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14. How to Be A Motion Designer and GET PAID

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1. I Hate Balloons (Part 2)

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Speech given at MGFest 09 about how to get a job as a motion designer. The presentation focus on what things to learn, how to learn them and how to promote yourself.

Thanks to MGFest.com and FXPHD.com

Bonus material from the presentation - tinyurl.com/bf73o8

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filmbot 9 months ago

nice one Nick
Brian Scaglia 9 months ago

Nick great job, here are a few of my favorite quotes:

1. "Grow thick skin"
2. "Be Cool"
3. "Make it easy so a 3 year old can understand"
Luke Pygman 9 months ago

Thanks Nick! Great job!
Bienvenido Cruz 9 months ago

WEBSITE!
that was great
Nick Campbell 9 months ago

Thanks! I jumped the gun on that slide, but it all worked out.
Bienvenido Cruz 9 months ago

It really is a great resource though. Especially with the number of people looking for jobs these days. So thank you.
...and it totally reminded me to update my website.
Teddy Pemberton 9 months ago

all of this is universally relevant, not just to design people.

well done.
Nick Campbell 9 months ago

Thanks Ted, I tried to keep the info related to all creative fields.
John Paul Francisco 9 months ago

wow cool
R.R.Media - Visual Designer 9 months ago

Very intersting lecture! I recognized my situation very much. I've created a website and now I'm working to make people watch it! ;-) I would be truly honored if you watched it (www.rrmedia.se) and gave a comment. The english version is quite bad though, mainly because I'm focusing on local level, in Sweden. But I'm working on it! Hahaha
Anyway I'm going to share this with my university in Malmoe, Sweden. =) Thanks!
Nick Campbell 9 months ago

Nice site. Thanks for sharing.
sajarov 9 months ago

Very interesting. Thanks
Stefanie Ng 9 months ago

Grow thick skin! so true.

I wished I saw this when I was still in school. ^^
Thanks for uploading.
Michael Luckhardt 9 months ago

I'm currently a senior attending a job fair in less than a month as well as the Inspire portfolio breakfast in GA soon! Great video and I took a lot out. Sadly, I think I might have fallen victim to the flashy-hard to update website...

>.>
hardtdesigns.com

haha
Nick Campbell 9 months ago

Well, the ironic thing is, learning all that web site stuff is FUN. But, if you want to get a job in Motion Graphics, it may be a time-sucking distraction from your goal.

Also, shorten your reel:)

Thanks for sharing.
Andres Villegas 9 months ago

really cool , since at school they never really teach or i guess tell you how its .... i linked in my blog motionattack.blogspot.com if u dont mind.. plus told alot kids in school so they understand .... thanks for all the help.. keep it up!

and i do too fallen into the hard to update site w/ flash.. after your video inspired to look more simple n less flashy (key word Flash) site..
GRECCO 9 months ago

Love it.
Juan Maristany 9 months ago

Thanks for these nuggets of knowledge.
super useful!!!
M. Joshua Cauller 9 months ago

Brilliant. Thank you for sharing. Seriously.
Joe Phillips 9 months ago

thanks, thats really useful.

i'll be cutting my reel down straight away.
Brett Brinkerhoff 9 months ago

Thanks for the time you put into this. Very insightful.
Netsui Arts 9 months ago

WHERE'S THE ILIKE BTN?
SORRY 4 THE CAPS, RENDERING...
Koruja 9 months ago

What do you think about self-taught in design/animation?

nice vid
Koruja
Nick Campbell 8 months ago

I'm totally in favor of self taught technical skills. But when it comes to design and animation basics, I think its totally worth it to take a class or five.
Maryam 8 months ago

That was great, informative and to the point.
thanks.
ranran 8 months ago

thank you.
zka11 8 months ago

nice one:)
Ric Miskimmon 8 months ago

how competitive (and viable) is the Motion Graphic biz atm (bearing in mind the current economic climate isn't too hot in the US and UK)?

top presentation btw
Anders Hattne 7 months ago

yeah.. I too wish I knew that when I finished Uni.. would have saved me 6 years. I wonder what the hell I actually learnt there.
Back to the drawing board!
Matt Dromi 7 months ago

Thanks -- a gust in the doldrums.
Elena Sanchez Vilela 7 months ago

Very informative and cool presentation. I will get your tips in mind. Thanks Nick.
Matt Saunders 6 months ago

Thankyou :)
Frank G 5 months ago

Excellent
jason bass 3 months ago

where was this video when i was in school? i feel like my college adventure was more about artistic exploration, friendships and drinking. we weren't really prepared for the real world. i've only recently stumbled upon your blog due to my own interest in C4D and i'm glad i have. thank you nick.
Jordi Pages 9 days ago

Nice one Nick, I just miss the strong showreel, but atlist the site fits on your preferences.

Thanks a lot for the tips.