03-03-2016, 01:49 AM
Sheesh. Sounds like some of the failed amateur projects I've lent my help to [unpaid, no less].
I'm surprised you did get paid. I wonder how money could possibly have been garnered from something that wasn't planned, wasn't generating input, and failed a kickstarter that was created after the team was brought together.
Kudos on the degree, and it's ideal that you'd go after indie-projects rather than going for larger studios as they tend to be more profitable in the short run and are a good foothold.
Indie projects should be operated just as small businesses. A marketing plan, a production plan and THEN a personnel plan before financing and working upon a distinguished concept. This just seemed like a hot mess.
Above all, you should take it as one of the most important lessons in your career. The renowned 'What-not-to-do.'
I'm surprised you did get paid. I wonder how money could possibly have been garnered from something that wasn't planned, wasn't generating input, and failed a kickstarter that was created after the team was brought together.
Kudos on the degree, and it's ideal that you'd go after indie-projects rather than going for larger studios as they tend to be more profitable in the short run and are a good foothold.
Indie projects should be operated just as small businesses. A marketing plan, a production plan and THEN a personnel plan before financing and working upon a distinguished concept. This just seemed like a hot mess.
Above all, you should take it as one of the most important lessons in your career. The renowned 'What-not-to-do.'