Acceptable Demonstration Reel Requirements
Think of a demonstration reel like a video resume. It’s a short collection of video/film/photography projects you have worked on or have been a part of producing in the past.
Most “demo reels” include a short segment from each of your video samples (usually 10 to 20 seconds), so you don’t necessarily need to include the entire film or video. These are then edited together, back-to-back, or in a creative way to showcase your experience as with different styles of visual storytelling, including docs, fiction, or commercial work.
Start your demonstration reel with a title graphic that includes your name, e-mail address, phone number and your role(s). Then edit your samples into a 2 to 3 minute video (depending on how many samples you have to include).
What We Are Looking For
Ideally, your demonstration reel should showcase your best videography and editing skills, and include a variety of at least five different video, photography, or motion graphics samples from past projects you have either produced yourself or been a crew member on. Production music and onscreen text should be used to describe your role in the project. We look at your technical skills, cinematography, audio, storytelling, and editing and how well you follow this creative brief.
Once completed, export your demonstration reel as a video file and upload it to a video sharing site like Dropbox, Vimeo, or YouTube. Upload the link to the Demo Reel supplemental item in your Future Student Account (click on your application, then Supplemental Items & Documents).