Need to put together a portfolio

[roadkill]

Hey all. I am putting together (or I need/want to put together) a portfolio. I want something comprehensive that I can show potential clients or anyone for that matter. Right now I have to go through boxes of semi organized film and two computers for my good stuff. I have plenty of film and digital shots to represent myself but I have never had a portfolio. I wonder if you all may have some direction on this. Do I convert all my film to digital and just have it all on a disc? Do I convert it all to paper and go with a book style? Should I go half and half? Is there some software that may be helpful in setting up a format?
I know that there are threads out there that probably address this but when I used the search function it turned up a bunch of random stuff not exactly of this nature (though admittedly I did not sort through every thread) Thanks..

 

[JerryPH]

In today's world you have 2 options... album or digital. I personally prefer digital format as it is easier to make dynamic (slideshow with music, transfers, voice-overs, menus, etc...), but I can see the value of both.

 

[itsanaddiction]

I would personally do both...I know we had to for classes. Also, if you printed the film images yourself, it will show better if you have a hard copy b/c you will lose some of the detail when you scan it.

 

[JerryPH]

It is only logical to have both available and show the portfolio to your client in the format that they prefer.

 

[roadkill]

Thanks. I guess that makes complete sense.