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A look at the changing landscape of animation with Johnny Kelly

In this Motionographer Q&A we chat with Johnny Kelly about his recent work "Good Adds Up", a series of personalized films created for Facebook.

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… Read more

The good and bad about life as an expat

We've all heard it before: if you want to do good work, move to NYC, LA or London. In this month's Guest Post Bee Grandinetti… Read more

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… Read more

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… Read more

“Coke Habit” and the importance of authorship

In this Motionographer Exclusive, we hear from Dan Covert and Andre Andreev of the ever evolving Dress Code on their interpretation of authorship, why it's… 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

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… Read more

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… 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

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… Read more

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… Read more

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… Read more

Too old for mograph?

Ever wonder where all the old people are in the motion design industry? Don't worry, you're not alone. Luckily, in this month's Guest Post, Joey… Read more

Step by Step: Jake Armstrong

With the boom of hand-drawn animation in the world of motion design, it's a no-brainer that we do a Step by Step profile on the… Read more

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

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… Read more

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… Read more

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.

The ethos of Giant Ant

What better way to start 2017 than with a new article in our Guest Post series by none other than Giant Ant? Please enjoy this… Read more

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… Read more

“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… Read more

About the gender gap in motion graphics

We are thrilled to bring you this article by Isabel Urbina Peña. Outside of her design practice, Isabel is the creator of Yes, Equal, a… Read more