Reel Success: Creating Demo Reels and Animation Portfolios

Author:   Cheryl Cabrera (Autodesk Certified Instructor in Maya; Professor at the University of Central Florida)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:  

9780240821023


Pages:   210
Publication Date:   19 June 2013
Format:   Paperback
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Are you an animator looking to get your foot in the door of the top studios? Break it down with Reel Success. It's tough to get a job in the animation industry if you don't have a demo reel and portfolio that reflects your unique style and incredible talents. The reception of that reel will make or break you; so it's no wonder that creating a demo reel can be such a daunting task. Reel Success by Cheryl Cabrera can help. This book guides you through putting the right content into your portfolio, how to cater to the right audience, and how to harness the power of social media and network effectively. Accompanied by case studies of actual students' demo reels, this book teaches how to develop a critical eye toward effective and ineffective demo reels. Reel Success offers you real successful: Best practices for animators looking to get their foot in the door or remain active in a competitive market. Examples of demo reels, featuring techniques beyond just animation for Concept, Story, Layout, Modeling, and Effects Lighting Actual student experiences, professional animator’s techniques, and recruiter insights to help you get the inside track in the animation industry.

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Author:   Cheryl Cabrera (Autodesk Certified Instructor in Maya; Professor at the University of Central Florida)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Focal Press
Dimensions:   Width: 19.10cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.410kg
ISBN:  

9780240821023


ISBN 10:   0240821025
Pages:   210
Publication Date:   19 June 2013
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Reel Success Introduction: What is a demo reel? Chapter 1 Presentation Chapter 2 Gathering Content - What to put into the reel Specialization reels vs. General reels Specific content for each area: Concept, Story, Layout, Modeling, Texturing, Rigging, Animation, Effects Lighting, Chapter 3 Targeting specific studios - what do studios want to see? Chapter 4 Assembling Chapter 5 Breakdown Chapter 6 Distribution Chapter 7 The Interview Appendix I Sample demo reels, critiques, and jobs that resulted from them What works, what does not. Appendix II Studio listings with specific requirements

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Cheryl Cabrera, Assistant Professor of Digital Media - Character Animation Specialization, University of Central Florida; on Board of Directors, Animation Hall of Fame; Autodesk Certified Instructor in Maya; member of SIGGRAPH, Society for Animation Studies, and Women in Animation.

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