Hasta La Motion!

I’m wondering what people think regarding generalist reels.

Specifically, I’m assembling some work (both 3D and VFX) and am about to start putting a reel together prior to moving back to the States in the Summer. However, the more I think about it, I’m starting to second-guess myself in terms of the content.

My main concern is that of a feeling of cohesion. I really want to demonstrate a variety of skills , particularly lighting, rendering, matchmoving and dynamics & particle effects, but I don’t want to hurt my chances of being considered for entry-level work in, say, solely matchmoving.

Would it be ‘better’ to cut several reels demonstrating individual skills to appeal to particular roles, or cut a single reel including all the work to show a varied skill set? Anyone have any decent generalist reels bookmarked they’d like to share?

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts.