Showreel feedback?

[Mark K.]

Hi guys,

I'd be keen to hear any feedback or suggestions people might have on the new reel I've cut. It's a bit different from most of the cinematography showreels I've seen because it shows short sequences rather than montage, so I'm wondering whether people think it works, or whether I'd do better to have a montaged reel that shows shots from a broader range of projects?

I figure that for narrative work, the more important aspect is to show that you can shoot cohesive scenes, but it does play very differently to a montage cut to music so I'm a little unsure whether it's a good idea or not.

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Any thoughts or suggestions on the cut would be much appreciated.

Cheers,

Mark



Edit:

Updated conventional montage-style showreel:

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[Andy White]

Back in the Ye Olde Dayes (Betacam SP & Digibeta - LOL), I used to cut a 90 second montage and then have a second section with longer clips. So, if interested, a potential client can see more without having to request it (back when we sent stuff on VHS!). Maybe that approach will work now - a best of both worlds?

I'll view the reel when I can get a decent connection

 

[Paul Russell]

I enjoyed it. At first I thought I wouldn't but in the end it played out like a rock video. And the shots looked great too. But I'm also a fan of the 90 second trailer, so...

 

[Andy White]

Back home so I've got a decent connection. Just watched the Reel, as promised.

It works - but I'd switch up the order a little (the beach guys coming second felt like it slowed it down) and I'd maybe go for a more moody first shot (the guy with the 'handgun' and the veiling flare)... but this is entirely based on my image bias - you know your clients and what they're looking for.

I'd still go for a shorter montage style edit if using this 2 mins of material, maybe cut to 45 secs... everyone's attention span is sooooo short nowadays

Anyway, hope that's some food for thought.

 

[Mark K.]

Thanks guys. Yeah, I'm still feeling a little awkward about it not being a proper montage. May have to go editing again.

 

[Jaakko Rinne]

I don't see any problem with having sequences like this, but I'd just edit it down a little more.

 

[Adam Beck]

Hey Mark,

I stayed to watch the whole reel, it did keep me entertained. If you cut it down, make sure to keep most of the narrative clips tied together.

Good Job.

 

[Sam Barnett]

I realise this isn't entirely the point, but I want to see entirety of all of those projects. It kept me very interested.

 

[Mark K.]

Hi guys,

I decided to cut a more conventional montage-style showreel as well, I'd really appreciate any thoughts as to how it compares:

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Cheers,

Mark