Uploaded December 2020 | Updated September 2026, 19 minutes ago
🔥 1000+FX ELEMENTS Black Mixture Toolkit for After Effects/Premiere: bit.ly/BlackMixtureToolKit
How do you start a creative career? Should I freelance? What is it like working for big companies? You all have been asking and today we are finally giving our advice on being a creative professional in today's rapidly developing industry. Over the course of about 10 years freelancing, working at an agency, and then starting a design company of our own, we've worn many hats and seen all sides of the boardrooms. Here we'll talk about the ups and downs we've faced, as well as the common mistakes you can avoid to save you a whole lot of headache. Anyways, we're super excited and know you are too! Let's go!
SUGGESTED VIEWING:
TOP 5 BEST VFX TECHNIQUES IN AFTER EFFECTS
youtu.be/BpiGlWBUSWM
Free trial of Skillshare premium:
skillshare.eqcm.net/c/1390865/298081/4650
#BLACKMIXTURE #BLVCKMXTR
Visit our website blackmixture.com to learn more about us.
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Support us on Patreon:
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God bless and have a wonderful day! 🤗
MADE FOR MAKERS WITH LOVE ❤️️ ⚡️🖥Get Adobe After Effects & Creative Cloud Here: bit.ly/2xHCe73
0:00 Introduction
1:22 Black Mixture.
2:03 HOW TO GET YOUR FIRST CLIENTS
2:19 PUT YOURSELF OUT THERE! (FOREALS)
2:46 USE SOCIAL MEDIA TO YOUR ADVANTAGE.
3:11 SOCIAL MEDIA IS A FREE, INTERNATIONAL, 24/7, GALLERY VENUE.
3:38 HOW MUCH DID Y'ALL CHARGE THE FIRST TIME?
5:42 TYPES OF PRICING: 1. HOURLY RATE 2. FLAT RATE
6:27 TALK ABOUT BUDGET AND PAYMENT BEFORE STARTING THE PROJECT.
6:46 HOW MUCH SHOULD YOU CHARGE?
6:55 YOUR RATES DECIDE YOUR QUALITY OF LIFE.
7:07 WRITE DOWN ALL YOUR EXPENSES.
7:12 WRITE DOWN YOUR GOALS TOO!
7:17 YOU HAVE OPTIONS AS A CREATIVE PRO.
7:50 IF YOU FREELANCE, CHARGE ENOUGH.
8:39 WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN THERE ARE PROJECT CHANGES?
8:48 CHARGE FOR CHANGES IN THE PROJECT (AKA SCOPE CREEP)
9:13 HOW TO MAKE MONEY AS A CREATIVE?
10:54 STRATEGY
🔥 1000+FX ELEMENTS Black Mixture Toolkit for After Effects/Premiere: bit.ly/BlackMixtureToolKit
How do you start a creative career? Should I freelance? What is it like working for big companies? You all have been asking and today we are finally giving our advice on being a creative professional in today's rapidly developing industry. Over the course of about 10 years freelancing, working at an agency, and then starting a design company of our own, we've worn many hats and seen all sides of the boardrooms. Here we'll talk about the ups and downs we've faced, as well as the common mistakes you can avoid to save you a whole lot of headache. Anyways, we're super excited and know you are too! Let's go!
SUGGESTED VIEWING:
TOP 5 BEST VFX TECHNIQUES IN AFTER EFFECTS
youtu.be/BpiGlWBUSWM
Free trial of Skillshare premium:
skillshare.eqcm.net/c/1390865/298081/4650
#BLACKMIXTURE #BLVCKMXTR
Visit our website blackmixture.com to learn more about us.
------------------------------------
Hit me up on Instagram: instagram.com/blackmixture
Drop a like on Facebook: facebook.com/blackmixturellc
Connect with me on Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/nathandwarika
Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/blackmixtureatl
If you like what we're doing and want to support:
paypal.me/BlackMixture
Support us on Patreon:
patreon.com/BlackMixture
God bless and have a wonderful day! 🤗
MADE FOR MAKERS WITH LOVE ❤️️ ⚡️🖥Get Adobe After Effects & Creative Cloud Here: bit.ly/2xHCe73
0:00 Introduction
1:22 Black Mixture.
2:03 HOW TO GET YOUR FIRST CLIENTS
2:19 PUT YOURSELF OUT THERE! (FOREALS)
2:46 USE SOCIAL MEDIA TO YOUR ADVANTAGE.
3:11 SOCIAL MEDIA IS A FREE, INTERNATIONAL, 24/7, GALLERY VENUE.
3:38 HOW MUCH DID Y'ALL CHARGE THE FIRST TIME?
5:42 TYPES OF PRICING: 1. HOURLY RATE 2. FLAT RATE
6:27 TALK ABOUT BUDGET AND PAYMENT BEFORE STARTING THE PROJECT.
6:46 HOW MUCH SHOULD YOU CHARGE?
6:55 YOUR RATES DECIDE YOUR QUALITY OF LIFE.
7:07 WRITE DOWN ALL YOUR EXPENSES.
7:12 WRITE DOWN YOUR GOALS TOO!
7:17 YOU HAVE OPTIONS AS A CREATIVE PRO.
7:50 IF YOU FREELANCE, CHARGE ENOUGH.
8:39 WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN THERE ARE PROJECT CHANGES?
8:48 CHARGE FOR CHANGES IN THE PROJECT (AKA SCOPE CREEP)
9:13 HOW TO MAKE MONEY AS A CREATIVE?
10:54 STRATEGY
