1. Actor Demo Reel 1. Intro (Who the hell is this guy? And how do I know he’s not wasting my time.) 2. Demo Reel Theory (Strategy before building your reel) 3. How to cut your reel (Technical mumbo jumbo) 4. Demo of Final Cut Pro 5. So now that I have my reel what do I do?

2. Justin Smith @justinbsmith

6. Demo Reel Theory

7. Demo Reel Theory 1. What works.

8. Demo Reel Theory 1. What works. 2. What doesn’t work.

9. Look the part

12. Look the part in your reel

13. http://rickcordeiro.bandzoogle.com/demoreel.cfm

17. http://audio.secure14.com/download/p/1927154/Richard_Cordeiro_Richard_Cordeiro_AudioReel_59.mp3

18. Quality production helps

20. Show your range

21. http://www.vimeo.com/19115711

22. Talk in your demo

24. Make sure your video works

25. Demo Reel Theory

26. Demo Reel Theory * The first few clips are super important

27. Demo Reel Theory * The first few clips are super important * Less = More

28. Demo Reel Theory * The first few clips are super important * Less = More * DHV (Demonstration of Higher Value)

29. Demo Reel Theory * The first few clips are super important * Less = More * DHV (Demonstration of Higher Value) * Need a Call to Action

30. Demo Reel Theory * The first few clips are super important * Less = More * DHV (Demonstration of Higher Value) * Need a Call to Action * You can use music, but NEVER let it drown out your acting

31. Demo Reel Theory * The first few clips are super important * Less = More * DHV (Demonstration of Higher Value) * Need a Call to Action * You can use music, but NEVER let it drown out your acting * Added value of customization

32. How To Cut Your Reel * Originals FTW!

33. How To Cut Your Reel * Originals FTW! * Keep your Codecs and quality the same

36. Final Cut Pro Demo

38. Editing Software * Final Cut Pro (MAC) * iMovie (MAC) * Adobe Premiere (PC/MAC) * Sony Vegas (PC)

41. So Now That I Have My Reel What Do I Do? * Hosting Service (YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, personal website?)

46. Where Do I Look For Work? Actors: * Craigslist * mandy.com * agents/ agencies

47. Where Do I Look For Work? Voice Actors: * Craigslist * mandy.com * voice123.com * voices.com

48. Be Creative & Have Fun!

50. Justin Smith @justinbsmith