Elements of Design
Matt Greenwood’s buttery smooth “Elements of Design” is a high-speed buffet of some key concepts behind motion graphic design. I’d love to try it as…
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Justin Cone • 10 years ago
Make it Sound FAT
If you’ve ever suspected that dubstep might lead to an apocalypse, this rollicking short from Bellecour Ecoles d’Art students will confirm your fears. Wonderfully paced…
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Justin Cone • 10 years ago
How Google uses motion design to make tangible tech
When Google introduced its Material Design visual language in the summer of 2014, it felt like a train I’d been expecting for years was finally pulling into the…
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Justin Cone • 10 years ago
Fibonacci Zoetrope Sculptures
Stanford design instructor John Edmark has rethought the zoetrope with beautiful 3D-printed sculptures that animate when filmed in sync with a strobe light. Explains Edmark: These are…
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Justin Cone • 10 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 • 10 years ago
Making “Party Pooper,” a browser-based game from Animade
"For anyone trying to make a game as a small project, I’d recommend scaling it back to make it manageable — focus on the core…
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Justin Cone • 8 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…
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Joe Donaldson • 6 years ago
Diversity in Character Design: 7 Steps to Designing a Convincing Persona
Character design is not just about drawing pretty pictures; it’s about creating life in all its shades and breathing it into their world. To design…
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Hana Eunjin Yean • 3 years ago
Brian Michael Gossett updates for 2015
Designer, illustrator and director Brian Michael Gossett tops off his portfolio for 2015. Definitely worth a spin.
Justin Cone • 10 years ago
AICP Shortlist Released
AICP Shortlist has been released! Topping the prod co tally is MJZ (41 mentions), Smuggler (15) & Anonymous Content (14). Tickets to the June 8th…
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Matt Lambert • 15 years ago
Universal Everything Refreshes MTV
Universal Everything’s recent refresh for MTV’s 64 international channels is notable for what it DOES NOT do. As opposed to MTV’s long-standing tradition of constantly…
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Bran Dougherty-Johnson • 15 years ago
How a husband and wife team took a startup from brand to product launch
What makes “IMANDRA” a fascinating case study in the world of explainer videos is not its intricately detailed but elegant animation (although that’s very nice),…
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Justin Cone • 9 years ago
Staying small: Process and industry insight from STATE Design’s Marcel Ziul
"There’s no small project when the studio is small. Every project is an opportunity for us to express ourselves." Marcel Ziul explains what it means…
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Daniel Coutinho • 9 years ago
Yes, more Apple films and yes, they’re good!
Apple is no stranger when it comes to good content. While the news of their new hardware may be underwhelming at best there is one…
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Joe Donaldson • 8 years ago
Trying to find a balance
In this powerful and honest Motionographer Guest Post, the amazingly talented Laura Alejo offers some perspective on what it's like being one of New York…
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Joe Donaldson • 8 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
Featured Freebie with Jorge Canedo Estrada
Motionographer and Holdframe are teaming up to bring you the Featured Freebie series, short and sweet interviews and project files from some of the top…
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Joe Donaldson • 6 years ago
Fresh Argentinian studio Not Real walks us through their remote work process via Nike project
Based in Buenos Aires, the creative team at Not Real has been busy developing fun yet sophisticated projects for a variety of top-notch clients. The…
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Bevin McNamara • 5 years ago
Eva Cremers gives the happy you need right now. Here’s How…
Eva Cremers studied to be a graphic designer, but a top-notch internship required her to learn 3D-- immediately. Eva has come a long way in…
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Bevin McNamara • 4 years ago
The Furrow gathered top talent to make a series of Covid-19 videos. Read how and then share the videos…
The Furrow walks us through their process of making 20-plus Covid-19 awareness videos based on fact and rooted in positivity.
Bevin McNamara • 4 years ago
The 12 Principles of Freelance
Steven Savalle uses an industry blueprint to help freelancers thrive at work and become the best version of themselves.
Steve Savalle • 3 years ago
Interview: Kylie Matulick and Todd Mueller of Psyop
By now you’ve probably seen "Happiness Factory," Psyop’s masterpiece for Coke and agency Wieden+Kennedy, several times. If you’re anything like me, you’ve scrubbed through it…
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Justin Cone • 18 years ago
United Airlines “It’s Time to Fly”
Over the weekend, we posted Shy the Sun’s “Sea Orchestra,” which, it turns out, was only one of five remarkable spots in a campaign from…
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Justin Cone • 16 years ago
