It is challenging to create an impressive showreel. There are many do's and don'ts. Read our list of common showreel mistakes animators usually make.
![Common Showreel Mistakes](https://businessofanimation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/19-1024x1024.jpg)
1) Showreels Are Too Long
![Showreels are too long](https://businessofanimation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/20-1024x1024.jpg)
2) Multiple Clips of the Same Character
![Multiple Clips of the Same Character](https://businessofanimation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/21-1024x1024.jpg)
3) Including Everything You've Worked On
![Including Everything You've Worked On](https://businessofanimation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/22-1024x1024.jpg)
4) Using Copyrighted Music
![Using Copyrighted Music](https://businessofanimation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/23-1024x1024.jpg)
5) Outdated Showreel
![Outdated Showreel](https://businessofanimation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/24-1024x1024.jpg)
6) Not Putting Best Work First
![Not putting best work first](https://businessofanimation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/25-1024x1024.jpg)
7) Not Leaving Out Bad Work
![Not leaving out bad work](https://businessofanimation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/26-1024x1024.jpg)
8) Not Tailoring to Your Audience
![Not tailoring to your audience](https://businessofanimation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/27-1024x1024.jpg)