Step 5: Collect Footage Of You Acting

Step 5: Collect Footage Of You Acting

Footage is really important and to have it curated in the right way is crucial. These days demo reels aren't the only things that are used to share footage. The section covers how to avoid having old, dodgy-looking or low-resolution footage and the rules you need to follow to ensure you have nice flowing footage.

Step 5: Collect Footage Of You Acting
  • 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
    6. Full reel vs individual clips

  • 5. Collect or Create Footage of You Acting

  • 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

  • Create 3 Characters You Would Like To Play

  • THE JOURNEY - Course 2B | How To Build A Professional Acting Reel

    In Course 2B 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 watche...

  • What To Ask For When Requesting Footage of Your Work

    What To Ask For When Requesting Footage of Your Work

  • What Do I Get For Being In An AFI Film Through SAG Conservatory?

    with Shaan Sharma, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
    www.StoryTellersConservatory.com

    Why do an AFI film?
    What are the benefits of being in an AFI film?
    Can I be paid for an AFI film?
    What kind of films do AFI make?
    Do I get footage from an AFI film?

  • When Do I Get The Footage From My SAG Conservatory AFI Film?

    with Shaan Sharma, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
    www.StoryTellersConservatory.com

    Can I get the footage from my SAG conservatory AFI film?
    How do I get a copy of my SAG conservatory AFI film?
    Will I be able to get footage from a SAG conservatory AFI film?
    Do the SAG conser...

  • 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.tv

    Can 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...

  • 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.tv

    Can I use a short film that hasn't been released yet on my reel?
    I have unedited tv footage, can I us...