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This is our last call of 2020! We talk about our biggest wins and losses of the year, and not to toot our participants' horns, but it was super inspiring to hear so many great stories of triumph over hardships. From being laid off and losing loved ones to successful first-year freelance and being hired by dream employers.  If you'd like to be added to the form Liam talks about in the beginning, it is available here: https://www.five-31.com/getagig Whatever holiday you're celebrating, we wish you the best and thank you so much for your support this year! We'll see you on January 11, 2021! Happy New Year!

This week we had a participant request to talk about the best ways to course-correct during a project. How to not overproduce and burn out. Making sure communication stays high. The soft skills of being a freelancer or running a business that you can't just learn through a tutorial. Plus our normal open discussion shenanigans.  To learn more, or join in, head over to https://www.mondaymeeting.org

This week we have a reasonably lengthy call about the responsibilities we have as vendors/artists. Not overpromising and under-delivering. What does a day of work mean to people? Are you to be at your desk the whole day waiting for the client at all hours? Should you be able to work as you would in any situation? How are we expected to just turn on the creativity at any moment? Of course, general banter and tomfoolery as well. If you'd like to join in or learn more, head over to https://www.mondaymeeting.org

This week, Liam hosts an open discussion that turned to a talk about what deals everyone had gotten on Black Friday and Cyber Monday.  If you'd like to join in or learn more, head over to https://www.mondaymeeting.org

This week, Nick Campbell and Chad Ashley from Greyscale Gorilla join us to talk about all things GSG! Mark hosts an open discussion and fields questions from the attendees.  There is some great info in there about the new GSG+ platform, new products and plugins, and much more. If you'd like to participate or learn more, head over to mondaymeeting.org!

This week, Mark hosts an open discussion on the call. We talk about sending out estimates to clients and a variety of ways to do it. Afterward, we ask, "why doesn't critique happen in the industry?" Why do people get so offended by it? As an art form, why don't we have critics like other mediums? If you'd like to participate or learn more, head over to mondaymeeting.org!

This week Mark tried to figure out, "what the f*ck is Crypto Art?".  There are a ton of new platforms selling crypto art selling works from big names from the digital art world.  And it seems like art collectors are starting to take notice.  Last week Beeple sold 3 pieces for $66,666 USD each.  Although people are starting to look into Crypto Art, it is still the Wild West.  Buyer beware. If you'd like to join in or learn more, head on over to https://www.mondaymeeting.org

This week we are joined by a special co-host, Torey Kervick.  Torey is a phenomenal motion designer from Chicago and has been using her skills and her spare time for activism, mainly with the Sunrise Movement.  This is a really well rounded discussion that will hopefully inspire artists around the world to use their creative talents for a good cause. If you'd like to join in or learn more, head on over to https://www.mondaymeeting.org

This week, we continue our discussion on how resumes, CVs and reels can get you a job.  Do they matter?  To join in or find out more, head over to https://www.mondaymeeting.org

This week, we discuss how resumes, CVs and reels can get you a job.  Do they matter?  After looking at lots of reels over the past few weeks, Mark and Liam give their two cents on what makes artists stand out in their eyes.  We talk about if resumes/CVs are worth having, or if LinkedIn is good enough.   To join in or find out more, head over to https://www.mondaymeeting.org

This week, we discuss the echo chamber of the industry. How can we get more artists, lesser-known artists on projects or in front of people? Why do we always hear from the same people? The industry in the last 6-12 months has really taken steps to do better, but what else can we be doing? To join in or find out more, head over to https://www.mondaymeeting.org

This week Mark and Liam host the call as we field a question from Lukasz Parson about being let go from FT employment and transitioning to freelance. Participants chime in on what to talk to your significant other about, being honest, realizing it's going to be a roller coaster with wins and failures and a bunch of other really good stuff. George also takes a vote on a meme again...and...it goes as you'd expect.  If you'd like to join in or learn more, head on over to https://www.mondaymeeting.org

This week we have a conversation about how software may dictate your career path a bit. It's a bit 3D heavy, but we also talk about how for 2D motion designers, they really only have to worry about AE most of the time. We also introduced a new and quite random segment at the end of the call. As always, you can join in or learn more at https://www.mondaymeeting.org.

Another Monday, another meeting! Except today is Friday if you're listening to this the day it got posted. We had a fairly general discussion about lots of things. Going around, calling on people. Mark and I (Liam) didn't take notes. We're doing this season pretty guerrilla-style, changing the rules as we go, and all that. Maybe some Bed, Bath, and Beyond was thrown in. I'm not sure if we have enough time. As always you can find us everywhere on social through Monday Meeting or learn more and join in at MondayMeeting.org

Hey everyone! Welcome back from our Summer break. Liam here - I'm going to be honest with you, we talked about so much stuff this episode that I didn't really take notes, so I'm going off my memory. We discussed everything from Monday Meeting plans going forward to some business inquiries to just general shenanigans including pelicans. Pelicans... Anywho, we're excited to be back and hope you are, too. As always you can find us everywhere on social through Monday Meeting or learn more and join in at MondayMeeting.org

Hey everyone! Monday Meeting (https://www.mondaymeeting.org) is getting ready for our 4th season starting up after Labor Day and looking to add additional hosts. You'd be hosting around once per month, either in open discussions, topical, with a guest of your choosing, project breakdown, or any other ideas you may have. We took steps towards more diversification at the beginning of last season, but would like to go even further with the upcoming season. POC/LGTQ+/etc. but also representation across disciplines, skill levels, and everything in between. If you or someone you know are interested in hosting or learning more, please reach out to info@mondaymeeting.org. And one last thing: Thanks everyone who has been a participant or listener the last couple of years. It has turned into more than we could have ever imagined and it's through your interactions with us through these calls or the emails we get that make doing these calls super rewarding.

This week, Liam Clisham hosts the call. We have an open discussion about some business ethics and doing business as a freelancer, the end of season 3 and our upcoming summer break, and more! We will be returning to our regular meeting after Labor Day 2020. If you missed it, we've got a coupon code from Drop and Render for 20% off by using "MONDAYMEETING20" at checkout. Make sure to check out our daily office hours from 9:30 AM ET to 5:00 PM ET. They're a great source of accountability, fun, and general office atmosphere.

This week, Julie Craft hosts the call. We have an open discussion about not centering yourself, being anti-racist instead of "not being political", and more. If you missed it, we've got a coupon code from Drop and Render for 20% off by using "MONDAYMEETING20" at checkout. If you haven't checked out the website lately, we are now doing daily office hours from 9:30 AM ET to 5:00 PM ET. They're a great source of accountability, fun, and general office atmosphere. To learn more, get notes or join in, check out https://www.mondaymeeting.org

This week, Liam Clisham hosts the call. We talk about how the motion design industry as a whole can be exhausting. What can we do about it? How are people doing overall? If you missed it, we've got a coupon code from Drop and Render for 20% off by using "MONDAYMEETING20" at checkout. If you haven't checked out the website lately, we are now doing daily office hours from 9:30 AM ET to 5:00 PM ET. They're a great source of accountability, fun, and general office atmosphere. To learn more, get notes or join in, check out https://www.mondaymeeting.org

This week, Mark Cernosia hosts an open discussion around what Mograph Mondays and the community at large can do better to give a voice and support POC.  If you haven't checked out the website lately, we are now doing daily office hours from 9:30 AM ET to 5:00 PM ET. They're a great source of accountability, fun, and general office atmosphere. To learn more, get notes or join in, check out https://www.mondaymeeting.org