At Escape Studios , we have a huge network of contacts working across the creative industry , including some of the world ’ s biggest studios in games , film and TV , so we know that your employability goes beyond the skills and qualifications that you have on your CV and cover letter .
If you really want to increase your chances of getting hired , then building a professional portfolio or showreel is important . No matter what role or studio you aspire to , you ’ ll want to leave a good first impression and demonstrate the creative skills recruiters want to see .
So , with a little help from our industry friends , we ’ ve put together this handy guide on how to create your first professional portfolio or showreel . We ’ ve spoken to recruiters and artists from Blue Zoo , Electric Square , Industrial Light & Magic and Union Visual Effects to get first-hand advice on what they look for and the best way to grab their attention .
At Escape Studios , we have a huge network of contacts working across the creative industry , including some of the world ’ s biggest studios in games , film and TV , so we know that your employability goes beyond the skills and qualifications that you have on your CV and cover letter .
If you really want to increase your chances of getting hired , then building a professional portfolio or showreel is important . No matter what role or studio you aspire to , you ’ ll want to leave a good first impression and demonstrate the creative skills recruiters want to see .
So , with a little help from our industry friends , we ’ ve put together this handy guide on how to create your first professional portfolio or showreel . We ’ ve spoken to recruiters and artists from Blue Zoo , Electric Square , Industrial Light & Magic and Union Visual Effects to get first-hand advice on what they look for and the best way to grab their attention .