This is a good article

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My advice would be to make it work for the position you are applying for seen as you know what he is looking for.

Hope this helps Chris

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Yes, nice article, thanks

"How long should it be" is a question I had not asked. Wow, 30 seconds isn't long at all is it?

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Chris

Good luck man! I don't have any real advice since I've never made a reel or applied fro a 3d job.

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quick advise since i just did one of these.

1. no music or go for some very chilled lounge like cafe del mar or whatever. can work well if you cut it to the rhythm, and watch the volume level in your edit so its not super loud on someone elses tv.

2. make it specific to the job as much as possible (just like writing a cover letter, showing how keen you are at what they do)

3. Make it either a dvd or a quicktime .mov file. if its a mac he will have quicktime installed but make sure its a common codec.

4. keep it short, absolute maximum 3 mins. but better make it short and sweet.

5. best shots at the beginning and save one great one for the end.

6. don't try and do everything just focus on your best work. but of course create stuff thats missing from your work if thats what the job requires. (I had mostly stills and model turntables so I had to do some good animations especially for it)

7. nice packaging goes along way, as in your first impression is that you have good presentation skills, which is kindof vital in this field (but if its a bit of an informal thing it probably isnt necessary)

Good luck man sounds like it could be good fun.

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Good luck Chris!

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Rick

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I think Tyson's covered everything. Good luck, let us know how you go.

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Thanks guys, I've about got it together.
I hope I haven't ruined my chances by taking so long.
Maybe it's because this is first time perusing this type of job, but I've ever felt so much anxiety over a job prospect.
Whether I get the job or not I'll be glad when it's over.

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Chris

Good Luck Chris.

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