how to make a demo reel with no experience (actor vlog) | realistic acting diaries

in this video, i show you how to make an acting demo reel with NO experience required! also, follow along with me as i film my own. thanks so much for watching xx
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[@emilyflippence212]

This is so helpful, I have training but nothing to put on a showreel so this helped loads

[@kaylacarvalho]

im so glad it helped you! 💗

[@zakiyawiltz]

I love the lights in the back they are so cute!! And your skin is literally glowing I’m obsessed 🤩

[@kaylacarvalho]

thats so sweet of you omg.

[@princesaparedes8673]

Girl you’re not alone, everything that you were frustrated with I was like lollll felt that.

[@kimberlybryant8246]

Thank you so much, I didn't know where to go to find something to read. Now with your help I'm on my way!!

[@marthazziwa1273]

I'm glad you posted part of what you recorded. it was very helpful.

[@kaylacarvalho]

i will post a more thorough one in the near future!!

[@zoie07]

Omg thank youuu I needed this! So helpful ❤

[@kaylacarvalho]

no problem😄🫶🏻

[@rose-artbyme-newbery]

Thank you Kyla, it’s really help me a lot.

[@kaylacarvalho]

no problem! i’m glad i could help 💓

[@shleeahuff3945]

Wow! That is amazing! I am realizing there are a few things I need that could help (ring light, tripod, etc...). Thank you for sharing this!

[@kaylacarvalho]

thank you for the comment! im glad i could help :)

[@bryangutierrez4982]

I will support you until you make it you have my word

[@nhlbox51]

Banger! Lets gooo

[@ellaslife2180]

This. Helps. SO MUCH😊😊

[@AngelGrey_]

Thank you so much for this video

[@kaylacarvalho]

Glad it was helpful!🫶🏻

[@Randomlittlelife]

This is so helpful❤️

[@kaylacarvalho]

im so glad ☺️

[@edenbreslin]

Thanks!! Am on my way to London to do my show reel and am hyped....!

[@kaylacarvalho]

omgg good luck and have fun!!

[@edenbreslin]

@@kaylacarvalho Thanks!!

[@erzsieke]

I love your videos!!!

[@kaylacarvalho]

oh thank you for this sweet comment 🥺🫶🏻

[@erzsieke]

@@kaylacarvalho :))

[@bryangutierrez4982]

Hey I really hope that you become a successful actor and you are I believe in you

[@kaylacarvalho]

you’re about to make me cry 🥺🫶🏻 that is so so sweet.

[@YG-wh1oo]

Thank you for this :)

[@kaylacarvalho]

No problem 😊

[@djswag35]

Your editing is so good! Also great informative vid:)

[@kaylacarvalho]

aww thank you so much!!! :))

[@Chefty]

I'm so confused. I watched this to see your example of a monologue but it was never added. Like, I was hoping to see someone explain it, then do it, so I can be like "oooooh, I get it." Am I missing something???

[@kaylacarvalho]

I should have added it! at the time, I was shy to post my monologues. I’m hoping to redo this video sometime in the future! I hope you were able to at least get some tips from me tho!

[@TaigaPlays]

do you just submit one monologue scene in your reel? or do you do multiple like two scenes?

[@kaylacarvalho]

usually anything that gets you within 1-3 minutes in length!

[@savilee33]

so would you just put the short clips of you acting, and would you have someone else in the room reading the monologue of the person you’re speaking to?

[@kaylacarvalho]

hey! yes you would put the whole monologue in the demo reel, roughly 1-2 minutes if you can. and no need to have another person speaking because a monologue is one person speaking! ☺️

[@sparkleflindsey]

I have only done extra work so how do I do that

[@fiorellagrazziani8093]

How should you edit your demo reel and should you have an introduction for it? If so what should you say?

[@kaylacarvalho]

no introduction needed, start with acting clips right away! a great thing that has helped me was watch some examples here on youtube! good luck🫶🏻

[@fitasafiddle9467]

Thank you so much for this! What mic are you using? I have tried lav mics but they pick up too much outside noise and yours is so clear!

[@kaylacarvalho]

its just the audio from my camera! i have the g7x mark ii 😊

[@fitasafiddle9467]

@@kaylacarvalho Thank you!!

[@audioa41]

Great Tips! Can we see the reel/monologue somewhere?

[@kaylacarvalho]

im currently filming a video that is in a long process, BUT i will add the reel in that for sure! or i may just post it seperate. ive taken your guys’ comments and will definitely post the reel on my channel! :)

[@mishabarot6791]

Can I use a monologue from a well known movie for my demo reel? Ur vid is really good btw I don’t get why you don’t have more subs

[@kaylacarvalho]

omg hi! thank you so much for this comment❤️ from my research, i have heard that its not a good idea to use very well known movie monologues and the reason for that is because casting directors, agents, etc, have seen it all. think of it this way, if you saw the same movie clip over & over & over again, you would get tired of it; same goes for these guys. they will either get bored (not pay as much attention), or compare (you to other versions of the scene). instead, go for a less “popular” movie & keep them hooked!! ⭐️ and omg you are the sweetest! i screenshoted this comment frfr it was so cute🥺 i appreciate you. hope i helped and good luck to you!! 😊🫶🏻

[@jemmamcfadyen7932]

is this something to send to an agent?

[@kaylacarvalho]

yes absolutely!

[@michellediaz5603]

When did you start acting?

[@kaylacarvalho]

i started training in april 2021☺️

[@The_Eldest_Millenial]

Never features an actual demo read. -10/10 stars.

[@kaylacarvalho]

literally regretted that as soon as i posted this! haha. will definitely do better next time 😉

[@sgirl-rz4kz]

so in a demo real you got to put severals clips of 30 seconde ? not juste one big monologue of 2 mn? I am bit lost lmao

[@kaylacarvalho]

casting directors really do not like monologues. so if you will record any, make sure its short for your first demo. or, as prefered, a scene with someone else (them off frame, you in frame). and overtime you will add clips of you in scene work! hope this helps 🤍