One of the most popular requests I get on the GSG Live Cast and in email is “Can you critique my reel?” or “Do you like my new site?” I love doing them and people seem to get a lot out of it, but it just doesn’t work too well in a live format. So, instead, how about we try this…?
Post a link in the comments below to your site or reel. I will pick a few per week and do a full video critique of the site and reel. Keep in mind, these critiques will be public and I will be ruthless. However it’s all in the name of getting better. I really think this will be helpful for the people who submit their reel AND others that can watch and learn by what they are doing wrong or well.
So, if you dare, drop your website or reel in the comments and you may be chosen for a hardcore reel critique.
UPDATE: Holy crap, I didn’t expect this many people to volunteer to be publicly critiqued. That’s awesome! I will probably only pick 3 or 4 for the first set, but be sure that I will revisit this list when I do more critiques. Keep em coming.
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http://vimeo.com/2548042
Don’t hurt me! Be gentle.
Eric Woods on September 18th, 2009 said...
I think the best part of this reel is the great use of brilliant colors. Everything just shot off the page because of it. Very nice Barton.
Rob Hartigan on September 21st, 2009 said...
Next on the block……. http://www.vimeo.com/6296152
You can get real ctitiques also in the mograph.net
I gladly accept, in full knowledge that it’s nowhere near great and I have no idea why I thought it was a good idea to included 2 seconds of black in there…
http://vimeo.com/3351272
Morgan on September 18th, 2009 said...
Never preface a critique with an apology (or negativity).Always stand behind your work.
Eric Woods on September 18th, 2009 said...
I absolutely agree. It appears amateur if you try to ’soften the blow’. If you aren’t happy with it don’t put your name on it. Nobody is 100% happy with their work, but you should never have the first thing in the audience’s mind be that it isn’t something you are proud of.
http://www.prettydamnnotbad.com !
Hey i would love to have your critics on my site!
http://www.visualactivity.com.ar
Fire Away! It’s the only way we’ll become better:)
Hey i would love to get your comment about my work.
main site: http://www.visualactivity.com.ar
some more stuff: http://www.behance.net/visualactivity
Thanks you! u rulz
thegorilla on September 21st, 2009 said...
Great work man! I didn’t do a formal critique cause I was looking for reels, but great stuff in there. Keep it up!!
Here are my links, submitted for your critique. If selected, I thank you.
http://robertmondoux-2d-3d.yolasite.com
http://robertmondoux-2d-3d.yolasite.com/motion-graphics-2d.php
Ha! Good idea.
Should talk with one of the schools here in Chicago and do like a ‘Show Reel Slapdown’ for one of the motion graphics classes.
thegorilla on September 21st, 2009 said...
Great idea Brad!
Ben on September 22nd, 2009 said...
Oooh, can I be on the “slapping down” panel? I’ll fly to chicago for that (not during the winter, it’s too cold)…
Brad Chmielewski on September 22nd, 2009 said...
Yeah I’d join if we organized some sort of panel or class room field trip.
bop bop
I’m always looking for a good critique. Not just of the REEL, but of the website content in General.
http://www.EricWoodsFX.com
Be Brutal.
Eric Woods on September 21st, 2009 said...
VIMEO VERSION: http://www.vimeo.com/3505067
http://www.eyedesyn.com
I know the website itself sucks…it’s a work in progress. A new one is in the works, as is a new reel open. Go ape shit on it. Er…gorilla shit.
Rodney on September 19th, 2009 said...
The website does need work, but I love your reel it has some really cool functional graphics in it. I use the word functional because the work can be used commercially and not just cool.
eyedesyn on September 19th, 2009 said...
Thanks man, yeah the website is a work in progress, it’s just a temporary thing until I stop being lazy get my new one finished. Looking into the WordPress presets, never knew what the heck it was until I looked into it recently.
http://vimeo.com/5597708
Fire Away
this is my first site and i def plan on redoing it especially when i learn flash but take a stab and you wont hurt my feelings
http://studentpages.scad.edu/~jtaylo38
Hi there, this is my old 2008 reel, but i’d like to hear from you guys
http://germinador.com/esnake
http://mattciaglia.com/Reel.html
Here is my reel.
I would love to get some hardcore critique on everything. I’m in the process of adding more stuff but if I can get an idea of what I need and what I should drop it will be great – Fire away!
Overall first impression:
http://www.misssteinberg.com
Reel:
http://misssteinberg.com/reels/2007/
http://vimeo.com/4763972
hit me. please
http://matthewlawdesign.com/downloads/reel.mov
It’s great to have a look at everybody’s work. there are some excellent stuff there so far.
My 08 reel: http://www.orlach.fr
sweet, perfect timing! i just posted my reel couple days ago…
http://www.vimeo.com/6563054
Bas on September 18th, 2009 said...
your reel is awesome! And fresh. Great work.
wiimix on September 18th, 2009 said...
Thanks Bas! There’s a ton of inspirational links here. Love this blog.
max on September 19th, 2009 said...
sweet stuff
I’m up for the challenge… here is my reel:
http://www.dianadianadiana.com
Huhuhu You’re gonna be saturated with that
if this works with a first-served policy it’s gonna be a while, lol.
I don’t really know if i come to the point of this since i do lots of compositing work opposed to motion… but anyways…
My Reel is here
http://www.vimeo.com/2601451
I’d really like to know what i’m in lack of to be able to find work abroad (I’m from Colombia-SouthAmerica)
Thank you so much for being so available to Noobz like me.
come on gorilla…be nice…
http://vimeo.com/5892530
http://vimeo.com/4766233
mograph doesnt tell me anything when I posted it..
really appreciate if you do nick
take care!
Sounds fun, fire away:
http://www.daveglanzproductions.com/videos/demo
JLEGA on September 18th, 2009 said...
Nice Work! Great sense of animation, Keep it up!
Jfrye on September 21st, 2009 said...
Totally agree – that is one badass reel. But would love to see an edit that was 30 sec shorter.
heyy, nick, always looking to become a betta designer and up for the crituque.
keep up the amazin work, ur a legend!!! keep rockin.
http://prime-digital.co.uk
Photography related blog…any critique is welcome
link: http://www.codebeta.net
Don’t go easy…if it sucks then just say it
-LM
it’ll be good incentive to put more work into it..
http://echoblack.net/reel
Portfolio : http://www.noellestransky.com/
Reel: http://www.noellestransky.com/reel/
I’d Love to hear your feedback!
Bas on September 19th, 2009 said...
Uhm, I can only see white on your reel. Have QT pro so it should play, no?
max on September 19th, 2009 said...
same here whiteness
maybe you have that quicktime setting where it needs to fully load then play, gotta take that off. dunno maybe?
max on September 19th, 2009 said...
nope just whiteness, i even waited to load up
Noelle on November 1st, 2009 said...
Try a refresh? I’ve got it running. What browsers/os’s are ya’ll using? Need to do some browser testing…
I’d love to get some feedback. My stuff is more VFX oriented.
Site: http://isotropy.ca
VFXReel: http://vimeo.com/5343806
can I be gorriled?
Portfolio and demo reel: http://www.renzoreyes.com
it’s a mix of motion and vfx work. I’d love to hear you opinion!
thanks!
Yimbo on September 18th, 2009 said...
Very cool stuff. Specially the matchmoving stuff. In fact I submitted your video to the Michael Zechner’ Matchmoving Group on Vimeo.
Bas on September 19th, 2009 said...
very nice! Is the 3d done in C4D?
Please hurt me…
my first reel
http://vimeo.com/5780251
Would love to hear some good ol constructive criticism! Thanks!
http://www.kylerichtsfeld.com/
Would love to hear what you think!!
http://www.kylerichtsfeld.com
http://vimeo.com/2854252
Don’t hold back now…
A minor’s reel..
http://www.vimeo.com/4267083
Ok, here’s my site, which features my reel and other work, just got out of school a few months ago so would love to get your’s and everyone else’s critique. But be gentle. hahaha
http://mike-moreno.com
Ok here’s my site which features my reel and other work. Just got out of school so would like the yours and everyone else’s critique. But be gentle, hahaha http://mike-moreno.com
Hmmm for some reason my comments not posting so hopefully the third time’s a charm. Here’s my site which features my reel and other work: http://mike-moreno.com
just got out of school so would appreciate the feedback. Also if my other two comments show up for some reason just please delete them.
Would love to hear some good ol constructive criticism!
http://www.kylerichtsfeld.com
Cheers
max on September 19th, 2009 said...
nice stuff kyle
Hey Nick here is my site! http://www.oscardante.com
He Nick, I would love some serious asskicking!
portfolio = http://www.heinlagerweij.nl
reel = http://www.heinlagerweij.nl/video/hein_lagerweij_showreel2009_web.mov
Hi. I would love to get some feedback on my site and my reel they both are @:
http://yimbo.com.mx/
Hopefully I can have a lot of feedback from here and improve my reel.
JLEGA on September 18th, 2009 said...
Very nice design and composition.
Harry on September 18th, 2009 said...
Hey love your website, what word press theme are you using ? I love how simple it is
Sebastian Kerner on September 18th, 2009 said...
Thats a slightly modified version of “smart portfolio” for wp.
Eric Woods on September 18th, 2009 said...
Great work. I am a big fan of the lighting in the 3D pieces. Also the Reel was the perfect length. Kept me interested the whole way through and made me want to see more.
Yimbo on September 18th, 2009 said...
Hey thanks for the kind words. It’s good to hear someone likes your work. Now for the hardcore critiques.
And yes I used the Smart Portfolio from Theme Forest.
Jordan Taylor on September 19th, 2009 said...
yo yimbo your work is sick, i think i could critique your work on the smart car, i love the design and concept i think the only thing is the audio, i fell like it doesn’t fit with the animation and specifically at the end when the words fly on the screen it feels out of place i think it would make it feel more finished and professional if you added some new music and/or added sound for the text flying in.
Dan Lucyszyn-Hinton on October 15th, 2009 said...
great reel overall (specifically loved the 8-bit stuff), but there was one thing I picked up on – the poker chips spot looked like you were missing a pass – very low contrast and saturation…unless that’s what you were going for. Everything else is pretty much grrreat, especially in terms of pacing and movement – smooth and watchable all the way through, and interesting camera angles too. Do you use a rig or just well-tweaked keyframes?
Yimbo on October 20th, 2009 said...
Thanks Dan.
You’re right about the Chips video, I’ll try to fix that.
for the camera I use a simple rig in Cinema 4D, nothing too fancy, just a simple camera as a child of a Null Object with all the camera controls on it as User Data.
Id really appreciate your opinion. my reel is on my website.
http://www.illking.com/
Thanks!
Check this cool shit out!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wfeiz2ThRKU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4nSsJcS9Gw
Hi Nick its Oscar here. Her is my site: http://www.oscardante.com
Have a go.
http://vimeo.com/6134891
Here is mine http://www.oscardante.com hope to hear what you have to say
http://www.craftspace.net
Feel free to rip it apart, I want to be better!
http://www.craftspace.net
Check it out, let me know what you think, thanks!
max on September 19th, 2009 said...
neato, luv the intro
What about just like an individual project. I don’t have a reel at the moment.
Yo Nick!
Check out
My Reel
http://www.dream-engineer.com
I would be thrilled to get the Hardcore Reel Critique.
now how could anyone pass up this opportunity
http://www.dannussear.com
You’re going to OD with reels man!
Just in case, here is my site, the reel is the first thing on top
http://www.nicolasplaire.com
http://www.unitblue.net
Say what you need to say.
You’re going to Od with reels man!
Just in case, my reel is on my website, first thing on top, just below the contacts [pretty obvious really]
http://www.nicolasplaire.com
http://www.vimeo.com/user1345991/videos
I think this a great thing to start up. I would love for some critique, but it will be nice to see what advice you give to others as well.
http://www.mswdesign.tv
keep up the gud work, any feedback wud b ace!!!
http://prime-digital.co.uk/
Probably not even going to make the cut, but here goes.
http://cDawson.tv
Great idea!!!
here is mine,but mainly with last year work…sorry mates!!
http://www.vimeo.com/2214101
Hi Nick, hi everyone.
I think its a nice idea. So if you want, your allowed to review and critique my website: http://www.ls5.de
Be rough, be rude – it doesn’t matter.
BTW: I need more followers in twitter: http://twitter.com/all_is_5
@ barton
stunning work you’ve done.. respect!
Rounin on September 18th, 2009 said...
That’s a really nice Flash site. Super fast, no loading and smoooooth. How much action scripting knowledge do you need to know to create something like this? Any php involved? I’d like to make mock site using these technique. Great job.
Jordan Taylor on September 19th, 2009 said...
yo that is the sickest site i have ever seen!!!!!! awesome!!!!!!
Yimbo on September 19th, 2009 said...
Just when I think Flash sites sucked. You have a very cool flsh site there, very cool looking and without any loading time.
I’d love to get some feedback so let me know what you think, thanks!
http://www.vimeo.com/6433633
max on September 19th, 2009 said...
sweeet!
Here we go:
Thanks a lot!
http://www.void-animation.com/
the reel is in the first page!
para on September 19th, 2009 said...
like you reel, it is cool
Great idea, can we do it again in a few months when my reels done! : )
http://www.heerkogroefsema.nl
I’ve got no showreel so I guess that will be the first critique
sara on September 18th, 2009 said...
nice shizzle
max on September 20th, 2009 said...
very nice
here is my reel.
most of it is studywork.
http://vimeo.com/6261818
I would love to get some feedback from anybody in here
not really a “reel”, but some videos
in case you could pick up any of them
http://www.vimeo.com/user947211/videos
Please be ruthless, please, please, pleeeaaaaase !!!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/inerxia/3325631355/
Nick – I would love to hear your comments on my site and reel. Cheers – Steve.
http://www.steverenard.com
I have no real reel but here’s my website : http://cargocollective.com/joshuacatalano
It’s your opportunity to be my 26th visitor. It’s strictly for the hardcore.
max on September 20th, 2009 said...
super kick ass!
rickthompson on September 20th, 2009 said...
a unique voice. Nice job.
thats the one.
http://vimeo.com/6642463
william wallace on September 18th, 2009 said...
Smooth man! Nice stuff, I would loose that paint splatter behind your name at the beginning. Takes away from the silky smoothyness.
william wallace on September 18th, 2009 said...
loose? I meant *lose
Thanks. This is very generous of you. I’m coming from a broadcast background so I’m trying to figure out which projects would appeal towards Companies like DK and which just focus to much on broadcast. Thanks again.
So… not a lot of interest in this one? ha
i do more print work nowadays then animation/aftereffects and my reel is getting a little old but i would still appreciate your comments.
http://www.zachblumsteinart.com
Hey,
This isn’t actually a reel but a video with lots of cg-elements:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKlQPq0n3SY
would love to get feedback.
http://www.lkalavera.com/reel2009.html
I’m waiting
Lucas Kazakevicius on October 20th, 2009 said...
here goes a vimeo link http://vimeo.com/7171111
Cheers!
Nick I respect your opinion and have been following this site for a few months now. I think the resources you offer in here are amazing and I’d like to take advantage of your reel critiquing. Don’t hold back let me know what I need to do to improve it.
Thanks
For reel… thanks.
Ryan
http://www.heshouldworkforme.com
hey, thanks, this is a great idea, hopefully u wont die trying to review every single reel…
this is gona take looong haha, cheers buddy, and thanks again for such great contributions to everyone!!
http://www.vimeo.com/3944812
Luciano A. Munoz on October 11th, 2009 said...
I just Updated my reel, chopped it down, added new stuff, took off old stuff and the break downs, made a small presentation.
Now i’m watching the critiques u’ve put over, and is amazing how much u can learn from that, so keep em coming, did this before i saw critiques, but go ahead i’ll be waiting in line for some comments
http://www.vimeo.com/6751405
Tell me your thoughts please.
Here’s my most recent reel, I made it for a student project and the teacher wanted it 5 minutes long so forgive me for the length.
2009 Reel: http://www.vimeo.com/4638020
Also here’s another that I made last year, I was rushed and basically put this together over night. It’s really out dated but I’d like to see the difference of oppinion from this reel to the current.
2008 Reel: http://www.vimeo.com/2511146
Thanks guy, I think it would be easiest to read your critiques if you left the comment on the videos vimeo page, thanks again!
bring the ruth.
trevor tuttle on September 20th, 2009 said...
site here:
http://www.glrstudios.com
layout reel:
http://www.glrstudios.com/layout
here’s the link:
http://www.glrstudios.com
Hey..
I’m Byron from Brazil…
http://www.segundo.tv
thanks.
max on September 20th, 2009 said...
uber sweet
http://www.bezierstudio.com
Bring it!!
BOO YAH!!
http://www.smorgasbordstudios.com
Hey Nick,
I’ve been reading GSG for a while now and I’m consistently inspired and shamed into doing better work. Check out my reel and give it to me straight: http://www.victordeanda.com
Best,
Victor De Anda
Just a commercial, me self taught, 2/3 years in the biz now.
Reep eet up my friend!
max on September 19th, 2009 said...
http://vimeo.com/4886524
http://maximusreturns.multiply.com/video
ahh i thought it came up in the message! eep
in case u wanted to see any past work as gauge
thanks millions meng!
See, Nick, ya dropped the ball. You could’ve quickly just totally scared everyone out of putting their reels up by making an example of someone and berated them, said something nasty about their mother, told them they suck at life, and to stop playing with Cinema 4D and to go play in traffic, etc… then you wouldn’t have seen so many volunteers!
Just sayin!
here you go , http://www.motionattack.com,
and thanks
Thanks for doing this for everyone! I’m graduating from grad school in the spring so it would be awesome to get a crit on my demo reel before sending it out!
http://www.vimeo.com/5464173
I wish I actually had content to critique
reel: fullyanimated.com
para on September 21st, 2009 said...
nice reel looks great
Oh why the hell not.
http://gra-phix.com/reel/
http://www.vimeo.com/1166310
Your critique is very important to me…thanks is advanced
Everyone needs a good beating now and then..
http://www.fortysixtwenty.com/
F3tch on September 18th, 2009 said...
Love the cloud study. What program did u use for that? AE?
Would love to get mine ripped apart:
http://www.greasypigstudios.com
(Animation and motion graphics reels in site)
feel free to critique mine I will be more than happy to listen to your comments!
thanks in advance!
Nick, when will the critique be out?
hey nick, wud luv to get site critiqued and wud helpp me improve as a designer, btw keep up the wked posts on the site, very inspiring!!1
http://prime-digital.co.uk/
Here is my Reel 2009.
Please watch it on Vimeo to see the HD version. http://vimeo.com/6494012
And here is my site http://www.grischatheissen.com with the “small” version and some infos.
Keep up the good work!
Cheers
Critique the crap out of this please
http://www.timlobes.com – Vimeo Reel
Planning on shortening it to 1 minute, but what should I leave in/take out, what works and sucks? Please be constructively brutal!
Thanks Nick
http://showdownvisual.com/#/why-us/
F3tch on September 18th, 2009 said...
Nice Video and good presentation. The only thing that bothers me is the use of the ballon HDRI image from greyscale gorilla. I think it’s no problem to get inspired by tutorials and adapt them but make it in your way.
Just a thought.
I really like the typo tracking thing! Great Job.
Here is my site.
http://www.myuncle.com.au
Here is my reel.
http://www.vimeo.com/5976883
Appreciate any comments! this is good.
Brandon Withrow on September 19th, 2009 said...
Hey, i saw Not Quite Hollywood about a month ago and loved the opening motion graphics. Great work!
Mike Tan on September 20th, 2009 said...
thanks for the comment. Glad you liked it.
Here’s my porfolio site http://www.jorgelega.com let me know what you guys think!
chris culp on September 19th, 2009 said...
Really nice boards dude! Good site and good work, but you could benefit from trimming some fat off your reel – make it pop. cheers.
Here’s my site.. reel is pretty easy to find http://www.hadleyvisual.com
Watch out for the reel OD man!
Anyway, doesn’t hurt, here is mine:
http://www.nicolasplaire.com
Just a question, not sure if it fits on this post but whatever.
What is the avrege age for people around here doing 5sec challenges, posting their reels etc?
Are there many people like me who haven’t even started working with this kind of stuff yet or do most of you have motion graphics jobs or something. Im 17 btw.
I was really happy with my 2008 reel but now, when I look at it I see how much I’ve evolved and learned so it’s not that great anymore.
Gonna post my 2009 reel whenever that’s done though.
Jess on September 21st, 2009 said...
I’ve been wondering the same question. I just turned 20, and I’m just starting to really get into After Effects in my free time. From just browsing through the reels, it seems to me like most people here work as freelancers and have done work for some major clients.
hit me gorillacommune…
http://www.vimeo.com/6642411
Zerox on September 21st, 2009 said...
I think you should leave out the tutorialmaterial – Lexus,Copilot,Aetuts…everybody knows them, try something of your own with the shown techniques.
finemotionvision on September 25th, 2009 said...
yes – you’re right. i do this as a hobby and sometimes can’t believe what you can now do at home. I get a little bit carried away by a technique i’ve been shown and just want to get it out there and show people. However, i would like to go pro one day and so took your remarks seriously. Consequently, i’ve deleted it from vimeo and already replaced the first shot. thanks for the kick up the butt.
i’ve no reel yet.
but i’ve a custom wordpress for my website!
is it good to add: site, blog, facebook and twitter link on the same start page?
see ya
http://www.marcantoinehelard.com
Hi! This is my webpage http://www.brunographer.com
I’d really appreciate the critique, this is my first reel, made up mostly of the work I made in school during my master in motion graphics. I’m 24 years old and just getting into the business and could use some good feedback… thank you!
Bruno Ferreira on September 24th, 2009 said...
Hi, it’s me again! if you prefer you can check out my reel directly in Vimeo as well, so you can leave any comments there!
thanks guys!
http://vimeo.com/5459502
I have not launched a new site yet, but my reel is up:
http://www.joe-moccia.com/reel.html
This is my first ever reel, my 3rd cut of it.
Appreciate any critique.
Wow! I’m not sure if I will get to at the bottom of this long list, but what the heck.
I usually preference my work with what a do for a living (many people are surprised that I do motion graphics on the side), but I want to see how my reel holds up on its own.
Site: http://www.cmimagery.com
Motion Graphics Reel: http://www.vimeo.com/4385694
Motion Tracking Reel: http://www.vimeo.com/1702415
Thank you for the opportunity!
Kevin Snyder
hey nick, wud love a critique of my site, any way of improvin as a designer.
Keep up the gud posts.
http://prime-digital.co.uk/
reel 2009: http://www.vimeo.com/5928236
I see that I’ve noticed this message board a bit late, but I’d still love anyone’s comments.
I’m an architecture student with an interest in art and graphics, but am extremely new to motion graphics. I don’t have a reel but I do have a new website with my body of work.
So no matter how fundamental a critique may seem, it is all welcome here.
http://www.charlieable.com/
please give me feedback on my latest reel
http://www.emilrydberg.se
forgot the link.
Thanks Nick, keep up the great work!
http://www.mckaymarshall.com
Bas on September 21st, 2009 said...
wow – excellent.
Do the damage please.
http://www.edgedeep.com
Jordan Taylor on September 20th, 2009 said...
im confused on yur reel i swaer i saw a justin timberlake music video and i know for a fact i saw LUPE FIASCO n Pharrel but i didnt see like a tv station with it or neting it was just the video and i know u didnt make it, did i miss something on there?
JP on September 21st, 2009 said...
Thanks for the look Jordan. I worked on the Lupe Fiasco and Justin Timberlake videos back in ‘06. I did backgrounds on the Lupe video and paint/roto on the Timberlake video.
Not sure how to make that clearer in the reel because I don’t have before and after shots. Any suggestions?
thegorilla on September 21st, 2009 said...
Put a credit list along with your reel that explains what you did for each shot. That is always helpful.
Hey everyone,
I’m an architecture student trying to get into the world of motion graphics. I only have a few animation pieces, so no reel, but I am working on building up a diverse portfolio.
Any comments, no matter how elementary are more than welcome.
http://www.charlieable.com
Next on the block
http://www.vimeo.com/6296152
Oh,so many reels
)
Here is and mine demo reel
http://vimeo.com/5472848
Hi Nick.
I really respect your opinion and would be very interested to hear what you have to say about my reel. Thanks for providing all the amazing resources you do. Don’t hold back!
Ryan Snider
http://www.heshouldworkforme.com
I know im late to the game. but here is my newest reel. Looking for comments from anyone!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWLIQD_dRfU
Comments on my reel anyone?
http://www.qhmotion.com/
Looking forward to seeing your critiques, hopefully you’ll have time to get around to all of them.
http://www.justinmcclure.tv/front-page/motion-graphics-reel
New to the whole graphic design and photography business area – didn’t go to school for it, just learned with online tutorials, so I’m seeing where it’s all at anyway…
http://www.redsixltd.com/
Heres mine.
http://www.vimeo.com/6109957
Jacob Ireland on October 11th, 2009 said...
Updated
http://www.vimeo.com/7011552
These are some good reels here people. There is one thing I noticed a lot of people using and that’s the twitch effect in the intros or ending. Don’t get me wrong, some of you are using it very well and are even mixing it with cinema 4d stuff, but some of you are just killing the effect. You guys that are using cinema 4d with the mograph plugin are making things happen, keep it up, you make me jealous.
A bit nerve wrecking, but I’m putting on my best poker-face as I hit submit!
http://vimeo.com/2427474
Thanks for them good posts and advice.
Here is my 2009 Reel!
http://vimeo.com/1930226
I’m now working on my graduation film. So, some advices for my next reel could be interesting.
Hi Nick !
Here is my reel :
http://thomasberthelon.com/Site/Show_reel.html
I’m working on a new video.
Nick, have a website.com, a blog or a simple vimeo, to the eyes of the client, it changes something when hiring?
thegorilla on September 21st, 2009 said...
I think the stigma of using vimeo is gone when it comes to hiring.
Hey Grayscalegorilla. We are a norwegian based motion-graphics/design house. Take a look at our reel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYrdTw2eTyw&feature=player_embedded
Would be nice to get some feedback!
Cheers,
Tor Martin
Sorry for misspelling your name. I give it a second go. GreyscaleGorilla.
Cheers.
Hopefully i’m not too late.
http://www.vimeo.com/3888009
Sup Nick,
I know you’ve got a long list, but I’d love to see what you think of my reel.
http://www.delrazor.com/
just visit the visual section and view the reel.
Or you can opt to just jump straight into the reel with this link.
http://www.delrazor.com/videos/delrazor_09_reel.mov
Thanks!
Hey Nick,
Can you critique my reel…just kidding, I know it sucks…
Peace dude!
Great Nick!
Can you critique my website? Its goods and its bads? I’m brazilian and my site is: http://www.jonasalmeida.com.br
I gonna finish some more works then make a single reel, while not, just the site!
Thanks!
Great man, I also would like to hear something from ya to my reel.
http://www.vimeo.com/5927944
Hey Nick,
I’d love to have some feedback on my reel.
http://vimeo.com/1651336
Keep it coming Nick, GSG rocks
Wow I came a little late to the party, but I’m gonna get in line anyway…
http://www.vimeo.com/6752407
Hi Nick! i don’t have a motion reel but a DP reel. Do you critique photography reels? If so i would love to post something. thanks!!
http://www.williamwallace.tv/work/demoreel
I am little late, but hopefully u get time to see it…
http://www.vimeo.com/6488256
Just finished this yesterday.
http://www.vimeo.com/6849403
The critique so far has been great on other reels. Looking forward to more!
best regards..
Hi !
I’ve just seen this post !
So here’s my reel on vimeo :
http://www.vimeo.com/3529570
hope it’s not too late…
Hi Nick,
http://vimeo.com/6864416
thanks
I would like some feedback on my work.
http://www.mikefortunato.com
Hey there,
even if im not the first to post his site (with the reel) … here it is:
http://www.sebastiantomczak.de … Let me know what you think! Greetings from Germany,
Sebastian
I would love some feedback! I just got my reel finished so thats why I am so late to this party.
http://vimeo.com/6884359
Thanks for any feedback!
Chad
late to the game as well…
http://kenpelletier.com/index.php?/recentwork/2009-reel/
Nick is just a dalayed guy.
Procrastinator guy.
We helped him, he don’t help us.
Hi Nick,
I’d like some feedback on my reel.
I’m a french Motion Designer and I’m in Sydney, Australia now.
Do you my think my skills are good enough to apply for a motion designer position in Australia.
Any feedbacks from readers are welcome.
Thanks a lot.
Give mine a Leona Lewis slap… http://www.pixelkid.co.uk
ta very much
Try this link, just the reel is there!
http://vimeo.com/6814916
ta again!
Nick,
if you ever get to this one
thanks much!
http://vimeo.com/7070893
Hi Nick,
Just forgot the links for my showreel.
on Vimeo
http://vimeo.com/5288745
on my blog
http://manuelcreignou.blogspot.com/2009/06/showreel09.html
I’d like some feedback on my reel.
I’m a french Motion Designer and I’m in Sydney, Australia now.
Do you my think my skills are good enough to apply for a motion designer position in Australia.
Any feedbacks from readers are welcome.
Thanks a lot.
Hi Nick,
Thanks for your awesome work with GSG for the past months, you are doing an amazing and truely inspiring job. Keep it up…
My Reel:
http://www.vimeo.com/7057820
I currently live in Dubai and have only gotten into Motion Graphics in the past 2years but I’m really starting to get the hang of it and am prepared to do what ever it takes (well almost…lol) to get to the top…
…please feel free to rip me into pieces…
Would be nice to have some feedback (not only from Nick…)
Thanks
here you are: http://vimeo.com/3319866
Enjoying this series…
would fancy your feedback!
http://vimeo.com/6479413
Late to the party, I know, but if you have the time to crit, please do. Thanks!
http://www.mrcrothers.com
If you have a few minutes…here`s my reel: http://vimeo.com/794422
http://www.rylaangimby.com
It’s on the front page.
Would love to hear what you think…
cheers
hmmm doesnt seem to be showing my link
http://www.brettmcmanus.com/
Love the critiques!
if you get a chance, here is mine..
http://www.jbarnesnyc.com
Thanks!!
http://vimeo.com/6505499
if you get some time
nick, you already know it, but maybe u want to review it in public.
http://vimeo.com/6413002
Very cool of you to do this.
Here is my reel:
http://vimeo.com/7090198
Thanks,
-YS
feel free to rip it apart…
http://jeff-j-dillon.com
I doubt you will get to it, here is mine (if anyone else want’s to crit it, go for it!)
(reel)
http://www.vimeo.com/5863504
(Big QT)
http://www.virtualmatter.org/assets/work/Kevin_Whitfield.mov
–
Kevin
honest critique is the best! it’d be great to hear your comments.
reel (quicktime):
http://www.mike-humphrey.com/mikehumphrey_reel09.mov
youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJ-SfwvXJGk
hey Nick! here you have my demo. Keep up with this section… it’s a good way to learn!! ; ) thanks!
http://charminmotion.com/DR2008_CharminMotion.mov
Hi Nick!
My reel to your hardcore critiques!
Thanx!
http://vimeo.com/4904282
Here’s my reel up for critique. Thanks!
http://vimeo.com/7099791
Opinion much appreciated:
http://www.henrygrey.tv
demoralize me
Chris West on October 17th, 2009 said...
demoralize me
http://chriswest.tv/motion.html
Hey hey,
Any critique of my reel would be cool. I’m more of a director/editor who also does some mo-graph & compositing, but would be interested to see how it holds up, whats working, not working etc.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBTPPV-6srA&fmt=22
Many thanks for any feedback!
Come on, be as rude as you can.
rcalvaro.tv
vimeo.com/rcalvaro
And of course, thank you in advanced for it.
All right Gorilla-man, cool initiative, fire away!
http://www.smokeandmirrors.se
Any link on the left under “Showreel”:
http://www.valhalladesign.net
Thanks!
would love to hear what you think
http://www.brettmcmanus.com/
cheers
Swedish compositing student, and this is my first reel ! Be as harsh as you like!
http://vimeo.com/6765472
Thanks!
It looks like you’ve set yourself quite a Herculean task!
Well, should you reach this point of the list, I’d be immensely grateful for any feedback you have!
http://www.vimeo.com/7159642
Thanks!
Gabe
Hey there… I would love to have you take a look. Thanks for the time if you are able
ed rhine on October 27th, 2009 said...
http://www.volohmedia.com/reel_highres.mov
Graduated this year from SVA, but been working professionally for the past 3 years (somehow I survived full time classes and work)
Mograph already destroyed me… LOL
Lets see what you think!
http://www.manuruiz.com
Thanks in advance!
jumping in!
http://scottynolan.com/
thanks, nick!
Hey there here s another one for the list. You can check out my reel and work in mograph, design and photography at http://www.bulkas.com
Cheers,
Duncan
Ok, here it is. Go ahead if you like.
http://vimeo.com/7180344
I would be honored
http://vimeo.com/6859911
Michael Fragstein on October 28th, 2009 said...
I like it a lot …
the movement of the camera and your graphical elements is really worked out well.
I see a unique style and i like it.
I see that on the one side you doing motiongraphics and on the other side the film department. This two things are not going that well together in your reel. That´s the only point …
Nice Job!
Best
Michael
here my reel
http://www.vimeo.com/5743887
Wow this is one big list but here it goes.
http://www.vimeo.com/7224743
Hey guys,
here is mine,
http://www.departement.tv
Thanks a lot.
Hey Nick, dropping this off. williamwallace.tv/work/demoReel/
I’d appreciate it if you could give my reel a look. It’s set to be downloadable on vimeo. Thanks, love the site.
http://vimeo.com/5854049
Plenty of submissions, heres one more, love and appreciate the site!
Always open to serious critiquing
vimeo: http://vimeo.com/6445292
WTF?? fix it if you can…Sorry man
i did it like this :
http://www.vimeo.com/5743887
holy cow o_O lotta showreels in here
lets give it a try
here’s mine
http://vimeo.com/7310319
GOD! WE NEED MORE COMMUNITIES LIKE THIS!!!
so we don’t have to go to see a psychologist before we go crazy!
MY REEL !
http://xplsv.tv/movie/3881/
I know its almost been two years, but I’d love to hear what you have to say before I cut my new demo reel.
http://www.vimeo.com/1248885
P.S. I’m a huge fan by the way
my very first reel. Already know some things that can be improved but some more critiques before I start editing a new one are very welcome!
http://www.vimeo.com/7060177
http://design.marquismosley.com/#83901/Montage-09
Here’s my reel… any feedback would be helpful
Im Scared. Thanks!
Nick,
If possible, I’d like my reel to be critqued. After watching the first couple of reel critiques, I’ve noticed some common general questions that keep coming up so, here is a background breakdown of my reel to take some guess-work out of your job:
Reel: joelhebert.com
My Job: In-house Art Director for a company web-based network of OTC skin care product brands. I handle all the video production for the company. The majority of the work are various scenes from webmercials over the past year.
My Role: Did everything on the reel but sing the song in the background. Also, some of the ugly labels on the products, I had nothing to do with. Other than that, I wrote the scripts, designed, modeled, animated, etc.
Workflow: Adobe Production Suite, Strata 3D (65% of the 3D), Cinema 4D (35%, just bought broadcast edition two months ago, can’t put it down now!), Zbrush, Mudbox, Bodypaint 3D
Output/Rendering: Various rendering setting, screen size was all 640×360. Some of the clips were compressed to-death which is why there is a little anti-aliasing, pixelating, and banding going on.
Song: Ace Boone “shy people”, myspace.com/aceboone
Keep up the good tutorials man! Your teaching style is very easy-to-understand
is a little bit of my work
http://oscarmar.com/reel09.mov
http://www.vimeo.com/7398031
Best Regards
Nay Lin
this is my link http://www.vimeo.com/7476376
Here is my recently created reel:
http://www.johndwaddington.com
Hi Nick !
I’ve just updated my reel
Hope you’ll select it for the next session :
http://www.vimeo.com/7554511
Dino Muhic on November 12th, 2009 said...
Hey Nick,
here’s my real for 2009.
I hope to get a nice and mercyless critique from you.
http://vimeo.com/7477097
Thanks!
Hi nick, here is my 2009 mograph reel.
Pls let me know what u think and how I could improve it.
cheers
http://www.vimeo.com/5945682
Hey there! I know I’m probably kinda late to the party, but I’d appreciate a critique from anyone willing to give it.
http://vimeo.com/7547842
Thanks in advance!
Check out my reel, and let me know what you think…
http://www.vimeo.com/8036208
I was wondering if you were going to do another episode of reel critiques? I enjoyed the other 4 episodes you did.
I just completed a new reel for 2010 and would love to hear a critique and some feedback.
http://www.vimeo.com/7928648
http://vimeo.com/8055593
i’m not a motion grapher so i don’t know if my reel can be interesting on GSG.
anyways, big up guys!
Can’t wait to hear what you say about mine!
http://www.vimeo.com/7596545
I’m in, ready for the feedback!
http://vimeo.com/4713294
I would love some honest feedback. Its hard to keep my reel updated all the time, but I try. If you hate it tell me. If you love it tell me. I want to know what people think. Thanks!
Here is my graduating reel!! Its been a long road and ive been fortunate enough to spend a lot of that road working in the field. Was curious since i knew you were a somewhat regular at the Ai in Chicago, how my reel stacks up. Im graduating from the Art Institute of Ft Lauderdale.
http://www.vimeo.com/8112418
Eat it alive.
Joe on December 12th, 2009 said...
http://www.getjoeball.com
Reel is on the splash page
http://www.vimeo.com/8175217
Rip it up. Build it up. Just give me some honest feedback.
reel – http://vimeo.com/5565320 or http://www.rokkaboy.com/reel/reel.mov
cheers
http://www.vimeo.com/7953539
You probably won’t get to mine in a while but whatever
http://www.vimeo.com/8380370
Very late in the game but I’m finally happy enough with this.
http://www.vimeo.com/8477338
Hi, i’ve updated my reel for the new year, hope this one gets featured:
http://vimeo.com/8516008
http://www.consecratedsoup.com
High-res version at vimeo:
http://www.vimeo.com/8823541
Thanks for considering!
Hi Nick,
here is my new reel for 2010 fresh out of the render queue.
http://www.vimeo.com/8610211
I’d be glad if you had time to take a close look at it…c’mon rip it apart already
Cheers Guido
Hey Nick!
Would like to toss my name/reel into the ring if these are still a-happenin.
Thanks!
Zack
Reel: http://vimeo.com/8402772
Hi Nick!
check my reel an tell me what you think!
thanks!:)
http://www.vimeo.com/9041355
here is my site
http://www.stefanoparon.com
ciao
Hey GSG, would love to have my reel broken down and critiqued by your good self. heres the link…
http://www.frasercroall.com/reel.html
and im also on vimeo
http://vimeo.com/frasercroall
Cheers,
FC