I want to be a motion designer, that's why I'm watching your videos because you're incredible at doing it. Your style is unique and really beautiful, thank you! And this just the beginning!
This comes at a perfect time. I recently commented that I am going to officially start as a freelancer, which I did last week. I have a few projects on my planning now. Oh, and the book you've recommended: The Freelance Manifesto, is on my wishlist!
Awesome, I am also going freelance in October! Good luck to you, too! I have read "The Freelance Manifesto" it has a lot of really practical tips inside, really worth it.
Thanks for the tips! I'm curious about how to go about actually obtaining direct contact info for companies posting these listings because often I feel like the publicly listed email address, especially for a larger companies does not connect you directly with right people within the company who will be interested in your services. The email addresses for marketing and production managers are often not publicly available.
That's very exciting! I'd definitely recommend picking up Joey Korenman's Freelance Manifesto as well, it's another great resource and was super helpful to me when making the leap
*1. Use Job Boards*, but only to fill your potential client pool in a spreadsheet. *2. Be Consistent.* Send emails out every week, not only when work dries up. *3. Use Case Studies*.
Hey Ben, I've got a question about the contacting companies tip. I've been doing this for a while but I noticed like only a small percentage actually respond and then they only respond something like "looks neat, we will add you to the list of people we can contact if we ever need such thing". And this sucks cause it just feels like they are just being nice and responding but they arent really ever gonna contact me. Is this something they just use to be nice or do you actually think that there is a "list"?
There probably is a list, but it's also likely they might not contact you as well. You won't get hired by the vast majority of companies you email. But you only need a hand full of clients to get consistent work throughout the year.
About 10 years ago I contact a company and Yes, I have a meeting with them ... But never call back ... And a day - almost 6 or 7 years later, they come to me for job..and I have several work period with them ... Yes - list exist and when all people above you is hired somewhere - do anything else - working out - yes they come to you - finally ...
You are 100 percent right. They will 99% not contact you. They have a canned reply like that just to let you down softly. They do it all the time so they even have a template reply like that. The fact that they claim they have a list (if true) shows they collect info from all your competitors and then price bargain with them if and when they need something.
Ah! This was super helpful and timely, thanks Ben! My only question is, what exactly IS a case study? You mention doing one will help, but is it a project that you've already done? Or do you mean, it's more of a project breakdown where you go through how it was made, even if it doesn't directly relate to who you're reaching out to? From the Cider/Beer example you gave, seems like you would include a script from a previous project.... but what if you've not had any before?
A case study is nothing but a recap of how you met and worked with a client and how it solved their problem and what the client feels, even better if the client chimes in there and it becomes quasi testimonial kinds.
Hi Ben, thanks for your description bout the clients, I'm an Iranian motion designer, could I translate (putting Persian subtitles) your video for Iranian motion designers? good luck buddy
This course will help you to figure out how to market yourself but also what works for the type of clients you want. So it's not just teaching one way of doing things. It is applicable worldwide. :)
I didnt understand. Can you just explain what you mean by that. Bec the first line is contrary to the second one. I would genuinely like to understand your statement better.
You are by far one of the most valuable tutor artist on youtube on this topic, and one of the most talented ones too!!
I want to be a motion designer, that's why I'm watching your videos because you're incredible at doing it. Your style is unique and really beautiful, thank you! And this just the beginning!
This comes at a perfect time. I recently commented that I am going to officially start as a freelancer, which I did last week. I have a few projects on my planning now. Oh, and the book you've recommended: The Freelance Manifesto, is on my wishlist!
Amazing!! That's such good news! Jumping out it hard but definitely worth it 😃
You can also download it on Libgen and buy it once you can afford to!
Awesome, I am also going freelance in October! Good luck to you, too!
I have read "The Freelance Manifesto" it has a lot of really practical tips inside, really worth it.
@@BenMarriottis it ok to find motion design projects that are simple to animate as a beginner.
This is gold! Thanks Ben! 🙌
Thank you for the guidance. 🙏🏻😄 I am VFX and Motion graphic artist and i was looking for some guidance like this. Thanks again 😀
Thank you so much for watching! That's so awesome to read
Thank you Ben! Very helpful tips!
Thanks for watching! Glad you found them useful :)
Really great tips ! Thanks Ben !
Thanks for watching 😊
Great as always, Ben!
Love your content
Thanks for this informative video. I’m trying to transition my career from healthcare to mograph. This helps!
This is VERY handy! I'll defenitely look back at this after my study when I'm looking for work! Thanks for the great video!
yes
Hope you find these useful :D
How did you get so cool, Ben? Killing it dude.
Case Studies is a great tip. People love watching it and seeing what goes on under the hood!
Thanks for the tips! I'm curious about how to go about actually obtaining direct contact info for companies posting these listings because often I feel like the publicly listed email address, especially for a larger companies does not connect you directly with right people within the company who will be interested in your services. The email addresses for marketing and production managers are often not publicly available.
I loved the job board tip really nice hack :D
Such great advice, Ben!
may quit the day job and just go freelance now
That's very exciting! I'd definitely recommend picking up Joey Korenman's Freelance Manifesto as well, it's another great resource and was super helpful to me when making the leap
Gems thank you, I'm going to do the job boards tip right now!
I'm a UI UX designer but these tips are 100% applicable to my job!
love this
Thank you!
that video on the left side just blew my mind 🤯 awesome. Is there any tutorial or explainer how you made this?
*You can apply this techniques to any freelancer such as Videoeditor or Photographer...*
Watching the motion hack 5-day podcast...
Great viewing :)
Cheers for watching
thank you Ben, really, I'll let you know if it helped soon
I am not even a motion designer lol. Why am i watsching this?
Haha, because I really appreciate it :D
Me neither.
Not a motion designer..... Yet I would say.
because this is actually applicable in other freelance fields like graphic design.
*1. Use Job Boards*, but only to fill your potential client pool in a spreadsheet.
*2. Be Consistent.* Send emails out every week, not only when work dries up.
*3. Use Case Studies*.
Great video! Can you please provide a link to some examples of Case Studies? I don't think I've ever seen one.
Hey Ben, I've got a question about the contacting companies tip. I've been doing this for a while but I noticed like only a small percentage actually respond and then they only respond something like "looks neat, we will add you to the list of people we can contact if we ever need such thing". And this sucks cause it just feels like they are just being nice and responding but they arent really ever gonna contact me.
Is this something they just use to be nice or do you actually think that there is a "list"?
Hi Cappy. I think most companies actually do have a list. Also, I would recommend you follow up when you have new work or something new to show them.
There probably is a list, but it's also likely they might not contact you as well. You won't get hired by the vast majority of companies you email. But you only need a hand full of clients to get consistent work throughout the year.
About 10 years ago I contact a company and Yes, I have a meeting with them ... But never call back ... And a day - almost 6 or 7 years later, they come to me for job..and I have several work period with them ... Yes - list exist and when all people above you is hired somewhere - do anything else - working out - yes they come to you - finally ...
You are 100 percent right. They will 99% not contact you. They have a canned reply like that just to let you down softly. They do it all the time so they even have a template reply like that. The fact that they claim they have a list (if true) shows they collect info from all your competitors and then price bargain with them if and when they need something.
Ah! This was super helpful and timely, thanks Ben! My only question is, what exactly IS a case study? You mention doing one will help, but is it a project that you've already done? Or do you mean, it's more of a project breakdown where you go through how it was made, even if it doesn't directly relate to who you're reaching out to? From the Cider/Beer example you gave, seems like you would include a script from a previous project.... but what if you've not had any before?
A case study is nothing but a recap of how you met and worked with a client and how it solved their problem and what the client feels, even better if the client chimes in there and it becomes quasi testimonial kinds.
Artstation is a good place to start out
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Which font you use in your thumbnails?
It's called Formula Condensed
@@BenMarriott thank You Buddy 👌
@@BenMarriott What about those tasty serif-y numbers? :)
How to set the price.
How to charge for your time and skills?
What are ur tips when getting in contact with a motion design studio?
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Hi Ben, you don't have case studies on your W/S. Do you hand over a juicy pdf from a fat stash when you're in talks?
Hi Ben, thanks for your description bout the clients, I'm an Iranian motion designer, could I translate (putting Persian subtitles) your video for Iranian motion designers? good luck buddy
notis gang!
Hell yeah!
@@BenMarriott Hell thanks!
Amazing
Thank you Ben,
I am a 3D designer ( illustration and animation). Is there demand for us in the motion design world?
Hi Ben! Do I need a discount code for the 40% off on your animation course? I can't find it with the discount applied, thanks!
That's super clever! Thank you, Ben, for this get-rich-quick scheme!
as always, great job.
this guy is da vinci of after effects
Yeah great tips and all, but look at that beautiful conditioned hair.
Any site web to find jobs im a graphic designer , please help im from africa and you know the life is very hard thanks for all
"...graphic design hovel..." XD
every country is different and every market has a different requirement, not sure how this course could help me.
This course will help you to figure out how to market yourself but also what works for the type of clients you want. So it's not just teaching one way of doing things. It is applicable worldwide. :)
@@MotionHatch i'm sorry i didn't read the frequently asked questions, thank you for your response
@@abuhamzaalsafadi No problem.
How about finding A freelance client? Lol
Oh and don’t forget, if you have shitty art - dont even bother
u start looking like second president of the united states
Listen here you little.... XD
I need a low budget motion designer, anyone here interested?
What's your budget?
@@universebreeze ...$100 bucks. I need logo animation for a shirt brand that hasn't gained traction yet.
@@TheUnholyPosole How can I contact you?
@@universebreeze ...do you have Instagram?
@@TheUnholyPosole Yes. @kennycentralx
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Listen here! I'll have no valid comments about my absurt hair any more 😅
@@BenMarriott Sorry Ben
I wouldnt bother unless your showreel is decent, clients will remember rubbish showreels even more than good ones
I didnt understand. Can you just explain what you mean by that. Bec the first line is contrary to the second one. I would genuinely like to understand your statement better.