Demo Reel
Writing, creating, producing, editing, formatting, and uploading your acting demo reel.
Your demo reel is the main deciding factor when casting and filmmakers are considering what level you are at as an actor.
Understanding what to focus on when building a demo and creating single scene clips for your online profiles can make the difference between being in the room or not for your big break out role.
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Intro to Demo Reels
Your demo reel is one of your top tools to get you work. Make sure you are representing yourself with these helpful videos.
1. Formatting your reel
2. Choosing the right content
3. Length of clips
4. Represent yourself well
5. Technical aspects
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Create Your Own Demo Reel Scene
Instead of a self tape reel, some actors invest money into demo reel companies to create content specific for marketing. This section talks through the pros, cons and value of this marketing tool.
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Tips For Actors With Other Strong Skillsets
Are you a dancer, martial artist or a master of accents? Show casting. Make sure you are showcasing your full skill set to casting director and directors.
1. Collect footage of your skills
2. Make a demo reel -
Film Your 3 Demo Reel Scenes
Let's get started in this video with some tips to help you with this task.
Self Tapes Reels:
1. Perfect your lighting
2. Balancing sound
3. Eye lines
4. Backdrop
5. WardrobeFilmed Reels:
1. Professional expectations
2. Choosing the actor opposite
3. Beware unfunny comedy
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How To Upload A Video To IMDb
How To Upload My Demo Reel To IMDb
How To Upload Your Demo Reel To IMDb
Uploading a Video To IMDb -
Should I Put A Self Tape On My Demo Reel?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvI taped a great audition, can I put it on my demo reel?
I don't have any experience on set, can I use... -
How Long Should Each Scene On My Demo Reel Be?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvHow long should each scene be on my demo reel?
How long should each clip be on my showreel?
Do the cl... -
Can I Ask Advice On My Demo Reel At A Casting Workshop?
With Ajarae Coleman, Working Actor, Master Coach, Founder of Acting Resource Guru.
www.ActingResourceGuru.comCan I get feedback on my reel at a casting workshop?
How can I get feedback on my marketing materials at a casting workshop?
Can I show the CD my demo reel at the casting workshop?
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Do I Need A Separate Demo Reel / Showreel For Hosting?
with Forbes Riley, Actor | Host | Producer | Coach
The Forbes Factor
www.ForbesFactor.comHow do I make a hosting demo reel?
Can I mix my acting material in with my demo reel?
Is hosting the same as acting?
Do producers care about my acting credits when it comes to hosting?
Is acting and hosting... -
Do I Need A Separate Demo For Comedy & Drama?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvWhat should go first on my reel - comedy or drama?
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Can I Shoot A Hosting Showreel On My Iphone?
with Forbes Riley, Actor | Host | Producer | Coach
The Forbes Factor
www.ForbesFactor.comWhat kind of footage do I need for hosting reel?
What kind of styes should I have on my hosting reel?
How much money should I spend on my hosting reel?
Can I put Facebook live on my hosting reel?
Can I put ... -
Should I Put Up My Entire Reel Or Do Individual Clips On Actors Access?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvWhy do I need clips on Actors Access?
Can I post my full demo reel to Actors Access?
What is used mor... -
How Many Videos Or Demo Reels Should I Put On IMDBpro?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvShould I upload auditions to IMDBpro?
How many demo reels should I put on IMDBpro?
Should I split my ... -
What Should I Name The Different Scenes I Upload To Actors Access?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvHow should i title my demo reel clips on Actors Access?
Does my agent care how I label my demo clips ... -
Should I Upload My Entire Demo Reel To Actors Access?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvDo I need an acting demo or can I just use scenes?
Should I upload my acting reel to my Breakdown ac... -
How Long Should My Demo Reel Be?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvWhat is the standard length for a showreel?
What is the longest a demo reel should be?
For a new acto... -
Should I Put Commercial Footage On My Theatrical Demo Reel?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvCan I put footage from an ad I did on my demo reel?
I did a funny TVC, can I put it on my showreel?
W... -
If Actors Don't Have Reels, Would You Consider Representation Off Self Tape?
with Chris Roe, Manager | Director | Producer
https://teatimeproductions.netIf an actor doesn't have a show reel, would you still consider repping them from a self tape?
I don't have a demo reel, can I still get representation?
Will managers consider me with a reel based off self tape?
Is self... -
Can I Use Unreleased Footage On My Demo Reel?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvCan I use a short film that hasn't been released yet on my reel?
I have unedited tv footage, can I us... -
Can I Add Self-Tapes To My Demo Reel?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvWhen is it OK to use a self tape in a show reel?
Can I show a different side to me using a self tape ... -
Should I Cut My Demo Reel Up On Actors Access Into Individual Clips?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvCan I just put up one long demo reel on breakdowns?
Why do people put individual clips on breakdown?
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Can I Use Self-Tapes To Submit Myself For Roles Instead Of A Demo Reel?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvCan I send a self tape in a pitch?
Should I put self tapes up as clips on breakdown services?
Are sel... -
How Should I Add My Reel To My Website?
w/ Ryan Basham, Award Winning Producer, Master Coach, & Branding Expert
https://www.ryanbasham.comShould I host my reel on my website server?
What does embed mean?
How do I display video on my website?
Should I use You Tube or Vimeo to post my video on my website?
How can I transfer my your tub... -
JOURNEY C2-2 | How To Build A Professional Acting Reel
In Course 2-2 of the SAS Journey, Learn the specific parameters of building an industry standard acting reel and the small tweaks you can make to your existing reel to ensure you present yourself as a performer to be taken seriously.
What is an acting reel?
The different types of reels
Who watch...
