ACTORS SHOWREELS
The following is a
selection of
actors show reels edited from the footage they provided, and some which were
shot from scratch. Your show reel footage from DVD or tape
can be edited into a slick and punchy compilation, which casting directors and
agents will watch without being bored. If you want a reel with a long montage at the front end, I don't do them! Not
because I can't, but because I am sure casting directors do not want to see them!
They assume you can walk, run, laugh and smile when required...you don't need to
make the viewer sit through a montage which just uses up valuable time on the
reel.
CAN I USE FOOTAGE SHOT FROM SCRATCH?:YES! Some actors assume fresh footage
will not look or sound as good as footage taken from a film or TV programme. As long as your reel shows you acting and
reacting well, and it conveys the message "this is a good actor" your reel
has done its job! Therefore creating some new scenes, well focused with
clear sound and shot on a professional camera, is perfectly acceptable. Granted, badly shot footage with terrible
sound will not be viewed favourably, but I only shoot with a professional
cameras, and quality mics; this will look and sound very
good. contact me See shot from
scratch work in progress videos If you want something
quickly turned around brief, like a
specific casting video, no problem!
PREVIOUS CLIENTS HAVE SAID... "I found Mark totally committed to giving me the showreel that was best for me.
Great attention to detail, and lots of advice on what works best for the
industry marketplace. Choosing the right scenes, finding the pace, music and
editing, were all made easier with Marks knowledge and technical know-how.
Getting it onto the right formats, for Spotlight, agent and casting directors
was also made simple and quick. I would not hesitate to recommend Mark to any
actor looking to make a new ,or re-edit an old showreel."
STEPHEN BECKETT .....see reel below
This is the second show reel Mark has edited for me. industry people having
viewed it - always comment on its excellence. Mark is very thorough, and ensures
you are completely happy before making the final DVD. He also helped me with the
correct FILE formats for Spotlight etc. I completely recommend his services and he is
excellent value for money JAMIE KENNA.....see
reel below
Mark provided an excellent service. I provided him with very little material to
work with, but he created a seamless showreel that tells a story in itself.
Furthermore, he worked at great speed to finish the job and took great care in
implementing the various elements I wanted to include. As an actor with many
years in the business, Mark has a detailed knowledge of what is required in a
show reel, so his honesty and suggestions meant I got a show reel that was
completely tailored to me. LIANNE-ROSE BUNCE.....see
reel below
Mark was great, and really took the time to edit my showreel from my own
supplied footage and it's just as I wanted it. Mark re-edited some of the
footage to feature me even more. He made certain I was completely happy with it,
and helped me with the final DVD and website encoding for CCP and Spotlight
versions. I did not have to worry about anything. I would certainly recommend
Mark to anyone wanting a showreel. AIDAN STEPHENSON.....see
reel below
I highly recommend Mark Kempner for showreel editing and shot-from-scratch. As
an actor, he understands what a showreel should be; what to showcase, what to
leave out, etc. Trust him and his instinct - he knows his business! He was very
professional throughout the whole process - we discussed scripts beforehand,
discussed casting type, rehearsed before the shoot and his input into length,
material, lighting, sound, etc was truly invaluable. The thing with Mark is,
you've got to trust him and his experience in and of the industry - listen to
his ideas and if in doubt, always go with his. I guarantee you'll be the better
for it and walk away with the best product possible!
Jenny Wamba....see reel below
I think you’ve done a fantastic job with these. The picture
and sound quality really is terrific and the editing is great
Helen Grady
Thrilled with my newly edited showreel. Mark really took the time to go through
all my footage and give helpful and honest advice. He sent over drafts and
re-edited it to get it just right. Would absolutely recommend him and you won't
be disappointed. Victoria Denard
Many of these reels and further recommendations can also be viewed on the
Casting
Call Pro website
Jenny wrote her own scenes, and each was filmed in full.
The reel was then edited in order to maximise and feature herself.
Stephen Beckett 2010 acting show-reel Edited by
Mark Kempner
using Steve's own provided clips on DVD's
Michael Grady-Hall showreel. Michael, Mariam & Helen
wrote their own dialogue
I filmed and edited the scenes from scratch. See each showreel scene in more
detail here
Stephen Moriaty and Diane Cracknel split the costs and shared their showreel
scene.
The scene was shot and
edited from scratch, especially
to order with the actors own written script.
Stephen Moriaty reel
Lianne-Rose Bunce
Edited by Mark Kempner from provided footage View
here in
different sizes
Jamie Kenna: I wanted a very dramatic but contrasting reel to show Jamie's
range. This is the 3rd reel I Have put together for him, and his agent is
delighted as is Jamie!
David Schaal
Aidan Stephenson Aidan did not feature much in this Crime Watch
reconstruction, and so the original footage was re-edited, in order to to place
the emphasis on
his character.
CASTING VIDEO SERVICE
A casting video shot to order for a particular role. Angela wanted simply wanted a brief "screen test video" made for a
specific casting brief and character type. I shot this very raw, and got her to
draw upon real life experiences. I edited it for pace, and to highlight her
casting range and type.
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