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This new world... Portfolio question
Allan Campbell, Photographer, Assistant
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Salem | OR | USA | Posted: 3:13 PM on 11.07.07 |
->> So with all of these new possibilities in multimedia how are you handling your portfolios these days? Are you including a video introduction? Do you provide a voice over in place of captions? Are you making a movie and including your still, and video work? I am mainly talking about work in FCP or another edit suite type program and not SoundSlides.
Do you package stories individual or show a more traditional film/video style reel? I am interested in all opinions, students, shooters, editors. I was thinking of putting together a reel style portfolio mixing all of the styles of multimedia to show eventually (once I have enough to show).
If you do not ming showing them post a link. I would appreciate being able to see what others are doing. |
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Karl Stolleis, Photographer
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Santa Fe | NM | USA | Posted: 3:43 PM on 11.07.07 |
->> Truthfully, I think this is a time where your portfolio and how you construct it, says a lot about your abilities and skills relating to work. Creativity can go a long way here. All of the ideas you mentioned are good ones.
Here are some caveats, that also apply to all portfolios. Simple is better. Gimmicks dont play well for long. And folks are getting more and more impatient so make sure the interface is logical and gives the ability to jump around quickly. This would really limit the "movie" idea unless it has chapters.
And really - consider doing the whole thing and getting it up on a website rather than a disk/DVD. Much more portable, and very unlikely to get lost.
Really - the sky is the limit here though. |
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Jonathan Castner, Photographer
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Longmont | CO | USA | Posted: 5:12 PM on 11.07.07 |
| ->> I have a number of multimedia stories in my online folio. I do not show my stills in a movie fashion though because I want editors to go as quick or fast as they want through those. If the editor wants to watch the slide show they will spend the time. If they want to see how I shoot for a stills assignment, they shouldn't have to go at a predetermined pace and order. |
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Todd Spoth, Photographer, Student/Intern
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Houston | TX | USA | Posted: 5:52 PM on 11.07.07 |
| ->> I set up my package using a simple format. I have a cover letter, resume, bio (if app), and some nicely designed caption pages for my singles complete with full color thumbnails. there is also a page that explains my multimedia pieces and my story. on a cd i have a simple folder structure with the mutlimedia pieces in one folder, singles in one and the story images in another. I agree with Jonathan and have been told the same...editors (at least the ones ive talked to) want to be able to see the images and go through and stop and ive they are put into a movie document it might look snazzy for a minute then get annoying after they cant pause and go back as easily and just opening up that folder in photo mechanic. Im always wondering the same thing so this is an interesting topic. i guess ill let you know how my recent send outs go. |
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Jeff Stanton, Photographer
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Tucson | Az | USA | Posted: 6:08 PM on 11.07.07 |
->> I've found there are about as many ways to submit portfolios as there are those who will be viewing them. What one photo editor considers art, another considers too much flash.
I think it's important it be neat, well organized and easy to navigate. Spelling and grammar is huge. Also, the more skills you can offer, the better candidate you should be. Other than that, put your best foot forward and your work will speak for itself. |
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