How to Become a Top Animation Artist

HOW TO START A CAREER IN ANIMATION    Networks such as Disney and Cartoon Network, countless other animation companies, video game designers and advertising agencies are nothing without their teams of professional animation artists. Animation...

The Pros & Cons Of Joining An Artist Union

The Pros Whether you're just getting started or being a seasoned storyboard artist, you've probably come across one of the artist unions. If you haven't joined a union as yet or you're skeptical, please read...

4 Polite Ways to Say “No” to a Client Request

4 Ways To Politely Say "No" To Your Clients As a client, has anyone ever told you "No." If so, how did it make you feel? Did it disappoint you? There are times when we need to tell our clients "no"...

How to Negotiate a Project Rate as a Storyboard Artist

Certain aspects of being a professional illustrator or storyboard artist are more challenging than others. One of the biggest challenges artists-for-hire face is their pricing structure. The age-old dilemma of not wanting to price...
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Storyboarding Techniques Used in Successful Films and TV Shows

Storyboarding is essential to the pre-production process for films and TV shows. It involves creating a series of images representing each shot in a scene and the camera angles, movements, and other...
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7 In-Demand Job Opportunities in Animation

With the popularity rise of animation, graphics effects and animation have permeated far more than movies. We're witnessing an incredible demand for skilled animators in gaming, online learning,...

4 Steps to Becoming a Storyboard Artist

Television shows, video games, advertisements, and movies all use vivid and visually impactful stories to engage their audience. To develop effective visual content, production companies employ storyboard artists at the beginning phases of the...
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6 Tips for Pitching Portfolios To Talent Agencies

Pitching Your Portfolio? Here are 6 Tips To Help You Pitch Your Portfolios To Talent Agencies So, congratulations are certainly in order if you have made it this far. You have completed your book, and it is...
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Storyboarding for Advertising: How to Capture Attention and Tell a Compelling Story

Storytelling is a potent marketing tool. It has the power to enthrall viewers, stir up feelings, and leave a lasting impression. Your job as a storyboard artist entails directing the visual story...