"The Lion King” is one of Disney’s highest-grossing films and one of the top animated movies of all time. It’s not just because it has a great storyline, it’s because, despite largely consisting of hand-drawn animation, it looked and felt very real.
Here are 4 things freelance animators can learn from the movie "The Lion King":
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1. Don’t be afraid to ask for help
If a client wants you to animate something that requires you to use technology that technically doesn't exist yet, don't hesitate to reach out to your fellow freelance animators and brainstorm a way to get it done.
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2. Think outside the box
See difficult client projects as an opportunity to think outside the box and perhaps even invent a new animation technique that doesn't exist yet.
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3. Do your research
Jump on the internet and research some ideas on how to get a challenging project done, or take a short course that will help you develop the specific skills you need to animate what the client requires of you.
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4. Try to invent your own special effects
Don't be afraid to step out of your comfort zone and try something new and create never-before-seen effects. You might just end up with groundbreaking work and become one of the most sought-after freelance animators out there.
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