Retakes

Animation day rates in the UK vary WIDELY across the country, across disciplines and seniority. Is there anything we can do about it?The Salary Report I cite throughout is She Drew That's Salary Report - definitely follow SDT! They are brilliant. Retakes Podcast is the self-help animation podcast for Industry Animators. Find us on social and join in the conversation!https://www.instagram.com/retakespod/https://twitter.com/retakespod

Retakes Podcast is the self-help animation podcast for Industry Animators. Find us on social and join in the conversation!https://www.instagram.com/retakespod/https://twitter.com/retakespod

Retakes Podcast is the self-help animation podcast for Industry Animators. Find us on social and join in the conversation!https://www.instagram.com/retakespod/https://twitter.com/retakespod

"Do something different, quickly!" is a mantra repeated in Paddlesport Safety - but this can apply in exciting ways to our animation careers!Dani discusses how doing something different can inject your career with renewed passion, and deliver different results. Top Tips include:Identifying what's not workingIdentifying actions that can be done differentlyPutting those actions into practiceRetakes Podcast is the self-help animation podcast for Industry Animators. Find us on social and join in the conversation!https://www.instagram.com/retakespod/https://twitter.com/retakespod

You know those projects that kick your ass from start to finish? The ones where you silently beg for mercy and understanding? "Animation takes ages, why do you want this yesterday?" SAD FACE EMOJIWell, they do come around, and they are a skill all of their own! Dani talks about two such projects - one that ended well, and one - well, not so much!! Tips include: Invoicing FIRSTPushing back politelyBalancing overwork with RESTRetakes Podcast is the self-help animation podcast for Industry Animators. Find us on social and join in the conversation!https://www.instagram.com/retakespod/https://twitter.com/retakespod

In this episode Dani talks about the concept of a 'Really Useful Attitude,' from the book How To Make People Like You In 90 Secs by Nicholas BoothmanLearn how to:-Know what you want and develop the best attitude to get it-What your Reticular Activating System is and how to use it-Avoid a Really Useless Attitude-How to not be passive in InterviewsRetakes Podcast is the self-help animation podcast for Industry Animators. Find us on social and join in the conversation!https://www.instagram.com/retakespod/https://twitter.com/retakespod

In this episode, Dani talks about her creative, behavioural and energetic cycles! Topics covered include hormones in a M/F context! If this is something you do not want to hear about, please skip this episode or skip from 00:03:15-00:13:15. Look after yourself <3 The book discussed is 'Do Less' by Kate NorthrupRetakes Podcast is the self-help animation podcast for Industry Animators. Find us on social and join in the conversation!https://www.instagram.com/retakespod/https://twitter.com/retakespod

Have you got a process in place for when you have to negotiate your rate? Negotiating is a big part of freelance animating, so it can really pay off to make this as comfortable and frictionless as possible. Dani talks through the steps she takes every single time to get what she wants.Content Warning: the briefest of mentions of my experience of crisis care around 00:10:45 - 00:11:30Retakes Podcast is the self-help animation podcast for Industry Animators. Find us on social and join in the conversation!https://www.instagram.com/retakespod/https://twitter.com/retakespod

Are you stuck in a loop of judging future outcomes on your past failures? Dani sure is, and she shares some top tips to help bust out of the cycle! 'Your Inner Critic Is a Big Jerk by Danielle Krysa' is the book mentioned if you fancy looking it up! Retakes Podcast is the self-help animation podcast for Industry Animators. Find us on social and join in the conversation!https://www.instagram.com/retakespod/https://twitter.com/retakespod