Need a demo reel....but what to shoot? at DVinfo.net
DV Info Net

Go Back   DV Info Net > The Tools of DV and HD Production > Open DV Discussion

Open DV Discussion
For topics which don't fit into any of the other categories.

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Old November 8th, 2002, 02:43 PM   #1
gateway1
 
Posts: n/a
Need a demo reel....but what to shoot?

If Im just starting out and I need some clips for my demo reel, should I shoot some Spec commercials or should I just shoot anything?

Any advice would help
  Reply With Quote
Old November 8th, 2002, 03:58 PM   #2
Inner Circle
 
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Honolulu, HI
Posts: 2,054
The content of a demo reel depends on the market you're targeting.

For example, if you're looking at gaining a client in the news business then you'd include spot news, major events, sports and, perhaps, a few stand-up type shots.

For commercial work you'd include material that shows your skills in product shots, lighting, and other aspects to indicate your sense of timing and, perhaps, your skills as an editor.

There's not much time available to impress a potential client so you'll have to tailor your reel for each particular market and ensure that they'll see only the kind of material relevant to their needs.

Dean Sensui
Base Two Productions
__________________
Dean Sensui
Exec Producer, Hawaii Goes Fishing
Dean Sensui is offline   Reply With Quote
Old November 8th, 2002, 04:47 PM   #3
Slash Rules!
 
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Houston, Texas
Posts: 5,472
I'll relay a personal experience. I shot a bunch of stuff around my house demonstrating foreground framing, movement with the camera, rack focusing, etc. It's really quite crappy, though inventive, I think, and it's landed me several gigs. They weren't paying gigs, I grant you (actually one of them was, but the people who offered it rescinded the offer because of scheduling conflicts, so screw those bastards), but there ain't much in Houston if you're just starting out, unless you got the connections, which I don't.
Josh Bass is offline   Reply
Reply

DV Info Net refers all where-to-buy and where-to-rent questions exclusively to these trusted full line dealers and rental houses...

B&H Photo Video
(866) 521-7381
New York, NY USA

Scan Computers Int. Ltd.
+44 0871-472-4747
Bolton, Lancashire UK


DV Info Net also encourages you to support local businesses and buy from an authorized dealer in your neighborhood.
  You are here: DV Info Net > The Tools of DV and HD Production > Open DV Discussion

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

 



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 12:13 AM.


DV Info Net -- Real Names, Real People, Real Info!
1998-2024 The Digital Video Information Network