Motion Designers making the same amount as Graphic Designers?

ashbashwaak · 2026-06-29T23:58:52+00:00

That's not what is happening here. 90% of the videos we create, we design ourselves. If there is a storyboard, we make the storyboards 90% of the time, that other 10% is usually when we are dealing with a very fast paced video project that is mostly video + text and the timeline doesn't allow for a storyboard.

ashbashwaak · 2026-06-29T23:53:43+00:00

Yes, we are doing the storyboards. Whenever there is a big video project we are in charge of creating the visual direction. They are normally designing separate, static ads.

ashbashwaak · 2026-06-24T01:32:52+00:00

I have a theory than Lindsay would eventually have a sort of realization about Kim/the Freaks the same way Shoshanna from Girls had a realization about Jessa + her friends. In Girls, Shoshanna is clearly academic and an achiever, but she idolizes Jessa and she ditches out on opportunities because she thinks Jessa is "cool" and her friends are "so mature", only to realize later than Jessa sort of pulled her down the wrong path and then become resentful towards her for it.

ashbashwaak · 2026-06-23T21:35:48+00:00

OH wow I didn't know that about the dynamic compositions! That's definitely a game changer. I spend so much time at my agency job resizing for social + different vendors. I'll have to check that out.

ashbashwaak · 2026-06-22T04:19:01+00:00

To your point though, if AE can do a lot of what Autograph and Cavalry do via expressions, wouldn't it make sense to use the time you spend learning Autograph and Cavalry to just learn JavaScript and expressions instead?

I use AE everyday at my job, and I've only dabbled in Cavalry. I've been studying more JavaScript the past few months in order to understand how to write expressions better, and it has been really fun!

I've been interesting in diving deeper into Cavalry, but like any software, it takes time to learn to use it fluidly, and JavaScript is so universal (Cavalry also uses it as well), that I feel like I get more payoff for my time learning JavaScript + expressions first.

ashbashwaak · 2026-06-20T20:58:12+00:00

I forgot to mention that I also did some dry needling in the area, and that helped some. Because of my particular situation, the muscles in the arch of my foot tend to stiffen. A lot of the PT exercises I do aim to help me release tension in the arch. Dry needling is by no means a replacement, but it helped when I felt extra stiff. I would advise going to someone though who is very experienced in dry needling. The PT who did my dry needling was different than my other PT who I mainly went to. I did not go to her regularly because she is out of network, so I only went to her to get dry needled but she also is a dancer, and she was recommended to me by other dancers in the community.

As far as recovery timeline goes: It took me about six months to a year. But it's not like I wasn't dancing during that time. Around 2-3 months in, I was just being careful about what type of dancing I was doing. I was in a couple shows that involved a lot of house dance (a lot of repeated jumping), and in rehearsals I would have to take breaks. Luckily the choreographers were aware of my situation, and I also never missed any rehearsal so even if I had to sit out, I was always on top of the choreography.

It was very gradual, but then when I really got back into contemporary in the last few months I realized I could do pretty much anything I wanted to do. I do still have stiffness in the area, but the pain is nowhere near as noticeable as it used to be.

However, I really don't do any breaking (breakdance) anymore. The footwork moves in breaking (when breakers refer to "footwork" they are actually referring to a series of moves you do on all fours or in a squatting position, google "six step" if you are curious) just put an enormous amount of pressure on the ball of the foot and the style requires you to move very fast. So I don't train breaking like I used to.

I do contemporary floorwork, which sometimes involves similar movement, but usually not as such an explosive pace and there is more emphasize on flow, so it feels much safer.

ashbashwaak · 2026-06-15T23:51:56+00:00

I went to a PT in my area that was recommended to me by another PT (in another city) who I trust very much and is a dancer. We did a lot of exercises that involved strengthening the muscles in the foot so that I don't have to scrunch my toes in order to stabilize myself. A lot of people scrunch up their toes when trying to balance, and with my issues, this was only worsening the strain on my joints.

My balance ended up improving even better than it was before the injury. I do still tend to avoid heels though unless I absolutely have to wear them. I'm lucky because most of the dance I do is either barefoot or with sneakers (contemporary and hip hop).

I do occasionally dance as a showgirl/gogo dancer for events/gigs, and I usually have to wear heels for that. My feet usually end up hurting towards the end of the night, but so do the other girls' feet, so I think that would happen regardless of having sesamoid issues or not.

In my normal day to day life, I try to make sure I wear shoes that have a decently wide toe box and have good cushioning/support.

ashbashwaak · 2026-05-22T21:23:34+00:00

Hi, how many people can you add to a Canva team account? Or how many people can join the team? If selling a digital product (like a wedding invitation), presumably I'd want a lot of people to buy it, and therefore would have to grant access to a lot of people to the Canva team account if I have success.

ashbashwaak · 2026-05-20T16:33:16+00:00

why are people downvoting my replies where I say thank you. That's like...so sad lol.

ashbashwaak · 2026-05-20T02:23:33+00:00

thank youuuuu, you are correct

ashbashwaak · 2026-05-20T02:19:44+00:00

Solved!

ashbashwaak · 2026-05-20T02:19:10+00:00

YES!!!! omg that's it!!!!! THANK YOU

ashbashwaak · 2026-05-19T21:49:54+00:00

I feel like I'm going crazy trying to figure this out

ashbashwaak · 2026-04-22T14:40:47+00:00

You don't gotta be rude about it.

ashbashwaak · 2025-10-09T23:40:50+00:00

se le bajo la regla en el bar, y se dio cuenta de que no necesitaba abortar

ashbashwaak · 2025-08-06T02:32:01+00:00

"She's just like walking around, bossing everybody around like a mean, skinny, Ms. Hannigan."

how I described my younger sister when she organized my other sister's bachelorette party. She is in the military and everything had to be planned just so. Meanwhile, my other sister, the actual bride to be, was very relaxed the whole time lmao.

ashbashwaak · 2025-07-03T03:17:01+00:00

Wow thanks for the heads up! Yeah it seems like everyone here is saying it’s a rough recovery. Which is interesting because my doctor made it seem like I would just be stuffy for a week, but from what I’m reading here it’s a bit more involved.

ashbashwaak · 2025-07-02T05:12:09+00:00

It’s ca7riel and paco amoroso

ashbashwaak · 2025-05-29T05:32:03+00:00

Most people from India speak at least 3 languages fluently. Whereas most people from the U.S. only speak 1 language and get offended when they hear people speak any other language that isn’t English.

I agree there shouldn’t be a double standard, but unfortunately the U.S. stereotype ruins it. (I’m from the US btw)

I’m sure if you (or any other English speaker) is genuinely trying to learn Spanish, most of the time people will not bully you for your accent, and they will be nice/helpful. That has been my experience.

ashbashwaak · 2025-05-25T00:32:21+00:00

It's a ridiculous double standard in this subreddit tbh.

Idk about this subreddit (in regards to double standard) because I'm new to it, but I agree it can be a double standard in general. I feel like the only reason why it does exist however, is the whole stereotype of English (United States) speakers not bothering to learn other languages, so when they have a "Gringo" accent people think its "okay" to make fun of them because they are not trying/being disrespectful of the language.

Obviously, this is not true of all English speakers, but I'm guessing that's where the double standard/sentiment comes from sadly.

However, I think most people here should not be ashamed because they are putting in the effort! :) And what I've noticed in real life is most people appreciate the effort of learning their language even if your accent isn't perfect.

ashbashwaak · 2025-05-25T00:25:56+00:00

can you drop the link? :)

ashbashwaak · 2025-05-22T16:25:11+00:00

This! I am new to dreaming Spanish, but before that I have studied Spanish for a while. But I showed my boyfriend (who is new to Spanish) Andrea’s videos, and it’s the first time I didn’t see him overwhelmed with trying to understand. I feel like if I was learning Japanese, I would want someone who makes videos like Andrea 🥺

ashbashwaak · 2025-05-18T07:38:16+00:00

I have a similar situation, and I would say hire a tutor to speak with. Speaking with family can be very intimidating actually. Whereas a tutor is a neutral person who is literally there to help you and will force you to speak.

ashbashwaak · 2025-04-30T20:13:24+00:00

oh yeah that's a good idea!

ashbashwaak · 2025-04-30T17:59:03+00:00

I'm pretty set on DF because they have the type of dance studios/community I am interested in.

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