Create a rip reel that is worthy of your story.
So, you’ve developed a great story. You’ve nailed the treatment, refined the logline, and even put together a beautiful deck. You’re ready to pitch your project, but you need something that gives your potential buyer a visual sense of what your film’s tone might actually look like.
Enter Film Riot’s Ryan Connolly to enlighten you about the powerful tool that is the “rip reel” — the trailer for your unmade movie. Ryan breaks down what a rip reel, which is also known as a sizzle reel, is and then demonstrates how you can make one of your own. While you’ll need some additional editing skills to get the most out of his advice, Ryan shows how simple it can be to create a trailer-like reel that is super effective.
Check out the video, then let’s break down our main takeaways when it comes to crafting a rip reel.
Author: Ari Jacobson
This article comes from No Film School and can be read on the original site.
