Freelance

[Randy liddil]

anyone know of any good websites to find 3D freelance work?

[REDVERTEX]

I'm not sure there is much 3D freelance work this days, IMO.

It is pity, but it looks like that at the moment.

[raq007]

many sites are there buddy!!

 

http://www.elance.com/

http://www.rentacoder.com/RentACoder/DotNet/default.aspx

http://www.scriptlance.com/

http://www.getacoder.com/

[thatch]

http://www.smoothdevil.com

[easy3dsource]

This is definitely a tricky subject; yes, as listed by other people above, there are sites out there to help you find freelance jobs. The problem you are going to come across is that since they are open to the entire world, you're going to have a hell of a time competing with the rates that people elsewhere are willing to work for.

 

My best suggestion is to network as best as you can locally and find work via recommendations; A lot of people don't want to outsource because of the inherent difficulties (communication, time zones, etc.), and would prefer to hire a local. It's easier to sell yourself to someone that is already warm to you, as opposed to you being faceless on the internet.

[EddieLeon]

My best suggestion is to network as best as you can locally and find work via recommendations; A lot of people don't want to outsource because of the inherent difficulties (communication, time zones, etc.), and would prefer to hire a local. It's easier to sell yourself to someone that is already warm to you, as opposed to you being faceless on the internet.

 

This is a very good point. I would also like to add that with so many freelancers out there looking for work a potential client barely needs to look for one. You need to find them first before they look. Also, any client bidding for dirt cheap work isn't worth being your client. So, I personally would not bother with sites like Elance or ODesk. Stay local and build strong client relationships.

 

Also, diversify your client base and don't rely on a specific client type.

[viz.k]

How come, when I click on any threat at jobs forum I get transferred to main cgarchitect/jobs site?

I wanted to check "freelance fees!!!" threat, there suppose to be 20 replies in the thread, I click it:

http://www.cgarchitect.com/vb/18652-freelance-rates.html

...and get transferred to main cgarchitect/jobs site everytime.

[jophus14]

Websites like Elance.com are pointless if you are looking to make any "good" money for quality work. I say this because you are competing with people that charge $10/hour for their work. Plus you have to pay a small portion of your earnings to Elance. Just my opinion.