Conrad Ostwald’s Real Deal Mock Reel
I took a look at this over in the quickies section and it seems too damn good to get put on the side, so here it is.
Conrad Ostwald put together one the most unique reels I’ve seen in a while by creating a montage that mocks what has become the standard these days for professionals and students alike. Ostwald’s reel wasn’t diminished by creating a central narrative, which seems to hurt most reels, in fact it elevates his work and spotlights that he excels in all aspects of animation. He managed to poke fun at how standardized reels have become, meanwhile utilizing this blueprint to display how talented an animator he is.
So way to go Conrad, lets hope that some people become inspired to break out of the norm after seeing this.
Friday, March 14th 2008 at 2:39 pm |
Good to see this moved because this one deserves some attention. This is the funniest most clever showreel I’ve ever seen. Even the music rocks!
Thank you Conrad Ostwald!
Friday, March 14th 2008 at 2:41 pm |
good lord…that was some blazing hot shit! that’s one of the best reels i’ve seen in a while.
his work by itself is gorgeous but the wrapper pushes it into legendary status. brilliant work.
love the stevie remix, too.
Friday, March 14th 2008 at 3:55 pm |
4 Stars. I laughed, I cried. Take the whole family!
Friday, March 14th 2008 at 3:58 pm |
Pure Genius. Very refreshing to see something stick out in the sea of reels these days. Kudos Conrad!
Friday, March 14th 2008 at 4:08 pm |
Glad this was moved. He deserves the recognition for pointing out how systematic reels have become in a creative industry. His work is great by itself too.
Friday, March 14th 2008 at 4:10 pm |
This is fantastic reel,
so much so, that I would love to see other work from conrad, except, there is no email? and no website?
Great stuff!
Friday, March 14th 2008 at 4:40 pm |
One of the best reels I’ve seen.
Friday, March 14th 2008 at 4:52 pm |
It’s good because of the mocking. Without it it would be average stuff.
Fun reel.
Friday, March 14th 2008 at 4:57 pm |
Nice reel, well rounded…
ps i hate how 3D stroke is everywhere
Friday, March 14th 2008 at 6:04 pm |
he forgot to show the occlusion pass!!!
all reels today have it!!! heheheh
Friday, March 14th 2008 at 9:09 pm |
Sweet Jesus that was amazing!
Friday, March 14th 2008 at 11:35 pm |
Bicycleman whats to watch it again and again. Good work!!!!
Saturday, March 15th 2008 at 2:44 am |
**wants
Saturday, March 15th 2008 at 5:15 am |
Awesome. This proves that a well made up and cut reel is just as important as all the technical skills one has.
But i do miss the occlusion pass ;).
Saturday, March 15th 2008 at 5:22 am |
salute!
conrad is now my idol B)
Saturday, March 15th 2008 at 10:16 am |
# Marc B. says:
March 14th, 2008 at 4:52 pm
It’s good because of the mocking. Without it it would be average stuff.
Fun reel.
could you link us to your reel that’s above average?
nice work fosho.
Saturday, March 15th 2008 at 11:44 am |
so so cooool!
any thoughts who remixed that soundtrack?
Saturday, March 15th 2008 at 5:54 pm |
Who is that Stevie Wonder version by?
I heard something like Towa Tei at the end. Is it his?
Please let me know. PLEASE!!!!!
Saturday, March 15th 2008 at 6:36 pm |
WTF … this is amazing reel
transations and cuts .. soundtrack
who’s not jelous right now ?
Saturday, March 15th 2008 at 6:52 pm |
the soundtrack is Don Augusto - is midi wonder
google ‘don augusto’ to get your free copy as i did. thanks to Conrad!
Sunday, March 16th 2008 at 5:52 am |
One day i might even learn just one of those effect.
Absolutely brilliant! Loved each frame…
Sunday, March 16th 2008 at 10:08 am |
Great idea, great editing, great sense of humour.
The work, however, was so faceless it only served to bolster the joke and not his folio.
Who remembers the joke about 3D stroke, but forgot the one about contact details …
Sunday, March 16th 2008 at 2:40 pm |
funny shit, nice work!
Sunday, March 16th 2008 at 6:10 pm |
Gotta agree with griff: This appears to be a real reel (i.e. there are actually work samples hidden amidst the hilarity), but there isn’t any contact info whatsoever. I’m a little confused by that.
Maybe he has more work than he needs, and this was just a fun inside joke for mograph nerds…?
Sunday, March 16th 2008 at 8:44 pm |
Conrad. You are amazing. You have made us all proud.
Your reel is awesome and for me what shines through is your great sense of humor.
Amazing.
Monday, March 17th 2008 at 2:42 pm |
I don’t meant to keep bringing a downer on this, but self awareness is element that makes this particularly praiseworthy.
Everyones laughing at a joke that speaks volumes about the indistinguishable plateau of talent across the industry.
“its funny because its true”
Monday, March 17th 2008 at 6:39 pm |
thank you Igor…Don Augusto is on my list now
Wednesday, April 2nd 2008 at 4:59 pm |
Is it single person work? I mean, if that’s the case I’m totally out of business, better start doing something else.
I loved the music too, if you like that kind of songs listen to nectarine radio it’s got many tunes in that style
Saturday, May 17th 2008 at 2:26 am |
I think Conrad’s work is excellent - however - you tread a think line when you’re mocking the industry that you’d actually quite like some work from…. I hope Conrad gets a great job out of this and makes some brilliant and original work.
If he can avoid the commercial pressures of being forced to include a 3D stroke in every other project by a overly keen client, he’s a lucky guy!
Saturday, August 30th 2008 at 4:26 am |
I ‘m mightily impressed..
A lot of fun and engaging..
One of the best I’ve seen in a long while!