For this meeting, we discuss finding your voice as an artist. The topics was brought up the previous week by motion designer Elizabeth Grigg. The meeting goes deep into what is an artist, finding your voice, and how your "voice" can be used commercially.

This meeting was an open forum with some suggestions from the community. We cover the democratization of technology and education in the motion graphics industry, industry awards, and a lot more.

This meeting was an open forum with some suggestions from the community. We covered everything from building trust with clients and co-workers, workflows internally and with clients, general client woes and so much more!

An instant classic.

This week, the group discusses the topic of branding yourself. Should you brand yourself as your name? As an alias? As a "studio"? This was one of the better discussions we've had. It's packed with a ton of good info and questions from seasoned motion designers to new freelancers.

Guests Brett Morris and Chad Ashley discuss how small studios, such as Ranger and Fox, take on large projects. Throughout the discussion, we focus on project management, Redshift render, and other workflows that Brett and his team at Ranger and Fox use to tackle these large scale projects.

This week, the group discussion is led by Liam Clisham, who shares his financials from the past 3 years of freelancing. A great discussion ensues after with a large Q&A from the community.

Guest, Ryan Summers, talks to the group about career tips in the animation/motion design industry, the industry as a whole, how to find inspiration, and create your own unique voice.

This week, the group discusses different ways of learning. From how to learn to where to learn.

Guest, Hayley Akins, talks to the group about the new Motion Hatch Contract Bundle, making the contracts work for you, and how to protect yourself and your work.

In this meeting, the group discusses what are client red flags, how to avoid them, and different steps you can take to protect yourself and your business.