The power of a showreel - 1st year work

At the end of first year, I had the chance to apply for an animation project job. A producer had found me through the Queensland Animators web site.

My student philosophy: " The best way to learn about animation (the whole shamozzle including getting paid) is to do it".

Not knowing how to plan and build an effective a showreel, I built one anyway, to present to the prospective client at our first meeting. Despite all that, I got the job!

If any grade ones are visiting this blog. I reckon you should try to make appealing work* at every opportunity, every assessment task, and keep updating your showreel with the "best of".

There's some more hints on making an effective showreel here and here.

*rough work can still be 'appealing'.


A mini showreel made after first year @ animation school from Frank G on Vimeo.