Making “Uncanny Valley,” an eye-popping sci-fi short about a very possible future
The sci-fi short "Uncanny Valley" presents a grim but very possible future in an eye-popping style laced with beautiful VFX work. Our chat with the…
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Justin Cone • 9 years ago
CG still lifes and art direction from Rafa Merino
When Rafa Merino posted "Reborn" on Facebook, I froze. Initially struck by its surreal beauty, I then wondered what I was looking at: A photograph?…
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Justin Cone • 9 years ago
How to make your skin crawl, the story of “Teeth” with Holbrooks
After a successful run in the festival circuit, including a premiere at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival and a Special Jury Recognition award from the…
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Justin Cone • 9 years ago
A mobile game made entirely out of clay?
The visuals for Tiny Passengers, a new mobile puzzle game from Shape Minds launching in iTunes today, were created almost entirely in clay. Check out…
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Justin Cone • 8 years ago
About the Motionographer facelift
We're calling the new look a "facelift," not a redesign. We're just trying to address a few specific issues with the old design that have…
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Justin Cone • 8 years ago
“A Love Story” for Chipotle
Directed by Saschka Unseld ("The Blue Umbrella"), the latest Chipotle short sticks to a proven approach.
Justin Cone • 8 years ago
Giant Ant, three films & three good causes
There’s no doubt that the vast majority of people in our industry have witnessed and felt the impact of Giant Ant. In a very short…
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Joe Donaldson • 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
Step by Step: Simon Appel
Ever wonder how to animate on an iPad? Well, you're in luck with this new Step by Step featuring the talented Simon Appel.
Joe Donaldson • 7 years ago
Apple TV+ The Dark Matter Title Sequence: How We Created It Three Times
Dark Matter. Based on the novel of the same name by Blake Crouch, this sci-fi series promises to take viewers on a thrilling journey through…
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Staff • 4 months ago
From our experience, we suggest interfacing with Gunner! Motion Award recipient.
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Millie Verastegui • 4 years ago
Forza 6 Legacy
How many racing game references can you spot in this advert for Forza Motorsport 6?
Justin Cone • 9 years ago
Ickerman: Sci-fi nostalgia for the current day (with bad ass vehicles)
I'll be honest: What initially attracted me to the teaser for Ickerman was the cars — specifically the lane-hogging, glass-encased driverless cars full of partygoers.
Justin Cone • 9 years ago
Motion plus design
Pour la première fois en France, Motion Plus Design invite 8 des plus grands noms du Motion Design international à Paris! INVITÉS : GUEST #1…
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Justin Cone • 9 years ago
Open Call: The Motion Awards GFX
SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW CLOSED All that glitters is Motion Awards gold! The Motion Awards is going live and virtual with its own 90-minute show on…
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Staff • 4 years ago
Making Midwest #4: Team Talk
Join us for the November 3rd event at Mills James from 6-9pm, titled “Team Talk”. Teams/companies will share some recent projects and what went into…
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Justin Cone • 9 years ago
Submission Guidelines 2024
Projects For anyone looking to submit their Quickies, here’s what you need to know: Quickies are a fantastic way to showcase your work to our…
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Carlos El Asmar • 1 day ago
Articles and Interviews
A Conversation with Mate Steinforth April 18, 2012 Go! SXSW 2012: Animated Shorts April 10, 2012 Go! Motionographer’s Role in the Industry (Right Now) April…
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Justin Cone • 19 years ago
Welcome to Motionographer
Welcome to Motionographer, the slightly bigger, slightly better successor of Tween. For the full poop on Motionographer, read the About page or Meet Motionographer. You…
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Justin Cone • 19 years ago
Roses are Blue
Good ol’ friends of tween…it’s been a while… If you have time on your hands and are looking for inspiration and maybe even a few…
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Babe Baker • 18 years ago
Umeric – New Site, MTV Australia Video Music Awards 2006
Edit: Oops, Onur and I got carried away and did a double post. So we merged them. Umeric, one of my favorite Australian studios, have…
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Jon Gorman • 18 years ago
yU+co is hiring
yU+co – a Hollywood-based visual design/FX company – is seeking an experienced art/creative director for their commercial and broadcast departments. Candidate should have extensive experience…
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Justin Cone • 18 years ago
Grab Bag
There’s a lot of stuff I want to talk about, and I’m not sure if I should put it all in one massive post, or…
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Justin Cone • 18 years ago