Last month, we were discussing spec and payment deferred work.  So besides companies that may be offering work on spec or with deferred payment, just what other kinds of work may there be that may not offer immediate or any monetary rewards?  Let's take the obvious - projects for friends and family.

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As one navigates their animation career, you will inevitably encounter situations in which you may be asked to complete work for free, on spec, or with payment deferred. Each situation will be unique and have its own pros and cons, and it is up to you to evaluate whether or not you should move forward on the project.

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This year’s roundup of Oscar nominations is very exciting! You may remember my article last March regarding the Oscars, and this whole notion of the “animation ghetto” (see: http://blogs.pavaline.com/dgonzalez/post.cfm/the-oscars-and-animation#comments).

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