Please note: this is just a page to gather the advice I’ve found online or have been told by others. Some advice here and what you will receive elsewhere may contradict other advice. It is up to you how you use it and when you use it. Everyone has different advice and preferences!

“How to Create a Killer Portfolio” by FlippedNormals

• Only show your best stuff
• Keep your work consistent
• Use Artstation
• Include contact information
• Best stuff first, but don’t end weak
• Show some range
• Include breakdowns of your work
• 1-2 minutes long, but they may not watch the entire thing, and likely won’t
• Have a lighting setup that shows off all important detail but nothing fancy

Advice from an Industry Veteran (games)

• Studios have multiple projects at once, so don’t be too upset by a single rejection, keep applying every month or two, because projects change frequently and their expectations change
• Internal postings happen first, referrals always happen first
• Connect, network, hard
• Do contests etc to build even more
• You won’t get your dream job immediately, its okay to have other jobs to gain experience
• Studios generally have a cap on referrals to ensure there is new blood
• It is better to work up your strengths more than weaknesses. But it doesn’t mean to ignore the fundamentals