Find Hubert: https://www.bonjam.ca/

Learn 2D Animation: https://www.cgspectrum.com/career-pathways/2d-animator

Maxine speaks with Hubert Lapointe, Online Educator/Creative Director and Founder at Bon Jam Animation, about how to work as a freelance animator, including how to determine your rate, whether to charge hourly or daily, and marketing yourself on social media. Plus, Hubert gives some great tips on how to succeed in e-learning. This episode is chock-full of actionable tips and is not to be missed, especially for those who are considering starting to work as a freelancer!

Hubert Lapointe is an online educator, Creative Director and Founder at Bon Jam Animation and mentor of 2D Animation at CG Spectrum. His experience ranges from Toonboom software instructor to animation supervisor, to director and finally studio founder at Bon Jam Animation. He has worked at studios like Oasis Animation, Bardel Entertainment, Shed, and Happy Camper Media and has credits on shows like Rick and Morty, The Ollie and Moon Show for Netflix, and primetime children TV series Jon Le Bon.

🔗 Episode notes: https://www.cgspectrum.com/podcast/freelance-animation-hubert-lapointe

00:00 Intro

01:24 Hubert’s background, starting as an animator in Quebec

03:26 Failing the animation test, Hubert’s first job

05:10 Getting into the industry through side roles, finding your path

9:20 Becoming an Animation director

13:50 Benefits of freelancing versus working in a studio

18:34 Getting started as a freelancer and online exposure

24:02 How to make content more interesting for social media

30:10 Producing consistently and creating engagement

36:09 Knowing the audience for your demo reel

42:30 Qualities Hubert looks for when hiring juniors

48:00 How to set your rate and other practical tips

53:16 Hourly versus daily rates

55:45 Starting at a discounted rate

59:15 Negotiating your rate

1:05:10 Tips for e-Learning

1:10:40 Where to find Hubert

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Hubert:

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