Comments on: Making a props portfolio part 1

By: Eric Hart

Eric Hart — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 12:58:31 +0000

Thanks for the good advice, Jean!
Grainy or blurry photographs definitely take away from a portfolio. You don’t want to be in an interview saying, “You can’t see it in this photo, but…” I think it’s important enough that I’ll be devoting a future blog post on how to take good photographs of your props.
It’s interesting that you suggest crediting others on a project too. I always try to make it clear in my portfolio which parts I’ve built, and which parts were added by others. It never occurred to me to refer to them by name, though. It’s a good idea.
Having text dependent of the medium is a great idea too. Each medium has its advantages and disadvantages, and a portfolio should take advantage of that. Printed portfolios can have tangible materials, like swatches or paint samples, and you can be there in person to explain everything. Digital portfolios need to be self-explanatory, but can include more multimedia if you’re so inclined.

By: Jean Burch

Jean Burch — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 12:45:04 +0000

Eric, good post!
I have a couple of comments to through in from looking through alot of portfolios. Make sure the pictures are good images – I realize that were not necessarily professional photographers, but blurry or grainy photos really detract from what the portfolio is trying to convey.
Second, I tend to like to see the blurbs that credit the others on the project as well. It certainly can open up a conversation about who you have worked with, but it also reflects the collaborative issue. Besides, no matter what shot you take you are including other peoples work, and that should be credited.
Third, I think text is dependant on the medium of your portfolio. If you have an online portfolio, or a CD then you need to describe what is special about the photo. If you are presenting the portfolio in person then the text can be much more basic. You want to focus the attention of the person reviewing your portfolio on you – not reading your portfolio.

By: Props» Making a props portfolio part 2

Props» Making a props portfolio part 2 — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 13:30:19 +0000

[...] my previous post, I discussed what to include in your props portfolio. In this part, I will discuss how to layout, organize, and present your portfolio. I’m going [...]