tips Archives - Artiholics https://artiholics.com/tag/tips/ Artwork From Around The World, From The Eye Of An Artist Wed, 06 Jan 2016 15:53:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://artiholics.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/cropped-artiholics-logo-32x32.png tips Archives - Artiholics https://artiholics.com/tag/tips/ 32 32 What to Expect in Your First Year as a Freelance Animator https://artiholics.com/what-to-expect-in-your-first-year-as-a-freelance-animator/ https://artiholics.com/what-to-expect-in-your-first-year-as-a-freelance-animator/#respond Wed, 06 Jan 2016 15:53:02 +0000 http://artiholics.com/?p=12940 To kick-off the new year, I’m having a month long “Freelancing School” where each week you get a blog post and a podcast episode based on one of your first four years in building a freelance animation business. This week it’s all about what to expect when you finally decide to make that jump. We […]

The post What to Expect in Your First Year as a Freelance Animator appeared first on Artiholics.

]]> freelance school rubberonion animation podcast year one what to expect

To kick-off the new year, I’m having a month long “Freelancing School” where each week you get a blog post and a podcast episode based on one of your first four years in building a freelance animation business. This week it’s all about what to expect when you finally decide to make that jump. We talk about how to pitch for jobs and where to find them, whether or not to take low paying gigs, how to quote for animation and some of the big changes that happen (like taxes and insurance). If you’ve been thinking about making a go at being a freelancer, January’s selection of shows and posts is a good place to start!

Sign up for the newsletter or become a Patron on my Patreon page to get the more detailed ebook in February on starting a freelance business.

And don’t forget to check out the companion blog post with this podcast to read a more structured write-up on what to expect in your first year of being a Freelancer!

Listen for Jessie Katzenflippenburgers, the captain’s thermos bag, scatman, and the $1 one-hour movie

Please Rate & Review us on iTunes

[audio:https://traffic.libsyn.com/rubberonion/rubberonionpodcast-114-freelancing_year_1.mp3|titles=RubberOnion Animation Podcast – #114: “What to Expect in Your 1st Year as a Freelancer”]
 

 
And you can now listen to us out on SoundCloud!

Topics & Timestamps:

(7:09) What’s on the Show
(10:52) Your (and our) 1st Client… getting started
(18:13) When Stephen decided that animation was his career
(20:23) Freelancing like Standup Comedy
(22:53) Ways to Learn (and get into) Animation
(28:08) Understanding Name-Brand through the world of Modern Art
(34:15) The benefit of being young
(40:46) Client Types: The Poker Chip Metaphor
(46:43) What changes happen to your life when you go into Freelance
(55:08) Networking and finding what works with your own personality
(1:01:07) How to Pitch for a job
(1:13:34) How to Quote a budget for animation
(1:32:41) Final Words and more on networking

 

Check out more of your hosts:

Stephen Brooks
Rob Yulfo

ICON-itunes-50x50And please Rate/Review us on iTunes
ICON-soundcloud-50x50 Subscribe on SoundCloud 
ICON-stitcher-50x50… and Rate/Review us on Stitcher while you’re at it! (=

The post What to Expect in Your First Year as a Freelance Animator appeared first on Artiholics.

]]> https://artiholics.com/what-to-expect-in-your-first-year-as-a-freelance-animator/feed/ 0 How Artists deal with Technology Failures, and Tips for You! https://artiholics.com/how-artists-deal-with-technology-failures-and-tips-for-you/ https://artiholics.com/how-artists-deal-with-technology-failures-and-tips-for-you/#respond Wed, 16 Dec 2015 14:45:21 +0000 http://artiholics.com/?p=12928 HOT COCOA SHOW! This show’s topic is “What to do when Technology lets you down as an Artist” and we talk all about our (mis)adventures in using technology, how to troubleshoot problems when they arise, and how to even avoid problems before they happen! If you are technologically-challenged, this is the episode for you and […]

The post How Artists deal with Technology Failures, and Tips for You! appeared first on Artiholics.

]]> what to do when technology lets you down as an artist rubberonion animation podcast episode 111 with stephen brooks and rob yulfo

HOT COCOA SHOW! This show’s topic is “What to do when Technology lets you down as an Artist” and we talk all about our (mis)adventures in using technology, how to troubleshoot problems when they arise, and how to even avoid problems before they happen! If you are technologically-challenged, this is the episode for you and you should definitely check out the main blog post. And don’t miss the giveaway announcement in the podcast… it’s first-come-first-served!

And don’t forget to check out the companion blog post with this podcast to read a more structured list of ways to be troubleshoot and prevent technology failures!

Listen for Rob2001, #TechShaming, caramel-snort, ♫calling Stephen Brooks♫, cats = computer bugs, and “Samsonite… I was way off!”

Please Rate & Review us on iTunes



 

 
And you can now listen to us out on SoundCloud!

Topics & Timestamps:

(7:44) “The Secret” vs “The Obvious”
(9:31) Why you should always have System Restore on
(12:48) How Stephen became the “computer guru” for others
(15:08) “Technologic” by Daft Punk
(19:29) Being an Artist at this point in time
(25:05) Everyone adapts to technology at different rates
(27:26) 1: Equivalent Programs
(28:37) 2: Multiple Computing Devices
(29:42) 3: Alternate Workflows
(31:00) 4: Style Changes
(33:00) 5: BACKUP EVERYTHING
(34:15) Rob’s 1st story: why you shouldn’t punch your computer
(43:38) Actions in vain: polaroid pictures and NES cartidges

(48:45) Stephen troubleshoots a problem Rob’s having in Flash LIVE/(prerecorded)
(56:21) STEP 1 – Getting Information on the Problem
(57:17) STEP 2 – Search for Existing Solutions (and Googling tips)
(1:01:25) STEP 3 – Reach Out on Social Media
(1:05:14) STEP 4 – Find a Workaround
(1:07:28) STEP 5 – Revisit with New Information
(1:08:30) Rob’s 2nd Story: why you shouldn’t stab your computer
(1:34:17) Parting tips
(1:36:22) What is the most important thing if you’re “bad at computers?”

 

Media Referenced During this Episode:

“My Friend the Computer #2: B.S.O.D”

 
“My Friend the Computer #3: Replacement”

 


 
“Technologic” by Daft Punk

 
“Eggnog Santa” flipbook animation loop by Stephen (and GIVEWAY!)

Should you Buy-High or Buy-Low?
should you buy a high end computer or an average one, which one is more economical and safe

 

Check out more of your hosts:

Stephen Brooks
Rob Yulfo

ICON-itunes-50x50And please Rate/Review us on iTunes
ICON-soundcloud-50x50 Subscribe on SoundCloud 
ICON-stitcher-50x50… and Rate/Review us on Stitcher while you’re at it! (=

The post How Artists deal with Technology Failures, and Tips for You! appeared first on Artiholics.

]]> https://artiholics.com/how-artists-deal-with-technology-failures-and-tips-for-you/feed/ 0 How to Collaborate Effectively – finding the right person to work with, virtually working together long-distance, and other tips https://artiholics.com/how-to-collaborate-effectively-finding-the-right-person-to-work-with-virtually-working-together-long-distance-and-other-tips/ https://artiholics.com/how-to-collaborate-effectively-finding-the-right-person-to-work-with-virtually-working-together-long-distance-and-other-tips/#respond Thu, 10 Sep 2015 13:49:03 +0000 http://artiholics.com/?p=12841 This week Stephen and Rob tackle the question of “How to Collaborate Effectively” and what that means for us animators. This topic seemed relevant since we’re working on another Podcastimation for release at the end of the month in conjunction with our 100th episode. We cover some of the factors which go into finding someone […]

The post How to Collaborate Effectively – finding the right person to work with, virtually working together long-distance, and other tips appeared first on Artiholics.

]]> how to collaborate effectively rubberonion animation podcast episode 97
This week Stephen and Rob tackle the question of “How to Collaborate Effectively” and what that means for us animators. This topic seemed relevant since we’re working on another Podcastimation for release at the end of the month in conjunction with our 100th episode. We cover some of the factors which go into finding someone to collaborate with, how to avoid some of the possible pitfalls like a difference in vision, and review examples of popular artistic collaborations. We want to know what you think… what makes for a truly effective collaboration? Have you ever been in one yourself? Share your comments, stories and suggestions in the comments section below and we’ll read the best ones on next weeks’ episode!


 

Annotations:

(11:08)   We’re making a 3rd Podcastimation
(15:47)   Stephen and Rob’s history of working together
(35:14)   Why they work well together
(49:12)   How to find someone “worthy” of collaborating – the three pillars of working together and what do look for
(1:08:37)   The difference between Collaboration and Cooperation
(1:11:01)   Can you balance multiple collaborations at one time, like how bands do?
(1:17:27)   Tips on how to collaborate effectively
(1:25:57)   How Stephen and Rob collaborate virtually – long-distance and across time-zones
(1:39:50)   Is it better to keep collaborations small?
(1:44:45)   The most common problems and how to avoid them
(1:53:22)   Some examples of the most effect collaborators: directors and editors
(2:01:00)   “The most important thing to mention about collaboration… is trust.”

 
Podcastimation playlist (starting with the first…)

 
Stephen’s VLOGs playlist (starting with the first…)

 
Movie Review series with Stephen and Rob playlist (starting with the first…)

 
“Saving Christmas” referenced in this podcast (Stephen’s short, but voice of Mrs. Claus and backgrounds by Rob – character designs were the first attempt at merging styles)

 
A good collaborative team plays to each others’ strengths…

 
Check out more of your hosts:
Stephen Brooks (@RubberOnion)
Rob Yulfo (@RobYulfo)
Pat Ryan (@TheBadPatRyan)

ICON-itunes-50x50And please Rate/Review us on iTunes
ICON-stitcher-50x50… and Rate/Review us on Stitcher while you’re at it! (=

The post How to Collaborate Effectively – finding the right person to work with, virtually working together long-distance, and other tips appeared first on Artiholics.

]]> https://artiholics.com/how-to-collaborate-effectively-finding-the-right-person-to-work-with-virtually-working-together-long-distance-and-other-tips/feed/ 0 Two animators talk about how to be an Indie or Freelance animator AND have a life https://artiholics.com/two-animators-talk-indie-freelance-animator-life/ https://artiholics.com/two-animators-talk-indie-freelance-animator-life/#respond Wed, 17 Sep 2014 18:19:21 +0000 http://artiholics.com/?p=11826 With a slow news week, Rob and Stephen settle down and talk about something bugging Rob lately: “how to be an animator AND have a life.” We talk about productivity methods, past experiences, full time VS freelance, and of course — stories! And also… VIEWER QUESTIONS!! But we start it all off with a clip […]

The post Two animators talk about how to be an Indie or Freelance animator AND have a life appeared first on Artiholics.

]]>


With a slow news week, Rob and Stephen settle down and talk about something bugging Rob lately: “how to be an animator AND have a life.” We talk about productivity methods, past experiences, full time VS freelance, and of course — stories! And also… VIEWER QUESTIONS!! But we start it all off with a clip from earlier in the week when Rob called Stephen to practice his telephone script he had to read on behalf of the Brooklyn Bourough president. And you all know what happens when Rob tries to read aloud… under pressure.



 

Viewer Questions:

(1:32:45)   J.K. Riki – “What would you be if not an animator?”
(1:37:39)   Chris McEwan – “Process- We’ve seen how Stephen prepares for an animation, from initial ideas through to storyboarding, preparing sound effects and music. How does Rob prepare his work? He comes across as very laid back and I’ve heard it said on previous episodes how quickly he makes his stuff. Does he just jump right in and wing it?”
(1:42:17)   Chris McEwan – “Showreels- How long should your showreel ideally be without it being blink-and-you-miss-it or being so long it gets boring? I’ve seen some as short as 40 seconds and some in excess of 6 minutes (although usually for programs, like Houdini, not for individuals)”


 
Stephen’s Animation Reel (referenced in question #3)

 
Rob’s Animation Reel (referenced in question #3)

 
Check out more of your hosts:
Stephen Brooks (@RubberOnion)
Rob Yulfo (@RobYulfo)
Pat Ryan (@TheBadPatRyan)

ICON-itunes-50x50And please Rate/Review us on iTunes
ICON-stitcher-50x50… and Rate/Review us on Stitcher while you’re at it! (=

The post Two animators talk about how to be an Indie or Freelance animator AND have a life appeared first on Artiholics.

]]> https://artiholics.com/two-animators-talk-indie-freelance-animator-life/feed/ 0