How to Make Your Reel! (For Filmmakers)

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[@EarthStory]

My personal notes people may find useful: - don’t be sentimental about all your shots - no more than 2 min. Less with not as good shots - 2-3 shots from each video - communicate your role on a set and let your reel reflect that - demonstrate who you are as a human being - make a reel of the WORK YOU WANT TO BE SHOOTING, *make separate reels* - get opinions from other filmmakers about what to remove - remind people youre still crushing it - email to new potential prod companies or directors you want to work with COLD CALLS! - REEL is a RESUME send it to a new client youre interested quick tips - avoid transitions - color grade, re color grade older stuff - add lots of sound, make it so textural - drone footage isnt important Again, best shots ONLY! no blown out highlights, out of focus etc

[@BlenderUnreal]

thnx for sharing. i love real tips from experiences in the comments.

[@benpraison]

My 2020 achievement is that i found your channel..🔥 thank you.

[@DannyGevirtz]

Hahaha glad you found it brotha. Thanks Ben!

[@JoshBatalibasi]

Thanks so much. Editing my first reel now after 5 years of creating vids and found so much value in this. You're a legend.

[@parthunadkat9694]

Man, this is the most underrated channel of all time, love you too man, you are amazinggggg. Keep up the good work 💪

[@DannyGevirtz]

Parth! Appreciate you a ton bro!

[@emangeek4]

I love you too homie! thanks for being open, kind and helpful to all of us out here trying to better our work!

[@pierrebuysfilms]

Incredible Reel Danny, what it says about is that you keep it real. And this connects with who you are, in the following explanation of making your reel, I pick up that you are a guy who keeps it real and natural. But you also remind people after working hard not to take everything so seriously. I've seen many impressive reels and inspiring work the last 20 years, yours is one of the most inspiring I've ever seen, thank you Danny.

[@jonikopf]

Bro it‘s crazy how talented you are: Your skills of explaining and communicating with us behind the screen is just incredible! Super inspiring and very helpful!!

[@julienpierb]

I can't stress it enough: you are freaking awesome. You present things in such an easy and natural way. It makes me realize how simple things are. Thanks for that. And yeah... The youtubey transitions 😬. I personally can't watch those because they make me feel like I am on an unmotivated roller coaster ride.

[@DannyGevirtz]

Haha thanks so much my friend! Appreciate this comment!

[@JohnLuna]

unmotivated is correct

[@nabilelandari3521]

dude you are a beautiful human being and a dedicated creator, I have learned a lot from you during the past couple of years that helped me improve my craft.

[@essentialfilmmaking9761]

Man, I just appreciate your work and attitude so much. Most genuine dude out there, you can see it from miles. Have a good one!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks so much man. Means the world to me!

[@llima_jess]

The "I love you" really touched me. That's so sweet. We love you too.

[@ivan0bebe]

Thanks for being active during this difficult times. Thanks a lot! 🤘🏼

[@CafeCreativeYT]

Just found this channel recently, breath of fresh air. Thanks Danny for being real!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thank you Ben!!!

[@Benjamin.Greenwood]

Thanks for all the tips. Extremely helpful even 4 years later. And thanks for all your inspiration

[@ShandaFoster]

Danny you're just incredible. Thank you for this!

[@TerenceEnn]

I remember when this channel was at about a couple thousand subscribers. So proud of your growth Danny, thank you for your tips and insight as a video creator!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thank you so much! Haha you’ve seen the channel at its worst

[@emanuelelkjr6514]

The fact with a reel that needs to show who you are as a person got me. I ended up changing my whole reel and made something completely different. Thanks for helping me out after being stuck for weeks... Sub!

[@Maros_Mari]

Hey Danny, thanks for the honesty. I really enjoyed this video, as I am working on my own reel. The best tip I think is the last one - if you dont have enough good shots then its better to focus on improving and learning rather than creating reel which tries to only sell you without proper skillset and experience. That is very crucial and important to understand - there are seldom shortcuts no matter how much we would all love to be out there just doing what we love. There is a journey to take and the better one understands that the more rewarding it will be for him and the clients in the future.

[@purestarmedia8463]

I just graduated film school and seriously needed this! Thank you!!

[@fabriciofernandes2209]

Every time I finish a video of yours, I just feel good because you do it with so much love!! Thank You!!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Haha amazing man thank you!

[@RyanKao]

Massively inspired with your content lately man! Keep killin it 👏🏻

[@DannyGevirtz]

So happy to hear that Ryan!! Thanks so much dude!

[@RunNGunPhoto]

*I love the note about transitions -- I've been saying this for years!!* Flashy transition templates are used to cover up poor editing and lack of storytelling. They show me that someone lacks ability vs. has it. Also, just found your channel and love it!

[@mariakelleybianchi]

I really appreciate you making this for us!

[@JamesPero]

Danny, I've been binging your channel over the past couple days and I have to say you're knocking out of the park. Love the content, love the vibe, and I love you too man. Keep it up!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thank you so much James!!!

[@lucasromero7446]

You are amazing! Learning so much from you. One of the best channels in youtube so far

[@DannyGevirtz]

Amazing to hear that man!

[@ClaudioDesideriFilms]

Thanks a lot mate, gonna start creating my 2023 Reel right now with so much enthusiasm and even more knowledge thanks to your video! Love you more😂

[@filmmakermama]

Subscribed when he genuinely said "I love you a lot". THANK YOU for the pointers!

[@djayangrandjean1303]

same, lmao

[@lanavictoriafilm]

Danny you rock!

[@raydiantproductions]

Thank you so much for this Danny!

[@douglaswicker]

To add to Danny's very strong list of recommendations, don't stress about the music as much as you might think you should. Most people watching your reels are watching hundreds or thousands of reels, they know in the first few seconds whether they want to work with you. So keep it short, keep the music non-polarizing (like Danny said,) and make every shot count.

[@jozephhumphreys8214]

Found your channel recently and just can not stop watching, simply amazing Danny!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Amazing man! Welcome to the channel!

[@jeremywfain]

Really enjoy your videos man. Keep crushing it!

[@ace1phoenix]

Very insightful. I've seen so many reels that are more than 1 minute long and they feel slow. These are great tips.

[@jessejewelzzz9525]

ngl I thought this channel was gonna be just another cliche KZbin cinematographer giving me tricks and tips for my career, but I've grown connected to you as a creative and as someone I aspire to connect with irl. Keep up the good work brother! You are amazing

[@christianmcintire1094]

Hey man I’m just making a reel for my broadcasting class in high school and this helped so much. Watching this just gave me a direction on where to start as I was quickly getting lost and the entire video was so helpful. Now only thing i need to do is find a song and then get working :) thanks man

[@annamactal]

this was broken down very well !! thank you for taking the time to make this video ! As a beginner film editor, I feel like I have a much better grasp on what I actually want to include in my very first reel

[@josiahfennell]

aw, hittin' me in the feels at the end there.

[@SeeShots]

Love your videos Danny. You are so underrated. Just discovered you from KZbin recommending your videos to me. I’m only just starting out with video / filmmaking whatever you want to call it and I get a lot inspiration from you. Your ending is so touching too! Shows that you’re real and down to earth! Love you too man!

[@DannyGevirtz]

I mean it too!! Thanks so much!!!

[@timbatchldn]

Super helpful and your humility is fantastic! Keep going

[@dpjohnjones432]

If you don't have enough strong shots to make a reel then you are not ready to make a reel. So true. I find myself in this position. But that's part of the journey of becoming great at what you do. It takes commitment.

[@mobetter3076]

So glad I came across you channel. Helpful information!

[@luishfims]

Danny this was awesome! I’m checking this out in 2021 and I appreciate the way you break down creating a REEL.

[@oskarbarron2780]

Amazing video!! So inspirational and informing, thank you so much for this video! Such an underrated channel

[@morphicproductions847]

You're awesome man. This is exactly what I needed today.

[@directorkevincurrent5117]

Your easy to listen to...youve hepled me a tone wanted to create my reel this week and i was super lost on how to but now i know... Getting you from Nairobi, Kenya so you are actually teachung the world ...thank you

[@joserangelve]

What a great video bro. This is the secondI think or third video I see from you...and I think you really mean it when you say you love us! 👊😀

[@guillaumegatefait6033]

Love your channel! Great work!

[@Dricccc]

I love you to man! Thanks for the advice! 🙂

[@chrismcphee2060]

Dope video. This is the explanation I viewed thus far! Keep it coming brother!

[@aleksanderwicherski8145]

thanks for being so super humble!! as well for the amazing content!!!!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Of course man. Thanks so much as always!

[@jfoster771]

Man I needed this today working in my new reel! You’re the man Dan.

Thanks Danny! I like your good vibe.

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks so much Albert!!!

[@anamericanentrepreneur]

Geez loueez! U are teaching and inspiring big time! Thnx!😀

[@jacquesviljoen2790]

Thank You Danny. Busy with my first and Im following your guidelines.

[@jon112media]

I can’t believe I haven’t seen this yet. I’m so glad cuz I needed it thank you!

[@shotbykvisualsllc5854]

You made it super easy for me to create my own showreel! Thankyou from the bottom of my heart for the simplicity of this video.

[@andrewsilverman3243]

Great video!! Thanks! I’m finally making my first reel out of college. I love you a lot too

[@josiahcherniss1485]

I'm so new to the cinematography world that when someone asked for my reel I had no idea what they were asking for. I sent my personal favorite video and looked like an idiot. But it was a good lesson and for the guys like me that didn't think you need one.... you definitely need one!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Haha we all have to learn! Thanks man!

[@maxmisteno8072]

I love it Danny. Thank you

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thank you Max! Appreciate you

[@roxtar79ify]

Absolutely valuable tips my Friend! Thank you 🙏

[@ririimanuella9130]

just want to say, thank you so much for the tips!

[@deenfilms]

Danny thank you are putting out amazing content.

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks so much man!

[@ERIX91]

I love you too Danny!

[@matteokovaci]

INSPIRING! Thank you so much Danny great job

[@kunalsingh2997]

simple - effective - emotional

[@zacka.]

Thanks for your great advices, man!!!

[@andreibarle2914]

Seriously! I wouldn't mind having sponsors here if it meant more content. Thanks for your help, Danny!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Hahah I wouldn’t mind some sponsors too to pay my bills right now... but thanks a ton man!

[@Motionphile]

Love your work man 🙌 and learned a lot!

[@alvaroarmasz]

love you too bro, thank you

[@theprincessangeleshow01]

Love it ❤! Running to do my first reel! 💃💃💃

[@CodyTurner]

This was extremely well put together and helpful. Thank You Danny!

[@ashlynstrickland2576]

The dog stretching in the background is so cute😄

[@FranciscoRuivo]

gorgeous.

[@DannyGevirtz]

Ay thanks so much bro!

[@gomotsomorobe]

I know it's an old video. But so helpful, I needed exactly these points and you got straight to them

[@kwesatheartist9794]

Very informative and straight to the point. Thank you answered my question first minute into the video!!

[@kyleyoung802]

loved it!

[@MOVISUALS]

Omg your voice is so soothing

[@DannyGevirtz]

Haha what a great compliment. Thank you!

[@MOVISUALS]

Danny Gevirtz haha of course dude. It’s great that you can just sit there and talk normally instead of yelling into the camera which 99% of videographers on KZbin do, so, thank you for that!

[@storyxfrance5133]

Just discovered your channel not son long ago Danny. And I'm impressed! Keep putting out some great work and giving some love to the filmmaking community as we do!!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Happy you found the channel! Thanks so much!

[@storyxfrance5133]

@@DannyGevirtz You're welcome thank YOU so much :)

[@Bornheimarne]

Whenever I have a really bad day I just listen to 11:19 and feel better ❤️

[@christopherbuckenhamphotog368]

wow thankyou! for this in the middle of a new reel edit at the moment

[@shreyassawant9637]

I’m not able to get into film school. But just by watching your channel and from KZbin vids I’ve successfully created by video business which i never thought I could. Thanks alot danny. You are the best creator i know ❤️

[@jorgecaostalwart]

Sometimes I feel like if they need an enhanced reel but it doesn't go with their budget. this video gives me step to move forward

[@isaacryan4034]

This is literally what I needed. Props to you man :)

[@johnalexandernunezzuniga5659]

I'm doing my first reel. I didn't know to do it until I found this video. Thanks Danny! You inspired me a lot. ⚡

[@mosesfigueroa]

I am reminded why I subscribed to you! So much information to be given! Thanks for all of the advice. This helped me out a lot in creating my own reel.

[@DannyGevirtz]

Haha amazing thanks man!

[@AngeloDonadio]

That done tip was very useful! Thanks!

[@ReelFusionbySupun]

This answered some troubling questions of mine. Thank you

[@DylanWOWilliams]

I love you a lot, too. Best way to end a video. Seriously a great note to end on.

[@aristomenis_k]

Wonderful info as always, thank you!

[@kirillarefiev6126]

Happy that i met you, stayed tune

[@wrightway11]

Great video Danny!

[@pragyanbezbo]

With this detailed video, you just earned another subscriber. Wow! That was such a dope video. Thanks a lot brother!

[@ZiyadAlsabha]

mind blowin!!!... Superb Brother...

[@Uldrod]

Thanks man, you've been really helpful.

[@nicolasattieh2805]

Keep up the Good Work! All the love from Lebanon

[@joelsmolenaers1783]

I’ve been sitting in my hands for three years , and you’ve just literally convinced me to start my reel.... ( I’m 3hrs into now)

[@ASpecs-rm8ni]

Great reel and tips!

[@zavadventures]

Your videos are so motivating and you introduce so much calm positivity every time! Great work and super helpful materials. Don't stop being you! :)

[@SwissplWatches]

Thanks Danny for this vital video.

[@DannyGevirtz]

Absolutely man!!!! Glad you’re binging these!

[@buttonproductions]

Thank you for your knowledge. Very well done!