What it takes to be “Original”

What is originality? Does it even exist? If so, how can we be original? Those are the questions that haunted Toronto-based designer Andrew Vucko as… Read more

Justin Cone • 10 years ago

Interview: A Behind-the-Scenes look at Vectorpark’s “Metamorphabet”

Those interested in the future of animation often cite interactive as a new horizon. Patrick Smith, better known as Vectorpark, has been fusing his own… Read more

Erica Gorochow • 10 years ago

Kim Dulaney on going freelance and mastering her craft

If you’ve worked in the New York motion scene at all, you’ve probably heard of Kim Dulaney. Revered for her naturalistic yet meticulous approach to everything… Read more

Justin Cone • 10 years ago

In Pieces: A rare specimen of CSS-based animation

Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) started as a way to conveniently manage the appearance of images and type across an entire website. Since 1996, CSS has… Read more

Justin Cone • 10 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… Read more

Justin Cone • 9 years ago

Aardman Nathan Love is born

If you’ve been following the infectious teasers released earlier this month from Nathan Love, you know that they’ve been holding back some news. Today, the news… Read more

Justin Cone • 9 years ago

“A Guide to Happy,” your brain on (its own) drugs

"A Guide to Happy," is a story about your brain on (its own) drugs. 100% CG, 100% clever.

Justin Cone • 9 years ago

Making “The Wisdom of Pessimism”

For his directorial debut, Claudio Salas took on an ambitious challenge: a 2-minute visual essay for the philosopher Alain de Botton’s School of Life project.  What began as… Read more

Justin Cone • 9 years ago

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

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… Read more

Justin Cone • 9 years ago

2015 Hardware Survey Results

At the end of 2015, we invited you to participate in a casual hardware survey, and 854 of you clicked your way through it. Here are… Read more

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

Greg Gunn’s Mythical Mondays

Sure it’s Tuesday, but yesterday was a holiday here in the US so today is essentially everyone’s Monday—at least here in America. I wanted to… Read more

Brian Gossett • 9 years ago

The History of Magic in North America

Elastic's latest release, directed by co-founder Andy Hall, introduces us to the hitherto unknown magical history of The United States of America, as told by… Read more

Justin Cone • 9 years ago

Arting Everyday: Insights from 730 Days of Making Stuff

Editor’s note: We have removed the original guest article by Will Fortanbary. While we felt that Will’s article was a source of inspiration for many people… Read more

Justin Cone • 8 years ago

Join us on Patreon and shape the future of Motionographer!

After 10 years, Motionographer's next chapter has begun. And you are the co-author.

Justin Cone • 8 years ago

“Pearl” will hit you right in the feels

Tired of all the VR hype? You'll love "Pearl," a new animated short directed by the Oscar-winning Patrick Osborne.

Justin Cone • 8 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

40 more Instagram accounts you should be following

40 more Instagram accounts you should be following right now (according to Brian Gossett)

Brian Gossett • 8 years ago

Jack Cunningham and the White House build an AR tour powered by a buck

Reach for your phone and wallet to learn more about “The People’s House.” Don’t worry, it won’t cost you a cent.

Erica Gorochow • 8 years ago

What makes a good producer?

There can be many misconceptions behind what a producer does. The short answer is, they do a lot! Thankfully, in this month's Guest Post we… Read more

Joe Donaldson • 8 years ago

Making waves with Punanimation

Meet Punanimation, the new directory of women, trans and non-binary people working with animation and motion graphics.

Joe Donaldson • 6 years ago

Looking back, moving on…

It's with a heavy heart that I present you with Justin Cone's last Motionographer post.

Justin Cone • 6 years ago

SoundOn with Sono Sanctus

What if .gifs didn't have to be silent? In this Motionographer Q&A, we chat with Wesley Slover to find out a bit more about his… Read more

Joe Donaldson • 5 years ago