Final Showreel

Here is my final show real, I'm pleased with how it turned out. I made sure the videos went in time to the music I chose, I felt like it made the video more fun to watch. It didn't out the videos in any particular order, just what I felt looked good. I realise that a lot of showreels have the best work at the beginning and end so the best stuff is most memorable. But the animation at the end with the crying character fit the song perfectly, I felt like this video showed my likes and personality.

I feel like I could have let the audience know more about my work, I could have had text of what kind of animation it was in the corner of the screen. But I felt like maybe that might ruin it.

Showreel Attempt

I attempted to make my showreel, I like that the clip are in time with the music. But I feel like I need to change the font, it seems too clinical.

Showreel Example

This showreel is about how the process was done on the projects they produced which I feel is the best way to go about making a showreel, if you show your making then the audience will understand. And be impressed.

Showreel Example

Example I found of a CG animated showreel, I understand their intentionof keeping the same colour all the way through, but it just seems too tacky for me. The colour is too bright, it distracts me from the actual work that they have produced. I would keep mine simple with black and whites.

Pheonix Instrumental

I found this instrumental version of Pheonix's lisztomania, if anything this fits my showreel. Since I don't have any words to distract to audience from what they're watching. But again, copyright issues.

Sound Track

I've decided to choose Lisztomania by Phoenix as my soundtrack, it plays at my work constantly and I really like this song. I also remember it from this youtube video I found a couple of years ago. 

It just means a lot to me, although I realise I may have some issues with copyright. Even if I don't intend on using this showreel to make money.

Task - Looking at Showreels

I must look at 3 different showreels, both effective and ineffective. I need to analyse the format and presentation of each one.

Here are just a few examples we were given of showreels.

Getting Started

I MUST INCLUDE:

• My Name 
• Title: NUA First Year Work/ Showreel 2016
• Contact Details: Email/Blog/Website
• Logo (Optional)
• Job Role: Animator

Introduction to Showreel Project

'This project is designed to enable you to finalise, present and reflect on all project work produced during Year One. As an introduction to the post-production process you will create an edited showreel, 75 – 90 seconds in duration, set to a sound track of your choice. This process will enable you to present your work in a professional manner while demonstrating knowledge of the showreel form. The final output will be presented as a showcase of your developing specialist skills in animation.'

SHOW REEL
The selected projects for your showreel must include your strongest work and reflect your future interests in animation study. Research and development work, such as life drawing and concept art, may also feature in your showreel.

SOUNDTRACK
Choose a suitable soundtrack. Consider any issues that may be associated with clearances of using copyrighted sound or images. Additional spot sound effects may also be used where appropriate.

RESEARCH PORTFOLIO
Through research and investigation for this project you will review a variety of professional industry standard animation showreels, taking note of format and presentation. Analyse in detail the features that occur in effective and ineffective reels.

I MUST INCLUDE

• Showreel – Include all relevant work: Year One Projects, Walk Cycle, Concept Art, Life Drawing 
• Research Portfolio – Review and evaluation of professional industry standard showreels.

DUE: 22ND APRIL