Animation Demo Reel Tips Galore

Here's a list of demo reel tips and advice from both feature animation and vfx. I'll be updating this post periodically as I come across new material.

// 12 Rules to Follow to Perfect Your Animation Demo Reel

Jean-Denis Haas - Animation Demo Reel Tips

// 10 Tips For Making A Quality Animation Demo Reel

// 6 Tips from Recruiters Who Look at YOUR Animation Demo Reel 

// 5 Things NOT to Do on Your Demo Reel 

Demo Reel Tips
Reel Feedback Webinar on Demo Reels. Tips on what it takes to get hired as an animator.
On the panel:
Will Groebe, Miko Coedel, Michal Makarewicz, Jim Brown, Jean-Denis Haas and Hans G. Brekke.

// Pro Tips: What makes a great animation demo reel?

Animator and Character Designer Borja Montoro

Great interview with animator and designer extraordinaire Borja Montoro over on the Character Design Blog

// Borja Montoro Interview


Also check out Borja's blog

// Character Design by Borja Montoro

Interview with Animator Bobby Pontillas

Weta Animators Discuss Demo Reels and the VFX Industry

James Bennett
Simeon Duncombe
Todd Labonte
Eric Reynolds

David Gibson // Evolve Animation + Game Development Reel 2015

Super impressive reel! Love these creatures!

Animator William Salazar

Some beautiful work here by William Salazar

Old Lady ( color test)




2D Rough Animation line-test



2D/3D Reel

TAG Interview with Disney Animator Nik Ranieri

Here's another great interview from The Animation Guild. It features Disney veteran animator extraordinaire Nik Ranieri. 

You can view more examples of Nik's work over on the Living Lines Library blog. Also, check out his Facebook page for more behind the scenes pictures and pencil tests - Nik Ranieri - Animator.





Nik Ranieri Demo Reel 'TheWorks'






Hand-drawn test for “Wreck-it Ralph” from Living Lines. Nik Ranieri was asked to animate the character of Ralph, as a guide for the animation of the character in the film.

There's another great interview with Nik over on The Animation Podcast:

// Nik Ranieri Interview on The Animation Podcast

'Reel'y Inspiring! -- Demo Reels

Here's a huge collection of animation demo reels! Great for referencing what works and doesn't work on a reel. Check it out! (thanks Oz for the heads up!)

'Reel'y Inspiring! Demo Reels