Greyscalegorilla Podcast Ep. 76: "Dealing with Gut Wrenching Notes"

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Greyscalegorilla Podcast Ep. 76: "Dealing with Gut Wrenching Notes"

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In this episode, the crew talks about the creative process and how to deal with the inevitable gut wrenching client/creative notes. We all get attached to the work, but how do you disconnect yet still deliver work that resonates with the viewer?

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