Reference your work so it ’ s clear what you ’ ve created . Demonstrate with breakdowns on how you ’ ve executed your ideas .
Two minutes max ! The studios aren ’ t going to watch anything longer and you can showcase your skills in this time . Short , succinct and brilliant !
A silent reel isn ’ t any fun , but don ’ t try and make a music video . Find a track that compliments your reel . Keep the pace right and fit it to the theme . Remember free credit music is better than paying out any royalties !
Leave that lasting impression . Finish on a strong image to make your reel memorable .
Talent and Recruitment Manager at Union Visual Effects
DOCUMENT AND DEMONSTRATE
Reference your work so it ’ s clear what you ’ ve created . Demonstrate with breakdowns on how you ’ ve executed your ideas .
KEEP IT SHORT AND SWEET
Two minutes max ! The studios aren ’ t going to watch anything longer and you can showcase your skills in this time . Short , succinct and brilliant !
STAY IN TUNE
A silent reel isn ’ t any fun , but don ’ t try and make a music video . Find a track that compliments your reel . Keep the pace right and fit it to the theme . Remember free credit music is better than paying out any royalties !
GO OUT WITH A BANG
Leave that lasting impression . Finish on a strong image to make your reel memorable .
The most important part of your application is your showreel , that is what is going to get you a job . Only include your best work , your bad work is just as memorable . Only show us work that you ’ re confident is going to get you a job . Think about the studio that you ’ re applying to and make sure that your portfolio is relevant to that studio .
HARRIET EDGE-PARTINGTON
Talent and Recruitment Manager at Union Visual Effects