Core Idea: Media portfolios focus on experience, storytelling, and technical execution. Unlike static portfolios, they must showcase time-based or interactive content.
Key Practices:
- Highlight finished media work (reels, clips, projects)
- Provide context for each piece
- Keep content easy to access and quick to load
- Design for user experience across devices
Include:
- Demo reel (for video/animation)
- Project descriptions (your role, tools, goals)
- Links to full projects or external platforms
- Resume / credits / collaborations
Ask yourself:
- What role did you play in the project?
- What skills are you demonstrating?
- How does your work engage an audience?
Helpful Tips
- Host your work on platforms like Vimeo, YouTube, or SoundCloud
- Explore creative portfolios on ArtStation (for animation/game media)
- Search for demo reel examples by role (editor, animator, filmmaker)
- Embed work using Squarespace, Wix, or portfolio-specific builders
- Review industry reels to understand pacing, length, and structure