More job opportunities for C4D users in Hollywood

[LucentDreams]

thanks for the heads up, seems to be a perfect time seeing as how I'm applying to quite a few openings at the moment, nice to have one C4D one in there.

[danb]

Woohoo. Looks good. Thanks Lildragon. :bounce:

Would it be worth applying if i don't have a demo reel? Also i am on the other side of the U.S. (east coast Boston area) but am willing to move to antartica to get a chance to work in 3d. Should i mention this when applying? I hope these questions are ok. Thanks for any help.

[cookepuss]

Would it be worth applying if i don't have a demo reel?
In all honesty? Probably not. A demo reel / portfolio is your key to the magic kingdom. You could give it a shot, but without any work to show or a proven track record, you're probably out of luck.

I'd apply myself, but I'm reluctant to move to the CA where the cost of living is higher.

[AdamT]

I'd say you'd have zero chance without a reel.

[danb]

Thanks cookepuss. You are right doesn't make much sense to apply withough a demo reel.

Although i need a job desperately. Me and my boss are at each others throats right now and i don't see how i can keep my sanity much longer working for him.

I do have a couple things but not enough to consider it a demo reel. Maybe someday soon.

Thanks peeps, I guess i just get a little too eager and optimistic sometimes. I will be working on my demo reel when i can and good luck to those that apply.

[jerm]

I'd apply myself, but I'm reluctant to move to the CA where the cost of living is higher. [/B][/QUOTE]

Huh?! Your info says New York. Have you checked rents lately?

Pardon, off topic, I know.

-jerm

[danb]

Well i thought what the heck, i'll send an email showing my resume' and experience and see what happens.

What do you know he emailed me back asking to send a demo reel. HEHEHE. You guys were right.

Anyways i emailed him back asking what i should include in a demo reel which would show neccesary skills for the job in their studio. I hope to hear from him soon about this. Is that wrong to ask him or a prospective employer?

So....What SHOULD i put in a demo reel?


P.S. I am mainly doing this to learn and gain experience for applying for jobs. If anyone cares.
:rolleyes:

[LucentDreams]

do a search in the general discusion forum for a lot of coverage of the exact same questions woul be my best advice. Try to keep all clips of things youve done close together on your PC or archive devices though imo, because you should try to make a reel for the place your applying to. If I"m applying for an AE related job I want to make sure to have some AE related pieces in thee, if I"m applying for an CA job I don't really need after effects shots in there do i? Showoff CA.

A job like this one is definitely going to need a reel because they are looking for someone who knows C4D and AE, lots of C4D work can be shown using stills, but AE stuff has to move.

Ahh and while I"m at it some of the typical good advice. Don't go longer then 3 minutes aim for two minutes if possible, have your name and contacxt info before and after, and put your best stuff first not last, many places havea huge number of applications so they'll simply throw it in for a 30 sec preview and then put into a view later or toss it pile. You don't want to be put it the toss it pile because your better stuff was at the end of the reel they didn't see.

[crash_tx]

Originally posted by Kaiskai
put your best stuff first not last, many places havea huge number of applications so they'll simply throw it in for a 30 sec preview and then put into a view later or toss it pile. You don't want to be put it the toss it pile because your better stuff was at the end of the reel they didn't see.

Hey... That's d@mn good advise!

:thumbsup:

[squidinc]

if only 30 seconds is the best of the best that's all you use, I read somewhere on here that your reel is only as good as the worst thing on it, if there's anything sloppy that's what they'll remember

[LucentDreams]

thats another good point too squid.

[Ric535]

What are the NEW rules for GOOD Demo Reel Etiquette? (http://www.cgtalk.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=136100&highlight=demo+reel)

[thorn3d]

Originally posted by danb
Anyways i emailed him back asking what i should include in a demo reel which would show neccesary skills for the job in their studio. I hope to hear from him soon about this. Is that wrong to ask him or a prospective employer?

Honestly? If I were the employer (and I have been one before), an email like that would be the end of the conversation. Not because it's insulting, but look at it this way...

They have 2 demo reels on their website. Viewing those reels should give you an idea of the type of work they do. If you don't know what to put on your reel at that point, then it's likely you don't have the level of judgement/experience they are looking for.

When hiring, the only thing an employer really wants to spend time on is evaluating reels and resumes. They expect candidates to know HOW to apply for a job, and if the candidate doesn't know... well, onto the next person in line.

thorn

[danb]

Thanks Ric_535 that is a great link.

Thanks Kaiskai. Informative as always.

Thorn3d, thanks for the advice and i don't really expect any replies to my most recent email that i sent BigMachine. But i thought that i have nothing to lose so why not see what happens. I also emailed him to get my name in this person's head, so maybe if all else fails i could get a job somewhere in the company. Maybe not 3d but somewhere. I am still fairly new to all the 3d field and basically just out of college so any job is a good job.

So anyone got any other advice for a college graduate looking to get into the field? Besides everything that has already been said.


Thanks again everybody.

[cookepuss]

Originally posted by jerm
Huh?! Your info says New York. Have you checked rents lately?
CA is still somewhat more expensive to live in than NY. Just read some job surveys and cost of living reports to see what I mean. As for NY rents, it all depends on where you live. My brother pays $1,200 for a 1-bedroom. I pay ~$700 for a 3-bedroom. My friend pays $400 for a beautiful 1-bedroom with balcony.


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