Imaginary Forces: The Bridge

Imaginary Forces’ Grant Lau directed this elegantly unexpected promo for FX’s second season of The Bridge.

Justin Cone • 10 years ago

Ask Between the Keyframes XIII

Ask Between the Keyframes answers your most troubling Motion Design questions. How do you career map in our ever-changing field?

Stuart Groves • 2 years ago

BKYC & Théoriz crew: Extrapolis

BKYC and Théoriz crew combine traditional drawing with interactive animations in the pulsing landscape of Extrapolis.

Michelle Higa Fox • 12 years ago

3D printing + projection mapping = DirecTV Rio 2016

Justin Cone • 8 years ago

Binge Eating Disorder Montage

Joe Donaldson • 8 years ago

7 Top Tips for Animating Sketch Comedy

Chris Cray maps out some of the most useful approaches he’s discovered while animating his scripts, from setting the scene to repurposing characters.

Chris Cray • 3 years ago

VR without goggles: “Field Trip to Mars” sends a souped up school bus to space

Winning 19 awards at Cannes last month, "Field Trip to Mars" is an innovative group VR experience powered by stunning real-time visuals and a bus-load… Read more

Justin Cone • 8 years ago

Author of “Design for Motion” talks industry, education and the state of design

We interview Austin Shaw, the author of "Design for Motion: Motion Design Techniques and Fundamentals."

Justin Cone • 9 years ago

Only Say Yes When It’s Yes

As the President of The Ashy Agency and Chairman of the Board of Governors for the Broadcast Design Association (BDA), Brett Ashy has worked with… Read more

Justin Cone • 16 years ago

Making an “unfairy” tale: Malak and The Boat

Learn about the process behind "Malak and the Boat," a powerful CG short about a 7 year-old Syrian refugee. Says the film's director: "We are… Read more

Justin Cone • 9 years ago

Siggraph 2011: Damian Nenow “Paths of Hate”‘ Interview

The trailer for Paths of Hate showcased its effortless combination of comic book visual style with dynamic dogfighting camera motion and kinetic editing. The film… Read more

Michelle Higa Fox • 13 years ago

School Profile: Savannah College of Art & Design

Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of school profiles we’ll be sharing on Motionographer. The following profile was compiled in August, 2015. Since… Read more

Justin Cone • 9 years ago

2011 Ottawa International Animation Festival: Student Films

I had the pleasure of attending the 2011 Ottawa International Animation Festival this year. For me, Ottawa is one of the most refreshing events of… Read more

Michelle Higa Fox • 13 years ago

Motionographer Holiday Catalog 2011

Well, it’s that time of year again — car-top pine needles, spiked raw egg beverages, off-key caroling, fantastical sweaters, and of course, cheesy TV commercials.… Read more

Matt Hunter Ross • 13 years ago

Blur Talks: “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” Titles

If you haven’t seen Blur’s opening titles for David Fincher’s rendition of Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, now would be a good time to climb… Read more

Staff • 13 years ago

Bill Maher’s ‘Irritable Bowl Syndrome’ by Fraser Davidson

Interview by Brandon Lori Tell us a bit about your animated infographic piece for Bill Maher’s book “The New New Rules: A Funny Look at How… Read more

Brandon Lori • 13 years ago

Marco Brambilla: Civilization

[qt:http://motionograph.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/civilization_final.mov 960 540] Installation Credits Title: Civilization (MEGAPLEX), 2008 By: Marco Brambilla Client: The Standard Hotel, New York Editor/Research Assistant: Beau Dickson Assistant: Swapna Tamhane… Read more

Justin Cone • 16 years ago

Database Marketing

Back in June 2004, Reason Magazine printed a custom cover for every issue of their magazine (circulation: 40,000). Each subscriber received a magazine with a… Read more

Michelle Higa Fox • 13 years ago

Motorville by Patrick Jean

Patrick Jean returns with this thoughtful, clever piece about everyone’s favorite hydrocarbon. Packed with nice little details.

Elliot Blanchard • 12 years ago

Motion design in games with Ubisoft’s Wylie Robinson

Motion design in games? It's more important than you think. Our interview with Wylie explains why.

Justin Cone • 10 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… Read more

Justin Cone • 10 years ago

From motion design to game design: In-depth process behind Specimen

“I wanted to be a beginner again and feel like I was growing.”  Those words from designer/director Erica Gorochow encapsulate the primary motivation behind deciding… Read more

Justin Cone • 9 years ago

Kris Moyes, Expatriate and more

Kris Moyes’ latest video for Expatriate is a monochromatic playground of slow-mo fun. The piece is comprised of long, flowing black-and-white shots, each beautifully composed.… Read more

daniel • 18 years ago

Old Fangs – Adrien Merigeau & Alan Holly

I’m delighted that Old Fangs, which has been making the rounds on the film festival circuit, is available in its entirety online. The character designs… Read more

Michelle Higa Fox • 14 years ago