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Just Start Writing

Staring at a blank screen can be intimidating, overwhelming, and sometimes boil over from simmering frustration to explosive rage.

3 years ago

10 Things I Wish I Knew About Animation & Design When I Was Starting Out

Now more than ever, producers are looking for remote artists. So, curate your work, put it on any social platform…

3 years ago

To Rep or Not to Rep?

Most small studios grow through partnerships with reps and production partners. But how do you know who is right for…

7 years ago

From animator to app developer: Practical insights from James Bartley, maker of “Melody Jams”

From mastering sprite sheets to managing coders, James Bartley dove head first into app development after freelance animating in the…

8 years ago

How to hustle: From animation to apps, Justin McClure Creative is the new model for small shops

"If your food source is becoming scarce, you need to adapt, migrate or find other means for survival." In an…

8 years ago

Interview: Motion design and the Google identity

Google's Jonathan Jarvis tells us how integral motion design was to the recent Google rebrand, why you should give users…

8 years ago

Blind: Looking back on 20 years

How do you survive 20 years in a business that reinvents itself every five? We chat with Chris Do, founder…

9 years ago

Artist Profile: Sean McClintock

With nearly 20 years experience under his belt, Sean McClintock has done a little bit of everything.  From the early…

9 years ago

Lessons learned: Daniel Coutinho’s journey from Brazil to Buck

In 2011, Daniel Coutinho left his family, his home and his girlfriend in pursuit of a dream.   Now, as a…

9 years ago

Survival tips for women in motion design

I’ve been working in the field of motion design for 11 years. As a woman of non-Caucasian ethnicity, I’m definitely…

9 years ago

Entertainment lawyer Jeffrey Rose on The Collective

https://soundcloud.com/the-collective-podcast/ep-101-jeffrey-rose The Collective Podcast hosted entertainment lawyer Jeffrey Rose to cover a number of issues important to anyone interested in the business of design,…

9 years ago

How To Know if Your Internship is Worth It

How To Know if Your Internship is Worth It.  Good advice from GOOD.

13 years ago

The Dark Art of Pricing by Jessica Hische

Another great writeup from Jessica Hische, this one roughly detailing freelancers' guidelines for pricing.  Although geared mainly toward those in…

13 years ago

12 Questions Every Designer Should Answer

12 Questions Every Designer Should Answer - graphic design discussion at Processed Identity.

14 years ago

Non-Format interview by Etapes

Non-Format interview by Etapes

14 years ago

Pentagram’s Michael Bierut on Clients

Pentagram's Michael Bierut on clients

14 years ago

Check out The Rethink Scholarship Call For Entries by Rory O’Sullivan

Check out The Rethink Scholarship Call For Entries by Rory O'Sullivan

14 years ago

You’re Not That Talented

Aharon Rabinowitz dispenses sage career advice in You’re Not That Talented, and Other Advice.

14 years ago

Five Steps to a Better Reel

Greyscalegorilla cuts to the chase with this list of five tips for a better reel. As funny as it is…

15 years ago

Hemlock by Tyson Ibele

Recently, Tyson Ibele emailed me about his new film 'Hemlock' for CG Society's Steampunk Myths and Legends 3D challenge. I…

15 years ago