| | | | Re: Demo reels size
by Stephen Smith on Nov 18, 2009 at 11:18:54 pm
in the Demo Reels Forum
Congratulations on your first post. Hopefully there will be many more to come. 900 pixels is the max because of the COW web page size. Take a look at this commercial I posted that is 900 pixels in width. Notice how there is no more room to go. Hope t | | | | |
| | | | Demo reels size
by Claude Johnson on Oct 28, 2009 at 12:53:24 am
in the Demo Reels Forum
Hi to everyone using CreativeCOW,
This is my first post here but I come almost every day to get information on how to and tutorials.
Very helpful forums.
So in today's newsletter (e-mail) I saw "Host your Short Films at The COW". So I came di | | | | |
| | | | Re: response
by Trea Cotton on Oct 27, 2009 at 1:04:25 am
in the Business & Marketing Forum
Thanks... The teachers and ppl who run this school know alot of ppl in the business, the school does not focus on the paper they focus on the reel. I don't know if anyone has looked at the website for the school but there are student made movies and | | | | |
| | | | Re: Should I change careers to 3D animation?
by Trea Cotton on Oct 26, 2009 at 1:27:24 pm
in the Business & Marketing Forum
Thanks Steve for the info.. I will take your advice and post some reels here and maybe make a website. I was curious as to WHY you don't ever hire the people that you mentioned who apply with you. Is it because you just dont have a need for that typ | | | | |
| | | | Re: light source facing camera
by Ariane Fisher on Oct 13, 2009 at 4:49:06 pm
in the Apple Motion Forum
Just wanted to update you that I finally finished my project. It's up on the demo reels section. Thanks for your help. Here's the link:
http://reels.creativecow.net/film/reeltimedvd-company-open-alternate-version | | | | |
| | | | Re: How do I make a "Pal" DVD?
by Dave Friend on Oct 9, 2009 at 2:44:58 pm
in the DVD Authoring Forum
[Peter Greenstone] "Studios over there are always demanding that demo reels be in PAL so I just assumed it really had to be."
What Noah said is absolutely true. However, if the video is in the PAL format it will look better than if it's NTSC. The | | | | |
| | | | Re: How do I make a "Pal" DVD?
by Peter Greenstone on Oct 8, 2009 at 9:50:42 pm
in the DVD Authoring Forum
Thanks. That's very good to know. I had no idea. Studios over there are always demanding that demo reels be in PAL so I just assumed it really had to be.
Do you know if it fits it pixel to pixel or stretches it to fit?
http://www.petergreenston | | | | |
| | | | Entry-level Demo Reel Advice
by Carla Cardello on Oct 8, 2009 at 1:25:22 am
in the Demo Reels Forum
I recently graduated with my degree in multimedia and wish to work in the video world. My main interest is editing, but since I'm trying to get my foot in the door, I'm open to pretty much anything that can put me in that direction.
I'm having tro | | | | |
| | | | International Aerial Cinematography
by Andrew Arell on Oct 7, 2009 at 5:18:36 pm
in the JOBS Wanted Forum
New Client Promotion- 50% discount on aerial service!
Ascent Imagery operates a fleet of portable, remote piloted helicopters designed for aerial filming.
Among other advantages, we can capture aerial shots and operate in locations that full-siz | | | | |
| | | | Motion Graphics Designer
by Bruce Sandler on Oct 6, 2009 at 3:58:54 pm
in the JOBS Offered - Higher Pay Forum
Motion Graphics Artist
CBS News in NY is currently accepting resumes and demo reels for freelance designer/animator positions.
Experience working in news broadcast environment preferred, but not required. Must be able to create and design 2D | | | | |
| | | | multiple reels
by Tami Rotchford on Oct 5, 2009 at 8:52:33 pm
in the Demo Reels Forum
Hello cow moderators,
Thanks for hosting videos, it's nice to have a place where we can see the work of our colleagues.
My question: I submitted a film title sequence a couple of weeks ago under the category of "demo reels" because there were no ot | | | | |
| | | | Website Video Formats
by Jay Knollmiller on Oct 2, 2009 at 1:14:25 am
in the UG: Arizona FCP Forum
Wanted to get people's opinion's on the different formats of video for online viewing. I am in the processing of redesigning my site and I'm looking at a couple different options. I was thinking of either converting my demo reels to h.264 or flash. | | | | |
| | | | Different philosophies: which one is better?
by Paulo Jan on Sep 26, 2009 at 6:37:26 pm
in the Demo Reels Forum
Hi all:
After watching quite a few demo reels, it looks to me like there are two basic philosophies:
-One is to keep each of the works you've done in separate "blocks". Use music and editing to keep the pace and have the piece flow, but the vie | | | | |
| | | | Film? Really? Yes, Really.
by Mike Lehman on Aug 19, 2009 at 12:37:26 pm
in the Indie Film & Documentary Forum
Even all-digital, file-based films are still shown mostly on film. That's why Mike Lehman is helping indie filmmakers get their work onto the worldwide standard for theatrical exhibition. | | | | |
| | | | Using a tradeshow to your advantage
by Greg Panas on Aug 6, 2009 at 5:20:24 pm
in the Business & Marketing Forum
What are the best ways to use a trade show to your advantage and gain new business. I've contemplated over giving away demo reels but will they make it into a potential clients dvd player? What about using the internet for your demo reel and giving | | | | |
| | | | Freelance FCP Editor (10+years of experience)
by Eleanore Stasheff on Aug 2, 2009 at 5:46:37 pm
in the JOBS Wanted Forum
Hello,
I am a freelance video editor available for work anywhere in the midwest. I work with both linear and non-linear editing, I know most software, but specialize in Final Cut Pro, Avid, Motion, DVD Studio Pro, and Photoshop. My forte is music | | | | |
| | | | My demo reels online
by Harold Chlewicki on Jul 27, 2009 at 5:36:17 pm
in the Demo Reels Forum
Tell me what you think :)
Be hard on me.
http://www.haroldchlewicki.com
www.haroldchlewicki.com | | | | |
| | | | Re: FCP Editors Wanted
by Michael Krupnick on Jul 15, 2009 at 3:33:49 pm
in the JOBS Offered - Higher Pay Forum
I have a wealth of broad experience across the entire spectrum of production and post in long-form and commercial venues in local and network/global markets. I’ve also been quite successful in systems design, instruction, and training. I’ve contin | | | | |
| | | | MOTION GRAPHICS DESIGNER - Northern NJ
by Dick Martin on Jul 10, 2009 at 9:50:32 pm
in the JOBS Offered - Higher Pay Forum
Kollins Communications is seeking an experienced Motion Graphics Designer to take on various projects on a FREELANCE, PART-TIME or FULL TIME basis.
Established in 1992, Kollins Communications is a small, creative marketing communications firm loca | | | | |
| | | | Re: Demo Reels Player: Gamma Shift?
by Rafael Amador on Jul 3, 2009 at 9:06:46 pm
in the COWmunications feedback Forum
David my friend,
Sorry for no reporting back.
I tried a new export with Compressor.
I thought that a 1.2 Gamma would be OK but I saw in the Compressor Preview that would get too dark.
I tried with Gamma 1.1 in Compressor. That's the one that is u | | | | |
| | | | Contract FCP Editor Position in Atlanta area
by walter biscardi on Jul 3, 2009 at 1:06:24 pm
in the JOBS Offered - Higher Pay Forum
Biscardi Creative Media is seeking a Video Editor for a one year contract. This contract position has the potential to continue for several more years. Good storytelling and story composition skills are a must for this position as are people skills. | | | | |
| | | | Re: Demo Reels Player: Gamma Shift?
by David Roth Weiss on Jul 2, 2009 at 10:40:48 pm
in the COWmunications feedback Forum
[Rafael Amador] "Tomorrow I will upload the version with the gamma corrected and I will report.
"
Well??? I've been holding my breath for weeks waiting to hear the results Rafael...
David Roth Weiss
Director/Editor
David Weiss Productions, | | | | |
| | | | Sr. Flame Artist
by Helen Wallace on Jun 25, 2009 at 9:08:46 pm
in the JOBS Offered - Higher Pay Forum
SPIN VFX Toronto, a high-end VFX facility, is seeking an accomplished local Flame artist to join our team in our Toronto studio.
The ideal candidate would create exciting and complex commercial and broadcast productions for high-demand clients.
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| | | | Re: Send out demo reels
by Ron Lindeboom on Jun 25, 2009 at 6:44:55 pm
in the Business & Marketing Forum
[Todd Terry] "Snatch the pebble from my hand......"
Yes, but when you truly realize that there is no pebble, just as there is no hand -- then, you shall be truly enlightened.
;o)
Best regards,Ron LindeboomCreativity is a type of learning proce | | | | |
| | | | Re: Send out demo reels
by Todd Terry on Jun 25, 2009 at 6:25:52 pm
in the Business & Marketing Forum
Snatch the pebble from my hand......
T2
__________________________________
Todd Terry
Creative Director
Fantastic Plastic Entertainment, Inc.
fantasticplastic.com
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| | | | Re: OT: Self Promotion
by Ron Lindeboom on Jun 25, 2009 at 5:59:11 pm
in the Business & Marketing Forum
One way to promote yourself is with the COW's new Demo Reels section.
We support up to 900 pixel wide videos, up to 100MB in size.
There are some fabulous reels in there and each day the traffic grows in this new addition to the COW.
Here ar | | | | |
| | | | Re: Send out demo reels
by Ron Lindeboom on Jun 25, 2009 at 5:50:49 pm
in the Business & Marketing Forum
[grinner hester] "It's ironic that free email apps have spell check but an Avid still does not."
I think they feel that anyone that can write a check that big, must also be able to spell.
Makes sense to me.
Ron Lindeboom | | | | |
| | | | Re: Send out demo reels
by Todd Terry on Jun 25, 2009 at 4:37:54 pm
in the Business & Marketing Forum
Great stuff, Steve, read it all.
Love your item #4: "There’s a wonderful invention called Spellcheck… please use it."
Had to smile in light of the fact that the first main paragraph of the blog contains the word "pompous," except misspelled as | | | | |
| | | | Re: Send out demo reels
by Steve Kownacki on Jun 25, 2009 at 4:19:51 pm
in the Business & Marketing Forum
I learn so much from the cow... this thread has generated item #14 on my blog about applying for a job.
http://blog.finalfocusvideo.com/?p=16
Steve
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| | | | Re: Send out demo reels
by grinner hester on Jun 24, 2009 at 10:00:18 pm
in the Business & Marketing Forum
You don't.
No need to waist a DVD. A day of cold-calling is where you need to start. You make your way passed the receptionist to some sort of creative director, production manager or head hancho and make your schpill vrbally. If they are remotly in | | | | |
| | | | Re: Send out demo reels
by Rob Grauert on Jun 24, 2009 at 4:37:07 pm
in the Business & Marketing Forum
oh yea. I definitely have a website with all my work - http://www.robgrauert.com But I still think it helps to mail something. I can't control when they visit my website, but at least I can mail a physical object that forces them to at least see that | | | | |
| | | | COW Newsletter
by Stephen Smith on Jun 24, 2009 at 3:00:16 pm
in the COWmunications feedback Forum
Just got the newest COW newsletter and I wanted to tell you that I liked the section you added with links to some demo reels. Very cool.
Stephen Smith
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| | | | Re: Send out demo reels
by Zane Barker on Jun 24, 2009 at 5:53:52 am
in the Business & Marketing Forum
[Rob Grauert] "I am going to start sending out my demo reel in mass quantities. If I I want to send it to a production company, but don't know the name of the manager or any producers or directors, who do I address the package to? "
To the trash c | | | | |
| | | | Re: Send out demo reels
by Craig Seeman on Jun 24, 2009 at 4:35:56 am
in the Business & Marketing Forum
and after you send it out you make a follow up phone call to the person you send it to.
It may take that follow up to get them to view it or they may tell you it was handed to someone up the ladder in which case you check with that person. | | | | |
| | | | Re: Send out demo reels
by Rob Grauert on Jun 23, 2009 at 10:39:01 pm
in the Business & Marketing Forum
oh ok cool. Thanks. I dunno why, but I had the idea that if I called and ask they just wouldn't tell me. I dunno why I had that idea....just did.
Robert J. Grauert, Jr.
www.robgrauert.com | | | | |
| | | | Re: Send out demo reels
by Todd Terry on Jun 23, 2009 at 10:35:28 pm
in the Business & Marketing Forum
[Rob Grauert] "who do I address the package to?"
Easy. To whomever they tell you to when you call and ask who the appropriate person would be.
Don't send them out blind, or to a generic position (i.e., "Production Manager," or "Creative Direct | | | | |
| | | | Send out demo reels
by Rob Grauert on Jun 23, 2009 at 9:57:59 pm
in the Business & Marketing Forum
Hi,
I am going to start sending out my demo reel in mass quantities. If I I want to send it to a production company, but don't know the name of the manager or any producers or directors, who do I address the package to?
Thanks
Robert J. Graue | | | | |
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