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?

Animation Reel // Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom

It's taken a few months but I finally put together some of my favorite shots from Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. Getting to animate the T-Rex is by far one of the highlights of my career. Seeing Jurassic Park in the summer of 1993 was a huge moment for me. My 12yr old brain was rocked by how real the dinos looked on the screen. Spielberg, the genius VFX wizards at Industrial Light & Magic, Tippett Studio and the fine work of Stan Winston Studio completely tricked me into believing those creatures were  living and breathing on camera... and from then on I was hooked. The original Star Wars films had a part to play as well but JP put me over the edge haha  That film was the spark that fueled my curiosity and creative drive which lead me into this industry!





Here's a great vfx breakdown of my last trex shot

VFX Before and After of Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Klaus: Rough Animation Reel

The SPA Studios