I've just got back from the Develop Conference here in the UK, and I was talking to some guys I've previously worked with about this topic. Of all the guys (mostly modellers, some character, some environments), all the character guys said showreel everytime. The environment guys were kinda 50/50, some preferred reels,…
I don't think it really makes any difference, reels are still useful and for me the cleanest and best way to show work off. An online folio is definitely a good idea, but its still leaves some level of interaction of the viewer, which can be unpredictable, so you still have to keep it clean and easy. A reel leaves no doubt…
Thank you guys for the fantastic advice!! I'm just out the door now and only had a little time to skim over the comments but i'll definitely come back and put that advice to use! Is Tumblr a good image site for portfolios? or would you suggest something else. I know tumblr gets alot of hate for its "hipster" appeal. But it…