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Feature Demo Reel Workshop

Cut Through the Noise. Get Hired.

A 3-hour deep dive from a 20-year veteran animator on how to craft a demo reel that actually gets you noticed and hired.

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Course Intro

What are Studios Really Looking For?

"Your demo reel isn't just a collection of shots, it's your calling card and a career gatekeeper."
Aaron McGriff, Course Instructor
Lesson Sample
What Are Studios Looking For?
Aaron discusses the truth behind what studios actually hope to see in your reel.

Studios don't have time to “figure out” your potential. They're scanning for clarity, specificity, strong choices and competence within seconds. If your reel doesn't communicate that immediately, you're out, no matter how strong your work might be.

This masterclass breaks down exactly what separates reels that get ignored from reels that open doors. Taught by a current Pixar animator with two decades of industry experience, this course gives you a clear, practical framework for building a reel that stands out.

What You'll Learn

Everything you need to build a standout reel

Learn the strategies, psychology, and insider knowledge that separate reels that get hired from reels that get ignored.

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Reel Review Process
How Aaron breaks down a reel from start to finish.
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Common Mistakes
The most common reel mistakes and how to avoid them.
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First Impressions
The psychology of first impressions, and how to control them.
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Shot Selection
Shot selection strategy: what to include, what to cut, and why.
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Pacing Strategy
Sequencing and pacing that keeps your viewer engaged.
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Studio Targeting
How to tailor your reel for specific studios and roles.
Aaron McGriff
Your Instructor

Aaron McGriff

Veteran Animator and Animation Coach

Aaron McGriff is a San Francisco Bay Area-based 3D character animator with over 20 years of industry experience working on a variety of projects from films to television programs, to commercial pre-vis, indie features, VR projects, and VFX films. Having been hired well over a dozen times, including by some of the worlds most competitive studios, Aaron brings his years of expertise to the topic of Demo Reels that get you noticed. Some of his recent credits include Pixar's Hoppes, Elio, Inside Out 2, Self, Elemental, Lightyear, Luca, Soul and Avengers: Infinity War. Aaron has been mentoring aspiring animators since 2010 and offers mentoring services and workshops through CG RIFF, his coaching website.

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Curriculum

1 lesson

A focused 3-hour deep dive into everything you need to know about building a demo reel that gets you hired.

1 Crafting a Winning Demo Reel
3 hours

Aaron breaks down everything from how recruiters actually review reels, to shot selection, sequencing, pacing, and the common mistakes that get your work instantly passed over. You will leave with a clear framework for building a reel that opens doors.

Feature Demo Reel Workshop
Who It's For

Is this course right for you?

This workshop is designed for animators at any stage who want their reel to open doors.

Animation students

You are preparing your first demo reel and want to get it right from the start.

Junior animators

You are struggling to break into the industry and need a clear strategy for your reel.

Working animators

You are a working animator looking to level up and land better opportunities at top studios.

BONUS

What's Included Beyond The Lesson

20% Off a Personal Reel Review

At the end of the course you will receive a special code for 20% off a 45-minute reel review from Aaron, so you can put into practice the techniques learned in the course and see real results fast.

Ready To Start?

Stop second-guessing your reel.
Start standing out.

Stop guessing. Start getting noticed. This is the workshop animators have been waiting for.

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Feature Demo Reel Workshop: Cut Through the Noise
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