Many of the questions I get are about how to become an animation director. But unlike most jobs, there’s no clear path to becoming a director. Going to film school does not guarantee a directing job after, and there’s rarely …
Why I’m Charging $5 to watch a 2 Minute Film
Dear angry people. Yesterday I have released our new animated short film Tasteful, and unlike my previous two shorts, this one can only be bought on our website and is not available for free on YouTube/Vimeo. Not only that, but …
Bloop Is Hiring Sales Reps!
We are looking for self-driven experienced sales reps to join our team, focusing on the US educational market. Who are we looking for? We’re looking for a self-sufficient-hardworking-naturally-born-sales guy/gal. This is a small company, so we’re looking for someone who’s …
Freelancing vs. Full Time as an Animator
In this post I will go over what’s it like being a freelancer in the animation industry, as well as the main differences and benefits of freelancing vs. full time employment. How freelancing works as an animator Holds Freelancing can work in …
Brand Building Lessons from Chipotle’s Animated Short – A Love Story
I don’t usually spend time talking about fast food chains in this blog. Actually, I never do. And though I do love their burritos, the reason I chose to write about Chipotle is their latest animated short. Disclaimer: This is NOT a …
Making Money from Animated Shorts
Making money. A topic that is rarely discussed on this blog, and one that artists tend to stay away from, fearing ideas like “Selling out” or “compromising your art”. However, I believe this is an important issue to talk about, especially …
Bloop on YouTube 2.0 – Our New Video Plan
As many of you who follow us on YouTube saw, this week we introduced our new video schedule, including 3 new weekly shows, as well as a visual makeover. Here’s a little about what went behind this new video initiative. A …
How to Make a Press Kit (Including a Free Press Kit Template)
As you know, my film LIFT UP is finally finished(!) Now what’s next? The natural next step for most filmmakers upon finishing a film is submitting it to festivals. I’ll talk about festival submission on a future post, but first I want to …
Animation for Beginners (Where do I start?)
Animation for Beginners Where do I start?One of the most common questions I get (almost on a daily basis) is: “I want to get into animation. Where do I start?” In this massive guide I try to cover (almost) everything …
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