4 ways “Don’t Blink” is a masterclass of type and rhythm
"Don't Blink" is a breathless, high-stepping dance between word and image set to a percussion-heavy soundtrack befitting a trailer for a summer blockbuster. Here are…
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Justin Cone • 8 years ago
The Motion Awards: 2016 Winners
It is our great pleasure to announce the winners of the first annual Motion Awards by Motionographer.
Justin Cone • 7 years ago
Discussing process with two of Pictoplasma NYC’s upcoming speakers
In this Motionographer Q&A, we chat with two of Pictoplasma NYC's upcoming speakers Sophie Koko Gate and Mike Perry about their work and the upcoming…
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Joe Donaldson • 6 years ago
Blade Runner?! I mean… come on. They claimed their territory and their prize. Motion Award winner.
The taste of success is sweet. Don’t be bitter, submit to The 2020 Motion Awards!
Millie Verastegui • 4 years ago
The Mill: Feel Everything
I see it as almost obligatory to be a fan of Mill’s work. Feel Everything takes us through a 3d kaleidoscopic journey for Sky Channel’s…
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Onur Aksoy • 18 years ago
Shilo: Redesign + New Work
Shilo has refreshed their web presence and posted some excellent new work, including a new reel. The reel is edited in such a clever way,…
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Justin Cone • 18 years ago
Combo Post
Apologies for my near absence from Motionographer over the past week. I’ve been working like mad on a couple projects for school, and I haven’t…
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Justin Cone • 18 years ago
Jon Baker, Morten Rowley & Fuel for Extra… Part 2.
In a follow-up to the first spot that we posted a while ago, Jon Baker and team have released this second spot for extra featuring…
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Jon Gorman • 17 years ago
Crush: R.E.M. “Hollow Man”
Watching the work of Toronto-based Crush is refreshing. They exercise a decidedly straightforward approach to motion graphics: no 3D (not even 2.5D), no crazy camera…
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Justin Cone • 16 years ago
Going Deeper into “Sea Orchestra”
We wanted to know more about the recently posted “Sea Orchestra” spot for United Airlines from Shy the Sun (founded by members of The Blackheart…
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Justin Cone • 16 years ago
Zeitguised: Peripetics
Every once in a while we get a chance to post something unique, outside of the commercial realm; and this stunning six-act piece by London-based…
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Boca Ceravolo • 16 years ago
SpecialGuest/Vinicius Costa: Zune HD
1st Ave Machine‘s colorful alter ego, SpecialGuest, presents a new spot for Zune HD. This spot is Vinicius Costa‘s commercial directorial debut with SpecialGuest, following…
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Michelle Higa Fox • 15 years ago
Offline by Matthew Santoro
Good Monday morning Motionographer readers. Maybe you are confused as to why we are starting this week out by posting a trailer for some big…
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Jon Saunders • 15 years ago
Friday Mix: Radium Audio
Wake up. It’s Friday. The weekend is so near you can smell it. Granted, it smells like beer and cigarettes, but you still need it.…
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Justin Cone • 14 years ago
The Lost Thing: Interview With Shaun Tan
First, a word about Shaun Tan. He is an amazing storyteller. His picture books are not only filled with rich, whimsical pictures, but also with…
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Lilian Darmono • 14 years ago
OK GO, Pilobolus, Trish Sie: All Is Not Lost
It was only a matter of time until OK GO got into the Chrome experiment game. They’ve partnered up with dance company Pilobolus, longtime collaborator…
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Michelle Higa Fox • 13 years ago
Motionographer Holiday Catalog 2011 (Part 3)
In a wrap up of this year’s Motionographer Holiday Catalog (see Part 1 & Part 2), here’s the third and final post saluting story, tradition,…
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Matt Hunter Ross • 13 years ago
Sosolimited: Patterned by Nature
The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences commissioned Sosolimited, Plebian Design, and Hypersonic Design & Engineering to create Patterned by Nature, a 10 ft. wide…
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Michelle Higa Fox • 12 years ago
Moth Collective: Amazonia Security Agenda & Sarah’s Story
London-based Moth Collective (David Prosser, Marie-Margaux Tsakiri-Scanatovits, Daniel Chester and sound designer Joe Tate) recently released work for two causes – the Amazonia Security Agenda…
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Michelle Higa Fox • 11 years ago
Q&A: Dark Noir
Maybe there's an approach to crowdsourcing that isn't creatively repulsive or ethically bankrupt. Here's how Red Knuckles, Rafael Grampá and Absolut worked with a few…
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Justin Cone • 10 years ago
Glen Keane: Duet
Disney animator Glen Keane creates a moving short film for Google's Spotlight Stories project.
Justin Cone • 10 years ago
Elements of Design
Matt Greenwood’s buttery smooth “Elements of Design” is a high-speed buffet of some key concepts behind motion graphic design. I’d love to try it as…
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Justin Cone • 10 years ago
First block of speakers unveiled for F5 LOVE, eclectic and inspiring
The first block of speakers for the third F5 festival has been unveiled. Anchored by design and animation superstars, the lineup also includes some welcome surprises. F5 LOVE…
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Justin Cone • 10 years ago
How Firstborn became an agency without losing its soul
When I stepped off the elevators and into Firstborn’s headquarters, I thought maybe I’d made a mistake. I’ve been to quite a few agencies. No…
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Justin Cone • 9 years ago