process

Step by Step: Allen Laseter

To round out 2017, we're thrilled to bring you a new Step by Step from the one and only Allen Laseter. Sit back and enjoy… Read more

Step by Step: Xoana Herrera and Esteban Esquivo

In this month's addition to Motionographer's Step by Step series, we get an inside look at Esteban Esquivo's animation as he brings to life a… Read more

An animator’s greatest asset: the short film

In this Motionographer Guest Post, Eoin Duffy provides an intimate look into the world of personal projects and the value of making short films.

Crafting engaging personal projects with Thom Haig

In this Motionographer Q&A, we chat with Thom Haig about how he finds inspiration, the importance of personal work, and his new film Other Side.

Breakdown: William Arnold and OFFF by Night 2016

William Arnold talks about chaos, control and his childhood fascination with dioramas in this in-depth interview by Bobby Ushiro.

Step by Step: Andrew Vucko

Sit back and takes notes as we get a behind the scenes look at how one of the best 2D animators in the game works… 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

Step by Step: Freddy Arenas

In this Step by Step profile, look over the shoulder of one of our industry's best. Here, Freddy Arenas dives deeper into his recent exploration… 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

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

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… 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

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.

Hilarious #TRUMPFACTS turn the Donald’s own language against him

Using Donald Trump soundbites as source material, London-based Cub Studio launched an ongoing series of snappy animations lampooning the Republican candidate.

Making “Shell,” a disturbing personification of cancer [NSFW]

CG artist Daniel Ahrens created his short film, “Shell,” as a means of coping with the emotional fallout from his father’s struggle with cancer. Our… Read more

Review: Division05’s “Snapdragon”

We review the latest educational offering from Division05, "Snapdragon," a comprehensive dissection of a real-world motion graphics project for Qualcomm.

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… Read more

Making the Motionographer Patreon launch video

We go deep with Michelle Higa Fox (Slanted Studios) and Erica Gorochow (PepRally) about the making of the Motionographer launch video for its Patreon campaign.… Read more

A dirty-mouthed seed takes on big agriculture in this hilarious short

Check out the behind-the-scenes for "Seed," a masterpiece of comedic storytelling brimming with lovingly crafted details directed by Buck.