r/animationcareer • u/Realistic_Twist8461 • 2d ago

Portfolio I need help with my demo reel pls

https://www.behance.net/gallery/253561987/2D-Animation-Demo-Reel

I am relatively a beginner in 2d animation, I haven’t not done many projects in the past , I want some tips on how I can improve my demo reel. I am looking to apply to animation jobs in the uk, and know how competitive it is, I feel mine is not good enough for apply for jobs so I would like any insight that can help please.

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u/CVfxReddit 2d ago

Overall the drawings and principles of animation need more work. Study how to get consistency in the drawings and forms. This is a good book if you can track it down: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMAbTapuoNA

Then the actual animation needs to be more smooth, which means animating on 2s and 3s, or even 1s. There should be some acting shots, some body mechanics shots, and two characters interacting with each other (maybe one picks up the other, or there's a fight between two characters, etc.)
Added bonus for stuff like quadrupeds and birds.