Insider Tips to Building a Reel
Hear best practices for building a reel from Liz Laine, a Chicago-area director's rep, then start building your own reel.
Reels and Tapes
Tapes and reels are the portfolios of choice for filmmakers, performers, on-air personalities, recording artists, animators, motion graphics and game designers, and anyone creating content that moves and/or makes noise.
Portfolio Basics
If you're new to the world of portfolios or just need a refresher on the basics, start here.Portfolio Reviews
Interviews for internships, jobs, informational interviews and Show Off reviews at the Portfolio Center will revolve around your portfolio. The tips in this guide will ease the process and, hopefully, your nerves.10 Absolute Facts about Copyright... Sort Of
Basic concepts that will give you a point of entry into a more comprehensive understanding of copyright law, when you need it.Branding Guide
In addition to a portfolio, creative professionals use a fistful of materials to support their efforts for getting work. Learn the ins and outs of making these materials cohesive and eye-catching.Graphic Design Tips
If the terms vector, layer and composite are foreign to you, you're not a graphic designer. Still, graphic design is essential in the packaging and branding of your work. Seek out the assistance of a graphic designer to make your portfolio more robust.To truly reap the benefits, you need to communicate what you want to your graphic designer.Portfolio Lab Information
The Portfolio Lab is a free service provided by the Career Center to help Columbia College students create a final portfolio upon graduation.
