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GMUNK, 19 years in the making

In this Motionographer Q&A, we chat with the man, the myth, the legend, GMUNK, about the eternal struggles of having an online presence, the direction… Read more

CNN Colorscope: Pink

In this Motionographer showcase, we take a closer look at Giant Ant's recent contribution to the CNN Colorscope series with their film Pink.

The Interpreter

In this Motionographer showcase, we take a peek at BlinkMyBrain's new work for The New York Times and get a glimpse at why democracy may… Read more

A long time ago there was someone, and they were alone

Buck takes us on a mixed media journey through man and womankind’s epic history and eternal struggle to couple… and do other things...

ICYMI: Lucky Holidays by Parabella

In case you missed it, enjoy this amazing animation by Parabella which is guaranteed to warm even the coldest of hearts.

Fight for Good by Moth

In this Motionographer Showcase, we take a quick look at Fight for Good, the amazing new series by the one and only Moth

Rooms by Andrew Zimbelman

In this Motionographer Showcase, we take a look at the short film Rooms by Andrew Zimbelman based on the poem by Billy Collins.

The 2017 Motion Awards

Gunner and Antfood team up to launch The 2017 Motion Awards.

To Rep or Not to Rep?

Most small studios grow through partnerships with reps and production partners. But how do you know who is right for you—or if having that type… Read more

Crafting a digital comic: Q&A with André Bergs

André Bergs is no stranger to animation. And the iPad is no stranger to digital comics.  But André’s recently released “Protanopia” sports a unique look… Read more

Salvation and how 350 found objects became a film

In this post, we take a look at "Salvation" by Blinkink and just how much life can be brought to found objects through the wonderful… Read more

Time for sushi

David Lewandowski is back with "time for sushi", the third film in his surreal series of impossible forms behaving... impossibly.

School of Motion’s Design Bootcamp: A Journal

What's it really like to go through an intensive "bootcamp" course online? To find out, we asked School of Motion for one seat in their… Read more

Second chances and the unlikely origin story of a production company

When life dealt Maggie Meade a deeply crappy hand, she learned something about who she really was and what she really wanted out of life.… Read more

The Motion Awards: 2016 Winners

It is our great pleasure to announce the winners of the first annual Motion Awards by Motionographer.

In-house vs. independent with Alex Mapar

There are pros and cons to any situation, especially when comparing the worlds of taking in-house bookings and working directly with the client. In this… Read more

Ray Dynamic Texture

Textures can be a great way to enhance your work. They can also be quite laborious! Thankfully, Sander van Dijk is here to make all… Read more

How a “design machine” made The Motion Awards

Just in time for the entry deadline of March 1st, the following guest post from Sissy Hobizal of FirstMates reveals the process behind branding The… Read more

Will winning the lottery make you happy?

Allen Laseter has set the bar quite high on what someone can produce on their own. In this Motionographer Q&A, we find out about the… Read more

Andrew Vucko and “The Power of Like”

In this post by Toronto-based director, designer, and animator Andrew Vucko we get a glimpse into the thoughts and process behind his new film, "The… Read more

Open for entries: The Motion Awards by Motionographer

Yesterday, after we launched The Motion Awards by Motionographer, I saw this tweet: Wow, what a comprehensive and considered endeavour. Suddenly feels like a vacuum has been filled.… Read more

Gunner, their new film “Mesh” and the importance of changing things up

Hailing from Detroit, Gunner is something special. Something that represents a shifting landscape which challenges the status quo and the big studio model: a small… Read more