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A Scope of Work That Works For You

Are small-budget animation projects bad news? Or a saving grace?

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Animation Project Planning for Well-Being

  1. Course Introduction

    1 lesson
    1. Welcome to the Course!

  2. Module 01 - My Planning Mindset

    4 lessons
    1. The Challenges Specific to the Industry
    2. My Planning Mindset
    3. Control VS Manage
    4. The Compound Effect

  3. Module 02 - Defining Scope of Work

    6 lessons
    1. Defining Scope of Work
    2. The Scope of Work Document
    3. Production Timeline
    4. Review Workflow
    5. Crew Planning
    6. Practical Exercises

  4. Module 03 - Milestone Strategy

    7 lessons
    1. Bid Times VS Calendar Time
    2. Using Milestones to Build Trust
    3. Introduction to Bid Times
    4. 3 Steps Macro Milestones
    5. How to : Weekly Milestones
    6. How to : Daily Goals
    7. Practical Exercises

  5. Module 04 - Communicating Milestones

    8 lessons
    1. Communicating Milestones with Your Team
    2. Self-Leadership
    3. Managing Emergencies
    4. Reporting Progress
    5. Setting Boundaries
    6. Managing Client Feedback
    7. How to Say 'No' Like a Pro
    8. Practical Exercises

  6. Module 05 - Tracking & Reporting

    6 lessons
    1. Boosting Motivation
    2. Data VS Opinions
    3. Introduction to Metrics : Assets
    4. How to : Shots Metrics
    5. What My Metrics are Telling Me
    6. Practical Exercises

  7. Module 06 - Post Mortem & Stress-Management

    4 lessons
    1. The Happy Post-Mortem
    2. Celebration!
    3. Burnout Prevention
    4. Animation Project Planning for Well-Being - Completion Survey

  8. Bonus! Shotgrid Companion

    3 lessons
    1. Artist Page
    2. Analytics
    3. Milestone Wall

  9. Bonus Q&As!

    3 lessons
    1. How to Manage Changes to the Scope of Work with LP Vermette
    2. Top Tips for Delegating with Tini Wider
    3. Helping Supervisors Stay on Track with Bid Times
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Quick Thoughts

Starting an animation business in 2025,Ā is this a good idea?

By LP Vermette

Whatever the industry, starting an entrepreneurial journey is an immense challenge in itself.

What about starting this journey and choosing an industry that is going through massive structural changes? Is this recklessness?

Over the last year, I have met with dozens of established and aspiring animation entrepreneurs. Each of them comes in with their own version of a successful business, each of them trying to think outside the box to create jobs and tell stories close to their hearts.

Although they reached out to me for help, support, and mentoring, these contacts were not one-sided; they feed my hope and helped me keep my passion for this industry burning hot!

The real question is not whether the animation industry is a viable playground for new business, but rather what problems the mediums of animation can solve for our communities and our audiences.

Change won't happen in a vacuum.

Change will happen as a result of the effort of countless passionate individuals who will not give up on their dream to bring stories to life. Through the passion and eagerness to contribute to an industry they are passionate about, these new business folks are feeding and enriching the animation industry.

So, no. Starting an animation business in 2025 is not reckless.

It is immensely courageous.

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