Crafting An Award Winning Reel
Want to know what makes an ordinary demo reel an award winning reel?
Well, we're going to share the inside scoop on our process.
Well, we're going to share the inside scoop on our process.
You Need This Course If...
• You know how to edit and want to do it yourself - but like a pro.
•.You have an editor already but you want to get the most out of the process.
• You want knowledge on how to showcase and market your talent.
• You want to empower yourself and take your career to the next level.
• You want to fully understand why a demo reel is an invaluable tool for any on-camera professional.
•.You have an editor already but you want to get the most out of the process.
• You want knowledge on how to showcase and market your talent.
• You want to empower yourself and take your career to the next level.
• You want to fully understand why a demo reel is an invaluable tool for any on-camera professional.
Over 15 Years In The Business And Hundreds Of Reels.
We know short format editing. Not to brag but we have an amazing track record. We've crafted literally hundreds of reels for all kinds of entertainment professionals, raising the bar on the effectiveness of their marketing and propelling their careers to new heights. Over the years our amazing team has honed a fool-proof process into one comprehensive course that we are excited to share with you!
A Step By Step Guide.
In this clear, easy-to-follow course you will learn:
Sections 1 & 2
Marketing and branding is our jumping off place so you can figure out objectively the best way to represent yourself and your talent. With your brand clearly defined you will learn:
• How to choose the right material and select the best moments
• Create a vision for your reel
• Create a reel to target casting opportunities right for you
• The optimal way to work with your agent on your demo reel
• How to craft a reel to help you get an agent
Section 3
You'll learn the five golden rules of actor demo reels and how these rules apply to:
• The basics of story editing
• The types of demo reels, when to use them, and if you should have more than one
• How to construct different reels and your demo reel library
Section 4
• We will put it all together, and get into the nuts and bolts of editing techniques and practices which includes:
• How to organize pre-selected material
• How to create an effective string-out
• How to find a narrative
• Intercutting
• Transitions
• Mending and Masking
• Montages and Music
• Length and Pacing
• Tags, effective beginnings and endings
Section 5
In this final section we discuss the finishing touches that polish your reel like:
• Name cards
• Choosing fonts and graphics
• Adding music
• Exporting, sizing your files and uploading your files to various sites
By the end of the course you'll be armed with all the knowledge you need to craft the ultimate demo reel!
No more guess work, no more mystery, now you have the power to know what works, how cool is that?
Sections 1 & 2
Marketing and branding is our jumping off place so you can figure out objectively the best way to represent yourself and your talent. With your brand clearly defined you will learn:
• How to choose the right material and select the best moments
• Create a vision for your reel
• Create a reel to target casting opportunities right for you
• The optimal way to work with your agent on your demo reel
• How to craft a reel to help you get an agent
Section 3
You'll learn the five golden rules of actor demo reels and how these rules apply to:
• The basics of story editing
• The types of demo reels, when to use them, and if you should have more than one
• How to construct different reels and your demo reel library
Section 4
• We will put it all together, and get into the nuts and bolts of editing techniques and practices which includes:
• How to organize pre-selected material
• How to create an effective string-out
• How to find a narrative
• Intercutting
• Transitions
• Mending and Masking
• Montages and Music
• Length and Pacing
• Tags, effective beginnings and endings
Section 5
In this final section we discuss the finishing touches that polish your reel like:
• Name cards
• Choosing fonts and graphics
• Adding music
• Exporting, sizing your files and uploading your files to various sites
By the end of the course you'll be armed with all the knowledge you need to craft the ultimate demo reel!
No more guess work, no more mystery, now you have the power to know what works, how cool is that?