On this episode Blair Walker discusses owning your own professional video business with Jon Waters and Simon Wade. Both have successfully transitioned from full time staff positions to owning and operating their own company. Doing this for a number of years has given them both insights into the balance of lifestyle and work. They also cover the pitfalls of jumping too quickly into going out on your own.

Blair Walker: ​https://twitter.com/blairwalker

Simon Wade: ​http://6twenty.com/

Swoon Media: ​http://www.swoon-video.co.nz

Jon Waters: ​https://twitter.com/Swoon\_Jon

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School of Motion Hot Keys:

http://www.schoolofmotion.com/after-effects-hotkeys-part-1-absolute-essentials/ http://www.schoolofmotion.com/after-effects-hotkeys-part-2-what-the-pros-know/ http://www.schoolofmotion.com/after-effects-hotkeys-part-3-hidden-gems/

Pro Video Picks:

Motionographer: ​http://motionographer.com/

Psyop: ​http://www.psyop.com/