If your best moments are at the beginning of a scene and then at the end, find a way to cut out the middle! But again, make sure you have a skilled editor who is able to achieve this without ruining the flow of the scene, things still need to make sense! It leaves the viewer with a feeling. A showreel can make us laugh, it can intrigue us, but it can also leave us bored, just like a film or YouTube clip. I think everyone knows this by now.
Many actors disagree with this; which is fine, but not if you want people to watch the rest of your reel. But I guess I like the idea of things being different.
Of a new paradigm where we get to focus on being ourselves, on letting the craziness shine, on being more than the stereotypes that the industry tries so hard to pigeonhole us in. Or they have one that is four years old. Having an up to date showreel is essential. Why would people hire you to do work on screen when you have no evidence that you can do it?
Oh, I get it. Yes, these are all wonderful reasons. Meanwhile, your best friend just got cast in a commercial and that guy you follow on Twitter has bagged an agent who actually returns phone calls. Find out about my Acting Showreels from Scratch Service. Email me dj danieljohnsonfilms. Here is a compilation of new showreel from scratch scenes. I am proud of the scenes I am about to show you — I am. I was recently interviewed by Film Forums on the topic of actor showreels.
It was a really enjoyable interview. The team had seen my short. The project was a callback to the types of films I made. To contact me about a showreel from scratch or regarding any of my film projects, you can drop me a message via this form, or email me at: dj danieljohnsonfilms.
Subscribe to my newsletter for upcoming projects and casting opportunities. Daniel Johnson August 24, pm No Comments. Be Yourself. My advice is; let YOU shine through. Give us a sense of who you are! Shorter is Better. The point of a showreel scene is to show us: a How you act.
Tell A Story People like a story. A good showreel tells a story, and it does so in a variety of ways. Drop The Old Stuff. I always recommend actors who are new to the industry, or who are strapped for cash, go with this method.
This option is easier, but it means you might need to be more mindful of the scenes you are choosing. We need to be tactical about how we convey meaning, without distracting. But, more on that later…. And of course, you might end up doing a combination of all three of these options!
I encourage you to do some research, AKA are you ready for a fantastic excuse to watch more Netflix? First, make a list of some actors that you admire, and who are of similar look and vibe to you.
Check out film and TV in your favourite genres, with actors in your type range. If you come across a scene that you like, pause it, and scribe out the words.
Go with your gut here — which scene gets you the most excited, the most fired up? And go with that one. Here are some things to look for:. Edit out that reference, or change it to something relevant. Trim some dialogue, or add some more dialogue in for context. But of course, be careful. This is your chance to be a casting director, and finally have some say in a casting process! First and foremost, they must be a fantastic actor.
Also find someone whom you get along with, it makes the whole experience much more enjoyable. And finally make sure they suit the character — in terms of type and age range. You might not think it important to find the best scene partner, but trust me, it makes all the difference!
This applies to filmmaking, auditioning, and of course — showreels. Showreels are important, and important things deserve time and attention.
Take the time to really dive deep into your scene work — we have literally tonnes of resources on breaking down scenes , developing characters , objectives , stakes , backstories, and more.
And every actor is different. Preparation also includes things like accent work, blocking, physical work and vocal work. You want to put all your efforts into this one, and really make it count.
Treat it like you would an acting gig. Not everyone knows their way around Premiere or Final Cut, so it might be worth getting someone to edit your showreel together for you. Make sure that your showreel is upbeat, fast-paced and has a nice flow. It should have a nice rhythm and flow well, and each individual clip should be roughly similar in length.
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