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S2E12: Landing Your Dream Job in Post-Production: Building a Strong Portfolio & Demo Reel
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In the podcast, The Video Editing Guru, host Dustin explores the key components for landing a dream role in post-production. The episode starts with finding the right post-production job by identifying an individual’s niche to target relevant roles and utilising platforms like LinkedIn, Glassdoor, and industry forums for optimal success. Attention is also drawn to the pros and cons of freelancing versus full-time employment. Following job search, the podcast delves into creating a quality portfolio that accurately reflects skills and experiences across 4-5 high-impact projects. The use of testimonials for credibility and accessible contact information is also emphasized. Dustin then discusses the powerful tool of a demo reel, offering tips such as keeping it short (1-2 minutes), starting strong, and showcasing versatility and storytelling skills with brief context provided for each project. The episode concludes with additional refining tips for portfolio and reel, emphasizing the need to tailor work to the job or client, stay updated with relevant work, and use the principles of SEO for better visibility.
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