High End, Tight Turnaround
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09/18/23 • 34 min
You know those projects that kick your ass from start to finish? The ones where you silently beg for mercy and understanding? "Animation takes ages, why do you want this yesterday?" SAD FACE EMOJI
Well, they do come around, and they are a skill all of their own! Dani talks about two such projects - one that ended well, and one - well, not so much!!
Tips include:
- Invoicing FIRST
- Pushing back politely
- Balancing overwork with REST
Retakes Podcast is the self-help animation podcast for Industry Animators. Find us on social and join in the conversation!
https://www.instagram.com/retakespod/
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You know those projects that kick your ass from start to finish? The ones where you silently beg for mercy and understanding? "Animation takes ages, why do you want this yesterday?" SAD FACE EMOJI
Well, they do come around, and they are a skill all of their own! Dani talks about two such projects - one that ended well, and one - well, not so much!!
Tips include:
- Invoicing FIRST
- Pushing back politely
- Balancing overwork with REST
Retakes Podcast is the self-help animation podcast for Industry Animators. Find us on social and join in the conversation!
https://www.instagram.com/retakespod/
https://twitter.com/retakespod
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Retakes Podcast is the self-help animation podcast for Industry Animators. Find us on social and join in the conversation!
https://www.instagram.com/retakespod/
https://twitter.com/retakespod
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Retakes Podcast is the self-help animation podcast for Industry Animators. Find us on social and join in the conversation!
https://www.instagram.com/retakespod/
https://twitter.com/retakespod
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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