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Graphics Artist
I am a 25 years old man from Kerala. I
finished my degree in 2002. I have done a basic course
in 3D animation and learnt some other graphic software
on my own.
But my problem is that I am not able to earn a single
penny despite my knowledge
in graphic software programs such as(3d Max, Photoshop, Dreamweaver,
Premiere.)
I had done some freelancing projects which I got from
newspaper ads. But, not only
that i did not got any money, I lost cash in courier
charges and some other expenses
by sending my works to them. I am very depressed of late
because I am not able to
achieve anything till date. Everyone
is underestimating me. I am planning to join a
specialization course in
3D animation after 3 or 4 months. But before that, I have
to earn some money.
I have all the time in the world (already wasted a lot
of time). I have a computer
at home with a dial-up internet connection and basic
knowledge in graphic software programs. I know how to design (simple) websites, yet
I don't have
anything uploaded to the web.
Can you please give some directions so that I can also
earn some cash and show it to
my critics!
Kez
There is no need to satisfy your critics. You must
earn for your family. Millions of people are earning
money with just one of the skills you say you possess.
Programs other than Dreamweaver are used by designer
studios and advertisement companies. There are hundreds
of easy to use graphic programs and individuals who
don't need professional grade graphics are content with
their own creation. Because of this reason, PhotoShop
freelancers are not able to charge high fees from small
clients.
Dreamweaver is used both by individuals and big
firms. In India, it has greater scope for freelance
income generation. As a freelancer looking for income in
3-4 months, you must concentrate on website creation. If
you are from a small place that does not have a big
market and you don't have references, you will have to
work very hard. If there is no market, you must somehow
create it.
I know a young man with skills similar to the ones
you have. He and his friend started a small web
designing company in a South Indian city. They kept
marketing their services for 7 months without any
income. In the 8th month they did a ten page website for
Rs.200! However, through this client they got a big
order from France. Since then, they have not looked
back. Now they employ 24 people.
Instead of worrying, prepare a business and start
marketing your services actively. Think like a
professional and act like a professional. If your town
is small, then consider starting a website and or moving
to bigger market. When you exhaust all your efforts,
life will respond positively. World is full of
opportunities.
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