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jmcocker@eos.ncsu.edu wrote:
>
> I've got a question for those of you who are successfully working as
> independent/freelance animators (and I'm open to all definitions of
> "successfully") about marketing your skills.  From what I've read,
> my question will probably be answered in some detail when Tom Rennen's
> videotape comes out, but I'd like to get the opinions of other
> animators, too.

Just to let you all know, the video "How to start your own animation business" by
Tom Rennen of Intelligent Light has just started shipping.  To order, call one of 
the #'s below:

US Orders 800-764-8696  All other orders 805-726-3545  Information 805-726-3546
Fax Orders 805-726-3544.

Secured on-line ordering via our web page should be functional in the next couple
of weeks.   http://www.webcom.com/lghtspd

By the way, this video not platform dependent, meaning ANYBODY with a 3D
program of any kind can use the information in this video.  European users can 
also get PAL versions of the video as well.


Here is some information about the video mentioned.

"STARTING YOUR OWN ANIMATION BUSINESS"

Stop spending money and start making it!

With the onslaught of tech toys and the latest and greatest software, it's easy
to be trapped into thinking that you don't have enough gear or money to begin
your own business. THAT IS ABSOLUTELY UNTRUE! Regardless of what you have there
is SOMEONE out there who will pay for what you have to offer. It may very well be
that what you have to offer is all they can afford, which means you can begin
making money right away!

Stay 100% debt free!

Don't take out leases, and don't empty your savings to purchase your equipment.
If you get a job and you don't have the resources to get it completed, FEAR NOT!
There is a simple solution, and in many cases you can get it done without
spending any money!

How to market successfully!

Getting work isn't as hard as it seems. With visual communications on the rise,
there are more and more people looking for someone to produce their projects.
We'll show you where to look!

Learn to quickly qualify your clients!

Since there are so many people looking for animation and production services,
you'll be amazed at the lengths some will go to get your services. We'll teach
you the right questions to ask to quickly qualify your prospects sincerity and
their ability to pay!

Closing the sale!

What do you say to convince your potential client that you are the one for the
job? We'll tell you! Walk away from your meeting with a new client and money to
make for your new business!

Pitfalls! There are jobs you can afford not to take!

Which jobs are right? Under optimum circumstances, all jobs are right. However,
there are jobs that you should avoid like the plague! Find out which ones, and
why.

Learn what to charge for your services!

The most frequently asked question of me is, "How do I know what to charge?"
We'll show you a simple formula that you can use for getting all that your worth!
No guess work! You'll know that you are making a profit for everything that you
do!

Collect from the ones who won't pay!

There are many little (less than $75) or no money down steps that you can take to
collect for your services. Theft of service is one of the highest forms of theft
in the United States today! We'll show you how to protect yourself from getting
robbed, and how to collect!

How to create a perfect demo!

Let's face it. You can have all the great toys but without work, you're HOSED!
Learn how to put a tape together that will assure you of a high degree of
success! This could be a whole tape by itself!

Write offs! Running the business!

Learn how to manage your business and manage your money while keeping Uncle
Sam off your back! Oh yeah, he can be a client too! We'll tell you how!

Plus LOTS more!!!

2 1/2 hours of video for only $59.95.  This purchase is a business write-off, so
order yours today.