What Does A Showreel Agency Do
and why you should use one.
Want to see your name in lights? Have a passion for acting but don't know where to start? First thing's first, get a showreel from an experienced showreel agency. A showreel is the actor's equivalent of a CV for a job hunt. Without one, you won't land auditions. So, it's vital you get an amazing showreel to showcase your skills to casting agents. Employing a professional showreel agency to help you produce it, will provide you with benefits you may not have expected. Read on to find out why a showreel agency is the place to start.
A Showreel Agency's Role
As with many services, employing an experienced and knowledgeable team of experts to get the job done will always result in better outcomes. A showreel agency can produce the videos required but it's their understanding of the casting process that makes them the right choice for producing showreels and self-tapes.
Consultancy on Creative Direction
Producing a quality showreel is all about planning. As an actor, you want to display your talent, showcase your range and produce something that will catch the eye of casting directors. A showreel agency should have the knowledge and experience behind them to understand all these concepts. Most importantly though, they will be able to guide and execute the reel with this focus in mind. An experienced agency will be able to help you pick the right scenes and style. You may want to produce a showreel specific to a role. Alternatively, a showreel may be utilised for all sorts of auditions, therefore needing several scenes. A video agency should approach your needs from a consultative approach, helping you decide on the right approach to land that dream role.
Logistics of a Shoot
The main event! Once your agency has helped you plan your showreel, it's time for filming. But did you know there is much more to filming than using a clapper board and hitting record? A showreel agency will take care of all the logistics involved in creating a scene. Scriptwriting, direction, locations, equipment hire and setup, lighting, sound, extra cast, all the crew as well as transporting people to set if needed. The vast majority of work that goes into filming a showreel is all behind the camera. The benefit of using an agency for your reel is that they will handle all these requirements. As an actor, your focus should be on your performance. Everything else is organised by the agency.
Polishing the Finished Product
Once you've finished the shoot for the day, the fun doesn't stop for the agency. The team will be busy editing your showreel to make sure it shines. Post-production involves a long list of tasks. The most important are visual cutting, colouring and editing, and music and vocal editing to ensure a crisp and clear sound. Not to mention any visual effects that are wanted for particular scenes. As a result of these skills, a showreel agency will be able to produce a very high-quality piece. Once complete, you will be able to promote yourself with a showreel that's worthy of your ideal job.
Benefits of Selecting a Showreel Agency
The ultimate benefit of utilising a showreel agency rather than doing it yourself is the expertise they can bring to the table. A showreel agency will:
Help you select the best format, showreel length, style and scene and role type.
Provide knowledgeable consultancy on what scenes will work for your casting type.
Have better equipment to produce professional videos.
Be able to draw on real-life experience in creating unique and effective showreels.
Have the experience needed to run a smooth filming operation.
Help you create an amazing reel even if you have no previous experience.
All of the above, coupled with the fact it's their occupation, means a showreel agency is the right place to gain a quality demo reel for your acting ability.
Choose Isaac Who Showreel Agency
If you are ready to choose an agency for your showreel, look no further than Isaac Who. We are a dedicated team of creatives with over 30 years of collective experience in our core team. As an established film production company, we've worked with countless actors to showcase their skills. Whether you're an amateur actor just starting out, or a veteran looking to refresh your reels, we can help. Furthermore, our studio setup means we have all the equipment, cast and crew you can need. You just need to focus on the performance. Get in touch today to book your showreel or find out about our showreel services here.