Considerations for DP Reel

Max run time: 2 minutes.

I’d like the reel to show how my visual aesthetic (framing, composition) translates to motion.

A few differences from my photo work:

  • The majority of my photos are wide shots – for the reel, I’m totally down with adding mediums and macros to keep the pace/vibe going and to add interest when necessary.

  • People don’t need to look as somber as in my photos (they can, but def not requirement).

  • I’d like to try to show some racial, gender, economic diversity when possible.

Music/sound can be anything. I don’t envision any sound bites being included.

For the first time in a decade I’m not trying to sell a client on a heartfelt or emotional or informative or inspirational story! I’d be happy if some weirdness or tension or humor came through.

 
 

2020 THEY Reel WIP

00:05 - like
00:10 - like
00:14 - like
00:26-29 - like (basketball), but it might be too upbeat
00:32 - like (becky shots)
00:40-41 - like
00:42 - eh, yea, like
00:54 - like portraits of seated woman and of man in kitchen
01:00 - like portrait of pk/finley 
01:04 - like! I also have this accessible as a longer shot 

Sizzle for Sperry

I like the lesbos in the first :30 or so. 
0:43-48 - kid is cute, too cute? walking shots fine
0:55 - walking through water nice
1:02-16 - some of these portrait-y shots are nice

 

T Brand | Calvin Klein

00:05-08 – like the overhead
00:14 – like the gayness and split screen if it doesn't feel cheesy
00:36-39 - like
00:46-48 - like
00:50-57 - maybe
Portraits at the end - maybe, also I can get longer versions if any really seem to fit 

Keens Steakhouse

Opening shot - like
00:18 - like
00:27-30 - like
00:51 - like
01:21 - like
02:27 - like
I basically like most of the interview shots and wides in this piece! 

 

2018 THEY Reel

In general, if it seems like any city/landscape shots need to be used, I don't hate the NYC shots but also don't think they're special on their own
0:05 - like
00:11 - like
00:28 - like
00:34 - like
00:53 & 01:14 - maybe
01:00 - maybe
01:20 - maybe
01:29 - like
01:37 - like
01:43-51 - like 

Vilcek | Meleko Mokgosi

00:11-23 - like
00:42 & 00:48 - maybe
02:05 - maybe
02:16-18 - like
02:38 - like
02:44 - maybe
02:57 - like 

 

2016 THEY Reel

Opening shots nice
00:42-44 - maybe
00:52-55 - maybe
01:00 - maybe
01:28 - eh
01:34-43 - like
02:13 - maybe
02:29 & 02:36 - maybe
02:38-46 - like
02:55-03:05 - like
03:08 til end - sure 

2014 THEY Reel

00:00-23 - if any of these work, a-ok
00:41 - maybe
00:50 - like
01:07 - maybe
01:31 - like
01:36-38 - like
02:02 - like
02:23 - maybe
02:31 - like
03:07 - like