Can I use any music on my showreel?
Your showreel is your business card, your storefront. If people see you using uncredited recognizable music or crediting music for which you don’t have permission, it says you’re kind of okay with copyright infringement and undermines your credibility as a professional.
What should be in a video showreel?
Top tips for making a showreel
- 1) Keep it short. Don’t make your showreel too long or put in too much information.
- 2) Focus on the opening.
- 3) Think about the audience.
- 4) Check how it looks on the site.
- 5) Ask a friend of a friend.
- 6) Keep it up to date.
Which song is best for making reels?
Best Instrumental Songs For Instagram Reels
- River Flows In You – Toby Jacobs.
- Body (Ambient) – RY X.
- You – Petite Biscuit.
- Sunset Lover- Petit Biscuit.
- Wild Nothing – Chinatown.
What is a showreel for music?
A showreel is a short video showcasing a band’s best work and demonstrating why a prospective client should hire them to entertain their guests. Above all a showreel must show professionalism and commitment to the job whilst showing a varied body of work.
What music should I use for reels?
Songs for Instagram Reels By Genre
| 1 | Remember That Night? Sara Kays | 3:47 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Heaven Falls / Fall on Me Surfaces | 4:00 |
| 5 | Waterfalls Death Cab for Cutie | 4:24 |
| 6 | Me On Whiskey Morgan Wallen | 3:30 |
| 7 | I Wish Tom MacDonald | 3:41 |
Does a reel need music?
If you’re not running music throughout, bookending your reel with a music track is an effective way to draw the viewer in at the start. Also, when it shows up again at the end of the reel (possibly under your logo or contact information) it “completes the cycle,” making the reel feel more cohesive.
How long should a music showreel be?
As a team, we would recommend keeping a showreel around the 1-3 minute mark. You want your showreel to be fast paced enough to show a range of skills and clips without overwhelming someone watching it. Make sure each clip isn’t taking up too much time in your showreel and that they aren’t repeated.
What is a showreel for musicians?
A showreel is a short video showcasing a band’s best work and demonstrating why a prospective client should hire them to entertain their guests. If you’re looking for more information on the subject, you can also read our blog on promotional videos for musicians.
Should I pay for a showreel?
A showreel is as important as your headshots, so if you can afford it, it’s best to invest and consider it as part of your career development and essential portfolio. It’s often evident when clips have been smushed together on iMovie and exported in low quality.