The Demo reel that got me more than 15 interviews (with Sony, Method, Framestore, Mikros)

Hi Everyone
I know a lot of students out there are working on their own demo reel to look for a job, so i decide to discuss with you how i plan one of my best demo reel that got me a lot of job interviews.
it took me very long because at that time i was working as a supervisor in Singapore, but at the end i was very proud of it and the response was very good.
So i hope that this video can give you some good idea for your next demo reel.
Malcom rig is from AnimSchool,
All the other characters that i use in the reel are from Animation Mentor

[@acamporota]

my original demo reel kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6HZYmN9gq2eeas

[@jadstudiosofficial]

Cool! By the way, My name is James DeMeo! And i'm working on a sequel to a movie called Hydee and the Hytops: The Movie based on the Hydee Hytop shoe brand from Skechers, and i was wondering if you would like to help out with this project?

[@of3528]

I'm currently working on my reel, it makes me feel better hearing your story because sometimes I feel like I'm the only one struggling

[@acamporota]

You are not the only one

[@raychukk]

I would say with your demo reel you can still get a job in the next 20 years without changing it, your reel is way too amazing, thanks for sharing

[@kristiinaszabo404]

So helpful to hear everything you shared, particularly that it wasn't easy for you. It gives us all hope!

[@samtoney2904]

Thanks for posting this, i've been learning to animate in the last few weeks, hopefully these next few years will allow me to create an excellent demo reel.

[@beachchickensmedia]

thanks for sharing this! it's great to hear that all your hard work paid off. i'm currently starting a new demo reel from scratch, and so far I have a good cartoony shot, and a good personal style shot. I'm currently polishing an acting shot, and seeking help from mentors. Also, when I wait for feedback i'm in the early stages (layout/storyboards) for a fight scene. I'm glad to hear you essentially did a similar thing to my plan. My goal is to finish this new reel by the end of the year, on top of work, and my webcomic. Wish me luck!

[@acamporota]

Can't wait to see it... 😊

[@omeletotheegg]

Every time i have to focus in my own anim, but your content makes me stop first and listen, because i know its gonna be worth it. Thanks Alessandro, you help me fire my animating passion inside of me :)

[@andresli3d]

Thanks for share all of this experience!

[@shukitsui]

Hey Alessandro, been always a fan of your combat sequence the first time I saw it. Creating amazing animation is one thing, but giving the time (with your busy schedule) to share your wisdom, that's is more than awesome, Thank you for that.

[@shalinimishra8483]

I am working on my first demo reel. Your story motivate me a lot , Thanks for sharing your experience with us.

[@acamporota]

Good luck.. I hope will bring you a lot of offer

[@shubhams12348]

I just cant tell how valuable these videos are...thank you so much sir...i request other viewers here to please spread this channel among other fellow animators...so lot of people can benefit and will also inspire Alessandro sir to make more of this....thnks again...means a lot to us sir...

[@acamporota]

Thanks for the wonderful words 😊

[@MaryCarrozzino]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! This is very generous of you!

[@trangnguyent3662]

Im so grateful for you being so honest and sharing all of this experience. I give me insight that none of teacher from my school can give me. I learn a lot, Thank you so much

[@acamporota]

My pleasure

[@Noa33-c4f]

Great teacher you helped us so much🎉

[@alessiarockrose]

I think your combat sequence was THE BEST!! Feel proud of it, I'm happy you did it because you enjoyed it and not only for applying 😊 I think that made it looks better

[@omarraafat8104]

very inspirational one day I will be like you

[@paolol4267]

Very useful video for any aspiring animators as usual

[@hy0chan]

watch it over and over again in falling time

[@ChesterSampson]

Brilliant insight, Thanks Alessandro! Keep up the videos they're a big help :)

[@acamporota]

Appreciate your kind words 😊

[@SoGoN]

Thank you for sharing your experience and welcome to Singapore!

[@acamporota]

thanks man

[@ibragimbotashev7572]

Thanks a lot for sharing your experience!

[@zamora3D]

I love it man. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@acamporota]

My pleasure

[@DarkMidlight]

Your story is very inspiring! Thank you very much!

[@acamporota]

Happy to hear that

[@zoesunnysandell8346]

Alessandro, Thank you so much for your incredible tutorials, sharing your knowledge and experience. I always learn so much!!! It is an honour that you share this with the world. I am wondering, in this video you mention analyzing Hotel Transylvannia frame by frame. Is there a resource that you recommend to be able to do this with big studio animation movies? Many sincere thanks and much appreciation

[@acamporota]

Syncsketch

[@DerekLuetjen]

Hey Alessandro, I love your videos. You mentioned you studied animation for 8 hours a day. Would you make a video talking about what kinds of studying you did? Right now I key through acting and animation, read, and animate. but it seems unfocused and I would like to hear about how you structure your studies.

[@TommyZambo]

E' sempre stra interessante sentire queste storie. Si hanno spesso un sacco di idee per degli shot, però la difficoltà più grande è riuscirli a fare nel tempo che si ha, come giustamente dicevi. Si combatte fra quello che è lavoro (e che ti serve per vivere) e fare un buono shot da aggiungere al tuo reel e si finisce per farlo ma farlo male, perchè hai sostanzialmente fretta. Quando hai detto che ci hai messo due anni a comporre la tua reel, ho pensato che forse dovrei avere meno fretta a volte ; P

[@acamporota]

Esatto

[@refnalafif4143]

Big thanks Alessandro !!

[@Som3D]

I love this videos man

[@Ellamhm]

I’m not sure if you respond anymore, this video was really insightful. I just have a question on where you hired a private mentor, or even who that mentor is.

[@acamporota]

yes i had a private mentor, James Chiang

[@Ellamhm]

@acamporota What a surprise! thank you so much.👌😔👌

[@moviereviewssss7633]

great work sir...loved it

[@rambabuchennu1301]

Fan of your animation from India

[@marvelstar7079]

Hi Alessandra, I like your presentation.i like combat Animation. Give some idea for that. Or reference. Thanks Krish.

[@pitoalan]

ty for posting this video :)

[@hichamville]

Very inspiring .. thanks

[@beminj]

This videos help so much! Im working at Streamline Studios in Malaysia, I hope someday I get to meet you in person!

[@littleboy9835]

Thank you Soo much for your amazing information 🥳

[@acamporota]

Glad can help

[@Kragiko]

Thanks for sharing !

[@tosubetosu]

Thank you so much

[@mr10pink]

Glad discovered your cgannel, very cool stuff!!!

[@ayurvedicanbscaart7137]

Thank you 😁

[@MVARTZ]

Hey Alessandro, great video as always! I want to ask you (and you don't have to answer if you don't want to share that info) Is hiring a mentor for a particular shot something you could/did mention in a job interview ? If so what was the reaction you got, did they admire that or..?? Again very helpful video, I'm so grateful that you share all of this with us.

[@jkjean]

Awsome!!

[@Noa33-c4f]

Hello sir, is it possible and where can we see your demo?

[@shaswataindra2404]

Hi it's a request please do a video on how to tackle Body Mechanics in animation from posing to final polish.

[@acamporota]

I already did a series of video like this

[@ahmadaljanadi9145]

sehr schon

[@cartoontv9981]

That's nice, I wish I know how to be a creator, can you teach me?

[@littleromeo3029]

Please please make a video tutorial on disney style dialogue/ action.

[@Conceptsofsanket]

So it doesn't have to be rendered ?

[@masouddana127]

Hi Alessandro thanks for sharing some tips about animation demo sorry but i have some questions generally about making demo reel 1-if some body make demo with the character of mentor or i animate or ... that didn't pass their course(i mean use it illegally), is it very bad vision for a director or a supervisor or they don't care about these things? and just look at beauty of work? 2-most animation studio prefer to work with animator in their location and presently.i can find very hard those studios who need remotly and freelance animator do you have any idea for solving this problem?Thanks

[@fahruddin.h4715]

Hey Alessandro! thank you for this video it is very inspiring to listen to your story. im curious what is your nationality ? And do you ever get interviews from other countries where you have to travel or do they give interview via video chat? And if you get the job are they going to give you a work visa or something like that ? sorry for asking a bunch of questions. As an international student myself im curious on how you transition from one studio to another of a different country. Thank in advance!

[@acamporota]

I am Italian. Of course all the interviews that i had so far were from different country. If the country is nearby, the company will take care of the relocation for an onsite interview. If the country is to far, like Canada, they will do just a skype interview. They will take care of the visa as well

[@fahruddin.h4715]

@@acamporota thank you soo much for the reply! it was really nice to know that. Knowing that definitely will be helpful for me in the future if i want to apply for jobs outside my country.

[@beboi125]

Hey Allesandro ! Great video :) You've mentioned about a private mentor. Do you have a name ? Or was it an animation school like Animation Mentor or IAnimate ? Also will you be planning on mentoring students in the future ?

[@acamporota]

Hi Paul, my ex mentor was from an online school. I already teach privately, but i take only few studes because of my limited time.

[@nehulbhardwaj832]

i am leaning animation for quite a while but i can not found tutorials for senior level but only beginners level can you tell me what to do then

[@acamporota]

Apply to an online school or go with a private tutor. You can't learn animation on a professional level on youtube

[@davidgallagher4234]

"All the character that I use...." except Malcolm from AnimSchool: www.animschool.com/DownloadOffer.aspx

[@aahashjv3273]

I'm a animation student I'm interested in animating can u give me some instructions or ideas to get into animation industry