Creating a Killer Portfolio
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ส.ค. 2018
- In this video tutorial, we're talking about how you can create a killer art portfolio. There are a bunch of good tips on what to do and what to avoid. Make sure to have a solid ArtStation page and avoid making your own custom website.
Morten Jaeger Reel 2014
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Henning Sanden Reel 2014
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Short summary of what they said:
- Show best work first
- ArtStation is a Go-To place for portfolios/reels
- Keep work quality consistent
- If you use music in your reel, don't do metal, dubstep or country roads stuff
- Always include your contact information (email, website, ...)
- At 22:50 they show their reels
- Reels should be around 1 - 2 minutes long
- Especially for models, choose a lighting setup that shows everything you would like to show of your model (don't go crazy with lighting)
- Show some range (character modeling, anatomy sculpting, hard surface modeling, etc.)
- Inlcude breakdowns of your work
Very important:
Keep it simple! :D
Thank you :)
LOL! thanks a lot!
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this ! :)
Thank you:) Honestly I was lazy to watch. Here I have knowledge.
God bless you 🙏
As an industry recruiter myself, I can acknowledge that this is very good and well thought out advice here! Great work!
Ah, fantastic! Really happy to hear that from somebody on the inside :) We hope this video makes you job easier in the future.
"no need to show me a coke can when you just showed me a Dark star destroyer"...lol this got me so good
Just when I was about to use Anaconda by Nicki Minaj for my reel.
Do it. But remix it. Into K-pop, and add a confusing dance segment within the reel comprised of your own work.
@@JustQuibbs 😂😂😂 sounds like something I would do
Thank you guys so much. I've been watching your videos absorbing all the great advice you've given. You really give me hope.
we need these topics, you are giving great pieces of knowledge.
Thank you!
Thank you so very much for this video! When I was making my first show reel, I hunted for a decent portfolio tutorial that went beyond always show your best work first, and make sure you only show the best of the best work you have.
Thanks a lot! Its so important to only show work you can fully stand behind.
I love you guys, literally whatever you make, I will watch.
Guys, once again, great video! You make a perfect team! Thank you so much for sharing all this knowledge and information with us. My favorite channel on youtube!
Thank you so much! Really appreciate it :D
New Year, new reel! Thanks for the insight...
You guys are Amazing! Thank you for always covering these important topics!!
Amazing, thank you!
i just finished watching your old videos and subscribed and just came a new video.. yayy 😊
Awesome :D Really happy to hear that!
Your videos and helpful commentary has been so so helpful for me . I really appreciate the effort you have put in ..
Thank you so much!
I started watching u for ur sculpts just watch cause i had 0 clue what software u use and how to use zbrush
U give great advice and info The thing is i dont get critisism very good but if i want to excell in any art field i have to And i know u speak bare truth Hurts some times but the things u say are real
I love the video. One comment, when I interviewed with Volition (developers of Saints Row IV), I showed my ArtStation reel and portfolio and I got DRILLED for not making my own website. I definitely think it stopped me from going forward in the process. I still have my ArtStation portfolio but I am making my own site as well.
Dudes, thanks for that! Absolutely awesome video, a real gem. And useful.
Thanks a ton! Really appreciate it :)
This is really helpful. I haven't tried character modelling yet, and I'm not sure if I need to learn it. I want to focus on environments. Do you have any comments on what I should focus on to show range as an environment artist?
Thanks fot the excellent content! I have one question, how do you guys rendering the structure lines when presenting the work? Thanks!
Hey guys! I wanted to say thanks for all your tips. They are definitely helping me along my journey. It's so many things to take note of but I appreciate videos like this for artist everywhere. With this being said, I like product design and eventually I want to start a freelance/consulting business using my skill set (modeling and animation) but I want to explore different 3D industries such as games, film, automotive, and advertising. When applying to companies who are not particularly AAA companies would you say these same rules apply? Also based on what I want to do what do you suggest I model or animate certain things? I guess I'm just looking where to start?
Hearing reely everytime you say really.
Super useful stuff though
Great tips, thanks guys!
Ahhh thank you so much :')
I've been so lost when it comes to my portfolio
Really hope it helps! :)
Hey guys, excellent video, I just have a question, what do you think about sketchfab as 3D showing platform?
Here is a small question, when buidling your portfolio and all do 3d artist use linked in as a source of connection? I duely appreciate the advice in getting in this carrer and it has helped me build my portfolio tremendously , exspeacially since my portfolio was awful before this but the one problem i have is how to get those connection, im sure you had a video about this suvh as the internship video but i was curious if there was more ways other than that. But amways i really loved this video thank you so much, im truly greatful for all the helpful advice you have been giving for the longest time
Thanks guys. It's a rare topic and you guys nailed it😊
Thanks a bunch! Appreciated :)
Don't be like me and spend 8 months making things and just slapping it on a art site. Actually make sure you present your work well and in a clean manner to make sure its not off putting to whoever you are presenting to. I've been experiencing difficulty with my portfolio and keeping it at a consistent quality, a simple reminder was all I needed. The work is done all it needed was to be presented well (Except the things that really needed fixing). Seriously guys don't be like me and big thanks H&N for all the advice!
Thats a great piece of advice for everyone. We cant stress how important it is that your work is well presented in a professional manner.
this video was amazing! and very helpful,Can you show me technical/art details or procedure to make a character and final presentation of it as a showreel?thanks.
thanks for your advice
Hello guys, thank you for sharing this info. I have a huge question. Ever since I graduated from school I've been getting a steady stream of freelance work from different clients and I am happy about that, however, I have not been able to secure a position within a company. Have you seen a case like this before? I am wondering if there is something wrong with my portfolio. I am making a good living as a freelancer but I would like a more secure position.
generalist is a good choice? or be focusing on something specialized area? thx
this is really really good topic. Thanks for advices
Thanks a lot! Appreciated
omg you guys listen to Bonobo! salute brothers :D
Can you put sketchbook work on your artstation? (Traditional and photoshop paintings on my texturing portfolio)
Hey guys, the link to the sample demos in the description can't be accessed anymore. I'd like to have a look at them though if it's still ok :) Thanks!
I am putting my best work in my portfolio. But I feel like it isn't that good. I can tell it still has the looks as a beginner. I mean I technically still am. Should I hold off making a portfolio and get better or post my best work as I go...?
How did you do the turntables so smooth, please?
Oops. Made my portfolio on wix. Though I didn't know about artstation at the time and by the time I did know I'd already spent days on it. I could still switch right now, but the portfolio is for a college scholarship and the deadline is coming up and I'm not sure I'd have time.😧
For turn arounds can you use a program like Marmoset or do you need to fully render everything out?
It really depends on what you want to show. For real time assets, marmoset is fantastic - but if you're going for film work, I'd say it's probably best to render it out properly.
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Would love to see your new reel/portfolio
We dont really have a lot of current work, as we've spent the last many years building FlippedNormals up. We might make a film-reel at some point though!
It's still so strange to me when someone's requiring reel for SCULPTURE, for example. I understand reels when it's on point, like with animation, simulation and all of that stuff, but just WHY FOR A STATIC THINGS? We live in 2018, you literally can upload your super-dense model to a web-viewer like Sketchfab or Marmoset viewer, so whoever wants to look at that could literally see it from any angle. That's kinda point of 3D, isn't it? Reels seems to be so anachronistic for this purposes.
Totally agree! It feels very archaic.
Showreel takes a 1-2 min and shows the best representation of your works - it's short and it's all in one place. Clicking around links (on who knows what devices) to view your model "in detail" is something nobody has time to do. You are not the only one applying for that job.
It seems like the better you get the harder it is to get better. sort of like weight training in a way. the more you lift the more you have to do to make gains.
Hello Henning and Morten☺
Hello Noah D
(Also it's Morten - not Norton)
Hey, Greetings from Brazil.
I'm studying 3d modelling for a while (eight months) while coursing Digital Games (most programming parts course). The course itself introduced me to the 3d world but I feel it's kinda holding me back for now. I spent so much time and effort doing homeworks and other stuff that I don't want to work with, like creating databases, online applications, Programming for mobiles.
Would be better to quit the course to focus myself In studying 3d to become better on it?
There are no specific graduations here to those who want to be 3d artists, so I would have to do online courses and kinda learn by myself.
And it looks like there are a lot of things to learn yet and I can't learn faster because of the time I spent here. Kinda feels like a snowball. I try to learn, notice that there are 5 other things to learn(modelling techniques, optimizations, UV' s, Texturing ....)
Sometimes I even feel stuck, not knowing how exactly evolve, what to improve. does anyone feel or felt the same?
could you please make a tutorial how to make a reel like yours? So especially how to make a well lit turntable.
Right! I wish I could find someone showing their process on how they made their reel...
Thx for the video guys. How can we get in touch with you via discord? Or is that only for premium members of your website?
For sure! You can find it on hub.flippednormals.com
you guys should do podcasts y'all seem fun
I wish the vimeo links still worked, so I could go back and view the reels
Sir one doubt iam struggling for doing sculpting I need any drawing skills because drawing will take time to get is there possible solution sir please replay me as soon as you can.
What about unity3D portfolio and i am not good at Texture creation
If I’m only going for modeling do I have to Texture it? Dis it help if you do?
Nope - if you only want to be a modeller, spend your time doing kick ass models :)
Thank you, you just saved me a lot of time.
Where do I post the photos of the bodie.... Oh wait.
Are you guys some kind of spies? I'm making my Demo right now :P I hope the cookies aren't a thing to aware about.
Thank you for all the efford you have put in this video they are helping a lot!
Telling you mate, we have eyes and ears everywhere!
No way! you are about to cringe the flat eath theory cuz im not that flat :P
*starts closing all the windows and blinds and changing his ID over the web* oh cool! some new kind of Santa going over FlippedNormals now.
Christmas sale leak?
Just use 4’33” as soundtrack for your showreel
your name is jaeger? JAEGER?! *sasageyo intensifies*
when i opened this i imagined portfolio website programming for artists :D
Is the same things will happen in a game art portfolio?
Most of the things discussed here are pretty universal
Thanks for the video guys! Are you okay with people asking you for critiques?
We'd love to - but unfortunately we just dont have the time for it right now.
I really want marmoset to render my textures but it's so expensive...
Use a game engine
Why Pros don't apply these rules? I've seen a lot of reels from pros that literally show shots of the movies they've worked in but that finished shots are made by a team of people and they don't even make a little breakdown focused on their specific work.
I hate that reels, a lot of spoilers but no breakdowns.
Once youre working in the field, you rarely get breakdowns from the studios, and the only thing you'll have to show are the final sequences. It's not ideal, but the best we can do. That said, people should always have a reel breakdown, as it's impossible to know what they did otherwise.
What motivates you when designing?
OH NO!!! WIX ads just pop out off nowhere just right after they talk about "Dont use wix as portofolio website".
I'm not gonna use Wix to create a portfolio site, even for Freelancing.
Besides ads popping up, it also shows your file names of the images you've uploaded which is not good at all.
@FlippedNormals How many models should we have in our Artstation portfolio?
Depends entirely on what you want to do :) If you want to become a modeler, we'd say have a minimum of 4 high quality models showing different skill-sets.
So 4 high quality models for say a character modeler?
At least, yes. And make sure they are good and varied. This is an example of a really good portfolio for a character artist.
www.artstation.com/antoineverneycarron
How do I hide my "Likes" collection?
На русский предполагается перевод?
Thanks)))
I hate taking notes. Can you guys put your main points in the description?
What's the discord? Can we join?
Link on hub.flippednormals.com :)
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Hello. You guys have an astonishing content! But stop show us a static picture around hour! It is extremely boring! No offense 😀 I'll keep watching you anyway😀
Hey! Thanks a lot. How would you do this video? I'm genuinely curious, as this video doesnt have a static image.
@@FlippedNormals guys it's not literally static, just when you're discussing some interesting topic I usually sit on the chair and watch or look closely at the screen of my smartphone not to miss something important and see the main page of artstation, which I can see every morning, around hour😁
I meant perhaps here is the reason to show us your faces 😉
It is not some hate comment just an advise to do your channel more attractive.
Anyway thank you so much for all of your videos and tutorials, really good and helpful!
If we have a person as the president of the strongest nation in the world and he is appointing people that have no idea how the system work (when hes got 350 million Citizens in his hands) what makes an art studio so special (different) than beign a president of a nation..
Politics is everywhere. Thats live..
what if you are sleeping with the bosses dauther, do you need a killer reel/portfolio.
I dont know guys, life is run by politics. its always who you know in this world wether you have a poor reel or a killer one. benefits come first..
you are telling us that if your newphew, friend or family comes asking for a job you will not hire him/her?. thats cold as ice!
cheers lots.. hahahahaha
Well you can hire your nephew, but if he can't do the job you would still need to hire another person who can.
just give him all the simple tasks... snap!
@Keep Rocking! well, if trump can put 320 million Americans on the hands of low or no skill people. I dont know why you cannot hired the same for your company.. lol
How in the hell you want others to grow or learn if they dont get opportunities to gain experience..
@Keep Rocking! you are correct, skill is not dependent on employments but experience is..
That’s not how it works at any half decent studio. Studios need modelers who can model and animators who can animate. If you are not getting hired, it’s due to your work...unless you’re 50 and above...sometimes there is ageism in the industry.
How to create a killer profile? Dont make sexualized women.... make actual art... women are human beings with feelings, not sex objects.
What if somebody sexualize women and men? That most be some kind of art surely
Due to the support this channel has shown for the Nazi regime in Ukraine, I am closing my subscription. Please keep politics and propaganda out of the Industry.
Isn‘t a killer portfolio somehow a collection of evidence against you and who‘d I need to show such a portfolio to get hired? Questions over questions that might be answered in the video now. I‘m at least curious.