Reviewing Your Demo Reels

[@markbone]

Don't miss the chance to get your reel reviewed live with myself and professional DP Nik Pilecki: dateful.com/eventlink/2566891127

[@simon.0898]

m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/bH2xepadpN9_iKM

[@JayWilsonMedia]

But whats wrong with being a jack of all trades if you've put the years behind learning each trade. Hate that this stigma has been created.

[@XY-ep8uz]

Sure, but most ‘polyhistors’ I see are KZbin University graduates full of bull, who do everything a little bit with absolutely no direction or style whatsoever

[@erwickdsouza]

@@XY-ep8uz Agaim. broad brushstroke right there. There are those of us with diverse portfolios that actually help us make really focused content and have an eye for details that specialists may not even be aware of.

[@woodypaul_]

"just like you, you already probably skipped through this video" *looks around* "damn, he read me like a book"

[@mossgatherer_]

I love that Mark is so nice that he says he's ripping apart demo reels but it's actually friendly constructive feedback 😅

[@Videofilealways]

LOL

[@KDBroadCastings]

becuz most of you guys who video, are terrible lol

[@that1guy111987]

@@Videofilealways I will LOL with you. Apparently, this commenter has been abused. A true artist knows how to be critical, helpful, and kind.

[@HardcastleCreatives]

This is super helpful. I have been wanting to make my reel for a while now and I didn't really even know where to start. Nothing on KZbin was helping me until this. Thank you!

[@KDBroadCastings]

just make a compilation of our your best shots, than mute the audio and then add music = done

[@leeroyntini]

Nothing better than critical feedback!

[@markbone]

it certainly is helpful!

[@directorjayalex]

Let’s remember that everything is subjective .. Great out look on things. Filmmaking is about setting yourself apart. ! Loved all the reels though and dope video like always Mark

[@Adriannakas]

I'm a journalist, and creating short films is such a crucial skill for us as we constantly create video packages and scripts. it really is a profitable skill in more than one way. I so love the film making industry.

[@kernzilla]

soo true re: wide vs tight. lot of folks shoot their 50 wide open and rely on it too much. proper wide is difficult to shoot, utilizing the entirety of the frame correctly. love these reel reviews Mark, always learn something from them, thanks again.

[@markbone]

everyone can shoot a face on a 50mm up close but can you frame and light a stunning wide shot

[@kernzilla]

​@@markboneexactly. while it's more to manage, you're telling (showing) more of the story. WA is def under-utilized for these very reasons - perhaps subject for upcoming vid? pros/cons/frame utilization/avoid overuse etc.. again, keep up the great work Mark, real resource to the community 👌

[@BryceDocherty]

Muahhaha!!!! Love this. I want my reel ripped apart!!!! Excited for the call!

[@markbone]

stoked your work is insane bryce!

[@theartofdocumentary]

See you on the call Bryce!

[@andersistbesser]

Very interesting how you judge the reels. Everything makes sense and i learned something from it.

[@GoodenYou]

Time to redo my reel lol. Mark you amazing 🙏👑❤️🎬🎥

[@stevenkralovec]

This is fantastic! I’m stoked for the cinematic eye course!

[@markbone]

✌️✌️ stoked to have you join it!

[@theartofdocumentary]

See you on the inside ;)

[@giusweep]

This is super cool! Even with it being other people's work, I've taken note of the feedback you gave and will definitely try and implement it into my own reel. Any plans to do another one of these?

[@BeforeWeGoYT]

This si awesome would love to see more of this!

[@WhySteve]

Now I gotta watch this version too, to see how the editor redirected the story.

[@MrRipley]

Great to see other reels in this way, a good watch. Excited to join the zoom.

[@noahmhoskins]

Just now finding this video today! Will you guys be reviewing more reels in the future?

[@markbone]

If you’re a part of our course The Cinematic Eye, we will be! Theartofdocumentary.com

[@Bobbylopezcreative]

Love, love, love this!!

[@markbone]

thank thank thank you!

[@carlos.sierra]

Mark, do you have any videos on aspect ratios? I don’t seem to find any on your KZbin channel.

[@MJVStudios-or6bc]

That was kinda fun....now im up 2 am working on final cut...the work is real...reel?

[@rickmagnell]

Always so busy running full tilt with client projects I never squeeze in the time to make the reel content I'd love. Need to work on that. Thanks for the inspiration Mark!

[@bomdiamedia2381]

hey mark, when are you reviewing some demo reels again :) ?

[@FelixFukuyoshi]

you should totally make a series out of this

[@Farisflix]

This was amazing would love to get mine reviewed! Will surely be joining the zoom meeting.

[@Fuegoshotz]

Been binging these videos and I’ve already learned so much. Thank you! 📷🎥

[@aleckintigh5643]

Love this. I know a lot of these tips apply to reels overall, but would love tips for postproduction reels.

[@journeywithjay3197]

Do you think clients would hire just based off a reel or do they generally want to see finished work? I have typically shot for producers so I don't have much for full finished work.

[@PhillGraaf]

Great stuff! Can't wait to be a part of this community hopefully soon 🔥🤞🏼

[@daletravers1019]

Very informative, love this video, thanks for making it.

[@markbone]

Glad it was helpful!

Hi Mark, will you ever do demo reels review again?

[@MIRACLEMAGNETSTUDIOS]

Wow at 4:59 - Barnaby Riggs reel that you played back as it was so strong... that "woman running across this bridge" is Laura Horvath in there the current fittest woman on Earth from CrossFit... That takes my idea out for one of my documentaries lol

[@freddiecrittendeniii178]

This was an amazing video. I have learned so much in 13 minutes. Its ridiculous

[@ricardocornejom]

Great to find you guys!! Awesome work and great tips 👌🏼🍻

[@HablemosdeRunning]

I’m learning english and I like edit video so your content help me a lot.

[@gilgoncalves2304]

Me too bro!

[@peterguava]

could not skip a second. Thank you.

[@papsny]

Great feedback, definitely noteworthy

[@markbone]

Glad you think so!

[@kimisnaps]

Thanks for taking care of the plants in the office :')

[@recideas]

cool video & great tips! thx man!👍🏻

[@jonnyrhodes]

If I have to check the time whilst watching your reel it's already too long...

[@Acard89]

I have strong feelings for you as well, Mark! Thanks for the advice too!

[@cloudiow]

@markbone thank you for the feedback! Jeremy Tan here! Eventho the reel is a tad bit outdated your constructive critique really hits the spot on this reel. Really appreciate your words and thank imma start a petition #nomoremicrojitters :)

[@markbone]

Haha! No more jitters. It’s such a solid reel man! Just don’t want the few shots you had in bring down the overall quality

[@paulonebrejafilms]

When are you going to review reels again? I would like you to review mine and give me helpful feedback.

[@richardcarlson112]

Fantastic advice ... and no wasted words.

[@tazyt3388]

keeping it real mate hehe theres some clever folks out there aye always appreciate your views on edits id luv to hear what you think of one of my dodgy creations maby one day aye hope your well man keep the good times coming cheers

[@wildwestadventures3583]

Interesting that you so strongly recommend a reel to get work. I say that because I've come across a lot of guys working as dp and or cam op who say they never create reels. They always get hired by word of mouth.

[@MinimotorsUnitedKingdom]

I can never find video makers for brands in UK easily. Has someone made a directory ?

[@BelindaFarage]

GREAT reviews!!! Awesome learning experience.

[@piusgyagenda]

Start with a wide shot. Thank you Mr Mark Bone

[@gtcable2]

What's bad about a jack-of-all-trades? That's been my career in a nutshell. If I'm ready to move into more Production Manager positions, can't that be a good thing?

[@FullFrameStudio]

Is it just me wondering at 1:12 how that lens is mounted to the camera without a rods and a the little lens support. Isn't that risky? specially when you held it by hand since its cinema glass

[@Paul.Billingsley]

Wonderful advice, as usual!

[@markbone]

Glad it was helpful!

[@NikitaAlexandrovAnimations]

Kinda curious, how you can decide is this director good or not in telling stories by 1min videos? for me they all look more like operator reels

[@martinsatelier7865]

Great value!

[@sptheegoat]

Super insightful feedback! Thank you!

[@SandeepAbrahamFilm]

Just came here by accident, but I have to agree, great review Mark

[@monsieurgolem3392]

I have "reels" shot on cell phone on the fly, can those work?

[@onhas]

I dont understand these Reels, where are the CG? where are the breakdowns?

[@EdOReilly]

Really enjoyed this. Thank you

[@saligraphy]

So a reel should be 60 seconds?

[@xMychal]

Any tips for creating a video editing reel?

[@studiokomplex]

Thanks! Some helpful tipps. Used it in my showreel out on my channel here. ⬅

[@finetun3d]

What's a "clipped shot"?

[@edoardodepiccoli3004]

super useful video, thanks

[@iamnykira]

Great video 💯

[@michawodarczyk4056]

4:21 I disagree. Anyone can shoot wides. Especially with architecture or landscape acting as a framing tool. They are the easiest. But to shoot a good, emotional, well framed and staged shot in close up? No man. Altough I may be biased as I'm looking at it from the director's perspective, but I still strongly disagree.

[@markbone]

I like strong opinions in directors.

[@wildwestadventures3583]

Great feedback! Learned a lot!

[@hesamak]

How to get in contact with you? Toronto here

[@triangle_multimedia]

About you posting you reel?

[@emielkeultjes]

I didn't skip..☺

[@landry.st.patrick]

can i send you my demo im an fpv pilot

[@madacenyc]

I did not skim through this video! 😁

[@MinimotorsUnitedKingdom]

Looks like roasting

[@aftertenagency]

"Showreel" or "Demo Reel" ?? 🙏

[@KDBroadCastings]

I bet my reel is better than most of you guys (18+ years doing media) and my website is prob better than most as well lol

[@Videofilealways]

Your humility is breathtaking

[@brettalexander.studio]

Very valuable ❤

[@kenthwangdotcom]

Timely, Mark . . . thank you!