Breaking Into Hollywood – When Should I Just Shoot A Project Myself?
non-fiction, that’s a talent reel. For a casting tape, invest in real audio, and choose sides that sell your talent in his or her strongest part of the script. For a talent reel, you can include a brief personal introduction (interview set-up is fine), the talent in action in their natural environment and even testimonials. Whatever project you’re doing, light this reel beautifully and edit it professionally – this is the face of your project!
Professional Reel
If you are a director, producer, DP, editor or other B-T-S professional, you often will be asked for a demo reel of your work. Note that there is a huge difference between a professional reel…and a professional anthology. You don’t/shouldn’t/can’t put absolutely everything you’ve ever done onto a tape. Take the following advice – even though it challenges everything you believe in.
