Adam Plouff: Building Tools for Animators
“If I’m known for anything, it’s the utilization of some of the more obscure features in After Effects and a weirdo obsession with mathematical phenomena,”…
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Erica Gorochow • 9 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
How to change the world (and get paid for it): Making SolarCity “How Energy Gets To You”
Learn how a group of passionate environmentalists used innovative production techniques to tell stories that genuinely matter to them — all while getting paid.
Justin Cone • 9 years ago
What makes a good producer?
There can be many misconceptions behind what a producer does. The short answer is, they do a lot! Thankfully, in this month's Guest Post we…
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Joe Donaldson • 8 years ago
Our Top Ten Most Viewed Quickies of 2022
Title sequences, music videos, festival titles and brand announcements; it’s time to revisit last year’s most-watched Quickies on Motionographer!
Stuart Groves • 2 years ago
Lots of Stash stuff…
I got a copy of this month’s STASH DVD, and wanted to pass along some of the notable work that was on it. Bran Dougherty-Johnson’s…
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Tread • 18 years ago
The Drought Continues
I don’t know. Maybe it’s me. Maybe I’m being too picky. Maybe I’m burned out. But whatever the reason, I haven’t been knocked on my…
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Justin Cone • 18 years ago
Nibble on these stills from Spike Jonze’s upcoming rendition of “Where the Wild Things Are”
Nibble on these stills from Spike Jonze’s upcoming rendition of Where the Wild Things Are
Justin Cone • 17 years ago
More amazing vfx on a shoestring, this time it’s just one guy over the course of five months
More amazing vfx on a shoestring, this time it’s just one guy over the course of five months (thanks Mike!)
Justin Cone • 17 years ago
Hornet & The Decemberists
We recently posted a trailer for Hornet’s visual-collaboration with The Decemberists. However, off the tails of Monday’s premier at UCLA’s Royce Hall, it seemed appropriate…
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Matt Lambert • 15 years ago
I’m Here
Years ago, as a student, I read Stefan Sagmeister’s list of personal goals. There were heaps of silly ones, but one has remained with me…
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Lilian Darmono • 15 years ago
Prologue: “Elementary” Title Sequence
Prologue’s Creative Director Simon Clowes has crafted an elegantly sinister title sequence for CBS’ new series, “Elementary,” starring Jonny Lee Miller as a contemporary Sherlock…
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Staff • 12 years ago
MPC: “Sunny and Steve – Enjoy the Sweets”
Just in time for Easter weekend, “Sunny and Steve” from MPC’s NY office has a look as cute and cuddly as its rascally rabbit antagonist.…
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Staff • 10 years ago
6 challenges facing motion design education
This post is the first in a series exploring the state of motion design education. We’ll look at the issue from multiple angles, asking ourselves and the…
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Justin Cone • 10 years ago
Artist Profile: Sean McClintock
With nearly 20 years experience under his belt, Sean McClintock has done a little bit of everything. From the early days of Flash during the…
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Justin Cone • 9 years ago
Late Night Work Club is here to save 2016
Let's face it, 2016 has been a weird and divisive year. Thankfully, Late Night Work Club is back to instill hope and unite us all…
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Joe Donaldson • 8 years ago
The Citroen Transformer Thing, nobrain Style
You may have already caught French studio nobrain’s Citroen spot “Mutation” on Feed, but I think it’s worthy of repeat viewing. Not only is it…
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Justin Cone • 18 years ago
Stardust for Paulig Presidentti
It’s been a while since we’ve posted work by Stardust, and I’ve missed their polished style. Their triumphant return to Motionographer’s humble spotlight is with…
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Justin Cone • 17 years ago
Prologue Launches Their First Site
It’s hard to believe that one of the most respected studios in the business (helmed by Kyle Cooper, a man who many people believe single-handedly…
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Justin Cone • 17 years ago
“Sharp Teeth” Promo Animations from Radium
It seems more authors (or their publishers) are turning to the power of animation to promote their works. First it was former poet laureate Billy…
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Justin Cone • 17 years ago
Yves Geleyn: Zune Arts “Mother Like No Other”
Watch on Zune Arts | Watch at Hornet In time for Mother’s Day, Hornet’s Yves Geleyn (repped by Passion Pictures Paris in Europe) keeps the…
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Justin Cone • 16 years ago
Media Temple Collective Motion Project ONE
A while back, we announced Media Temple’s first ever Collective Project, and now they’ve posted their favorite submissions on the freshly launched Collective Motion site.…
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Justin Cone • 16 years ago
Joaquin Baldwin: “Papiroflexia”
Joaquín Baldwin’s “Papiroflexia” (Spanish for “Origami”) is an endearing short film that gently exalts the power of imagination. There aren’t any whiz-bang tricks or flashy…
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Justin Cone • 16 years ago
Psyop’s Inferno
“The Divine Comedy,” written by Dante Alighieri in the 14th century, is an allegorical vision of the christian afterlife, depicting a journey through the three…
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Lauren Indovina • 16 years ago