A bi-weekly programme hosted by Hayley Akins, discussing the business side of
animation and motion design. Hear from a wide range of voices within the industry
and get quality motion design advice and insight.
065: How to use Instagram as a motion designer w/ Sam Burton
Social media is a powerful tool for getting your animations out there and finding more work as a freelancer. However, actually connecting with the right people is not a...
064: How to price your work as a motion designer w/ Blair Enns
Most of us got into motion design because we like to create. But to stay in business, we need to know how to sell what we do and...
063: How to deal with anxiety during uncertain times w/ Dr Anna Symonds
With the worldwide coronavirus pandemic, life is full of uncertainty. This causes a lot of anxiety which is a real mental health burden. Being a freelancer right now adds another...
062: The number one thing that changed my motion design career w/ Hayley Akins
Today I want to talk to you about the number one thing that changed my motion design career. It’s masterminds! In case you don’t know what a mastermind is or you aren’t...
061: How to get into the tech industry as a motion designer w/ Sharon Harris
Tech companies are creating more and more opportunities for motion designers to work in UX design. Instead of the traditional studio work, this means working with one...
060: How to use partnerships, strategy and content to get more clients w/ Philip Van Dusen
As motion designers, our primary goal is often centered on delivering our animations to clients. However, that’s not always enough to stay in business. Increasingly,...
059: How to use YouTube to grow your motion design business w/ Ben Marriott
Creating tutorials is a great way to get your name out there and promote your work. Social media channels like YouTube are wonderful platforms for making this happen, but...
058: How to build a sustainable career in Motion Design w/ Brian Gossett
It seems that every year or so something major changes in the world of motion design and freelancing in general. Keeping up with the changes means staying flexible as well...
057: VR in motion design w/ Collin and Rosie
Virtual reality is one of the newest and most promising fields in motion design. There’s huge potential for growth as well as exciting opportunities to create unique...
056: Leveraging teamwork to make passion projects a reality w/ Zac Dixon
Many of us creatives have diverse interests and passions. Yet, often enough, we find ourselves spending our time and energy doing client work and leaving our passion projects on...
E55: 7 reasons not to freelance w/ Michael Jones
Any freelancer knows that there’s instability in their work. Finding clients, managing your time, keeping your finances in order are all big tasks. And with the looming...
054: How to promote and market yourself as a motion designer w/ Nick Campbell
As with anything, there’s a learning curve to 3D animation. There’s always more to learn and more ways for expertise to be honed. Knowing where to look for education and new...
053: How to become a motion graphic designer in 11 Weeks w/ Chris Field
Most of us weren’t always freelance motion graphic designers. For those of us that once worked for another company, the change wasn’t straight-forward. Finding new work and...
052: 3 tips to help you achieve your motion design career goals w/ Hayley Akins
As we approach the end of the year, I want to talk to you a bit about goals. Maybe you feel like you haven’t achieved all you wanted to or don’t exactly know what your next steps are....
051: The power of in person motion design meetups and events w/ Allison Butler
As freelance motion designers our work can feel very isolating. We’re often working on our own with little if any real human contact. However, it’s crucially important to...
050: How to create the freedom to work on personal projects w/ Beeple
There’s something that happens when you’re constantly creating. Your skills and technique improve and get fine-tuned. You realize what you truly enjoy doing and the ways in which...
049: How to boost your motion design career with side projects w/ Kyle T Webster
As creatives, there are countless ways we can earn an income doing what we love. By...
048: How to be an Art Director for Motion Design w/ Nidia Dias
Have you ever wondered what it takes to be an art director for motion design? While it involves a command of many of the skills that you may already have as a designer, there...
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