Industry

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

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

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

SPECTRUM: Yussef Cole

For this month's SPECTRUM profile, we talked with Bronx-based motion designer Yussef Cole about experimentation, critical thinking and questioning meritocracy.

Dan Savage and the importance of community building

We are thrilled to bring you this month's guest post by none other than New York's very own, Dan Savage. Dan is an incredibly talented… Read more

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… Read more

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… Read more

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… Read more

Flip the Script: The Underwear Perception

aescripts+aeplugins is an essential marketplace for the contemporary motion designer. But how did it come to be? Who's the man behind it all? And, perhaps… Read more

From animator to app developer: Practical insights from James Bartley, maker of “Melody Jams”

From mastering sprite sheets to managing coders, James Bartley dove head first into app development after freelance animating in the NYC motion graphics scene for… Read more

Confirmation Bias, Motionographer and You

Is Motionographer just perpetuating trends by posting only a small selection of work? We dive into the numbers and find out. BONUS: We present one… Read more

Oscar-winning VFX shop talks about the challenges of creating premium VR

Virtual reality is starting to feel less like a bandwagon and more like a freight train. Those with the vision and stamina to climb aboard now are… Read more

How to hustle: From animation to apps, Justin McClure Creative is the new model for small shops

"If your food source is becoming scarce, you need to adapt, migrate or find other means for survival." In an insightful interview with Justin McClure,… Read more

Author of “Design for Motion” talks industry, education and the state of design

We interview Austin Shaw, the author of "Design for Motion: Motion Design Techniques and Fundamentals."

Trends with Benefits

What's in a trend? How do they rise (and fall) and what do they mean? Jorge Estrada (aka JR Canest), Sander van Dijk, and Phil… Read more

MK12 Interview: Making “Man of Action! II: Ashes of Vengeance”

For many, MK12 is where it all started. Just as Kyle Cooper’s iconic title sequence for Se7en signaled a renaissance for the craft of opening credits,… Read more