J. Lauri Filmworks

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If you are a performer you need a professionally produced demo reel. The bottom line is that those who will PAY YOU need to SEE YOU perform. And they want to see you now, before they consider someone else. With my help they can view it online, on DVD and even on a cell phone. It is my pleasure to work one-on-one with performers of all ages.

As you may know, I am a director, cinematographer, certified Steadicam operator and motion picture editor. It is my privilege to work with performers to fine-tune their performance and light them to look their very best. When I am not producing features, shorts, commercials or documentaries I enjoy helping experienced and aspiring actors/models to compete more effectively in the performing arts market.

This involves planning on an individual basis to best showcase their talents. I consider what footage they may (or may not) have and discuss what we need to attract the attention of casting directors and talent agents. Don’t get counted out because of schedule or travel conflicts. Your reel can be available 24/7 so everyone can see why they should hire you!

Your demo reel should highlight your acting ability and voice. It can contain scenes in which you were featured or simply your image being slated (see Alora’s in the samples). I can also take still photographs you have in any form, up-convert them to high definition widescreen and add motion to give them that filmic dimension. I have all the best tools and technology to assure your demo reel has very high production values.

If you don’t have any footage from previous performances we can stage and film some scenes for your reel. You can perform a monologue or you can perform with another actor (which I can provide). I film with the new Sony CineAlta high-definition camera using the very best lenses, support systems (including Steadicam), lighting and sound gear. It is all recorded to solid-state digital drives (eliminating the problems associated with tape). This assures the highest quality uncompressed images. I then conform it to the Cineform HD standard used in Hollywood to create major motion pictures. I invite you to visit MySpace.com/DiamondInfo to learn more about how I make you look your very best.

My service includes:

Performance direction and coaching.
Broadcast quality titles for your contact information.
Professional motion graphics.
Corrected, balanced and edited soundtrack.
Color corrected and progressively scanned imagery (no jagged/distorted edges).
Smooth transitions.
Timed music (where appropriate).
Highest quality encoding for DVD playback.
No cost high quality internet hosting on Vimeo
HTLM code for display of your reel on any webpage
Highest quality encoding for cell phone display.

Deep down you know that you may have missed at least one booking because you don’t have a reel (or an outdated one). In addition, the best agents who you want to sign with need yours. Don’t waste your time running off to the big city in hopes of becoming “discovered” without a reel. Don’t waste your precious money traveling from point A to point B hoping to get an appointment with an agent without a reel. When someone asks to see your reel you can present it proudly on DVD, point them to a website or show them on the spot on your cell phone. Use your reel as a tool to get their attention first. Then get working!

Best of all, it costs much less than you might think. The starting price is only $195 and the cost rarely tops $750.00. Please call me at 248-417-2886 or email me at info@JLauri.com if you believe I can be off assistance to your career.

I am providing this professional service at such a reasonable price because I know that you need this to get ahead! I look forward to discovering how we can make you look your very best!

Respectfully Yours,

John

John P. Lauri
Director, Cinematographer, Editor
J. Lauri Filmworks
Birmingham, Michigan
info@JLauri.com