Here's how you can create an impressive video animation portfolio to entice clients.

Short and sweet! Around 1min+ of your best work is more than enough. I like to add a creative walk cycle to show you know your basics and add 1 of your most polished animation. Grab their attention and make them want more.

When it comes to animation showreels, I believe you should showcase snippets of 3-4 of your best and most recent projects. This is the time to highlight your storytelling capabilities, understanding of flow, etc. Coupling your showreel with music; you would ideally use something upbeat with lots of opportunity to transition seamlessly from one scene to the next utilising the music's beat. Remember.. Use your showreel as an opportunity to not only display your skills, but who you are as a creative. Regarding the length of a reel; stick to one minute or less. The longer your showreel becomes the more likely you are to lose your audience's interest. Treat a reel with as much love and consideration as you do your client work.

Displaying best of your work and keep updating your portfolio after six months. Portfolio having both 2D and 3D animations should be displayed in separate categories.

To create an impressive video animation portfolio that entices clients, showcase your best and most diverse work, demonstrating various styles and techniques. Use high-quality visuals and ensure smooth playback for an engaging experience. Each project should include a brief description highlighting your role, the tools used, and the project's impact. Organize your portfolio on a professional, user-friendly website, making it easy for clients to navigate and view your work. Include a contact page and testimonials to build credibility. Regularly update your portfolio with new projects to keep it current and reflect your evolving skills and creativity.

At least 2-4 seconds of some of your best animation, and keep you reels to under a minute. You want your potential client to see ALL you can do, but don't big them down.

Un buen contenido en poco tiempo, deja mucho mas por desear! Tus mejores animaciones, añadidas a un arte para su presentación genera mas impacto! Aquí nuestra intención es entretener visualmente al espectador. Un buen material, o contenido hará que quieran saber mas de tu trabajo.

Be sure to include your top animations, if there is something you are not sure whether it should be there or not, don't include it! Use your top quality or most impressive animations at the beginning and ending of your reel, that way you are giving recruiters something captivating at the start to engage them to see the full reel, and also making a good impression at the end (which is what will remain in their mind).

The most important thing when presenting your portfolio to your recruiters is that it should engaging and entertaining. After all, that’s what show business is all about-impressing people!! It’s a business where you have to give it all you got. And that starts with your portfolio.

Make sure you have a short, engaging showreel on popular platforms like Vimeo or YouTube. No one has time to go through long presentations. Keep your showreel simple and to the point. Clearly state what you did in collaborative projects. Focus on highlighting the best projects you’ve worked on to make a strong impression.

Update your portfolio, weather it be Motion Graphics, 2D animation or Rigging, at least every 8 months. And when you do, be sure to send the link to your Portfolio to current or previous clients so they are kept up to date.

Consider a nice intro and outro, something that can stay on brand with you, so that when people start the video they can say, "Hey! I know that animator!" It doesn't have to be big.