The Holiday Demo Reel Workshop
A stronger reel = a stronger career. Let’s build yours.
Includes:
- The top 10 Pro Tips
- Reel examples that truly work (and what doesn’t)
- How to position your work with clarity and confidence
- The subtle choices that make a reel stand out
Instructor: Michelle Rudson
Webinar length: 37m40
Language:English
Course trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZ4a-jv22Ys
Workshop Materials
List of Showcased Demo Reels
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdE5G95B7Mg (Michelle Cheng)
https://vimeo.com/271398881 (Sangwoo Lee)
https://vimeo.com/139766478 (Kilin Kim)
https://vimeo.com/822534485 (Vikram Grewal)
https://vimeo.com/689328953 (Sebastien Billard-Arbelaez)
https://vimeo.com/336351005 (Loh Junehyuk)
https://vimeo.com/623616615 (Jimm Pegan)
https://vimeo.com/32342939 (Sabrina Cotugno)
https://vimeo.com/32342939 (Brandon Kolaczewski)
How does your reel holds up to the top 10 tips?
Use this check list. Demo_Reel_Checklist
Seeking a hiring manager’s insight?
With 17 years of experience in game development, I have had the privilege of building and leading teams. This journey involved reviewing thousands of reels and participating in hundreds of interviews.
For those seeking a hiring manager’s insight and personalized guidance to make your reel stand out and boost your chances of landing a job, sign up for an individual reel assessment.
Great demo reels aren’t built by accident, they’re built by discernment.
Discernment makes a real difference in creative careers. Learning to read situations, and make smart decisions is what separates the good from the great. This is especially true with demo reels. A standout reel isn’t about showcasing everything. It’s about showing the right things.
That’s discernment. And it may be one of the most powerful skills you ever develop as a creator.
Here’s a quick snippet from the workshop showing how composition and action cuts guide the viewer’s eye.
Strong composition makes shot selection easier. When shots are composed with intention, your reel feels smoother and more engaging. Here’s a quick snippet showing how composition and action cuts guide the viewer’s eye.
Meet Your Instructor
Hi, I’m Michelle Rudson, the founder of Up to Lead.
With 25 years in the animation industry and over 17 years in game development, I have led animation teams on major AAA franchises such as Far Cry, Assassin’s Creed, Splinter Cell, Prince of Persia, Fable, and more.
Over these years, I have gained valuable insights into what it takes to lead with authenticity, intention, and meaningful impact. My mission has been to empower individuals and teams to contribute in ways that are meaningful.
Now, I’m excited to share what I’ve learned with you!
