Get your first gig by learning how to network and market yourself within the 3D industry.

Madison Erwin started her career as a 3D animator by teaching herself the ins and outs of 3D software like Blender and the workings of the animation industry. Just three years later, she’s gone on to work on projects like Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, I Am Groot, and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Now Madison wants to share everything she learned and did to skyrocket her 3D career to the next level. In this class, Madison will teach you how to nail down your niche and then market yourself and find clients within that niche. From creating your demo reel to finding your ideal audience to invoicing your clients, you’ll learn how to smoothly transition from animating as a hobby to securing multiple freelance gigs. With Madison as your teacher, you’ll: * Find your niche based on your skill set, previous experience, and interests * Market yourself with a quality website and LinkedIn page * Discover how to properly fill out job applications to book your first gig * Set your rate based on industry standards Plus, Madison will share her downloadable invoice template in the resources section so that you can keep your invoices clear and considerate. Whether you have just finished learning 3D animation and you’re ready to take things professional or you’ve already had a few professional gigs in animation and you want to solidify your freelance career, you’ll leave this class knowing what your niche is and how to market yourself correctly in that niche so that you can stand apart from other animators and get your dream gigs. You do not need professional experience as a 3D animator to take this class. You’ll need a journal and pen or your preferred note-taking system to follow along with these lessons.