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*UNSUNG HEROES* pelican sound
"Over the years, I’ve found that resampling and reprocessing are some of the most powerful techniques in Sound Design, more so than any single plugin… Read more
*UNSUNG HEROES* Box of Toys
"Asking the team, it seems we don’t have any stand out influences, just that we love most film, anime, TV, games and music. There’s almost… Read more
25 (+1) for 2025: Motionographer’s Crystal Ball Motion Design Predictions – and Pt 4
Ah yes, it’s that magical time of year when we dust off our Motionographer®’s semi-reliable crystal ball (now with added AI-powered glitter) and peer into… Read more
Studio Stories: 26 years of Imaginary Forces
The origin stories of Motion Design studios, as told by their founders.
Lemons to Lemonade
In this article, we hear from Matt Smithson and David Stanfield of Igor and Valentine to learn a bit about how they came to work… Read more
The Path to Motion Hatch
In this Motionographer Guest Post, we hear from Hayley Akins, the founder of Motion Hatch, about how the site began and where it's headed!
How one company deals with the age-old problem of defining a style
Finding a style can be hard. In this Motionographer Guest post we learn a bit about State Design's style-agnostic approach.
Mograph goes through puberty
Grab a cup of coffee, silence your phone, and take a trip down motion design memory lane to bask in some nostalgia and get a… Read more
Catching up with Markus Magnusson
In this Motionographer article, we hear from Markus Magnusson on his new experience with Patreon and investing time in himself.
Win, Win… Win: An Outsider’s Perspective on Inclusive Benefits
In this month's Motionographer Guest Post, we are thrilled to bring you some insight from the progressively minded Magnus Hierta of Hue&Cry!
The Do’s and Don’ts of Freelance
Ever wonder what goes through the minds of studio owners, creative directors, and producers on the topic of freelancers? Now's your chance to find out!
Transparency and a financial year in review with Zack Lovatt
In this Motionographer Guest Post, we're thrilled to bring you some financial insight from LA-based tool developer and technical director, Zack Lovatt.
The ups and downs of making a short film
In this Guest Post, we're excited to bring you an inside look at Planet Tobler and how it came to be.
Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes
As life and our priorities constantly change, so too does our path through this ever-evolving industry. In this month's Guest Post we get an insightful… Read more
Growing a business, the hard way: The expanded post
In this Motionographer Q&A Erica Gorochow chats with James Chambers of Animade and Boords about what it's like running a studio in the ever-changing design… Read more
To Rep or Not to Rep?
Most small studios grow through partnerships with reps and production partners. But how do you know who is right for you—or if having that type… Read more
The future of The Futur
From founding a studio to creating award winning work, Chris Do has worn many hats in his career. In this Q&A we chat with him… Read more
Greg Sharp, Truba, and The Future
In this Q&A we chat with Greg Sharp about Truba, the new studio he founded with his wife, producer Nina Knežević, and their debut film… Read more
Jumping into the unknown
Ash Thorp is a household name in our industry and beyond. In this Motionographer guest post, we're thrilled to bring you some insight from Ash… Read more
In-house vs. independent with Alex Mapar
There are pros and cons to any situation, especially when comparing the worlds of taking in-house bookings and working directly with the client. In this… Read more
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… Read more