Check out these dos and don’ts to help you create the best character animation demo reel. Make sure you’re ready for that dream job!
Dos and Don’ts For Developing Your Character Animation Reel
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Q&A with OpenPixel Studios Co-Founder Kathryn Taccone
All animators have different tastes and directions we’d like to take our animation careers. Some of us may prefer wild cartoony action, others may prefer subtle realism. But even if you don’t imagine yourself specializing in cartoony animation, studying it will add important tools to your foundation and make you a better overall animator. Cartoony animation isn’t just for cartoony animators—and here’s why!
Top 3 Reasons You Need Creature Animation on Your Demo Reel
Lead Animator at Industrial Light & Magic, Shawn Kelly shares why you need more creature animation in YOUR demo reel, regardless of the studios you are applying to. Read along and then go polish your demo reel!
Animation Demo Reel Review Etiquette
So, you’ve secured an animation demo reel review {yay!) Learn the do’s and don’ts of reel reviews from Senior Animator Andrew Park.
5 Things NOT to Do on Your Demo Reel
At Animation Mentor, we devote a whole class to teaching students about demo reels! Here are five things NOT to do when building your own demo reel.
A Guide to Demo Reel Reviews at Animation Conventions
Heading to an animation convention? First, read up on what to bring, how to get your reel reviewed, and more from some of our mentors and reel reviewers!
Shawn Kelly Answers 5 Burning Questions About Demo Reels
Animation Mentor co-founder and ILM Lead Animator Shawn Kelly answers five questions about demo reels and tips for applying to studio animation jobs.
Is Your Demo Reel Ready for a Major Studio?
Shawn Kelly, AM Co-founder and ILM Lead Animator, took a break from working on Avengers 3 to talk demo reel do’s and don’ts, creature animation, and what studios are looking for in your reel!
6 Tips from Recruiters Who Look at YOUR Animation Demo Reel
Hello Animation Job Seekers! Recently, we had the the pleasure of hosting recruiters from one of...
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