This reel uses characters from the "Advanced" column of projects. These characters require a high degree of modeling skill. Some require a knowledge of anatomy. The use of "Biped", an animation rig used to make characters walk, is used. Morphing, a facial animation technique, is used. A reel using the advanced projects, if done well, can earn you an "A". But only if they re done well; perfect modeling, animations are clean, lighting and camera work are top notch. Doing the projects does not guarantee that you will get an "A".

If you've never modeled before and have no experience with anatomy or life drawing, these projects will require you put a lot of work into this class.

Your reel is the most important thing you can take from this class. Don’t leave putting it together until the last minute. Give yourself several weeks at the end of this course to create your reel.

Only use your best samples. Every piece must show the person watching your reel a moment of quality.

The average length of time a reviewer gives to your reel is 8 seconds. If you can’t capture their attention in those ­first 8 seconds your reel is useless. So use your strongest samples first.

Render your models for presentation using lights and cameras. Don’t take a good model and ruin it with bad lighting. Orbit the camera around your non-animated models.

To make a successful reel you need to know how to use Adobe After Effects and Adobe Premiere. You don’t need to be an expert but know just enough to place FLV clips of your animations together, set up some type (your contact information) and set a musical score. You will learn to do this in this class.

If this is your first attempt at creating  a 3D reel  be patient. Remember, your reel is something that you will continue to add to and improve during your entire career.