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downtrod

Demo Reel

Jul 19, 2007 11:13

So I'm going to LA in less than two months. I've decided that it's about time I make a reel. Problem is - I have no clue where to begin. I'm not really sure how to do it. Do you just compile visuals and put it to music? That's fine, it's just the only problem is... most things I've worked on I didn't shoot or really provide any of the visuals ( Read more... )

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burgundyrose July 19 2007, 15:29:36 UTC

i thought the matthew perry show got cancelled?

downtrod July 19 2007, 15:33:07 UTC

There was a possibility of it getting cancelled, but it made it through. It will still be on the air in the fall.

downtrod July 19 2007, 15:36:29 UTC

Oh hmm... maybe you're right? The listing was on my internship site, though. But it could possibly be out of date...

sinisterpixie July 19 2007, 17:15:43 UTC

what craft are you looking to specialize in? most people cater their reel to the job they're looking for. if you want to get into children's media, i'd put clips together of anything child-friendly you may have worked on. also, it'd probably be smart to write out a project list of everything you worked on.

murphix July 20 2007, 09:14:46 UTC

The lady's absolutely right. Your resume and your reel often change depending on where you're applying and what the job entails. Think about what skills you'll need and where you used them in projects and work. For places like Henson, where you'll be primarily reading scripts, focus on office work and producer credits. For those kinds of places, reels aren't always necessary. Make sure to ask your contact if they would like to see it before splicing into it again, too.

And of course, I'd be more than happy to look at your resume and cover letters. Just shoot them to my gmail.

murphix July 20 2007, 09:19:42 UTC

PS - Studio 60 got canned ages ago! You gotta stay on top of these things!

2ndglance July 23 2007, 02:50:53 UTC

Hey Amy its Suzy, I have friends who interned at both Ellen and Jim Henson, and i think another worked at Sony this past semester. I can send their emails to you if you'd like, i'm sure they'd be happy to answer any questions for you. Let me know and can't wait until you're out here too :)

downtrod July 23 2007, 13:24:37 UTC

Hey Suzy! That would actually be great! You can email them to me at my emerson address (I don't want to actually write any addresses here on livejournal due to spam). But please email them first and tell them I will be contacting them. Thanks so much!!