By and By Q&A
[qt:https://motionograph.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/LayLow_HD_960.mov 960 540] How did you come up with the concept for this music video? As always, we draw inspiration from the song we’re working…
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Bran Dougherty-Johnson • 14 years ago
Gabe Askew’s Ten By Ten Q&A:
A few storyboard images and sketches from Gabe Askew. Questions: What was your process like for coming up with the concept for the video? With…
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Bran Dougherty-Johnson • 14 years ago
Destiny: Mars Opening Sequence, Q&A with the Directors
Prologue's opener for "Destiny" kicks off one of the most anticipated games of 2014. Motionographer goes deep with its co-directors, Ilya V. Abulkhanov and Simon…
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Justin Cone • 10 years ago
Quadroplastic
In today’s world of motion graphics where it’s more about bling than design, it’s nice just to come across something that’s all about the simplicity.…
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James Wignall • 16 years ago
Bill Sneed for Outside Royalty
[qt:http://motionograph.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/ohio.mov 720 405] How did this collaboration between you and Outside Royalty come to happen? I’d heard of the band while working in London and,…
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Brian Gossett • 14 years ago
Work/Life: Kids
“Yes, I know I’m supposed to be bathing him tonight, but … Yeah, I know I didn’t bathe him last night either, but tonight we’ve…
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Simon Robson • 13 years ago
Interview with Kijek/Adamski: We Cut Corners ‘Pirate’s Life’
Polish directing duo Kijek/Adamski (aka Katarzyna Kijek and Przemysław Adamski) have made lovely music videos using yarn and paper shredders. Their music video for We…
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Michelle Higa Fox • 13 years ago
Interview with Johnny Kelly: Dropbox “Creative Freedom”
Johnny Kelly’s approach can best be described using the principle of Occam’s Razor. In short, if all things are considered equal, the simplest solution is…
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Joe Donaldson • 9 years ago
40 Instagram accounts you should be following
Brian Gossett shares 40 of his favorite Instagram accounts — and explains why Instagram matters more than ever for artists and designers.
Brian Gossett • 8 years ago
Blood Trail Interview
[qt:http://motionograph.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/bt.mov 720 405] Storyboards and Development Check out the storyboards and some making-of imagery behind this epic project. Interview The following is an interview with the…
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Lauren Indovina • 15 years ago
Total Recall UI: In Depth with Ash Thorp
Over the weekend, the highly anticipated remake of Total Recall was released. Several crucial moments in the film involve interactions with technology, and one of…
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Justin Cone • 12 years ago
6 challenges facing motion design education
This post is the first in a series exploring the state of motion design education. We’ll look at the issue from multiple angles, asking ourselves and the…
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Justin Cone • 9 years ago
Making time for the work that matters most… your own
In this Motionographer exclusive, we chat with Vincent Tsui to find out more about his wonderful new film "Opal Waltz" and to get an insightful…
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Joe Donaldson • 7 years ago
Perception: More Than Meets the Eye
One of Perception’s early concepts Playing with 3D space Another early concept using scale to create visual interest Animation test, experimenting with pacing and camera…
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Justin Cone • 17 years ago
Psyop: Norton “Stuff Anthem”
Working with Smuggler for agency Leo Burnett Chicago, Psyop directed a lovable new spot for Norton, an anti-virus and personal data protection company. (Ah, anti-virus…
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Justin Cone • 13 years ago
Introducing Holdframe
In this Motionographer Guest Post, meet Holdframe, a new platform for the animation and motion design community to share, learn, and support their fellow artists.
Joe Donaldson • 6 years ago
DOGDAY – Daniel Bruson Moretti
A funny thought struck me the other day whilst I was strolling through the extensive grounds of Motionographer Heights, I don’t think I’ve seen any…
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Simon Robson • 16 years ago
Yellow Cake
Yellow Cake is a new short film by Nick Cross, an Ottawa-based animator who has worked for everyone from Nickelodeon to Spumco over the course…
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Bran Dougherty-Johnson • 15 years ago
Tronic & Marco Brambilla – Spec Ops Game Trailer + Q&A
View trailer on Vimeo Q&A with Jesse Seppi and Vivian Rosenthal of Tronic From scouring through your previous work, this appears to be Tronic’s first…
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Jake Sargeant • 14 years ago
Javier Leon’s Mastery of The Miniature
Don’t you just love motion pieces that make you stare at them endlessly, yet you still can’t work out if it’s all real paper/clay/wood and…
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Lilian Darmono • 14 years ago
Full Coverage: Talking Tron with Digital Domain
We had a chance to catch up with the crew that brought TRON: Legacy to life, Digital Domain. Not only were they the forces behind…
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Justin Cone • 13 years ago
TRON Legacy In-Depth with David Lewandowski
Editor’s note: The following is a guest contribution from writer Meleah Maynard. What would the DNA of a one-of-a-kind being look like if it could be…
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Staff • 13 years ago
Seven Sunday Films: WWF “Cycle for Life”
Bicycle + Zoetrope = WWF “Cycle for Life” by Seven Sunday Films.
Michelle Higa Fox • 12 years ago
In-Depth: Making the Best of Motionographer with Aran Quinn and Mill+
With the word “motion” emblazoned in white block letters on its back, a blue, muscle-bound creature deadlifts a barbell and turns to face the camera,…
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Justin Cone • 9 years ago