Articles by Freelance Switch from April 2015

From the very inception of photography and the invention of the camera, defining what a photographer is has been controversial. In the early days, photographers weren't artists—they were technicians...

Artwork by Erika Worthylake.Artists within animation have a variety of roles. Often when we think of the art team assembled for an animated show or feature, we focus solely on the animators themselves...

If you’re on the fence about leaving the 9-to-5 for a freelance career, before you take the plunge, first consider whether freelancing is right for you. There’s only one way to do that effectively...

You’re thinking about making the leap from hobbyist to professional photographer but are wondering how to get off the ground. Great! This article will look at some of the key things to think about w...

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Here’s the harsh reality: the job market is competitive. For any enticing position you apply for, you’ll be up against dozens of other highly qualified candidates.What makes it worse is that even ...

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Localization, the process of optimizing a site or app across differing languages and cultures, goes far beyond basic translation. Actually, translation’s perhaps the easiest part. Sure, sometimes th...

Having the chance to bid on a major project is a freelancer’s dream, but can also be a nightmare. If the client hasn’t set a price and you have to come up with your own estimate, it can be very di...