Demo Reel Advice at Skwigly

This week we're at Skwigly, the online animation magazine, with our top 12 tips on how to make a great animation Demo Reel.

 "What should go in my demo reel?" is one of the most common questions asked by students.

Reel Talk Live on 12 Sept

Of course, the answer is simple: "your best work", but in the real world it's usually not quite as easy as that. After all, the devil is always in the detail.

Check out our 12 tips at Skwigly for a summary of what to do (and what not to do).

For more on demo reels, see this 2015 blog post on "how to create the perfect demo reel", and this 2016 post on why animators need a blog and/or website.

Also check out Cinesite's Head of Animation Eamonn Butler on what should go into a great demo reel. 

And, most importantly, don't forget to sign up for our free event - Reel Talk Live - at Escape Studios on 12th September.

The Escape Studios Animation Blog offers a personal view on the art of animation and visual effects. To find out more about our BA/MArt, follow this link.  To apply, visit the official page here.