‘Werewolf by Night’ Breakdown | The Assembly of Hand-Cut Paper for a Modern Horror Classic
"Everything was handmade, from the character drawings to the assembly of hand-cut paper pieces. The goal was clear: to use the same techniques that filmmakers…
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Staff • 7 days ago
Interview with Alan Turing: The AI Gay Father
"Can an algorithm express feelings? That is, indeed, a question of some complexity. Algorithms operate by processing information, following coded instructions—at least, that’s what they…
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Fermín Cimadevilla • 1 week ago
UNSUNG HEROES: Skillbard
UNSUNG HEROES is Motionographer®’s new section created to highlight the work of worldwide audio studios. Our goal is to celebrate and uplift these unsung champions,…
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Staff • 2 weeks ago
*Exclusive* Breakdown With Chris Boyle: ‘The Monster in the Mirror is Absolutely Us.’
"Fundamentally, generative AI is a reflection of us. It's trained on our data and built to replicate us. Almost all the issues we might perceive…
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Staff • 2 weeks ago
Interview with Steve Cutts: Satirical Art, Social Criticism and the Power of Change
Steve Cutts is an illustrator and animator known for his biting social commentary through dark and satirical art. His work often critiques modern consumerism, environmental…
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Carlos El Asmar • 4 weeks ago
Motionographer expands the Unexpected!
We’re absolutely thrilled to introduce our new initiative .A.inspiration.
Staff • 2 months ago
A Reunion with America’s Racial History
In an era where storytelling transcends traditional boundaries, Reunion Studio merges artistry and A.i. technology to shed light on America's profound legacy of racial injustice.…
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Carlos El Asmar • 2 months ago
Studio Stories: 23 years of Brand New School
The origin stories of Motion Design studios, as told by their founders.
Staff • 1 year ago
The Motion Awards 2023
It’s that time again to honor the shining lights of our craft and share your incredible work with the community.
Staff • 2 years ago
From Motionographer Writer to Creative Lead at Perception?
Greg Herman contributed to over 140 posts during his ten years of writing for Motionographer. Since then, he's worked with a who's who of clients,…
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Stuart Groves • 2 years ago
A Trip to Infinity | The Making of a Netflix Documentary
Directors Jonathan Halperin and Drew Takahashi share their stories and how Motion Design played a pivotal role in a larger-than-life documentary.
Stuart Groves • 2 years ago
The Art of Pulling References
Elliott Chaffer, Executive Creative Director at Trollbäck+Company, gives his thoughts on the power of great ref. He shares his personal process and tips and tricks…
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Elliott Chaffer • 2 years ago
Too close for comfort: The challenge of hyperrealism in character design
Hyperrealism versus stylized digital humans: from artistic nostalgia to emotional connections. By Anton Söderhäl, Executive Producer, Goodbye Kansas Studios.
Anton Söderhäll • 2 years ago
Ask Me Anything with Carlos El Asmar
In our new segment, Motionographer Co-founder Carlos El Asmar, answers any question the community asks!
Staff • 2 years ago
Ask Between the Keyframes VI
Ask Between the Keyframes answers your most troubling Motion Design questions. What are the most sought-after skills by producers?
Staff • 2 years ago
Technical Breakdown: Stranger Things Have Happened
Netflix commissioned six artists to reinterpret iconic scenes from their smash hit Stranger Things. Motion Designer Pedro Allevato (AKA Sugar Blood) shares his experience.
Pedro Allevato • 3 years ago
Don’t Blame the Pandemic
It's Mental Health Awareness Month! And we're behind any and every reason to talk about it.
Stuart Groves • 3 years ago
Being Queer in… Production
Over the last twenty years, my work, my sexuality, and my heritage have intertwined to inform my creativity and drive me on my mission to…
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Kimberly Knox • 3 years ago
Being Queer in… Motion Design
For our new series Being Queer in… we’ve hand-selected some incredible people to tell their stories and give us candid accounts of the queer experience…
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Ed Kevill-Davies • 3 years ago
PRIDE in the Motion Awards
Throughout June, we’ll pay tribute to the community within our community by posting PRIDE-related features, interviews, and generally just being quite...
Stuart Groves • 3 years ago
Just Start Writing
Staring at a blank screen can be intimidating, overwhelming, and sometimes boil over from simmering frustration to explosive rage.
Stuart Groves • 4 years ago
Tinkering with Tradition: Reimagining the Oscar Statuette
The Oscars are over for another year, but, as always, the art lives on. This time, however, we’re not just talking about the movies.
Staff • 4 years ago
Motionographer is hosting a 2020 CENSUS
Motionographer is conducting our 2020 industry census! We’re asking members of the motion community to share their perspectives and help us chart the course of…
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• 4 years ago
Erin Sarofsky answered our questionnaire, giving us the goods on recent FITC project, her go-to playlist, and other musings.
Creative Connections: Need some tips for these "unprecedented" times? Erin shares some "in real life" and "work-life" BTS while WFH in Chicago.
Bevin McNamara • 5 years ago
