Motion Hatch: Helping Motion Designers Do Better Business
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
017: What Is GDPR And Why Do You Need To Know About It? w/ Silvia Baumgart
01 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Because so many of us work online and across borders, sometimes laws in one country might affect you whether or not you live there. A lot of people wh...
016: How Niching Down Can Help You Get More Clients w/ Jess Peterson
17 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As freelance designers, many of us remain generalists, afraid we’ll lose project opportunities and income if we specialize too much. Unfortunately, ...
015: How To Protect Your Work As A Motion Designer w/ Silvia Baumgart
03 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt freaked out and overwhelmed at the idea of creating a contract? If you already have standard terms and conditions, do you feel conf...
014: What You Need To Know About Intellectual Property & Contracts As A Motion Designer w/ Silvia Baumgart
20 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Disclaimer: This podcast is for general guidance only and discusses the legal position in the UK at the time of publication unless stated otherwise. ...
013: How To Think About Sound Design & Music As An Animator w/ Wesley Slover
06 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As designers, a lot of us love to think that we are in complete control over the outcome and success of our projects. But how many times have you been...
012: How To Make The Leap From Full Time To Freelance w/ Mitch Myers
19 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us struggle to make the transition and shift from agency or studio work to independent freelancer. In today’s conversation, we go in-depth o...
011: How To Transition From Freelancer To Studio Owner w/ TJ Kearney of Oddfellows & Instrument
06 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve all wanted something more from of our work at one time or another, but how many of us actually take it upon ourselves to create what we’re l...
010: How You Think Of Your Freelance Business Matters w/ Chris Do
23 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
One of the things so many of us creatives struggle with is how to charge what we’re worth. Many of us are in the habit of thinking of ourselves as f...
009: What You Need To Know About Accounting As A Freelancer w/ Emily Coltman of FreeAgent
09 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What's the one thing that many of us artists and creatives dread more than all else every year? That’s right, it’s tax time! As creatives we would...
008: The Most Important Freelance Lessons From 2017: Christmas Special w/ Austin Saylor
19 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Motion Hatch we’re getting festive and reflective with Austin Saylor, as we reflect on our top 3 lessons learned in 2017 and our top 3 ...
007: What You Need To Know Before Starting A Creative Partnership w/ Wednesday Studio
05 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever thought about going into business with a friend or business partner, you’re probably aware that it’s not always as rosy as it mig...
006: How To Build A Motion Design Career That Works For You w/ Joey Korenman of School of Motion
28 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Are you brand new and figuring out how to start your freelance career? Maybe you’re at the point where you’re trying to decide if you should attem...
005: How To Balance Personal With Paid Work To Be The Best Designer Possible w/ Irene Feleo
21 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
When we first get started in the world of motion graphics, we often have dreams of working on endlessly fulfilling creative projects, always working i...
004: Why Collaboration Is The Best Investment You Can Make w/ Andrew Embury
14 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Any freelancer knows that the freelance life is filled with sacrifice, struggle, and risk, especially when we’re first trying to get established. An...
003: How To Travel The World As A Freelancer w/ Magoz
06 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever dreamed of working on the road? Do think it is even possible to work as a motion designer or illustrator digital nomad? Our guest today ...
002: What You Need To Be Asking Potential Clients Before Starting Work w/ Lilian Darmono
06 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It’s no secret that when it comes to careers and business, the pay, opportunities, and accolades are not always distributed equally. It’s often ea...
001: Weathering The Ups & Downs of Life as a Freelancer w/ Lilian Darmono
06 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
As freelancers, we have to live with the fact that work often comes in waves. We might be really busy for stretches of the year, and then face a lean ...
000: Introducing Motion Hatch
03 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Motion Hatch is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by veteran motion designer Hayley Akins, discussing the business side of animation and motion design that s...