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Michael Leins
Photoshop CS6 Turns to The Dark Side [VIDEO] mashable.com/2012/01/28/photoshop-cs6/ via @mashable
Michael Leins
joined the groups Professional Writers and Editors, Internet Marketers, Blogging Ideas, Movie Critics, Social Media, Online Media Jobs, Los Angeles, Creative Writing and Brazen Fiction Writers7 more
19 weeks ago
Eoghann Irving
I'm curious. How many of you enjoy watching old black and white movies? I've noticed that amongst my peers there's a tendency only to watch movies from the late 70's (or sometimes 80's) and onwards. I suspect this is relates to the age of the people and what movies they grew up watching.
116 weeks ago from Film
Thomas Kohn:
I like both old B+W and NEW b+w. But it's really a matter of the screen writer, director, or actor for me. For a new b+w, I strongly suggest ...MoreI like both old B+W and NEW b+w. But it's really a matter of the screen writer, director, or actor for me. For a new b+w, I strongly suggest seeing The White Ribbon by Michael Haneke.
104 weeks ago
104 weeks ago
Rob Smart:
I watch old black and white films (and more recent, like The White Ribbon). As the director in Wim Wender's film The State of Things, "in black ...MoreI watch old black and white films (and more recent, like The White Ribbon). As the director in Wim Wender's film The State of Things, "in black and white you can see the shape of things."
36 weeks ago
36 weeks ago
Michael Leins
Finally updated my character drawing! Check it out: http://ping.fm/VTf6Y
Michael Leins
I've posted a new quiktip: perfecting edges in Illustrator. Check it out here: cartooniphile.blogspot.com/
Michael Leins
New artwork posted. Check it out at http://ping.fm/K3IoO
Michael Leins
New blog posts : Filters vs. effects and an update on my character drawings (finally!)
Ty Unglebower
I don't use receipts and contracts for my freelance work. I am a freelance writer in the sense that I pitch ideas to publications or websites, and they either accept the idea, and send me a check for my work, or they do not. It's one piece at a time, one publication at a time, one check at a time. I am not on retainer anywhere, as it were, so articles, books, and comments oriented towards the business end of freelancing, (other than marketing myself) often don't fit my situation. Is this bad?
109 weeks ago from Freelancing
Tameem Qazi:
When you go in the business world skills count but presentation matters as well. Im not debating against the use of blogger. If thats your ...MoreWhen you go in the business world skills count but presentation matters as well. Im not debating against the use of blogger. If thats your personal preference by all means go for it. That said, if you want to add a professional look to your business then theres no doubt WP tops the list. Susan - not posting prices is again a personal preference. But i as a client will always look for some info on the pricing - be it as a formal fee structure or an hourly rate.
109 weeks ago
109 weeks ago
Michael Leins
New blog post : Illustrator's Live Paint function. Also, I'm a South Park episode review blogger for a group on Deviantart, and posted my stuff on my own blog. Check it out : http://portfoliopromo.blogspot.com/
Michael Leins
Hey everybody! I set my March goals and was able to accomplish my February goal, too! Here's my post : http://portfoliopromo.blogspot.com/
Michael Leins
Found a good quote for all us goal-setters to think about when we get down and don't feel like continuing :
You offer a gift to society that only you can bring. If you don’t bring it, it won’t be brough.
Michael Leins
Fantastic idea for a group! I posted a goal on my blog (http://portfoliopromo.blogspot.com/) to finish a vector drawing I've been doing, by the end of February. I'll be sure to post again by the end of the month!
Lori Fagerholm
Hi all. I'm a freelance digital illustrator and graphic designer. I'd like some advice on estimates. When I submit a proposal or even try to estimate how long a personal project will take, I'm either woefully over or under. How do I deal with the inevitable "But, your last estimate was so much lower!" I don't want to appear unprofessional, and I don't want to lose clients based on high estimates--even accurate ones. Any thoughts? Thanks!
Lori Fagerholm:
Excellent advice all! Jessica: I agree with throwing back problem clients--experience backs this up 100% for me. James: great formula; I used ...MoreExcellent advice all! Jessica: I agree with throwing back problem clients--experience backs this up 100% for me. James: great formula; I used one like it to come up with my hourly rate, which is competitive for my region. Kevin: I recently implemented the hybrid scheme, it works well. Michael: great idea about billing no more than 10% over estimate! Follow-up: what to tell returning client? Last project: 25 hours spent, but only 9 estimated and billable! So new proj est. will be much higher.
119 weeks ago
119 weeks ago
Margaret Kimball:
I used an idea similar to Kevin's when billing my last client. I broke down all of the estimated time for them (sketches, revisions, digital ...MoreI used an idea similar to Kevin's when billing my last client. I broke down all of the estimated time for them (sketches, revisions, digital formatting), gave an hourly rate and said I'd let them know if we were scheduled to go over/under. This allowed me to keep track of my time pretty closely (good for future estimates) and be transparent with the client about time. Be confident about your hourly rate. Illustration/design is a highly skilled craft and if they value their identity, they want quality work.
102 weeks ago
102 weeks ago
Michael Leins
If anyone is in to baseball, there's an indy doc coming out this summer that I helped out on, about Christy Mathewson, one of the first 5 ball players elected to the hall of fame. Here's the trailer they cut just recently : http://www.23circles.com/23circles/Christy_Mathewson_Day.html
120 weeks ago from Film
Michael Leins
I'm a flash animator (early beginner) and I'm looking for some tips. Specifically, how to animate body movements with motion and.or shape tweens. I have a hard time making sure a forearm doesn't sharply disconnect from the upper arm, ect. Anyone have any ideas?
120 weeks ago from Animation
Michael Leins
I'm a freelance designer, doing logos, web sites, icons, and whatever else can be done in Illustrator. I'm also looking for any comedy writing gigs that might be around. Send me a message and we'll talk!
120 weeks ago from Freelancing
Deborah Rye:
Michael, did you happen to see Brad Holt's comment, i pasted it below, he is looking for comedy writers:
Brad Holt left a comment in your ...MoreMichael, did you happen to see Brad Holt's comment, i pasted it below, he is looking for comedy writers:
Brad Holt left a comment in your network, Freelancing, on Brazen Careerist.
I'm working on a web series and I'm looking for a talented writer and a producer. Comedy? Female audience? Delicious webisodes? All right!
120 weeks ago
Brad Holt left a comment in your ...MoreMichael, did you happen to see Brad Holt's comment, i pasted it below, he is looking for comedy writers:
Brad Holt left a comment in your network, Freelancing, on Brazen Careerist.
I'm working on a web series and I'm looking for a talented writer and a producer. Comedy? Female audience? Delicious webisodes? All right!
120 weeks ago
Michael Leins:
Hi Deborah.
I did see Brad's post, and I messaged him the other day. Thanks for the heads up tho!
120 weeks ago
120 weeks ago
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Brad Holt
I'm working on a web series and I'm looking for a talented writer and a producer. Comedy? Female audience? Delicious webisodes? All right!
120 weeks ago from Freelancing
Michael Leins:
Hi Brad. I'm looking to work on web series style writing myself, mainly comedy. What is your show going to be about? Are there eps online already? ...MoreHi Brad. I'm looking to work on web series style writing myself, mainly comedy. What is your show going to be about? Are there eps online already? Maybe I can help you out. Let me know.
- Mike
120 weeks ago
- Mike
120 weeks ago
Bear Heiser:
Brad,
I may be able to provide some help. Message me some details of what you are doing and I will see if I can help or if I can point you in the ...MoreBrad,
I may be able to provide some help. Message me some details of what you are doing and I will see if I can help or if I can point you in the right direction. I am working on a few TV projects myself.
Best,
Bear
120 weeks ago
I may be able to provide some help. Message me some details of what you are doing and I will see if I can help or if I can point you in the ...MoreBrad,
I may be able to provide some help. Message me some details of what you are doing and I will see if I can help or if I can point you in the right direction. I am working on a few TV projects myself.
Best,
Bear
120 weeks ago
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