FREELANCE FUNDAMENTALS:
How to Get Started As A Freelance 3D Artist
The skills that weren't taught in art school.
In art school you probably only learned about your craft. By adding the skills and techniques of an entrepreneur you'll learn how to find more work you're passionate about and have more control over what work you do.
You may be dreaming about doing the creative work you enjoy most. Even better, to be doing these projects you love on your terms and getting paid well to do it. If that's you this is the course for you.
Who Is This Course Designed For?
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The digital artist graduating school and looking to create their own opportunities.
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Visual creatives struggling to land the work they're passionate about.
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Experienced artists who want to be entrepreneurs and work for themselves.
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Digital Artists looking to transition into the type of work and projects they desire most.
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Believers in doing what you love, having creative freedom, and being paid well to do it.
Course Curriculum
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1
Module 1 - Define What Skills You Have To Offer
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(M1) Lesson 01 - Intro
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(M1) Lesson 02 - Motivation
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(M1) Lesson 03 - Define What Skills You Have To Offer
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(M1) Lesson 04 - Overcoming Self Doubt and Limiting Beliefs
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(M1) Lesson 05 - Summary
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MODULE 1 WORKSHEET
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Module 2 - Getting Clients
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(M2) Lesson 01 - Intro
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(M2) Lesson 02 - Creating A Website
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(M2) Lesson 03 - Networking
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(M2) Lesson 04 - Finding A Mentor
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(M2) Lesson 05 - Summary
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MODULE 2 WORKSHEET
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Module 3 - Pricing Your Work
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(M3) Lesson 01 - Introduction
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(M3) Lesson 02 - Understanding The Value of Your Work
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(M3) Lesson 03 - 1.5x Rule and the 2x Rule
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(M3) Lesson 04 - Make 3 Different Proposals
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(M3) Lesson 05 - Summary
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MODULE 3 WORKSHEET
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Module 4 - Client Managment
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(M4) Lesson 01 - Intro
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(M4) Lesson 02 - Myth 1: The Client Is Always Right
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(M4) Lesson 03 - Myth 2: You Have To Deliver Whenever The Client Wants
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(M4) Lesson 04 - Myth 3: It'll All Work Out Fine
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(M4) Lesson 05 - Summary
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MODULE 4 WORKSHEET
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Module 5 - Making Time To Work
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(M5) Lesson 01 - Intro
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(M5) Lesson 02 - Planning Your Schedule
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(M5) Lesson 03 - Maximize Your Working Time
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(M5) Lesson 04 - Seasonal Work Schedules
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(M5) Lesson 05 - Summary
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MODULE 5 WORKSHEET
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Module 6 - Accounting
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(M6) Lesson 01 - Intro
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(M6) Lesson 02 - Tracking Income and Expenses
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(M6) Lesson 03 - Profit and Loss Statement
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(M6) Lesson 04 - Planning Ahead
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(M6) Lesson 05 - Summary
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MODULE 6 WORKSHEET
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Module 7 - Managing Your Taxes
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(M7) Lesson 01 - Intro
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(M7) Lesson 02 - Setting Aside Money For Taxes
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(M7) Lesson 03 - Reducing Your Taxes with Deductions
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(M7) Lesson 04 - Reducing Your Taxes with Retirement Accounts
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(M7) Lesson 05 - Summary
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MODULE 7 WORKSHEET
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Module 8 - Growing Your Business
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(M8) Lesson 01 - Intro
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(M8) Lesson 02 - Identifying Your Niche
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(M8) Lesson 03 - Scaling Up
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(M8) Lesson 04 - Plan for 5 Figures in 6 Months
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(M8) Lesson 05 - Summary
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MODULE 8 WORKSHEET
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9
Weekly Mastermind Group
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*Submit A Topic or Question*
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Sept. 1 - Module 1 Review
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Sept. 8 - Module 2 Review
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Sept. 15 - Module 3 Review
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Sept. 29 - Module 4 Review
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Oct. 20 - Module 5 Review
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Oct. 27 - Module 6 Review
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Nov. 3 - Module 7 Review
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Nov. 10 - Module 8 Review
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Dec. 15 - Module 1 MMG
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Dec. 22 - Module 2 MMG
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Dec. 29 - Module 3 MMG
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Jan. 5 - Module 4 MMG
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Jan. 12 - Module 5 MMG
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Jan. 19 - Module 6 MMG
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Jan. 26 - Module 7 MMG
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Feb. 02. - Module 8 MMG
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Feb. 23 - Creating More Opportunity
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Mar. 02 - Introductions That Help You Stand Out
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Mar. 09 - 5 Things Clients Want To Know About You
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Mar. 17 - Setting Up A Successful Follow Up
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Mar. 30 - Outputs Vs. Outcomes
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Apr. 6 - Acknowledge / Compliment / Ask
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Apr. 14 - 3 Steps for Accelerated Growth and Change
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Apr. 27 - AI Proof Your Portfolio
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May. 4 - Creativity and Expertise: A Dynamic Duo
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May. 11 - Burnout, Work-Life Balance, and Financial Stability
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May. 18 - D.R.E.A.M. - Direction
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May. 25 - D.R.E.A.M. - Relationships
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June 1 - D.R.E.A.M. - Education
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June 9 - D.R.E.A.M. - Action
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June 15 - D.R.E.A.M. - Mentorship
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30-Day Momentum Challenge - pt 1
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Meet Your Instructor
Vaughn Smith is a 3d Character Supervisor with extensive knowledge in the Visual Effects and Real-time industries. Experienced in supervision, leading teams, bidding, working with production on deadlines, creating digital assets on a wide range of projects, and collaborating with R&D to develop new tools and workflows. Previous companies and freelance clients include Disney, Apple, Lucasfilm, Ubisoft and many others in the commercial and entertainment industry.
What Our Students Are Saying...
Better Networking Skills
Before the course, I was not very confident to network. A lot of my connections were not as meaningful or as successful as I thought; most of them were one-offs and I had a hard time building a sustainable network of people that I can reach out to.
After taking the course, I managed to keep regular contact with a few connections, which allows me to inquire about potential work opportunities or more connections in the industry. I feel more confident reaching out to people.
Knowing My Worth
This course helps me define myself! Before the course, I am not sure how to price myself. I didn't consider the effort, time and tuition I gave when I was a student. The module includes a series of self-pricing formulas that combine a large amount of knowledge that helps me conclude my reasonable self-pricing from the beginning to the future of my career. It helps a lot! "
Valuable For People In The Industry and For People Trying To Break In
Through the course, I learnt a lot of great skills and super helpful tips. Some of them are brand new ideas that I didn’t know before. The course helped me to build a great daily routines and managing my time better. It also helped me to have a clear idea of how to value my work and communicating with clients/ coworkers better. I believe the course is not only valuable for people who are already in the industry for a while, as well as for people who are trying to get into the industry.
