Grow Your Video Business with Ryan Koral 267. How To Level Up Your Motion Design with Cameron Pierron
One of the greats in the motion design industry, Cameron Pierron, joins Ryan on this episode of the grow your video business podcast to share his journey in the industry, and how he got started on his career back in 1999. For all those that think motion design is too complicated or maybe you struggle finding success with motion design in your videos, then this episode is for you. Cameron breaks down the ins and outs of motion design, how to create an impactful demo reel, and why you should have fun.
Cameron has been a motion designer for over 20 years. He is a self-taught designer and animator who started off as a remote freelancer and has had the opportunity to build projects for studios like Prologue Films, Digital Kitchen, worked with agencies like Publicis and Ogilvy & Mather, and clients like 343 Industries, Amazon, American Express, Disney, Microsoft, MTV, RCA, Sony, and many more.
About Cameron Pierron
Cameron has been a motion designer for over 20 years. He is a self-taught designer and animator who started off as a remote freelancer and has had the opportunity to build projects for studios like Prologue Films, Digital Kitchen, worked with agencies like Publicis and Ogilvy & Mather, and clients like 343 Industries, Amazon, American Express, Disney, Microsoft, MTV, RCA, Sony, and many more.
Key Takeaways
Keeping it simple and being transparent about your capabilities is the key to succeed in the motion design industry.
Developing an impactful demo reel is necessary to create a career in motion graphics and video production.
Why you should over-deliver if you want your clients to come back.
In this Episode
Meet Cameron [10:23]
How we met each other [11:22]
How he started in After Effects [13;23]
How to develop your skills in motion designing [14:56]
How he feels about demo reels [19:17]
The important things you should consider to become successful [27:01]
Cameron's thoughts about the "fake it until you make it" mentality [29:08]
How to price yourself [35:11]
What are agencies looking for in your demo reel [39:36]
Where Cameron gets his inspiration [43:47]
Does Cameron use incognito mode? [48:11]
Cameron's number 1 habit that helped him achieve success [48:29]
What's an example of over-delivering [49:02]
What's next for Cameron [52:24]
How to get in touch with Cameron [54:32]
Cameron's last piece of advice [55:17]
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