Demo Reel with Adobe Premiere: Create an Impactful Portfolio
A course by Thomaz Bastos , Video Editor
Learn to tell the story of your career through a creative film and promote your work in an attractive way
Learn to tell the story of your career through a creative film and promote your work in an attractive way
A demo reel is far more than just a portfolio. It is a creative display window for your work where you can also showcase your experiences, personality, abilities, and even ambitions in a dynamic and captivating way. Video editor Thomaz Bastos, who's worked with brands like Red Bull, Converse, and HP, specializes in telling artistically gripping stories by creating fluid yet dynamic professional films.
In this course, learn to make your own demo reel to promote your work with maximum impact. Create a film about your professional career in Adobe Premiere and let Thomaz guide you through the steps to add a soundtrack, sound effects, cuts, and other available tools to produce an artistic piece capable of attracting future clients.
What will you learn in this online course?
13 lessons & 12 downloads
- 98% positive reviews (52)
- 884 students
- 13 lessons (1h 52m)
- 12 additional resources (1 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Portuguese
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- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe PremiereWhat is this course's project?
Create a demo reel to showcase your work using Adobe Premiere and editing techniques to give your piece personality and atmosphere.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Editors, photographers, directors, and anyone interested in creating a demo reel to showcase their own work of that of a client.
Requirements and materials
Basic knowledge of Adobe Premiere is necessary for this course along with a strong desire to explore this creative process and all it has to offer.
In terms of materials, all you need is a computer with access to the software.
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A course by Thomaz Bastos
Thomaz Bastos is a Brazilian film editor based in São Paulo. He trained in multimedia design at the Billy Blue College of Design and Swinburne University in Sydney, Australia where he lived for seven years. He began his audiovisual career as an editor for a large production company where he worked on projects for important television stations including GNT, Canal BIS, and SONY.
He currently works as a freelancer and has made commercials for names like Red Bull, Mercedes-Benz, Converse All Star, Fox Sports, Shell, and O Boticário, as well as collaborated on two winning projects at the Cannes Film Festival: HP and Nosferatu.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
The creative process and pre-production of the demo reel
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The importance and seriousness of demo reel in your career
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The search for inspiration
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Defining a concept for the demo reel
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Soundtrack
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U3
Producing your own demo reel
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Organizing the project and working the soundtrack
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Filling the chosen track with the material
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Techniques for producing a fluid and dynamic demo reel
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Using sound effects to give weight to the demo reel
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U4
Post production
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Finishing touches and credits
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Exporting demo reel
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Publicizing our work
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FP
Final project
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Demo Reel with Adobe Premiere: Create an Impactful Portfolio
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn at your own pace
Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.
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Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Meet expert teachers
Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.
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Certificates
PlusIf you're a Plus member, get a custom certificate signed by your teacher for every course. Share it on your portfolio, social media, or wherever you like.
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Get front-row seats
Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.
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Share knowledge and ideas
Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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Connect with a global creative community
The community is home to millions of people from around the world who are curious and passionate about exploring and expressing their creativity.
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andymc2
PlusExcelente!!
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kekobarros
PlusExcelente curso! Con muy buenos detalles. 100% recomendable!
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ceci_veloso_94
Muy bueno!
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sebastova
muy buen curso, te da una orientacion para relaizar tu primer reel, y que se vea mas profesional tu trabajo.
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jhiber_h_h
Es un curso muy práctico para aprender hacer reels.
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