Magic Leap… no, for real this time
Augmented reality startup Magic Leap made headlines last year when it raised over $540 million dollars in funding while still managing to hide its plans from…
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Justin Cone • 9 years ago
Poland rising: Juice studio explains why we’ll be seeing more Polish talent soon
Poland is bristling with CG talent, and our interview with Juice studio explains why. We also dig into the technical details behind the promotional short,…
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Justin Cone • 9 years ago
Explore the desolate and spooky world of “xVOID”
Released in time for Halloween, “xVOID” is a 100% CG short film that begins as an atmospheric exploration of a desolate scene and then takes…
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Justin Cone • 9 years ago
Are brick and mortar design schools worth it?
An engaging interview and a follow up article from two leaders in online education for motion design challenge the value of traditional four year design…
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Justin Cone • 9 years ago
Experiements in procedural textile design, geist.xyz
Berlin-based Zeitgeised has long been admired for their artful approach to CG. They clearly know their way around a render engine, but they also bring…
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Justin Cone • 9 years ago
“Look-See” and allowing your surroundings to shape your process
"Look-See" is what happens when you combine a profound understanding of percussion with impeccable timing.
Joe Donaldson • 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
Step by Step: Freddy Arenas
In this Step by Step profile, look over the shoulder of one of our industry's best. Here, Freddy Arenas dives deeper into his recent exploration…
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Joe Donaldson • 8 years ago
The 2020 Motion Awards are OPEN!
It’s your time to SHINE!
Millie Verastegui • 5 years ago
A leader of the heart: Are you one of them?
A series of compact, heart-charged articles where executive coach Marie Reig Florensa - together with Carlos El Asmar - explore what it means to “lead…
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Marie Reig Florensa • 2 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…
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Justin Cone • 18 years ago
Great Scott!
Steve Scott recently updated his site and put up loads of work. Steve is a London-based illustrator and animation director, who is currently represented by…
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Bran Dougherty-Johnson • 17 years ago
A New Model: Hooray or Nay?
I got an email recently from The Radar Festival about a new initiative they’ve launched. Here’s the gist of it straight from the horse’s mouth:…
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Justin Cone • 17 years ago
Optimus AICP Sponsor reel Concept and Credits
PROJECT: AICP Midwest Sponsor Reel Our piece for the AICP Midwest show is best described as a late ’70s early 80’s music video tour of…
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Jon Saunders • 17 years ago
Milagrito Films: El Cuarteto De Nos “Ya no se que hacer conmigo”
Not only is this the first time I’ve posted a video from a Uruguayan studio, I’m pretty sure it’s the first time I’ve ever seen…
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Justin Cone • 17 years ago
I Was a Layer Tennis Competitor.
Last Friday I took part in the first Layer Tennis match done in After Effects. My opponent was Jason Koxvold, who I had previously collaborated…
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Bran Dougherty-Johnson • 17 years ago
Jeffrey Metzner: 1941-2008
Jeffrey Metzner, head of the Motion Graphics dept at the School of Visual Art, passed away Friday, February 15th. While I didn’t know Mr. Metzner,…
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Justin Cone • 17 years ago
Psyop: Adidas “Impossible is Nothing” Q&A
Q&A with Psyop directors Marie Hyon and Marco Spier What was the creative brief from the client/agency? The brief from the agency was to create…
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Justin Cone • 16 years ago
Semiconductor Films
Semiconductor Films (Ruth Jarman and Joe Gerhardt) have been creating their Sound Films and Live Animations for almost ten years now (long before folks were…
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Matt Lambert • 16 years ago
A Day at the 2nd Motion Graphics Review
Festival reviews are not that common here, but I had such an amazing experience at the 2nd Motion Graphics Review, that I thought it was…
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Boca Ceravolo • 16 years ago
Maxon Announces Cinema 4D R11
Maxon announced features of its upcoming Cinema 4D R11 release at SIGGRAPH yesterday. Here are some juicy bits from the press release: CINEMA 4D R11…
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Justin Cone • 16 years ago
Psyop for Smith & Nephew
Psyop has dropped a painterly new spot for Smith & Nephews (viewable in HD on Vimeo). Directed by Eben Mears and Mate Steinforth, who’s sharing…
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Babe Baker • 16 years ago
Barnaby Barford’s Damaged Goods
Fine artist Barnaby Barford teamed up with the good folks at Nexus to direct this classic boy meets girl tale. The interesting thing about it…
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Mate Steinforth • 16 years ago
