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jax_rox

Hey guys,

Just been attempting to slap together an edit of my new showreel. As I said this time last year - I find putting together showreels pretty damn difficult, and I always end up only having a few days to do it before sending it off.

Anyway, I've already sent off a preliminary version of it, but now I've got about a week off to work on it, and I need other opinions!

https://vimeo.com/85996503
pass: 2014


Let me know your thoughts: weaker shots you think maybe I should take out, shots that should be left for longer, too much of the same projects, thoughts on the music etc.

My personal feeling is it's a little too long, and some of the shots are maybe too short. But, always down to hear feedback. I'm not really an editor - this showreel is about the only thing I've edited in a while, and I feel my lack of practise at editing shows a touch.. On top of that, it's pretty difficult to be objective about your own work.

Anyway, would love to know your thoughts!


For those who are interested, it's almost exclusively RED and Alexa. There's one Blackmagic shot, a few S16mm, and two DSLR shots (I bet you'll pick the DSLR immediately ;))
 
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Awesome Jax! It's great, although a little bit more variety would be nice. A majority of the shots are medium/closeup shots of people. But it's overall well done... no doubt, I'd hire you :)
 
Nice! I'd want to hire you too. I agree some wider shots might be nice, if available and something you want to show. I kind of like the music. It's okay. But I think I'd rather listen to something stirring, yes, but more soothing also while I watch something like this. The music's decent enough, but a little on the loud, noisy side for me. I know it's not about the music, though.
 
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