Carlo Cardamone

Attention, Contra people🚨 Only proceed if you're in the mood for a laugh😅

A while ago, I was working with a client who needed lots of video ads every month. And by "lots," I mean 36 videos, 3 hooks each, 2 formats.

That's 216 files. Every. Single. Month.

Sounds like a lot, but we...

🚨 HOLD UP, CONTRA PEOPLE — I need your wisdom. As a video editor & motion graphics designer, is an Expert Badge worth going for? If yes… which one would you recommend? Honestly, I have no clear idea where to start, so I’d really appreciate your advice 🙏

With the #RateMySetup challenge going on, what better time to ask: what’s your ideal setup? Fully free (home, cafés, libraries) or a dedicated office space? I keep going back and forth between the two — both have their pros 😅. Curious what works best for you!

Weekly Recap #1 🚀— Didn’t expect this much traction so early on, but here we are.

Wins

• Hit 4k+ views across posts on Contra • Closed my first client on Contra 🎉

Challenges

• Still working on finding a real work–life balance

Curious — what’s been your biggest win (or challenge) this week?