Tag: Videography Reel

How an Aspiring Filmmaker Can Create a Show-Stopping Videography Reel

If you do any sort of work with video, then the videography “reel” is familiar territory. It’s the handshake, that first impression, your portfolio…a body of work that will make people hire you. So, how can you make a highlight videography reel that stands out? Here, we will discuss the key methods and tactics that are bound to make your reel more than just good: they’ll make it classic by diving into them.

Showcase Your Best Videography Work: Quality over Quantity

But as with any videography reel ever made, the crux of what makes a good frame is What goes into it. This is not the time to list out all projects ever worked on. Instead, be selective. Consider it like putting together an art exhibition: Each piece should be beautiful, but they also need to complement one another so that, as a whole, all of them help represent the breadth and depth of your skills.

Choose 10-15 clips that demonstrate your style and capability. Some of these projects can range from commercials to short films, documentaries, corporate videos, etc. We want to show flexibility but maintain cohesion. More importantly, do not forget—it is worse to bore your audience with too much content than to give them more!

As a general tip, keep each... Read More