Module 3 – The Different Types of Showreel

Question 1

What are the standard demo-reel types needed as a professional voice-artist? (6 answers)

Question 2

How do you approach performing a narrative reel?

Answer 2

1. Use your natural speaking voice if a documentary read, or a character voice (if appropriate) for a dramatic narrative read.

Question 3

You should put all accents that you can do on your accents reel…

Answer 3

2. No – you should only include accents that you are completely confident with, and that sound perfect.

Yes! That’s right, having a suspect/dodgy accent on this reel isn’t going to do you any favours, and can undermine the good work on there.

Question 4

What is the main purpose of a character reel?

Answer 4

2. To show off your characterization skills, how you create and perform characters.

Question 5

What should a caricature/animation/kids reel contain?

Answer 5

1. Performances suitable for animations, zany, over-the-top characters or your best kids voices.

Question 6

What is the main purpose of a dramatic reel?

Answer 6

2. This reel exists to show a casting director exactly how good an actor you actually are.

Question 7

How would you define a gaming reel?

Answer 7

1. A reel in the same style as modern games – cinematic, atmospheric, gripping and dramatic.

Question 8

What is the purpose of a commercial showreel?

Answer 8

2. To show that you and your voice are suited to commercial voiceover, and place you into the part for the casting director to hear