I am curious to know what professional designers went through when they first started (self taught included).

Do you guys have any advice for someone trying to make it as a freelance motion designer without a solid work experience? Due to personal circumstances, my only recent experiences are sporadic freelance design work. I don't have any experiences working with a team or as an inhouse designer. But recently I have learned motion design. Combined with some online courses and learning on my own, I think I have a pretty good grasp of it. I have a few professional projects and the rest are all personal projects.

Do I make a showreel of my few motion pieces? Or just show them separately?

Is making connections on LinkedIn the best way? Any tips on establishing a good connection?

Any other general tips for freelancing in this field?

Thanks in advance

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