Striving for imperfection: Michael Fragstein’s “Dagner”

In the the music video for "Dagner," a new track from Dan Freeman and The Serious, small human figures appear trapped in a series of… Read more

Justin Cone • 9 years ago

Parallels in gaming and motion design: An interview with David Wolinsky of “Don’t Die”

As this Yussef Cole interview with David Wolinsky reveals, the worlds of gaming and motion design have a lot in common. From aesthetic concerns to… Read more

Yussef Cole • 9 years ago

Web animation: Learning by doing, an interview with Rachel Nabors

We dive deep into a project Rachel Nabors created for the Mozilla Foundation, Dev Tools Challenger. The project is one part marine science lesson, one… Read more

Justin Cone • 8 years ago

The design process behind Toca Boca’s infectious apps

Since 2010, Toca Boca has created over 30 apps that have been downloaded more than 100 million times in 215 countries. Their digital "toys" are… Read more

Justin Cone • 8 years ago

Interview: Man vs Machine’s Simon Holmedal

As a Designer/ Technical Director at Man vs Machine, Simon Holmedal is well known for his stunningly executed work for clients such as Nike, Toyota… Read more

Bobby Ushiro • 8 years ago

“Little Things”, a beautiful, surreal gift from parent to child

Inspired by the song "Little Things" sung by Sesame Street's Prairie Dawn, this CG short film of the same name is an elegant, surreal gift… Read more

Justin Cone • 8 years ago

From animator to app developer: Practical insights from James Bartley, maker of “Melody Jams”

From mastering sprite sheets to managing coders, James Bartley dove head first into app development after freelance animating in the NYC motion graphics scene for… Read more

Joe Donaldson • 8 years ago

Flip the Script: The Underwear Perception

aescripts+aeplugins is an essential marketplace for the contemporary motion designer. But how did it come to be? Who's the man behind it all? And, perhaps… Read more

Nol Honig • 8 years ago

Making the ESPN Euro Cup 2016 Broadcast Package

There's something immensely satisfying about seeing smears of paint unfurl to form the Eiffel tower or encircle a national crest. We asked Imaginary Forces about… Read more

Justin Cone • 8 years ago

Making “Shell,” a disturbing personification of cancer [NSFW]

CG artist Daniel Ahrens created his short film, “Shell,” as a means of coping with the emotional fallout from his father’s struggle with cancer. Our… Read more

Justin Cone • 8 years ago

Making the wildly successful dystopian augmented reality short, “Hyper-Reality”

With over 3 million views, the dystopian short "HYPER-REALITY" captured the public's imagination and sparked debates about our future. We interviewed the mastermind behind the… Read more

Kevin Peleschak • 8 years ago

More cinematic animation, glows and grain from Colin Hesterly

Spark of Science is the latest feather in the cap of director Colin Hesterly's expansive career.

Daniel Coutinho • 8 years ago

Another great film for Slack from Canada’s very own Giant Ant

Giant Ant appears to be unstoppable these days. Now venturing deeper down the rabbit hole of 3D, they’re proving that they’re not a one-trick pony.

Joe Donaldson • 8 years ago

Eve Weinberg on learning to code and bringing motion design to the browser

In this month's guest post, the talented and versatile Eve Weinberg discusses her love for motion design as well as her shifting perspective on the… Read more

Joe Donaldson • 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… Read more

Justin Cone • 8 years ago

Introducing Step by Step

Step by Step is a new monthly series with an emphasis on exploring a different artist's process each month and gaining an inside look into… Read more

Joe Donaldson • 8 years ago

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

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 • 8 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