Review: The Art of Legend of the Guardians: The Owls Of Ga’Hoole
Directed by Zack Snyder (300), Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga-hoole did not fare particularly well at the box office or in critics’…
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Justin Cone • 12 years ago
In-Depth Coverage: Stylefames NY Opener
Conference openers have become the vehicle of choice for many studios to show what they can do without an overbearing client or agency brief hemming…
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Staff • 12 years ago
Matthias Hoegg: “Upstairs”
If you haven’t already watched Matthias Hoegg’s latest short, “Upstairs,” now is a good time to sink your eyes into it. If you’ve already seen…
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Justin Cone • 11 years ago
The Daniels: DJ Snake & Lil Jon “Turn Down for What” [NSFW]
Riotous, orgiastic and surreal, the latest music video from directing duo The Daniels is a hyper-sexual dance party that even the cops can’t resist. NSFW:…
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Justin Cone • 11 years ago
Horde
When your mother warned you against riding motorcycles, this isn’t what she had in mind. “Horde” is a stylishly terrifying short from Brvtvs Collective, a…
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Justin Cone • 10 years ago
Profile: Tom Rainford
For the first in our Profile series, Motionographer's Joe Donaldson chats with UK-based Tom Rainford about his unique approach to the industry.
Joe Donaldson • 10 years ago
CypherAudio’s John Black reflects on 15 years of sound design for motion
Filmmaker George Lucas famously declared, “The sound and music are 50% of the entertainment in a movie.” Everyone I know who’s crafted a film or animation or game…
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Justin Cone • 10 years ago
The F5 effect: How a two-day event changed one attendee’s life
Editor’s note: The following is a post about F5, a two-day creativity festival started by Motionographer in 2009. The next F5 will be on April…
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Justin Cone • 10 years ago
Understanding Perception: How We Experience the Meaning We Create
According to neuroscientist Beau Lotto, our brains don't differentiate between imagined stimuli and real stimuli. And that might be the best path towards world peace.
Justin Cone • 9 years ago
Confirmation Bias, Motionographer and You
Is Motionographer just perpetuating trends by posting only a small selection of work? We dive into the numbers and find out. BONUS: We present one…
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Justin Cone • 9 years ago
40 Instagram accounts you should be following
Brian Gossett shares 40 of his favorite Instagram accounts — and explains why Instagram matters more than ever for artists and designers.
Brian Gossett • 9 years ago
So long, Brett!
We don’t normally post industry happenings, but this one is personal. After 28 years in the business, Brett Ashy announced today that he’s closing his shop,…
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Justin Cone • 8 years ago
Understanding Patrick Clair
Ever wonder what makes Patrick Clair’s work so darn good? Nol Honig sits down with the Emmy Award-winning title designer to find out. Hint: it’s…
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Nol Honig • 7 years ago
AI for Good | “Life Is Plastic”
A baby consists of 75% water and 0.0001% plastic’.The awful fact that nanoplastics are already found in foetuses inside the womb.
Staff • 6 months ago
The Girl Effect
This intro video for The Girl Effect shows just how powerful concise writing and simple animation can be. It was created for agency W&K Portland…
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Justin Cone • 16 years ago
Coca-Cola “Unity”
W+K Portland tapped the prodigious powers of Smith&Foulkes (Nexus Productions) for this lively Coke spot starring Yao Ming and LeBron James. It’s a battle royale…
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Justin Cone • 16 years ago
Edouard Salier & Paranoid for Nike
As anticipation for the biggest football tournament of the year heats up, W+K Amsterdam brings Paranoid and director Edouard Salier back to Nike (see Nike…
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Matt Lambert • 14 years ago
Nike, W+K Amsterdam & Inarritu Write the Future
Although this film has only been bouncing around for about 24 hours, it’s already been garnering claims of one of the most epic spots of…
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Matt Lambert • 14 years ago
W+K Shanghai Creativity Test
With the help of Shotopop, Weiden + Kennedy Shanghai entices suitors to take an online creativity test and potentially marry with the team.
Matt Hunter Ross • 13 years ago
Anthony Furlong/1st Avenue Machine: Nokia “Cowboy”
Anthony Furlong and 1st Ave. Machine get into some fun meta-storytelling for Nokia. A couple words on the production from Mr. Furlong: W+K came with…
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Michelle Higa Fox • 12 years ago
On my way to class?
Well, school has definitely begun. It’s my first week, and already I’m snowed under. I won’t let that keep me from making a quick post…
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Justin Cone • 19 years ago
4stroke Magic
4stroke has created a series of short animations to introduce some of the work in their demo reel. I took a shine to a couple…
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Justin Cone • 18 years ago
Diesel Cabinet of Visions
Hi-Res and Oculart collaborated to create a beautiful site showcasing Diesel’s jewelry line. It’s another fine example of the ever-blurring line between motion graphics and…
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Justin Cone • 18 years ago
Buck LA X-Play, First Boards Awards.
Try saying that 3 times fast. I’m really sick, so this will only be short: Buck LA presents G4 Networks’ X-Play. Following on from the…
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Jon Gorman • 18 years ago