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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.
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
Interview: Man vs Machine’s Simon Holmedal
As a Designer/ Technical Director at Man vs Machine, Simon Holmedal is well known for his stunningly executed work for clients such as Nike, Toyota… Read more
The design process behind Toca Boca’s infectious apps
Since 2010, Toca Boca has created over 30 apps that have been downloaded more than 100 million times in 215 countries. Their digital "toys" are… Read moreArting Everyday: Insights from 730 Days of Making Stuff
Editor’s note: We have removed the original guest article by Will Fortanbary. While we felt that Will’s article was a source of inspiration for many people… Read more
Striving for imperfection: Michael Fragstein’s “Dagner”
In the the music video for "Dagner," a new track from Dan Freeman and The Serious, small human figures appear trapped in a series of… Read more
Seductive death machines: Making “The Night Manager” titles with Patrick Clair
"We had to seduce the audience, to make the weapons feel beautiful and rarefied... as the horrible truth of these objects becomes apparent in the… Read more
“Forms in Nature,” in-depth process with Chromosphere and David Kamp
Credits Kevin Dart // Twitter @kevindart // Instagram @kevinzilla2000 Stéphane Coëdel David Kamp // Twitter @kamptweets Nelson Boles // Instagram @nelsonboles Chromosphere // Twitter @chromosphereLA… Read more
How to change the world (and get paid for it): Making SolarCity “How Energy Gets To You”
Learn how a group of passionate environmentalists used innovative production techniques to tell stories that genuinely matter to them — all while getting paid.
Process: The Feel Good Bakery
weareseventeen's adorable spot for The Feel Good Bakery is a break from the conceptual CG work for which they're known. The spot's director explains why… Read more
Boomerang Mono: The collaborative birth of an animated typeface
"Basically, I wanted the effect of a mad room full of drum machines doing a call and response drum off!" We interview motion designer Andrew… Read more
Tidying up for the muse: Interview with Liz Blazer, author of “Animated Storytelling”
Equal parts inspiring and practical, Liz Blazer's book, "Animated Storytelling" is a step-by-step guide to get readers from idea to final render. In our chat… Read more
CG still lifes and art direction from Rafa Merino
When Rafa Merino posted "Reborn" on Facebook, I froze. Initially struck by its surreal beauty, I then wondered what I was looking at: A photograph?… Read more
Making “Uncanny Valley,” an eye-popping sci-fi short about a very possible future
The sci-fi short "Uncanny Valley" presents a grim but very possible future in an eye-popping style laced with beautiful VFX work. Our chat with the… 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
“The World of Autism,” a richly detailed mixed media journey into the mind of Jacob
Guilherme Marcondes is back at it again, this time for BBDO New York and the Ad Council’s beautiful new campaign for Autism Speaks, the autism… Read more