How to choose a showreel company
The 4 key things to look for
Do you need a showreel but don’t know where to start. Hiring a showreel company is a great place to start. So, here’s how to choose a showreel company that will make your showreel scenes pop and get you that next extraordinary role.
Choosing a Showreel Company
When looking for a showreel agency that helps you create the best showreel possible, there are some key things to look for. First, like any significant purchase, it’s vital to do lots of research before confirming that they are the right one for you.
Excellent Examples
The first place to look is at a potential company’s showreel portfolio. They may have this on a website, on their social media profiles, or they may provide one on request. Ask for access if it’s not immediately available to you and review their samples. You want to see various showreel styles and quality visuals, audio and editing. While a nice assortment of genres and scenes is excellent to see their range, it’s also worthwhile to see if they have done something similar to what you have in mind. If the showreel company does not have any examples, run a mile!
Great Experience
Lots of examples often come with a great deal of experience. Either read on their about us section of their website or ask the company questions about their team’s expertise. A great showreel company will have a team with various skills and industry experience.
A mix of skills in both cast and crew experience provides a showreel team with a view from both sides of the camera. As a result, they are more likely to understand how to make a showreel for casting directories, increasing your chances of securing a role. Their team may also have qualifications in video production, acting, direction or producing, making them exceptionally skilled in this field.
Ensure you ask these questions for any potential company so you are reassured of their skills and experience.
All-Inclusive
Another consideration often overlooked when hiring a showreel company is what is included in your showreel scenes. If it’s a good production company, they will provide an all-inclusive offering which includes everything you need pre, live and post-production. Some practical considerations to ask about and to make sure they are included in the price of your showreel;
How many showreel scenes
Locations
Script writing and direction
Additional cast
Crew
Equipment
Post-production editing
Plus, don’t forget to ask how and when you will receive the final format of your showreel.
Professional Equipment
While anyone could have the skills to make a showreel, even with no experience, there is no replacement for professional equipment operated by a proficient showreel company. Ask your potential showreel agency what type of equipment they will be using and why they have chosen to utilise that particular piece. There are countless cameras, microphones and editing equipment utilised in film production, so hearing why a showreel company have chosen their setup can highlight what they find most important in their productions.
Choose Isaac Who as your Showreel Agency
If you are a professional or semi-professional actor wishing to expand your portfolio, we can assist you in selecting the appropriate style to fill any gaps in your collection. For example, if you’ve been typecast for a long time, we can help you demonstrate your versatility by designing something that has a real wow factor and propels you into the correct roles and jobs. Or, if you are brand new to the scene, we can help you discover the suitable scenes for your first significant role.
Our showreel service is a bespoke package for each actor, musician & performer but will include.
Scriptwriting
Full Equipment
Full Crew
Direction & Coaching
Extra cast if required
Sound & Video Editing
Get in touch with us today to find out our showreel availability.