Monday Meeting

In this insightful episode of the Monday Meeting podcast, we're joined by the experienced motion design professional, TJ Kearney, for a candid conversation about the challenges and opportunities currently shaping the industry. Together, we'll explore the effects of leadership decisions on the creative landscape, including layoffs, canceled projects, and the future outlook for freelancers and studios.

Tune in to hear TJ's expert take on navigating industry shifts, the role of company leadership, and how the motion design community can adapt and thrive amidst change. This episode is packed with valuable insights and practical advice for motion designers, animators, and visual effects artists looking to stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of creative professions.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from an industry insider, expand your knowledge, and connect with your creative peers. Listen now and share your thoughts using #MondayMeeting

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https://twitter.com/TJ__Kearney/status/1641808432477945856?s=20

After a 532-day hiatus, Monday Meeting is back, better than ever! In this much-anticipated episode, host Mark Cernosia reconnects with artists from around the globe, catching up on their latest projects, experiences, and creative journeys. We've received lots of messages from our dedicated community, eagerly asking when these meetings would make a comeback - so we're psyched to bring it back! The conversation also delves into the fascinating topic of artificial intelligence and its growing impact on creative professionals. As AI continues to evolve, discover how artists are leveraging this cutting-edge technology to level up their skills, streamline their workflows, and push the boundaries of their craft. We'll talk about AI more in future episodes.

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If you'd like to learn more, hear previous calls, or join our Discord, head over to https://www.mondaymeeting.org!

Hey everyone! Mark and Liam here. This is just a quick update on what's going on with Monday Meeting, will we be doing any more and when, and hopefully answer the questions you've all been wondering.

Unfortunately, Zoom did not properly record this week's call. We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to talking with you all next week.

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This week we focus on the unhealthy idolization of people and status in the industry. This suggestion came in from Agustin, and fit pretty well with our past few episodes on mental health.

If you'd like to join in or learn more, head over to https://www.mondaymeeting.org

This week we discuss a growing trend we're seeing on social media: burning out. Not just burning out, but feeling betrayed by clients and all that comes with that. The growing length of holds, communication issues (which we talked about two episodes back as well), being satisfied with a career in motion design, and the general mental health of the industry.

If you'd like to learn more or join in on our calls, check out MondayMeeting.org!

This week's topic was suggested by George after constantly saying yes to projects and getting overwhelmed. How do you say NO to clients that you like to work with? How do you say NO to extra project requests? There is a ton we cover in this episode, so give it a listen and learn how to say NO.

If you'd like to learn more, hear previous calls, or join our Discord, head over to https://www.mondaymeeting.org!

This week's meeting kicks off with Liam posing a topic to the group about communication.  Liam has been on a project that has really lacked communication and he has seen the project and process suffer because of it. Hear thoughts on this topics from other motion designers on the call. This is a fascinating discussion that proves how essential good communication is for our type of work.

If you'd like to learn more, hear previous calls, or join our Discord, head over to https://www.mondaymeeting.org!

This week is our Season 5 Premiere! We all go around talking about what we've been up to, briefly talk about Camp Mograph, and just have a generally good time.

If you'd like to learn more, hear previous calls, or join our Discord, head over to https://www.mondaymeeting.org!

This week is our season 4 finale! We're going to be taking a few weeks off and do a catch-up in July, and back to our normal schedule in September. This week we reflect a bit on this past season, but get pretty heavy into motion design rates. Rendering fees? Day rates? Project rates? Raise your rates!!!! A bit of everything.

Thank you to everyone who has supported us long and continues so. We'll be continuously active on our Discord and offering calls there while we're on break. Head over to https://www.mondaymeeting.org to learn more or join in!