Do's and Don'ts for Demo Reels | Marci Selsberg
For the last 25 years, Marci Selsberg has specialized in representing animation, VFX, and motion design studios. She has spent most of her career as a Partner and Agent for BlahUSA, a brand that represents a variety of animation and visual FX studios. Her first positions were with an ad agency and as a live-action director before moving to animation. Marci has worked hands-on with studios and creatives worldwide in commercial, broadcasting, and digital spaces.
Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:
What is top of mind in the animation industry?
Biggest mistakes to avoid when creating a demo reel
How to curate and arrange your demo reel
The art of storytelling and how to demonstrate it effectively
Why is communication crucial as a professional creative?
Balancing personal and objective elements when talking to potential employers
Marci Selsberg’s pet peeves for young professionals
The working relationship between Marci and Andy Arkin
In this episode…
For professional artists and creatives, a demo reel is one of the most valuable tools you can hone. Whether expanding the content or refining the presentation, a demo reel is often the first opportunity for creatives to showcase their work. That first impression is crucial, and you want to make it count.
Marci Selsberg has spent much of her extensive career working with studios and reviewing countless demo reels. In her over 25 years of experience, she has learned firsthand the power of an effective demo reel — and the common mistakes professionals make. So what should you be aware of when creating yours?
In this episode of the Pixel Retentive Podcast, Carl Cleanthes and Ross Ciuppa interview Marci Selsberg, a Partner and Agent at BlahUSA, to discuss the art of demo reels. They break down the best practices of creating and curating a demo reel, mistakes that are easy to avoid, and proving you can create a compelling story. They also discuss communication and how to talk to potential employers.
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