[Holden Smith]

Not quite ready to do that full time but it would be nice to give something back 🙂

[Holden Smith]

You speak a lot of sense Scott – thanks for taking the time out to respond.
Would it be ok to email a (small) reel / examples of work to your .mac email address? Would be great to get your opinion.

Thanks again!

[Holden Smith]

Thanks for the reply Scott – breaking it down to money, tasks, control and hours is really useful.

I’ve answered those questions – I’m not motivated by money but like everyone, want to comfortable etc.
I do enjoy following a project from start to finish – I think my strengths are ideas, artworking and a solid knowledge of the motion graphic production process.
I have never been a control freak and am comfortable sharing credit and adapting my ideas.
I think I do operate best to regular working hours (understand your point of working hard for no reward) …. this is starting to sound like resume!

… so I’m not so sure my goals are that different from yours – probably too many months freelancing from home and feel I need a bit more direction!

I’d love to be able to consider LA as a destination (especially having spent some time there) but am not so sure it’s a viable option for a European.
I’ve always been under the assumption you need to be a ‘superstar’ designer with an exceptional reel for an LA / NY studio to consider you – never mind the VISA issue …

Having worked all over the London & UK I definitely feel ready for a move abroad, your description of LA does make it sound like exactly the place I need to be / would thrive in.
Do you know of anyone who has moved over from the UK / Europe? Would love to heard how they did it …

Thanks again for your reply … and apologies for my rambling!

Cheers!

[Holden Smith]

Thanks Stephen – have been checking it out …
If only it was easier for us europeans to work in the states 🙁