Ascent from Akeron motion comic

We don’t typically follow comics, but Ascent from Akeron caught our attention for a couple reasons.  It’s an exceptionally well-crafted motion comic, a once experimental… Read more

Justin Cone • 9 years ago

Yule Log 2.015

Your favorite digital holiday tradition is back! For the 3rd season in a row, the Yule Log project has invited artists from around the world… Read more

Justin Cone • 9 years ago

School Profile: CalArts

Conceived by Walt Disney in 1960 and established through a merger of two older art schools, CalArts is one of the nation's premiere institutions for… Read more

Justin Cone • 9 years ago

The key to Facebook Reactions? Animation (of course).

"Early versions were static and we knew animation would be key in making them more expressive. "

Justin Cone • 9 years ago

Watch New York City succumb to Mother Nature in “Wrapped”

"Wrapped" proves that watching New York City succumb to nature can be a surprisingly delightful experience. After a solid run on the festival circuit, the… Read more

Justin Cone • 9 years ago

Circles vs squares: An ode to living in nature

This promo for the new season of History Channel's "Mountain Men" from Roger starts off strong and then builds breathlessly from there.

Justin Cone • 8 years ago

Animade launches Boords storyboarding tool

The wizards at Animade recently released Boords, a simple, web-based tool for sharing storyboards.

Justin Cone • 8 years ago

Review: Division05’s “Snapdragon”

We review the latest educational offering from Division05, "Snapdragon," a comprehensive dissection of a real-world motion graphics project for Qualcomm.

Justin Cone • 8 years ago

Hilarious #TRUMPFACTS turn the Donald’s own language against him

Using Donald Trump soundbites as source material, London-based Cub Studio launched an ongoing series of snappy animations lampooning the Republican candidate.

Justin Cone • 8 years ago

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… Read more

Justin Cone • 8 years ago

Step by Step: Locked and Loading

We are thrilled to bring you the work of David Brodeur, otherwise known as Locked and Loading, for this month's Step by Step profile. David… Read more

Joe Donaldson • 8 years ago

Personal Portfolio Round-Up

It's the end of the year, and everyone's relaunching their personal sites. Here are a few that have popped up on our radar.

Staff • 8 years ago

Diversity in Character Design: 7 Steps to Designing a Convincing Persona

Character design is not just about drawing pretty pictures; it’s about creating life in all its shades and breathing it into their world. To design… Read more

Hana Eunjin Yean • 3 years ago

Am I a Leader? Are you also one?

A leader of the heart: Are you one of them? #2 A series of compact, heart-charged articles where executive coach Marie Reig Florensa - together… Read more

Marie Reig Florensa • 2 years ago

Mistborn

JM Blay's Magical Quest: Translating Mistborn from Page to Screen - Breaking Free from Constraints to Unleash Creativity

Staff • 6 months ago

Motionographer Expands Its Reach in Asia Through WeChat with Final Frontier Partnership

Motionographer partners with Final Frontier to debut on China's WeChat, expanding their reach in Asia. This collaboration offers motion designers global exposure through WeChat’s vast… Read more

Staff • 4 months ago

Am I an Exceptional Creative Leader?

A leader of the heart: Are you one of them? #3 A series of compact, heart-charged articles where executive coach Marie Reig Florensa – together… Read more

Marie Reig Florensa • 1 year ago

Do I lead from the Heart?

A leader of the heart: Are you one of them? #4 is a series of compact, heart-charged articles where executive coach Marie Reig Florensa –… Read more

Marie Reig Florensa • 9 months ago

What does heart-based leadership have to do with my creative potential?

A leader of the heart: Are you one of them? #6 is a series of compact, heart-charged articles where executive coach Marie Reig Florensa –… Read more

Marie Reig Florensa • 3 months ago

BDA Focus Group: May 2nd, Hollywood

Normally, I wouldn’t post this kind of stuff, but since I’m going to be speaking at Promax/BDA this summer, I figured I have an obligation… Read more

Justin Cone • 18 years ago

Two More Envelope-Pushers

If you’ve been reading this site (or Tween) for any time at all, you know I love to talk about the convergence of web and… Read more

Justin Cone • 18 years ago

AENY Celebrates One Year

This week’s After Effects NY meeting looks like it’ll fun. To celebrate their first year as a successful user group, AENY is hosting Tronic and… Read more

Justin Cone • 17 years ago

Interview: Garson Yu of yU+co

“300” main-on-end titles Storyboards for “300” main-on-end titles Animatic for “300” sequence “Bee Movie” end credit sequence Storyboards for “Bee Movie” end credit sequence “Enchanted”… Read more

Justin Cone • 17 years ago

The People of Burma (Updated with Q&A)

QuickTime version I think this new :90 PSA for the people of Burma is my favorite Shilo piece to date. This collaborative effort was conceived… Read more

Justin Cone • 16 years ago