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Tip #881: Starting a Motion Graphics Studio

Larry Jordan – LarryJordan.com

“Know what you’re getting into before you start.”

This article first appeared in MotionArray.com. This is an excerpt.

MotionArray interviewed Yesael Sumalave, owner of Witness, about starting a motion graphic studio. They talked about how he decided to open a studio and what you have to think about before jumping into running a motion design business of your own.

Topics include:

• Getting Started
• Industry Insights
• The Business Itself
• Advice for Artists
• Favorite Work

As Yesael says: “Really think about it, and think about all of the things that go into running a studio. You won’t just be sitting around making art. You have to deal with clients. You have to deal with managing talent. You have to deal with billing and a lot of other things that aren’t art-related. … Know what you are getting into before you start.”