My 5 COW Posts
Re: Never Gets Old: Value for the Price
by Mike Cohen on Nov 3, 2009 at 7:36:09 am
in the Business & Marketing Forum
I'm late to this party, but here is my answer:
Pay yourself first. Don't make your hourly rate the hourly rate you pay yourself. You have to figure your prices based upon your business staying profitable, not just you paying the...
Re: Should I change careers to 3D animation?
by Mike Cohen on Oct 26, 2009 at 11:32:55 am
in the Business & Marketing Forum
What I am wondering is what professors in 3D animation courses are telling their students about job prospects.
3D Animation is very broad. Find a niche, be it medical, industrial, biological or commercial. It is easier to approach potential clients with...
Re: It's not professional...
by Mike Cohen on Oct 7, 2009 at 10:33:42 am
in the Business & Marketing Forum
I just innovated a stabilizing rig for my Blackberry. Especially useful for use in the kitchen. Someone call Alton Brown.
You can get sweeping crane shots if you use a potholder - it dampens the vibrations.
Mike...
Re: client not paying - need advice!
by Mike Cohen on Aug 5, 2009 at 11:39:09 am
in the Business & Marketing Forum
There has been a ton of talk here about all the wrong things in a contract, or the wrongness of not having a contract. Now might be a good time to talk about what a good contract should look like.
In...
SD is Dead...Long Live SD
by Mike Cohen on Jul 9, 2009 at 3:48:36 pm
in the Business & Marketing Forum
The Real World
SD is far from dead. In the broadcasting world is one thing. But in the corporate world we have a way to go. Corporations cannot upgrade 2000 computers every two years.
I have had clients, first ask me...
Re: Don't Undersell Yourself
by Mike Cohen on Apr 13, 2009 at 12:10:32 am
in the Business & Marketing Forum
Nice post Hawke. Cool name too.
Don't forget, which you touched upon, to compensate yourself for the work that you do. Cameras, editing systems and rental rates will change over time. Your experience only gets better and that is what you...
Re: Social Media
by Mike Cohen on Jan 17, 2009 at 2:13:14 pm
in the Business & Marketing Forum
Social Networking = a buzz word. Buzz words such as "green", "energy independence" and "change" are fairly vague and only time will tell if their is some use.
I agree with Ron that focused networking sites like this one are useful....
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Ultimate sample typical contract for newbies
by Mark Suszko on Jul 13, 2009 at 11:02:58 am
in the Business & Marketing Forum
Template contract for typical beginners. Modify to your specific needs.
I, (name here) henceforth to be referred to as "the dummy", will contract to work on your ill-defined project for an unspecified amount of hours, with no limitations on how many...
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