Cover photo by rawpixel.com Do you want more customers and better conversion rates? Of course you do. So, the real question is – how can you make sure that the marketing you’re doing delivers this goal? Well, given the enormous difference it makes to the year-on-year turnover of the companies who use it – video […]
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8 Amazing Tutorials for Animating Text in After Effects
Whether you’re a seasoned After Effects veteran looking for some new ideas – or a beginner who’s just starting out, tutorials are a great way to see how other or more experienced users are working with the software. Here, we’ve put together 8 fantastic tutorials from experienced After Effects users – and there’s something for […]
Continue readingComparing Top Tripods for Video and Filmmaking
Cover photo background image by Pok Rie If, as a videographer, you’ve ever tried to pan or tilt by hand, you’ll appreciate quite how important a tripod and good fluid head is. The thing is – there’s a huge range out there – ranging from less than $100 – to professional setups that run into […]
Continue readingSaving Money on Tech When You’re Freelancing
Cover Photo by Artem Bali There are a lot of things that are taken for granted when you’re an employee. You sit down at your desk and you’ve got an email address, a phone, a workstation – and so on. When you make the switch to freelancing, it becomes painfully obvious that this kind of […]
Continue readingKiller Mistakes to Avoid When Freelancing
Freelancers can be a proud bunch – I should know, I am one; and often, I won’t even tell my life partner if I screw something up or end up kicking myself for losing a client. When the buck stops with you, it can difficult to hold your hands up and say you got it […]
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Canon EOS Rebel T1i (500D) photo by Tim Graf Whether you’re looking at taking the next step from your point-and-shoot – or would like a step-up from your phone’s camera, then it might be time to consider a DSLR. As well as an enormous range of lenses and the low-light benefits of an optical viewfinder, a […]
Continue readingHow to Plan a Vacation as a Freelancer
Cover photo by JESHOOTS.COM As a freelancer, there’s a good chance you’re in need of a vacation more than most people. Sure, there’s the perception that freelancing means you get to work from whichever beach you want – but the reality often has you working so hard you forget what the outside looks like – let […]
Continue readingMaking the Perfect Freelance Playlist
Photo by Emilio Garcia Music can have an enormous impact on how creative and productive we are as freelancers. Now, I realize that might sound like something of an exaggeration – but there’s solid science behind that statement. The right music can help – and the wrong music can very definitely hinder. Here, I’ll expand a […]
Continue readingHow to Avoid Procrastination When You’re Freelancing
Photo by BRUNO CERVERA Do you procrastinate? Do you get frustrated by your inability to just get things done? Have you ever sat down and worked out how much you’d earn if you didn’t procrastinate?! If the answer to any of those questions is yes, you’re very definitely not alone. In fact, studies suggest you could […]
Continue readingThe Best Laptops for Freelancers
Cover Photo by Ben Kolde For most of us, freelancing simply wouldn’t be possible without an internet connection and a laptop. Since a laptop is such an important piece of the freelancing jigsaw, it makes sense to have one that’s going to tick all of the boxes needed for your job role. Freelancing means something different […]
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