Why You Need a Demo Reel and How to Make One
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- How make an actor demo reel and how to use it.
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I have one question does the cheat sheet tell you ever thing for acting
Kurt, thank you so much for taking time out of your busy personal day to give us all these pointers
Very much appreciated sir! 👍
@@sanderthao You can't just join SAG-Aftra whenever you want. You'll get a letter from SAG informing you that you're now SAG eligible. We call that the "can join" letter. Then you'll get a second letter (after you've done a few more SAG jobs) indicating that you now MUST join the union. It's best to hold off on joining SAG until you have to join. Whether you have an agent or not. Joining too soon can potentially mean the end of your acting career depending on circumstances (seen it happen twice). Nobody wants to pay SAG wages for an inexperienced actor that's got nothing on their IMDb and/or no training.
@@mrlizardmouth I think his cheat sheet is mostly for auditions. You're not going to learn everything about acting by reading about it anymore than you're going to learn to ride a bike by reading about it. You could have a PhD in mechanical engineering but you'll never learn balance until you get on and ride.
@@liquidbraino ok thx
KURT YOU ARE A WIZARD. Since I started watching you I moved out. started taking acting classes. and booked my first role BECAUSE OF YOU. Today I googled just what I need for my next step. It was a demo reel. THANK YOU KURT!!!!
Congrats & a High-Five!
what websites you used?
congrats!!!
@@nale8033 Facebook and Backstage!!
Well done! Congratulations!
As an actor in LA, I can attest to anyone pursuing this you MUST have a reel! Even if it is a high quality self-tape audition (and not the final clips from the film/TV show that you performed), that is better than nothing.
Using myself as an example, a film I did took months in post-production. Instead of waiting for that footage, I took my best self-tape auditions for roles I didn't book (best performances AND best quality like lighting, sound etc) and posted that on my Backstage and Actors Access profiles when I submit for projects. Since then with new headshots, I've gotten more audition requests than I can count.
Hiya hows your acting adventure goin
Auditions will for sure come in! But when it comes time for a casting director to cast you, they'll go with your competition who has professional footage in their reel because they know they were actually hired for produced work and have experience on a professional set. Casting directors are risk averse and don't want to put - what looks like to them - an "amateur" on set and risk them not being able to hit their marks, remember lines, or risk them buckling under pressure. You will for sure be able to book unpaid roles to *hopefully* get more footage but usually with unpaid work, the footage also is not professionally produced.
The problem is "amateur" footage actually hurts you. "Something is better than nothing" unfortunately doesn't apply here. Take it from us. We're a team of well seasoned producers, award winning DP's, etc. and we've seen it all. We put together a free demo reel training here. liminalitymedia.com/welcome
I’ve only done two acting classes but, I’m going full force. I’ve already scheduled my headshots, I’m planning to create my demo reel here. I’ve memorized and practiced two commercials and one monologue.
You’re an inspiration, Kurt! Your advice is so helpful.
I thought that was you on Ordinary Joe!!! When I saw you, I was like, "That's Kurt"!!!!! I was so excited as if I really know you. Congrats Kurt!!!
I said that about Black Widow and my wife was so confused about stoked I got, lol.
Close to 100k subscribers a year ago up to almost 200k this year. Way to go dude. Invaluable advice and you give clear examples and explanations. Even someone like me with wondering attention can comprehend most if not everything you talk about, Great work.
This man is booked! It’s great to see you thriving and still have time to mentor🌼
Finally kurt! I waited for your video for a long time. Pleasure to see you again❤️
Hey, hope your doing good. just showing love and Thanks for all your help and I appreciate the work you put in your videos to help us out with our journey to become a actress/actor!! Stay safe!
Excellent advice, Kurt! Actors have to sell themselves. When I cast a film, I really, really, really like demo reels. I ALWAYS ask for them. How else can I see what you can do, to see if you fit? Please give me a wide variety of your roles, so I can tell if you would be right for the part. A variety of your roles help, because the films I've made range from dramas to comedies to thrillers. Oh, and a good head shot with a resume.
Ditto. A demo reel, even if it is just a well-done audition tape, is PERFECT because of the 3 things you need (other 2 are professional headshots and a resume), a reel is the least thing you can FAKE. It is your showcase.
Loved that you used Graphic Design as the illustration, because that is the line of work I am currently in. So it made it super relatable!
Can you use self taped auditions in your reel ??
Loving this channel Kurt, it's so helpful with getting started on this journey! oh and congrats on crossing 100k subs!🙌🏾
As usual, so grateful to you Kurt, this information in awesome!
Another great video! Well done. I will utilize many of the things you have shared for my auditions. Thank you for sharing.
I am so happy you are working and getting so many new roles. You are a great actor and person! x Thank you! for sharing your knowledge with us!
Dis man killing it this year, awesome job man💪
Can't thank you enough for spreading your knowledge, and helping other actors. It is much appreciated. -Shayne from Louisiana
Congratulations on hitting 100,000 subscribers!!🥳🥳
Hi Kurt yue, I enjoy watching your videos and I do watch it almost everyday to gain more knowledge and prepare myself for my acting career. I’m pursuing my acting career and thanks to your videos I now went to school for acting to stand out.
You give good advice in every single video. Its very nice that you do that.
We’re really close to 100k subscribers!!! I’m so excited for you Kurt! Love this channel.
Thank Kurt, this was uploaded on my birthday and I started to attend drama class in my school and plan to learn the basics of acting
Thank you so much for this advice! I’m missing out on so many auditions bc I don’t have a reel! You’re the best for sharing your expert advice. You take the fear out of me! ❤❤❤
Thank you so much Kurt. I'm starting to get things going in film/TV after years of doing theatre and not knowing how to break in. Also, because of you, and I'm also now a student of Houde!! Thank you sir!!
Hi Kurt, great info on self-taping. I've been watching your videos for a while since deciding to go back into TV & film & want to thank you for the wide variety of information. I've been out of the industry for almost 35 years & had done cold readings on all my auditions back then (did get a few small parts & commercials). I dipped my toe back into live theater in 2007 & am still performing. And wow things have changed so much in the TV / film process! I'm brushing up on my technical skills & will be putting together my information soon. Thanks again, looking forward to more videos.
2:47 gets to the point.
Also congrats keep on going don’t stop what you’re doing, let your art speak for itself and get more jobs I wish you the best my fellow artist. ❤🎉😊
Thank you so much for the motivation. Your videos are so educational and uplifting. I was just feeling discouraged about finding an acting job but after watching this video, I’ve realized this is my next step and am hopeful again. Thank you thank you thank you.
I know this was a year ago but thank you for showing us stuff like this because it shows that your advice/ videos work. You're an actively working actor and not just someone speaking with nothing to back it up.
Thank you so much for all your advice Kurt! I'm a working voice-over actor in LA and I have been so interested in trying film. Your content gives me a great place to start! I'm not sure if on-camera work is for me yet, but I'm excited to see what happens
This was helpful, I'm primarily a stage actor so I've been stumped on how to make a professional demo reel for agent submissions. Thanks for the tips!
Big help like always 🙏
I wish everyone the best!
I friggin love you bro. You gave better advice abt this than actual casting directors..😘😘😘😘
Yep, this is on my list of things to do, I haven’t updated my demo reel in years. I have gotten some new footage since then. My main point of procrastination is that I want it to be close to perfect, and I don’t know if I should hire someone to cut it for me or if I should cut it myself. Also, there is some footage of me where I have no dialogue, but my action acting skills are highlighted, and since action is my main interest, I wonder if it’s ok to put a scene in my reel with no dialogue, just physical acting. Thank you for this video!
Sometimes it's ok to have a scene with no dialogue on your reel, but scenes with dialogue should take precedence
I hear you. I have several where I'm either alone or with the principal but have not actual dialogue. So it's a look; smirk a smile reaction to something. I'll beef that up with an audition tape.
love the way you always compare acting to other forms of art
Yes! Finally saw black widow! Awesome movie, yeah saw you in it, kudos to you for getting that role! Thanks for making this video too, Kurt!
I quit acting in live shows 20 years ago. Thus has inspired me to get back at it. Thanks, I'm gonna make a demo reel
Thank you Kurt . You inspiring us with your amazing talent
Excellent no nonsense advice as always! Thank you. Gonna go buy my website now!
Thank you for this incredibly crucial info. You’re the best Kurt!!!!
this was so helpful thank you so much ! :)
This was so helpful! I have everything else except for a reel. This year, I’m focusing on putting all my training to use. I book work but I’m not where I could be. I have no clips. Can’t sit and wait on footage. I’m in Ohio as well and looking to move to Georgia but just signed a 1 year contract with an agency here. Thank you so much for this!
Kurt, you are killing it!! SO happy & proud of you 💙
Thank you, Carla!
First, thank you so much for these videos. They have been immensely helpful! Next, would you recommend including self-tape audition videos in your demo reel, especially if it's been a long period of time since you auditioned for the role?
You have a really great channel , such helpful advice ! Thanks so much !
This was VERY helpful. Thank you for sharing this!
Mr. Yue, thank you for putting all this info online.
YAY!! So happy for success! 😀
And thank you for sharing your resources. So appreciate you!
I’m so ready to start !!!
Thank you! You hit my spot “clearly “ ..Gracias
I never knew that I could use my auditions as demo footage. That was awesome to learn.
KURT I SAW YOU ON DYNASTY SEASON 4 AND LITERALLY YELLED AT MY MOM ''HEY THAT'S MY YOU TUBE ACTING COACH''😂❤
LOVE YOUUU
thank you so much kurt! very helpful advice!
Awesome!! Perfect timing!!
i really want to make acting a career and your videos are really helpful to watch. soon you will see me on the big screen.
Thankyou so much for all the help you provide. Im moving to Los Angeles next month to pursue my dreams and make things happen!
I'm in LA & been here most of my life. Love this place; I couldn't imagine living anywhere else. Break stuff!
Hi Kurt - thanks for all of your consistent, helpful videos. As a new actor with no experience yet, how long should our demo reels be and how many/what kind of scenes should be in the reel?
Thank you I really wanted this video to happen because I was clueless
Thank you so much for sharing this great information, you are awesome!
Thank you, this was so helpful 💙
Thank you Kurt for all of your help. I do appreciate it.
Kind Regards
Karen Wilkins
Are you kidding me! YOU GOT IN BLACK WIDOW :O. getting a audition is just... wow.
Not only do you help other people reach their goals, you help youself. I LOVE YOU
Hey, Mr. Kurt. I really appreciate your videos. All I've wanted to do is to get into acting for a job and career.
I've moved to Los Angeles to work a job to survive and take an acting workshop class to hone in on my acting skills and abilities.
I'll make some videos on TH-cam to use for my acting demo
HEY okay, Ill watch it this weekend!
I would love to see you put together a video on how to make a reel when you already have work to pull from tv and film. What software or apps do you use to pull the content, how to pull the content and how to piece it all together.
Mr Kurt, you are so amazing thank you so much for this advice may God bless u
it was very helpful, thank you.
I love watching something and going WAIT STOP....THAT’S KURT YUE!! Love your video’s, thank you so much for all the good information!
Thank you very much for this video. It helpt me so much!
Thanks for the great tip Kurt. Can a demo reel be part of a scrip that already exists or something you need to create on your own?
I love everything you said thanks for the info👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
Hi Kurt! I would really appreciate a video on what a good agent is like and what they should be doing for you if you believe that would be useful and would like to make that! I currently have an agent but have never had one before so this would be helpful
Great information! Thanks Kurt.
I’ve only done two acting classes but, I’m going full force. I’ve already scheduled my headshots, I’m planning to create my demo reel here in the next couple days. I’ve memorized and practiced two commercials and one monologue.
You’re an inspiration, Kurt! Your advice is so helpful.
Hey how is it going
@@GiovanniMorenoMusichey! Sorry for the late reply. It’s going well! 1 year later I’ve got a demo reel made, I have an agent, I’ve acted in a number of non-union projects, and have filmed 1 commercial! How about you?
@@wyatthaas260 it seems my response got deleted but for me its a little on a low fire so to say, we got our son last december and i havent worked on acting since, but before that i was able to be an extra in a few projects to get some experience.. havent made a demo reel tho
Yes I will make my own demo reel. I have the lights and a little “pop voice “microphone . I can do many accents so I think I’ll do one for each accent.
You are great thanks for all the help
Thank you so much for all your helpful tips! As a theatre actor with no film footage, I need to make my own reel from scratch. I really appreciate your suggestion of having another actor off-camera reading another role, so as to have someone to respond to. I am thinking of selecting a bit of dialogue from a published play. What do you think about this idea? Many thanks! 🙂
Great tips!
Great video, thank you for the advice!
Very helpful this video. Thank you so much 🙏
Thank you for the advice
Excited for you to hit 100k Subscribers Kurt!
I don’t know if you would like that but you should put your video into podcasts and put them on Spotify for example 👍
Always good info !
Another awesome and informative video! Regarding the demo reel, if you receive sides for
a self tape audition, can you use that for your demo reel? How do you give credit to the playwright? Are there any legal implications for using someone's work for a demo?
Congratulations on your 2022 projects!!
Thank u for sharing. You will see my on your set. 😊
Thank you Kurt. You’re smart
Hello! I am new to your channel and so far I am loving the short informative videos you are gifting out. I do have a question about self taping a reel as a start up actor. Does the script have to be original or can a scene from an already created script be used?
Thank you for this video 🙏🏽
Wow amazing advice thanks so much 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thank you for the tips!
Great advice. Thank you.
Great video, very helpful.
And btw I have that same shirt 👕👍🏼👍🏼
Awesome advice.. I'm at this very stage
Your videos have helped me so much. I’d love to talk with you about what I’ve done and where to go from here. Thank you!
Hi Kurt!
New to the channel, but not new to the ATL market. I finally have some footage to put into a demo reel, so thanks for this video as a guide! I do have a question about being an actor with glasses…HOW do you light your studio? It’s perfection 🥳 thanks!
I really love your videos and advice you give thank you! 🙏 my question is what if your terrified of flying? Can you drive yourself to a audition or on set if you get booked?
Very helpful video Kurt! Thank you so much. It’s been a pleasure watching your career grow, I feel like we are growing with you as you expand your portfolio and help me along. I need to create a demo reel but only have a few scenes/auditions with lines, the remainder are various featured and BG roles.
What are BG roles?
@@nancybrooks4621 sorry about that. BG is background. 😀
@@musclecars4635 Thanks! I might have figured it out eventually, but then again…
I worked various BG and speaking roles before joining SAG, but I’m glad I joined. I only recently signed with a talent agent after meeting the agent on-set while in a BG role! I didn’t know the person I was working with was an agent until later; she then invited me to her office to meet the talent agency owner and after the meeting, I was signed! My advice is always be yourself and be nice when on-set because you just never know who you’ll meet. Personally, I love being on-set and very grateful to be there regardless of the role I’m playing…….or pulling an all-night shoot!
I just saw your scene in Dopesick. I was also in Dopesick! So cool lol
Saw you on Dopesick, great work man! Keep going! 💯👏🏾
Thanks, Frank!
I’m gonna say it early but congratulations on 100k subscribers
Excellent!