An Aspiring Animator’s Guide to Demo Reels
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 Published On Apr 9, 2024

Landing a great 3D animation gig can often come down to maintaining a great demo reel. Here, self-taught 3D animator Madison Erwin breaks down how aspiring animators can craft an engaging portfolio. For more tips, join Erwin on Skillshare: https://skl.sh/4aq16Nr

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DEMO REEL QUICK JUMP MENU

00:00 Meet Madison Erwin
00:39 "You're Only As Good as the Worst Shot on Your Demo Reel"
01:11 What Work to Include on Your Reel
02:25 Madison's Demo Reel
03:17 Where to Place Your Best Shots
04:35 "Filler Shots," Personal Work,
05:38 Always Be Updating
06:11 Demonstrating Different Styles
06:46 Ending Your Demo Reel
07:44 Craft Your Demo Reel + Join Madison on Skillshare


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ABOUT MADISON ERWIN

Madison Erwin is a self-taught 3D animator based in LA. Known for her acting and animation skills, she successfully freelanced for a year before taking a role in-house at Sony. Her work has been featured in blockbuster films like Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Doctor Strange, the Disney Plus Series I Am Groot, and hit game Kena. To learn how you can pursue a career in 3D animation, too, join her on Skillshare: https://skl.sh/43UbPxk

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