Ash Thorp shares process behind “NONE,” his latest personal project
Ash Thorp talks process, work-life (im)balance and spending the currency of time in this interview about his new short film.
Justin Cone • 8 years ago
Seasons of a creative: Joel Pilger on navigating our changing industry
In the motion design industry, competition is fierce, the landscape is vast and carving out a strategy for success can be an intimidating challenge. We…
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Justin Cone • 8 years ago
Protecting your work and dealing with rip-offs, a chat with Katie Lane
Has your work been ripped off? As an individual or a studio, what can you do to protect your original works? To what extent does…
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Justin Cone • 8 years ago
Making mixed reality: Behind the scenes of the “Viacom: Past, Present & Future” installation
"History of Viacom" is a superb case study for creating effective mixed reality experiences. As users explore an interactive timeline of Viacom's history, they uncover…
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Justin Cone • 8 years ago
Introducing Step by Step
Step by Step is a new monthly series with an emphasis on exploring a different artist's process each month and gaining an inside look into…
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Joe Donaldson • 8 years ago
SPECTRUM: Tynesha Foreman
For our inaugural issue of Spectrum, we talked to Tynesha Foreman about being a black female animator and defining your own version of success.
Lilian Darmono • 8 years ago
“Spectacle of the Real” and making the impossible possible
Who better to make the show open for David Blaine's new magic special than our industry's own leading magicians? Stop what you're doing, turn the…
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Joe Donaldson • 8 years ago
“June” and how two powerhouses created a masterpiece
It should come as no surprise that when the stars align and John Kahrs and Kevin Dart team up on a project, the results are…
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Joe Donaldson • 8 years ago
Step by Step: Susan Yung
Ever wonder how those insanely talented artists on Tumblr paint such amazing work? Well, our final Step by Step of 2016 is a real treat…
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Joe Donaldson • 8 years ago
SPECTRUM: Anne Saint-Louis
For this issue of SPECTRUM, Lilian Darmono spoke with Anne Saint-Louis: designer, wife and mother. Based in Vancouver, Canada, she's also an assistant teacher at…
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Lilian Darmono • 8 years ago
Who in the world is Carlos El Asmar and why should I care?
Evil or Humble? Man or Myth? Nol Honig went out in search of the Mystery Man of Motionographer and lived to tell the tale.
Nol Honig • 8 years ago
Insight into the world of look development from one of our industry’s best
Ever wonder how to get past the "valley of suck"? Thankfully, Alex Dingfelder is here to share some insight behind his process and how he…
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Joe Donaldson • 8 years ago
A great piece of animation for a great cause and, yes, JJ Abrams did the music?!
"100 years" charts the important story of women's healthcare at Planned Parenthood in a way that only animation can. In this Motionographer feature, we speak…
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Joe Donaldson • 8 years ago
SPECTRUM: Algernon Quashie
In this issue of SPECTRUM, Lilian Darmono chats with Algernon Quashie about challenging the status quo and drawing on music as a creative advantage
Lilian Darmono • 8 years ago
Dear Europe
In this Motionographer exclusive we sit down with director Erica Gorochow to discuss her new collaborative film "Dear Europe" and what it means to do…
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Joe Donaldson • 8 years ago
Marshall McLuhan, Al Jazeera and Daniel Savage
In this Motionographer Q&A, we chat with Daniel Savage about his new film for Al Jazeera, the growing momentum of visual essays and the need…
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Joe Donaldson • 8 years ago
In the hot seat with Joe Ball
Ever wonder what it would be like to be given your big break and have the opportunity to direct a spot for one of our…
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Joe Donaldson • 7 years ago
Better Together: Hannah Jacobs and Lara Lee
Better Together is a new idea with the aim of exploring the special chemistry that is formed when people begin to collaborate with one another…
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Joe Donaldson • 7 years ago
Step by Step: My Moon
In this Motionographer Step by Step profile, we get an inside look into the world of background painting and "My Moon" by none other than…
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Joe Donaldson • 7 years ago
Offf Barcelona with Vallée Duhamel
Vallée Duhamel's work is beautiful, playful, smart, and full of surprise. In this Motionographer Q&A we chat with Julien and Eve about their recent film…
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Joe Donaldson • 7 years ago
“Character Upload,” Mate Steinforth, and Pictoplasma
With Pictoplasma right around the corner, we caught up with the one and only Mate Steinforth on his new trailer for the upcoming festival, the…
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Joe Donaldson • 7 years ago
SPECTRUM: Eliza Jappinen
Entrepreneur, animator, musician. Eliza Jappinen does it all with inspiring ferocity. In this issue of Spectrum, we learn how the Helsinki-based artist forged her own…
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Lilian Darmono • 7 years ago
Boords and the noble quest of making storyboarding better
In this Motionographer exclusive we chat with Tom Judd of Animade on the beginnings of Boords, their new commenting feature, and the balance they strive…
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Joe Donaldson • 7 years ago
Step by Step: Emanuele Colombo
Ever wonder what goes into 2D character animation in After Effects? Well, you're in luck! In this month's Step by Step enjoy as Emanuele Colombo…
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Joe Donaldson • 7 years ago