Whether you’re new to the world of freelance animation or not, there will always be basic principles that you should remember to do and not do to please animation studios, businesses, marketing agencies, advertising agencies, etc.
Below are the top 10 dos and don’ts for freelance animators:
![Top 10 Dos and Don'ts For Freelance Animators](https://businessofanimation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/1-4-1-1024x1024.png)
Do:
Show commitment to your animation project
Don't:
Overpromise
![1. Do show commitment to your animation project
2. Don't overpromise](https://businessofanimation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2-5-1024x1024.png)
Do:
Attend networking events, talks, and conferences
Don't:
Work for too many animation clients at the same time
![3. Do attend networking events, talks, and conferences
4. Don't work for too many animation clients at the same time](https://businessofanimation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/3-5-1024x1024.png)
Do:
Stay punctual
Don't:
Dishonor holds
![5. Do stay punctual
6. Don't dishonor holds](https://businessofanimation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/4-4-1-1024x1024.png)
Do:
Listen to your client's ideas
Don't:
Take negative feedback personally
![7. Do listen to your client's ideas
8. Don't take negative feedback personally](https://businessofanimation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/5-5-1024x1024.png)
Do:
Prepare your showreel/portfolio
Don't:
Be afraid to let go of a client
![9. Do prepare your showreel/ portfolio
10. Don't be afraid to let go of a client](https://businessofanimation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/6-4-1-1024x1024.png)
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