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*…BREAKDOWN!* Cunningham & Ménard’s TRIPLE BILL: The Wild West of Hybrid Filmmaking

"We think there’s something fundamentally different in a picture shot in camera - the imperfections and the intricacies of real light and dust grounds the… Read more

*UNSUNG HEROES* Box of Toys

"Asking the team, it seems we don’t have any stand out influences, just that we love most film, anime, TV, games and music. There’s almost… Read more

*ONLY ON* Ben Berman’s ‘HEADS’ The Inside Scoop – Dark Comedy, Jump Cuts & the Joy of Making Audiences Say ‘WTF’?

"The idea from the start was simple: document Jack’s work and animate his heads speaking. I’ve used this animation style in one or two of… Read more

CO(e)MOTION 2025: Motionographer® Adventure in Savannah

Carlos El Asmar—founder of Motionographer®—stormed SCAD CoMotion as keynote speaker and portfolio guru, delivering a multiple-choice talk that left crowds gasping. Attendees gambled on topics—creative… Read more

motion design vs. Motion Design: What’s the Big Deal?

Alright, let’s break this down without getting too fancy. The difference between lowercase motion design and uppercase Motion Design isn’t just about grammar—it’s about perception,… Read more

The Secret Sauce of F5’s Opening Titles – Pt 1: Dvein | A Dream You Can’t Wake Up From

"This approach might sound unbelievable, even absurd—who would entrust such a pivotal project to an artist without any oversight? Is it just an urban legend… Read more

STUDIO STORIES: 7 years of SIGNIF Inc. – Tokyo

"Even when well-known international studios or projects are mentioned, they’re sometimes unfamiliar, leading to a significant gap in exposure. This self-contained focus limits the creation… Read more

*…BREAKDOWN!* Kimathi Flavien: The Work Behind Of ‘Chef-d’œuvre’ Motion Design Film ‘Stack’

"Motion Design is not just about complex animations and transitions. You can catch people's attention with a lot of things: Design, Cinematography, Sound Design, Music,… Read more

25 (+1) for 2025: Motionographer’s Crystal Ball Motion Design Predictions – and Pt 4

Ah yes, it’s that magical time of year when we dust off our Motionographer®’s semi-reliable crystal ball (now with added AI-powered glitter) and peer into… Read more

‘Nervi’ Breakdown | Crafted Motion Visual Ecosystem Shaped by Morphing Forms

"The best part was creating the polyrhythmic visual system. We combined organic 2D animation with fluid forms and crowded textures to shape colourful living ecosystems… Read more

Dead Island 2: A Stunning Visual Zombie Gore-Feast

"I proudly declare myself a hardcore consumer of zombie culture. Since childhood, I’ve been obsessed with movies like Night of the Living Dead and Dawn… Read more

25 (+1) for 2025: Motionographer’s Crystal Ball Motion Design Predictions – Pt 3

Ah yes, it’s that magical time of year when we dust off our Motionographer®’s semi-reliable crystal ball (now with added AI-powered glitter) and peer into… Read more

The Art of Blending Mediums and Identity: Interview with Carmela Caldart

In this conversation with Carmela Caldart, the illustrator and animator opens up about how her art has evolved across different mediums, from illustration to animation,… Read more

25 (+1) for 2025: Motionographer’s Crystal Ball Motion Design Predictions – Pt 2

Ah yes, it’s that magical time of year when we dust off our Motionographer®’s semi-reliable crystal ball (now with added AI-powered glitter) and peer into… Read more

25 (+1) for 2025: Motionographer’s Crystal Ball Motion Design Predictions – Pt 1

Ah yes, it's that magical time of year when we dust off our Motionographer®'s semi-reliable crystal ball (now with added AI-powered glitter) and peer into… Read more

*UNSUNG HEROES* Lost Machine

"The art that I like to look at and hang on my studio walls is the album art by a US easy listening label from… Read more

Scarlet Deer Inn: A Medieval Tale Embroidered by Its Creators

“We tried a lot of methods, like embroidering the entire scene, not using outlines, using embroidered outlines, many canvas and thread types and sizes, and… Read more

‘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… Read more

*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,… Read more

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… Read more