
- fliptail70
Consider that an animator's demo reel needs to be approximately a minute long. Every skill set needs to show something different.You are directing and you need to show transitions/cuts...ability to make decisions. I believe direction is more storytelling which takes longer to witness. The length of your reel seemed appropriate.
- Douglas0
in terms of freelance work for production companies and agencies then it's perfect. done. word of mouth and personal recommendations will take it from there. It appears your focus is on animation/compositing. So you design as well? Ever thought about showing boards on your site if you do? A lot of the "direction" phase is determined in that process.
i think taking your work in a more independent direction is a big challenge and would also require a website overhaul and possible branding exploration as well. it will be challenging to create work that you can ultimately own until you are the one running the project.
- good advice. I'm defiantly giving it my all. Thanks for the input.Julesvm
- citizen_h0
Blimey thats spooky. I post 'The Naked and famous' track in waht your listening to post, and there you have it in your splendid showreel.
:-)