tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-738814364413384768.post7234535531596860394..comments2024-03-13T23:42:25.845-07:00Comments on Animondays: The Book Gets a CoverDavid B. Levyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12611160893518781463noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-738814364413384768.post-40423100441006174292009-04-06T11:14:00.000-07:002009-04-06T11:14:00.000-07:00Dave,Your advice really helped me when I was pitch...Dave,<BR/>Your advice really helped me when I was pitching, back in those Pinky days. I had so many ideas floating around, your thoughts on pitch structure aided me to break it down into a clear presentation.<BR/>I'm looking forward to seeing how much of your thought process you've put in this book.<BR/>Congrats!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16581487681954406675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-738814364413384768.post-75761690184300062302009-04-02T05:26:00.000-07:002009-04-02T05:26:00.000-07:00Hi ROC,Certainly not getting paid by a client woul...Hi ROC,<BR/><BR/>Certainly not getting paid by a client would be a reason to walk away from a relationship. And, I agree that disrespectful relationships should be avoided. <BR/><BR/>But, I'm sure we all agree that relationships are essential to making it in this business. Will there be negative experiences? Of course... but, they shouldn't make us not trust again.David B. Levyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12611160893518781463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-738814364413384768.post-36738319069797755242009-04-02T05:18:00.000-07:002009-04-02T05:18:00.000-07:00Hey Somebody,A good question.. The truth is the th...Hey Somebody,<BR/><BR/>A good question.. The truth is the the book/publishing market is a very small market and the publisher does everything they can to ensure that a book gets noticed and bought. <BR/><BR/>In fact, booksellers like amazon and Barnes and Noble actually comment on book covers and I know first hand that Barnes and Noble will not stock a book that does not have an enticing cover. In our industry, this means its essential to have recognizable characters on a cover. <BR/><BR/>There are plenty of industry trade books out there that don't sell and they all have terrible generic covers. A book with contemporary recognizable characters is hugely important in a book like this. It gives it credibility. And, it will help sales.David B. Levyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12611160893518781463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-738814364413384768.post-22964273407276335512009-04-02T04:43:00.000-07:002009-04-02T04:43:00.000-07:00Congrats, Dave! I look forward to reading this."So...Congrats, Dave! I look forward to reading this.<BR/><BR/>"Somebody", I'm guessing Dave wants to sell as many books as possible, not show his work off. This cover says, "Pitch and find success like these big name shows you've heard of". Probably a better selling point.Mike Rauchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14449145161329062477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-738814364413384768.post-76918221072051747372009-04-01T17:53:00.000-07:002009-04-01T17:53:00.000-07:00congrats for the book!out of curiosity; why didn't...congrats for the book!<BR/>out of curiosity; why didn't you design your own book's cover instead of using copyrighted materials?<BR/>isn't it easier just to draw it? less painful? <BR/>and let your audience see your own artwork!somebodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16210007746642067470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-738814364413384768.post-91198394647320178862009-03-30T14:48:00.000-07:002009-03-30T14:48:00.000-07:00"There's no context where I find it understandable..."There's no context where I find it understandable to slam the importance of relationships in any career. That's just out of my range of comprehension."<BR/><BR/>Here's a context: a bad relationship. An abusive relationship.<BR/><BR/>There are two very bad professional relationships I have experienced. The fallout from these fostered a lot of negativity (in my mind) towards people who don't deserve it -and two or three who absolutely do.<BR/><BR/>While there are any number of reasons for souring relationships only one is the <B>real</B> reason: money.<BR/><BR/>And not paying people properly is indicative of a general disrespect.<BR/><BR/>Disrespectful relationships should be avoided.roconnorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04933040935053560675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-738814364413384768.post-69480642911566623222009-03-30T12:21:00.000-07:002009-03-30T12:21:00.000-07:00Justin, you bring up some interesting issues about...Justin, you bring up some interesting issues about relationships in regards to recommendations. Its very important that people don't use friendship as the only basis for recommendations. <BR/><BR/>People have to consider the total package of a person before they recommend them. Are they the right artistic fit? Do they know the software? Are they able to get along with others and take direction? Are they responsible with deadlines and communication? Availability is but one criteria. <BR/><BR/>You are very correct to point out that we put our own reputations on the line when we recommend someone.David B. Levyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12611160893518781463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-738814364413384768.post-36500182619940501332009-03-30T11:36:00.000-07:002009-03-30T11:36:00.000-07:00Fostering good relationships is essential in this ...Fostering good relationships is essential in this industry if you want to survive. With so many of the larger studios closing around the city it has been the people I worked along side of, in the trenches, over this past year that have helped me to find work. Most of the work I have done isn't advertised on job boards, they come to me through colleagues. Whenever I start a job I often say to my employer that if they need anyone else, I know good people looking for work. This often leads to work for people whom I recommend as well. I can only hope that others do the same when they start a job, which will lead to work for me in the future. When you recommend someone for a job you put your reputation on the line as well, so it can be tricky. But thanks to the great network of people here in NY, it isn't that hard to find good people. By fostering good relationships you were able to get some great art for the cover of your new book, Congrats.. and I look forward to reading it.justsimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17267880809630565089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-738814364413384768.post-33887313575156072512009-03-30T09:19:00.000-07:002009-03-30T09:19:00.000-07:00Elliot,There's no context where I find it understa...Elliot,<BR/><BR/>There's no context where I find it understandable to slam the importance of relationships in any career. That's just out of my range of comprehension.<BR/><BR/>Dayna,<BR/>Thanks!! And I totally agree about the special-ness of the NY animation community. I treasure it too!<BR/><BR/>Chris,<BR/>I'm really glad the advice was helpful. PItching is so hard and so little of it is intuitive. I'm glad you are continuing on with your pitch. Knock 'em dead.David B. Levyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12611160893518781463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-738814364413384768.post-89141363042716985192009-03-30T08:00:00.000-07:002009-03-30T08:00:00.000-07:00I can't wait to read Dave's new book in September....I can't wait to read Dave's new book in September. The advice Dave gave me on my own pitch was invaluable and really pointed me into the direction of looking at it from the network's perspective. <BR/>I always wished I could carry around my own Dave Levy in my pocket so that I can ask him how my pitch is coming along. This is the next best thing!Chris Silvestrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03259519131013459653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-738814364413384768.post-89059334060122570322009-03-30T06:03:00.000-07:002009-03-30T06:03:00.000-07:00"There's something different about this book from ..."There's something different about this book from the last."<BR/><BR/>More nudity?<BR/>A centrefold perhaps?<BR/><BR/>Regarding the relationships business back on the other blog.<BR/>That, I think was exacerbated by another issue (unpaid work).<BR/>I for one, could not agree with you more, especially in a market that not only relies heavily on freelance work, but for supportive colleagues to help direct work your way (and back again as often as possible).Elliot Cowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15952897418341461593noreply@blogger.com