14. My Reel

My Director/DP Reel

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13. Examples of Reels

I think a good DP reel should show, at a basic level, the person's competence with cameras and film theory. In addition to that, it should show a person's overall style, meaning what they enjoy shooting or excel at shooting. If a DP has a knack for creating a certain kind of image or mood or feeling then they should display that in the reel. Finally, I think in an ideal world, a DP's reel should give a sense of what it's like to work with that person. What is the tone of their work and therefore their work personality? Does the reel show someone that is very serious and meticulous behind the camera, or someone who works very organically and finds beauty in imperfection? How does that mesh with your working style as the director/producer/whatever of the project? That part is the hardest to show because as the cinematographer you probably don't ever turn the camera on yourself. You have the use the shots you've taken of other people and have those visuals somehow represent you. The editing, music, order of the shots, even the font you choose also play a part in how you represent yourself as a working cinematographer. That's what I tried to do with my reel (maybe it worked, maybe it didn't) but I think that's an element I would want to see when watching someone else's reel.

This reel does an excellent job of showing a persons's style, and I think a bit of his personality as well. He edited the piece with a specific attention to the music and how it fit with his images. I think it gives a clear picture of his personal vision and his ability to tell stories through his images.

http://reels.creativecow.net/film/dan-parsons-dp-reel

12. Scripted Scene Assignment

312 Scene Assignment

Desperate Housewives
DP: Bryan Anders
Focus Puller: Sean Dave