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.
Everyone needs a good beating now and then..
http://www.fortysixtwenty.com/
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/
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.
Hey, i saw Not Quite Hollywood about a month ago and loved the opening motion graphics. Great work!
thanks for the comment. Glad you liked it.
Here’s my porfolio site http://www.jorgelega.com let me know what you guys think!
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.
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
I think you should leave out the tutorialmaterial – Lexus,Copilot,Aetuts…everybody knows them, try something of your own with the shown techniques.
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!
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
wow – excellent.
Do the damage please.
http://www.edgedeep.com
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?
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?
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
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?
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.
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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
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
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