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Thanks again for the interview guys, as always it was great chatting. I hope I imparted as much wisdom as I gained by talking with you guys.
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Many people discuss the importance of social media as a marketing tool. As a freelance video professional, I’ve found that social media really isn’t that important for getting the word out about your trade. Rather, it is very helpful, as you suggest, as a resource for finding out information. Less and less we are finding that we really don’t need to learn everything, we just need to know how to find the information. And that comes about by asking questions on Twitter and Facebook.
As far as finding more clients; what works best for me is good ‘ol word-of-mouth. My online presence has helped me validate my profession. People go to my website to see my work and find me to be an active participant on Google+ and Twitter. But those people find me mostly by casual conversation on the street and meeting me on other shoots.
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Fabulous interview and tons of wisdom. Took notes like mad. I am a Graphic Design and Illustration professional working for 20 years for the government. Looking to launch my freelance illustration career in 2012. Would love to be able to connect with you George and ask a few questions pertinent to my situation.
Thanks!
Jamie
Hi Jamie, welcome to the fold. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us here and glad you found it helpful. Freelancing and working on your own is incredibly satisfying. However, you must have very clear goals, be TOTALLY committed to doing whatever is necessary to making it work and be successful. If you have any questions just let us know.
Reply Hey Carlos. I am a goal setting maniac so no worries there. Setting up my calendar right now for 2012.
This year was all about listening and 2012 is all about learning. As Ali Sabet said need to make sure my technical skills are at top form. Just ordered Von Glitschka’s book “VECTOR”. Have my desk all reorg’ed and waiting on my new WACOM Intuos4 large tablet to arrive. And have been back to drawing.
Other than DBS do you recommend a good illustration publication that talks about both creative and technical? Been slingin’ design for so long I’m out of the illustration loop in a big way. THANKS Carlos!
Reply Hi Jamie, here’s a few tutorial sites:
http://www.instantshift.com/2009/03/19/125-ultimate-round-up-of-illustrator-tutorials/
http://sixrevisions.com/graphics-design/30-beautiful-photoshop-illustration-tutorials/
http://www.adobetutorialz.com/categories/Adobe-Photoshop
http://Illustrationmundo.com and http://escapefromillustrationisland.com are also excellent resources
Hope that helps, Jamie. Thanks for listening.
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