From motion design to game design: In-depth process behind Specimen

“I wanted to be a beginner again and feel like I was growing.”  Those words from designer/director Erica Gorochow encapsulate the primary motivation behind deciding… Read more

Justin Cone • 9 years ago

Motion design in games with Ubisoft’s Wylie Robinson

[…] its way to center stage, where game designers are realizing its power for directing user experience and telling stories in innovative ways. An 8-year… Read more

Justin Cone • 10 years ago

1 part design + 1 part performance = Cut&Paste

1 part design + 1 part performance = Cut&Paste

Justin Cone • 17 years ago

After Effects 1.1 Demo Reel (1993)

Put on your party hat, because this year, After Effects turns sweet 16. Celebrate the software that’s grown up before us by watching the official… Read more

Brandon Lori • 15 years ago

Making “Party Pooper,” a browser-based game from Animade

"For anyone trying to make a game as a small project, I’d recommend scaling it back to make it manageable — focus on the core… Read more

Justin Cone • 8 years ago

Telltale’s “Minecraft: Story Mode:” Changing the Game?

Telltale explains how they blur the lines between gaming and storytelling in "Minecraft: Story Mode," and how they connect with their audiences online and offline.

Caitlin Campbell • 9 years ago

Coca Cola “Avatar”

[qt:http://motionograph.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/coke_avatar.mov 779 438] [Full post] Credits Coca Cola “Avatar” Duration: 1 x 60″, 1×30″ Air Date: 1 February 2009 CLIENT: Coca Cola Client contact: Pio… Read more

Justin Cone • 16 years ago

The Graveyard

[…] forms of interaction, engaging poetic narratives and simple controls. I really, really like the idea of using gameplay as a mode of presentation. The… Read more

Justin Cone • 16 years ago

DANIELS Strip to Their Underwear

Directing Duo : Daniel Scheinert and Daniel Kwan aka DANIELS, just released a music video for an FM Belfast track titled Underwear. “And all you… Read more

Ryan Rothermel • 14 years ago

Jenny LeClue: A Handmade Adventure Game

[…] can have a predetermined narrative while gameplay allows for emergent stories to occur, sometimes in surprising ways. I’m interested in what happens when you… Read more

Justin Cone • 10 years ago

Tronic & Marco Brambilla – Spec Ops Game Trailer + Q&A

[…] but not our first involvement with games. We were commissioned to direct and design a series of viral films for Gaia, one of the… Read more

Jake Sargeant • 15 years ago

Previs Documentary Part 1

Previs Documentary Part 1 from The Previsualization Society

Bran Dougherty-Johnson • 14 years ago

1 Eye Motion Festival, Portland OR, July 20th

1 Eye Motion Festival, Portland OR, July 20th

Justin Cone • 18 years ago

The Nicktoons Network Animation Festival deadline approaches: June 1

The Nicktoons Network Animation Festival deadline approaches: June 1

Justin Cone • 18 years ago

People aged 1 to 100 banging on a drum—I don’t know why, but this thing makes me happy

People aged 1 to 100 banging on a drum—I don’t know why, but this thing makes me happy

Justin Cone • 17 years ago

The Cat Monster Part 1 (Thank you, Ihan!)

The Cat Monster Part 1 (Thank you, Ihan!)

Justin Cone • 17 years ago

The concept feels familiar, but Animal Logic nailed the execution on this Mobil 1 advert

The concept feels familiar, but Animal Logic nailed the execution on this Mobil 1 advert

Justin Cone • 17 years ago

Italian Spiderman – Episode 1 (Thanks Rustyace)

Italian Spiderman – Episode 1 (Thanks Rustyace)

Babe Baker • 16 years ago

Journey 3D, FX Artists of Former Meteor Studios seeking $1 Million in Back Pay

Journey 3D, FX Artists of Former Meteor Studios seeking $1 Million in Back Pay

Justin Cone • 16 years ago

Ben Shalom’s, 1: A Slightly Disturbing, Stop-Motion Rendition of the Cycle of Life.

Ben Shalom’s, 1: A Slightly Disturbing, Stop-Motion Rendition of the Cycle of Life.

Matt Lambert • 16 years ago

Minimal Films: “Essay #1”

While not overly conceptual, Minimal Films puts on a show, and welcomes you to a razzle-dazzle world in “Essay #1.“

Brandon Lori • 15 years ago

VFX Townhall #1: State Of the Industry mp3 here.

VFX Townhall #1: State Of the Industry mp3 here.

Bran Dougherty-Johnson • 15 years ago

See No Evil: 1 Year Anniversary

See No Evil, the London event that is run by Thiago Maia and our own James Wignall will celebrate its 1 year anniversary next week… Read more

Bran Dougherty-Johnson • 15 years ago

Ready Steady Play: Trailer

Hover Studio, the makers of the very entertaining mobile game “Ready Steady Bang,” are releasing a follow up title in June, “Ready Steady Play.” Like… Read more

Justin Cone • 11 years ago