What better day to celebrate this series of issue-based animations than election day?

This election day, I can think of no better way to celebrate than by performing your civic duty and enjoying some amazing issue-based animation made… Read more

Joe Donaldson • 8 years ago

Yes, more Apple films and yes, they’re good!

Apple is no stranger when it comes to good content. While the news of their new hardware may be underwhelming at best there is one… Read more

Joe Donaldson • 8 years ago

A great piece of animation for a great cause and, yes, JJ Abrams did the music?!

"100 years" charts the important story of women's healthcare at Planned Parenthood in a way that only animation can. In this Motionographer feature, we speak… Read more

Joe Donaldson • 8 years ago

Too old for mograph?

Ever wonder where all the old people are in the motion design industry? Don't worry, you're not alone. Luckily, in this month's Guest Post, Joey… Read more

Joe Donaldson • 8 years ago

Will winning the lottery make you happy?

Allen Laseter has set the bar quite high on what someone can produce on their own. In this Motionographer Q&A, we find out about the… Read more

Joe Donaldson • 8 years ago

How a “design machine” made The Motion Awards

Just in time for the entry deadline of March 1st, the following guest post from Sissy Hobizal of FirstMates reveals the process behind branding The… Read more

Guest • 8 years ago

In the hot seat with Joe Ball

Ever wonder what it would be like to be given your big break and have the opportunity to direct a spot for one of our… Read more

Joe Donaldson • 7 years ago

Step by Step: My Moon

In this Motionographer Step by Step profile, we get an inside look into the world of background painting and "My Moon" by none other than… Read more

Joe Donaldson • 7 years ago

Offf Barcelona with Vallée Duhamel

Vallée Duhamel's work is beautiful, playful, smart, and full of surprise. In this Motionographer Q&A we chat with Julien and Eve about their recent film… Read more

Joe Donaldson • 7 years ago

SPECTRUM: Eliza Jappinen

Entrepreneur, animator, musician. Eliza Jappinen does it all with inspiring ferocity. In this issue of Spectrum, we learn how the Helsinki-based artist forged her own… Read more

Lilian Darmono • 7 years ago

“Coke Habit” and the importance of authorship

In this Motionographer Exclusive, we hear from Dan Covert and Andre Andreev of the ever evolving Dress Code on their interpretation of authorship, why it's… Read more

Joe Donaldson • 7 years ago

Step by Step: Emanuele Colombo

Ever wonder what goes into 2D character animation in After Effects? Well, you're in luck! In this month's Step by Step enjoy as Emanuele Colombo… Read more

Joe Donaldson • 7 years ago

The good and bad about life as an expat

We've all heard it before: if you want to do good work, move to NYC, LA or London. In this month's Guest Post Bee Grandinetti… Read more

Joe Donaldson • 7 years ago

Who is Jonathan Djob Nkondo?

From "worst in his class" at Gobelins to a career making mind-bending work, it's not always been an easy ride for Jonathan Djob Nkondo. Our… Read more

Bee Grandinetti • 7 years ago

Which came first, the algorithm or the artwork?

Habito is a seemingly simple animation about a mortgage algorithm. Our interview with director and graphic artist Nicolas Menard reveals there’s a lot more under… Read more

Salih Abdul-Karim • 7 years ago

Everything is awesome, until it isn’t

In this Motionographer Guest Post, Adam Plouff gives a sobering look at what it's like getting called up to the big leagues, then reassessing what… Read more

Joe Donaldson • 7 years ago

An animator’s greatest asset: the short film

In this Motionographer Guest Post, Eoin Duffy provides an intimate look into the world of personal projects and the value of making short films.

Joe Donaldson • 7 years ago

Growing a business, the hard way: The expanded post

In this Motionographer Q&A Erica Gorochow chats with James Chambers of Animade and Boords about what it's like running a studio in the ever-changing design… Read more

Erica Gorochow • 7 years ago

Moving from motion to live action: David Holm’s journey

David Holm had a career that any motion designer would have killed for. Then he had one dinner, and everything changed.

Justin Cone • 7 years ago

A long time ago there was someone, and they were alone

Buck takes us on a mixed media journey through man and womankind’s epic history and eternal struggle to couple… and do other things...

Joe Donaldson • 7 years ago

The Interpreter

In this Motionographer showcase, we take a peek at BlinkMyBrain's new work for The New York Times and get a glimpse at why democracy may… Read more

Joe Donaldson • 7 years ago

CNN Colorscope: Pink

In this Motionographer showcase, we take a closer look at Giant Ant's recent contribution to the CNN Colorscope series with their film Pink.

Joe Donaldson • 7 years ago

Weapon of Choice: Building a GPU PC

As a follow-up to the popular Render Wars article, contributor Sekani Solomon is back with a new article focusing on how to build the right… Read more

Sekani Solomon • 6 years ago

How I learned to stop worrying and love the bomb

In this Motionographer Guest Post by Joyce N. Ho, find out what it's like to take on one of the biggest jobs in our industry,… Read more

Joe Donaldson • 6 years ago