11 Demo Reel Tips from Pixar

Posted on August 9, 2010 in 3D Graphics | 1 Comment

Getting a job in the computer animation and special effects industry is tough – it’s a competitive world. The first thing that your future employer will see is your reel – Pixar gives us a few demo reel tips to prospective applicants for technical director and animation positions:

…Just like a resume is no more than 2 pages unless you’ve been CEO or a senator. If you have a lot of great material…do a 4 minute version, and then refer to longer pieces on a DVD afterwards if you get that far into the process. “For the entire short see the additional materials section…blah blah blah yakity shmakity.”

Don’t do a “collage” of your work, with interleaved random clips from all your different work. No, no, no. We won’t be able to figure out what’s going on. DO give each piece the time it deserves, no more nor less, and just show it once. Keep it simple.
- Pixar.com | Read the Full Article