SoundGirls.org: Constructing a portfolio reel for the first time can be daunting, but it’s an effective method to show recruiters and potential employers your skillset in post-production audio editing. I noticed in my own job search that many employers encourage and even require them. While many audio-post production internships or college programs can offer helpful guidance for building portfolio reels, not everyone has these resources.
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I think these tips apply to a lot of portfolio makers, visual, auditory, or any other facet of curation. Recently, for my own fine arts portfolio I have often received the type to tailor it to the desired position, which makes a lot of sense. It implies not only that you’re an expert, but also that you have strong attention to care and dedication to the job application. I think this rule applies to every part of the application process from asking questions in the interview to crafting resumes and references. The more care you can give the information, the higher chance it is that they will perceive you as highly interested. I had never considered how a sound designer/ technician may display their work, but obviously it is crucial and highly valuable in applications. Regardless, this article was very interesting to me, as I am just now learning about the art and skill it creates to design a soundscape.
I love this article for several reasons, mainly that it clearly demonstrates how paying attention to other technical roles is important to not only understanding the roles of other designers/technicians in the production process (Which I am sure everyone here understands), but also making sure that your work is in a format that is understandable by everyone else. It's incredibly easy to get caught up in your own work, and I think that a certain amount of humility and grace is required when collaborating with other designers
I try often to make sure my work is understandable to everyone else, because I think intended meaning is worthless if nobody can figure out what is going on on first viewing. Pieces of media that need to be dissected over multiple viewings are fine, but are not conducive to those who can't really afford to see theatre more than once.
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