Question about creating a character modeling reel
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Hello, I am wondering something about creating a character modeling demo reel. Do companies like it better when you create models based on concepts done by other artists since that will be the same process in a large studio, or is it better to make your own concepts for your models, since that shows your own creativity and character design skills (in addition to modeling skills). So far I have made all my own concept art for my models and I am wondering if I need to change my strategy. Thanks for any replies!
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From my experience, people don't care if you're working from an existing concept as long as the execution is good. As for whether you should create your own concepts or work from other people? It doesn't really matter, as long as your concepts are at more or less the same level as industry standards. If you're making your own characters without concept art, just make sure the end result is high quality.
If you're making something based on someone else's concept, there are a few things you should keep in mind:
Don't know about the game industry but in the film / advertising industry, most studio want to see Reel,
Still I agree with the rest
The theory goes that for anything that actually moves, a reel is fine. However; character modelling you can get the point in 10s worth of images rather than a 2 minute video that needs time and attention. If you have animations, go for it, but if not then I'd focus your time into your pieces and portfolio images.
That said, +1 to everything Swizzle said. Spot on.