- 214 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About This Book
Are you an animator looking to get your foot in the door to the top studios?
It's tough if you don't have a demo reel and portfolio that reflects your unique style and incredible talents. The reception of that reel will make or break you; so it's no wonder that creating a demo reel can be such a daunting task. Reel Success by Cheryl Cabrera can help. This book guides you into putting the right content into your portfolio, how to cater to the right audience, and how to harness the power of social media and network effectively. Accompanied by case studies of actual students' demo reels, this book teaches how to develop a critical eye toward effective and ineffective demo reels.
Looking to get your foot in the door? Break it down with Reel Success.
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THE DESIGN OF SELF-PROMOTION
Keep your dreams alive. Understand to achieve anything requires faith
and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication.
Remember all things are possible for those who believe.—Gail Devers
THE ART OF SELF-PROMOTION
Show your value. How are you different from everyone else? What makes you the cream of the crop? Why are you worth the investment of time? Don't just blabber on about how wonderful and great you are. Prove it. Everything you do from this point forward in creating the best representation of yourself should illustrate how creative you are and show your talents and abilities. Learn how to problem-solve. Problem solving is probably the most important skill that you can have.Show the best version of yourself without being phony or fake. The old adage of put your best foot forward definitely applies here. Be professional. Take time to groom yourself both physically and professionally. Have class. Show style. Show that you're a fun person to be around. Establish that you work well and play well with others. If you present yourself as something you are not, you may get the job, but you won't be able to keep it. The animation industry is very connected, and this information travels quickly.Be confident, don't be arrogant. Know your abilities. Know your strengths but also know your weaknesses and be willing to work on those. Be humble. Be polite. Don't minimize yourself and don't put others down. Be open to ideas and suggestions. Don't be defensive when someone critiques you or your work.Be open to change. Be open to ask questions. Accept the fact that this industry is in flux constantly. Show that you are flexible. Being able to remain calm and not let change upset you is extremely important.Be focused and on target, but remember to look at the big picture. Know what you want to do. Everything you do should be done with that goal in mind. If you don't know what you want to do, then you will come across as both indecisive and unsure of yourself and your abilities. Realize that where you want to be may be out of reach at this moment, but continue to make decisions that will eventually lead you to where you want to go. Don't get frustrated. Don't give up. Keep on working toward that goal and you will eventually get there.Don't waste anyone's time. Get to the point. Always be clear, be concise, be passionate, do your best, and stay on target.
DESIGN
Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Table of Contents
- Acknowledgements
- Preface
- About the Author
- Introduction
- Chapter 1 The Design of Self-Promotion
- Chapter 2 Professional Package Presentation
- Chapter 3 Gathering Content: What Do You Put into the Reel?
- Chapter 4 Targeting Specific Studios — What do Studios Want to See?
- Chapter 5 Assembling the Reel
- Chapter 6 The Breakdown
- Chapter 7 Distribution
- Chapter 8 The Interview
- APPENDIX
- INDEX