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  • Demo Reel Footage

    Posted by Jay Brown on February 17, 2008 at 2:51 pm

    Hi

    I am looking for footage for editing to use in my demo reel. Obviously not having a job using after effects I have to create ‘spoof’ projects and titling sequences to create my reel.

    Anyone have any insight into acquiring various raw footage to get creative with in after effects.

    Can you use Final Cut or Premiere to lift snippets from dvds for example?

    I do not own a camcorder either before someone suggests that.

    Thanks in advance.

    Jay Brown replied 18 years, 2 months ago 3 Members · 4 Replies
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  • Steve Roberts

    February 18, 2008 at 12:55 am

    Try MPEG Streamclip.

  • Reynolds Strother

    February 19, 2008 at 10:51 pm

    You probably don’t want to scab footage form dvds.

    Check out the video at iStock.com or look around for CC Licensed video. Don’t forget all the public domain stuff out there.

    If you grow hundred dollar bills instead of hair on your head, any stock video site should have some goodies to use.

  • Steve Roberts

    February 19, 2008 at 11:03 pm

    Oops — sorry, I forgot it was for a demo reel. For some reason, I thought it was a school thing.

    Yeah, don’t take it from DVDs. Makes you look bad.

  • Jay Brown

    February 20, 2008 at 9:51 am

    Hi

    Just so we are on the same page Im not taking about using footage from AAA Blockbusters and the like more low key and documentaries. Think title sequences for music(mtv-ish) style programs or factual documentaries/indie films.

    I dont really have the sort of money these stock images sites are charging.

    This is a career changing Show reel not a school project…..my education days are looooooooooooong gone :O)

    Thanks for the advice thus far

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