Sharon Harris and what it’s like working in tech
There are a lot of questions surrounding the topic of what it's like to work in tech as a motion designer. Thankfully, in this Guest…
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Joe Donaldson • 5 years ago
How Google uses motion design to make tangible tech
When Google introduced its Material Design visual language in the summer of 2014, it felt like a train I’d been expecting for years was finally pulling into the…
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Justin Cone • 10 years ago
Handmade with computers: H&M Conscious Films
At first glance, the H&M Conscious Films directed by photographer Bela Borsodi look like 100% hand-made creations. And they are. Kind of. While everything was shot in…
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Justin Cone • 10 years ago
(mt) to the (rescue)
Pardon while I gush. This post is completely unsolicited; I simply believe in recognizing good work when I see it—especially when I’m the direct beneficiary…
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Justin Cone • 17 years ago
“Crowd Sourcing” with Ed Banger & We Are From LA for Cassius
We Are From LA have teamed up with Ed Banger to create this iphone app, lip-synced, cameo-laden video for Cassius’ “I Love You So” with…
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Matt Lambert • 14 years ago
Transistor Studios / James Price
Transistor Studios has recently posted a new Coke spot directed by the multi-talented James Price, who has just launched his own personal web presence. The…
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Justin Cone • 18 years ago
Jack Cunningham and the White House build an AR tour powered by a buck
Reach for your phone and wallet to learn more about “The People’s House.” Don’t worry, it won’t cost you a cent.
Erica Gorochow • 8 years ago
Watching Glean Keane draw in virtual reality is amazing
Legendary animator Glen Keane is famous for his work on Disney classics like Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin and Pocahontas. Despite his notoriety as a traditional…
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Justin Cone • 9 years ago
How Pixar, Dreamworks, Lucasfilm and others kept wages artificially low
Wage-suppression conspiracy involved some of the world's most admired tech companies... and animation studios.
Staff • 10 years ago
60 FPS videos coming to Youtube soon
YouTube announced at VidCon and then on their official blog that they’ll be supporting 48fps and 60fps video uploads soon. YouTube has posted a handful…
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Justin Cone • 10 years ago
HunterGatherer for AM Lab, “Schmutz!”
Greasy screens? Not if HunterGatherer has anything to do with it! In Schmutz!, the gang gets down and dirty with AM Lab: a Danish company with a long history…
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Brandon Lori • 10 years ago
Advances in CG Motion Blur
Interesting tech demo of the latest advancements in CGI motion blur. (via Cartoon Brew)
Tyquane Wright • 14 years ago
TiRA for ASTRA
From London-based This is Real Art comes a project that hits all my soft spots: space tech, information graphics, and a reserved, modern design aesthetic.…
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Matt Hunter Ross • 14 years ago
Mekanism: CaT Conference Opener
Mekanism creates a hybrid low/high-tech animation for the CaT conference
Justin Cone • 15 years ago
Psyop: HP Maestro
This new advert for HP’s TouchSmart PC from Psyop is full of verve and sophistication. Instead of aiming for photo-realistic CG, agency Goodby, Silverstein &…
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Justin Cone • 16 years ago
Felix & Paul: Nuclear Forum of Belgium
In this ménage à trois of live action, 2D and 3D, directing duo Felix & Paul (through production company TRS) envision a low-tech Minority Report…
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Justin Cone • 16 years ago
Finally, Flying Cars AND Sweat Protection
[flv:http://motionographermedia.com/themill/rexona.flv 468 351]640×480 QuickTime Rexona spared no expense on this futuristic advert for, of all things, antiperspirant. The directorial tone is more Back to the…
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Justin Cone • 17 years ago
Rare Volume: Beyond the Airdate
Obsessed with pixel-perfect tech, Rare Volume debuts their new website, showcasing how it’s done outside the traditional broadcast landscape. Q&A with Partners Jonathan Kim (Creative…
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Bevin McNamara • 5 years ago
Oddfellows: Works With Nest
Oddfellows winds through a connected home with a heck of a lot of animation and illustration charm. We asked them to give us a small peek inside the…
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Erica Gorochow • 9 years ago
Web Animation for Motion Designers
Animators and motion designers are increasingly working on the web. But how can you make the transition? Do you have the skills you need? How…
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Justin Cone • 7 years ago
Making “Blackout,” an interactive VR film that gives you the power of telepathy
Our in-depth interview with emerging tech filmmakers Specular goes into the process behind their upcoming experience, "Blackout," which lets you eavesdrop on the thoughts of…
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Justin Cone • 9 years ago
4 tools for designing better UI animation (and when to use them)
This guest post from Val Head, author of Designing Interface Animation, shares workflow tips for motion designers who want to craft elegant and performant UI…
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Guest • 8 years ago
Making mixed reality: Behind the scenes of the “Viacom: Past, Present & Future” installation
"History of Viacom" is a superb case study for creating effective mixed reality experiences. As users explore an interactive timeline of Viacom's history, they uncover…
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Justin Cone • 8 years ago