Animator Quote by Ashly Burch
“I know reels can be expensive but even if you construct one on your own if you don't have enough money to get a more professional one while you're getting started, as far as college animators go or young indie developers I don't think they are going to care if you have the highest quality reel yet.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Game Development Podcast, 2022
Even low‑budget reels can be acceptable; early creators need not wait for perfect quality to showcase work.
In simple terms: Low‑budget reels are okay for newcomers.
Key Takeaway
Show work early, improve later.
Themes
career
creativity
budget
learning
confidence
Mood
encouraging
realistic
Type
advice
inspirational
When to use this quote
- job applications
- festival submissions
- online showcases
Key Concepts
portfolio building
skill development
resourcefulness
Questions to Reflect On
- How to balance quality and cost?
- When is a reel good enough?
A Different Perspective
Industry expectations may still favor high production values.
![“I think that I would like to have that kind of a budget [hundreds millions dollars] and I think the reasons for it are it gives you more time and it gives you the opportunity to be more ambitious with what you want to do with the camera and also how a scene works. I wouldn't want to direct those…” quote by Duncan Jones](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/549/duncan-jones-12555_ambitious_i-think-that-i-would-like-to-have-that-k_1359602.jpg)
