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...
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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,...
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What is a Storyboard Artist?

In the world of visual storytelling, where every scene and shot plays a crucial role in conveying emotions and narratives, the role of a storyboard artist shines bright. A storyboard artist is...
Artist, animator, and designer working in the fields of character design, storyboarding, visual effects, animation, video game, and film production, as well as in the realms of science fiction and rob See Less

Storyboarding with AI: A Guide for Artists

As an artist, you know the importance of storyboarding in the creative process. Storyboarding allows you to plan out the visual elements of your story, experiment with different layouts and designs, and...

How Color Works in the Storyboard and Cartoon Industry? 

Did you know that the human eye can distinguish 10 million colors? That's quite impressive, isn't it? Many centuries ago, color helped ancient people to distinguish and identify information, but now humanity...

Back to the Drawing Table with Renee Reeser Zelnick

Freelance Finance and Solving the Self-Employed Mortgage Mystery - Part One Several of our freelance storyboard and artist colleagues have asked me how I solved the freelancer’s mortgage mystery. In an ever-evolving economy, is the...

Avoid These Common Mistakes When Creating Your Storyboard Portfolio

Creating a storyboard portfolio is crucial for showcasing your skills and landing jobs in the competitive storyboard industry. However, building a portfolio that truly stands out requires more than just compiling your...
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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...

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...