Showcase your best!
With a professionally-edited demo reel, you are giving potential casting agents and directors another reason to choose you over 100s of submissions. More dynamic than a headshot, and more revealing than a resume, this is your chance to prove you're the best choice!
I can help give you this edge with an individually-tailored reel.
I can help give you this edge with an individually-tailored reel.
Here's how it typically works
1. You obtain footage featuring your performances
Generally, it's best if you ask the director or editor of the piece to send you a disc or the file through a site like Google or Dropbox. This solves 2 potential issues:
- They will likely send a high quality clip or movie
- They are physically releasing it to you. For a variety of reasons, a movie may not have been made public yet.
Otherwise, if you have permission to use the footage, I am often able to get clips off of Vimeo or Youtube. However, the quality isn't usually as good from the streaming sites.
- They will likely send a high quality clip or movie
- They are physically releasing it to you. For a variety of reasons, a movie may not have been made public yet.
Otherwise, if you have permission to use the footage, I am often able to get clips off of Vimeo or Youtube. However, the quality isn't usually as good from the streaming sites.
2. You send me all footage and a selection of headshots
Again, Dropbox is a good choice. Depending on where you are located, meeting could be an option.
3. I edit a dynamic reel
I go through all the footage, and choose the clips and moments that best highlight your performance. If you are background or mostly off-camera, the clip is not as impactful as a speaking role.
I assemble the clips to create the best flow. The clips are bookended with your headshots and contact information. I try to keep the length between 1-3 minutes.
I assemble the clips to create the best flow. The clips are bookended with your headshots and contact information. I try to keep the length between 1-3 minutes.
4. I submit the reel for your consideration
I upload the finished reel for you to view on an unlisted youtube link. If you'd like any changes, I fix them and upload a new version. I will share my thoughts if I think there are reasons I believe things work another way. However, I am not finished until you are satisfied. Also, if we feel the reel could use more clips, I can leave it aside until you get more footage.
5. We have a winner!
Once you are happy with the reel, I make the link public and searchable on my youtube page. I also burn 5 personalized discs for you to send to casting agents, directors, etc. I can also send a video file, on request. Payment is processed only when reel is complete.
6. But wait, there's more!
THREE edits are included with this reel. Whether it's swapping out future clips or headshots, or a complete reel overhaul, there are no extra charges for these revisions!
Also, if we feel you could use more experience or clips, I can keep everything on file pending more footage.
Also, if we feel you could use more experience or clips, I can keep everything on file pending more footage.
The bottom line:
I create reels that help actors land roles, and I'd love be a part of YOUR successful journey.
Please feel free to reach out with any questions about my services, or reels in general. I look forward to working with you.