Welcome to "The Portfolio" page. The focus here is to help you build a professional looking portfolio and one that will best represent you.
(also be sure to check out more tips on the second page)

Here are some tips to look out for when building your portfolio:

Be sure to put your Name, Address, and Phone number on the front outside of your portfolio.

The size of your portfolio doesn't really matter as long as it's not too bulky
or awkward for the reviewer.

Make sure you have 2 or more backup portfolios handy just in case for a last minute interviews.


Paste your resume on page 1.

Enclose 2-3 loose resumes inside the front jacket of your portfolio cover-
this is just incase your portfolio is seen by several productions or
departments and they want to keep your resume on file.



click here to see my sample resume


The portfolio reads from left to right like a book-
so besure to layout your pages in a nice flowing direction.

Major studios receive about 25 or more portfolios a week,
so make your first few pages the best!

 

 

 

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Your portfolio should have about 10-20 pages.

Always group and keep the same subject matter on the same page.

Add headings or explaination of the work done.

Put your name on the bottom of each page so the reviewer will remember who you are.

Here are more valuble tips to look out for:

Do not try to 'cram' your portfolio full of artwork.
Be very selective with your pieces and keep updating them with better and newer drawings whenever possible.

Let your drawings do the storytelling.
Select figure drawings with attitude, dynamic pose, or movement.

Have other artists look at your portfolio and let them critique your work.
If two or more are saying negative things about the same art piece, either fix it or take it out.

Vary your drawings.
Don't have two or more of the same poses on the same page.
Also show people of different race, age, and sizes.

You may have a hundred or more figure drawing pieces,
but only a handful is good enough to go into your portfolio.

Here are some requirements for a studio submission:
Figure drawings for both human and animals, quick sketches, drapery, and study drawings.

Optional pages following the figure drawings:
Character Designs, Layout, Efx Designs, Storyboards, Color samples and personal works.

In conclusion, remember a portfolio represents you and the type of work you do.
Besure to keep it to the point and professional.
I've heard of students getting hired just by their portfolio alone. Good Luck! -TAo!


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