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Let’s Talk AI, Motion Design, and the Future of Generative Video21 Aug 202400:58:52

Let's talk about AI, by far the most popular topic that we get asked about at School of Motion. AI feels almost ubiquitous in our space and we felt it was important for us to dive in and examine it as objectively as we can. This is why Joey recorded a whole solo podcast episode to share his thoughts on the state of AI in our industry, what the long term impact could be, whether the use of AI will ever become acceptable, and so much more.

Check out the corresponding blog post here: https://www.schoolofmotion.com/blog/ai-motion-design

Crafting Epic Stadium Graphics with Connor Henkle: A Dive into Sports Design06 Aug 202401:08:40

In the latest School of Motion Podcast episode, Joey catches up with Connor Henkle, a motion design pro who's found his groove in sports and stadium graphics. Connor gives us a peek into his journey from dabbling in graphic design to becoming a go-to guy for electrifying visuals at sporting events. Check out the corresponding blog post (and more of Connor's work) here: https://www.schoolofmotion.com/blog/connor-henkle-sports-design

Chris Do on Creative Work: The Design Economy, Remote Work, and Evolving Skill Sets08 Apr 202401:05:57

We dive deep with Emmy award-winning designer and the Futur founder, Chris Do, as he unveils game-changing insights for creative professionals. Get the show notes: https://www.schoolofmotion.com/blog/chris-do

Karin Fong on Art Direction, Mentorship, and Legendary Title Design20 Mar 202401:26:00
We go 1:1 with the one and only Karin Fong—Emmy award-winning director, designer, and founder of the creative agency Imaginary Forces. Check out the corresponding blog post here: https://www.schoolofmotion.com/blog/karin-fong  
Textures, Photoshop, and the Creative Journey with Brady Erickson05 Mar 202401:16:52

From playing guitar in the underground music scene with his band Slowburn, Brady's journey shifted gears to tweaking pixels in LA and founding Texturelabs, an online tutorial and assets site. His transition from the world of music to the realm of visual arts is a testament to the fluidity of creative expression. Brady shares actionable tips and insights from his design journey — tips you can use today to amplify your own design projects.

Check out the corresponding blog post here: https://www.schoolofmotion.com/blog/b...

Character Design and Artistic Growth: Insights from Emma Gillette21 Feb 202400:59:42

In our latest podcast episode, Emma Gillette, a professional illustrator and instructor of the newly released Character Design Fundamentals course, shares her experiences and insights, providing actionable lessons for fellow artists and designers.

Check out the corresponding blog post: https://www.schoolofmotion.com/blog/emma-gillette

 

Show Notes

Emma Gillette

People

Brent Adams

Sam Nielson

Maike Plenzke

Maxine Vee

Cory Loftis

Pieces

SpongeBob SquarePants

Encanto (2021)

Hercules (1997)

Tangled (2010)

Frozen (2013)

Moana (2016)

The Boxtrolls (2014)

Homer Simpson 3D by Miguel Vasquez

Monster High

Resources

Brigham Young University Animation Program

NFT Success and The Future of Motion with Rive CD Jerry Liu07 Feb 202401:08:30

In this week’s podcast we’re talking to Jerry Liu -  Creative Director at Rive, and a man who has seen a lot in his motion design career. He’s done plenty of studio work, did a stint at Meta, made 7-figures selling NFTs, and now he’s deep in the fast-growing world of interactive motion design. In this conversation, Jerry talks transparently about his career, the NFT roller coaster he got to ride, and his thoughts on the future of this industry. 

If you're curious about the thrill of designing for interactions or the potential opportunities that new tools like Rive can open for motion designers, this episode is an absolute goldmine.

Watch the video version of this podcast here: https://www.schoolofmotion.com/blog/rive-future-of-motion

 

Show Notes

Jerry Liu Studio

People

Ross Plaskow

Stephen Kelleher

Dan Savage

Signalnoise (James White)

Olly Moss

Deekay Kwon

Oscar Mar

Genuine Human (Jay)

Chris Bjerre

Neptali Cisneros

Studios

MK12

Psyop

Ravie

Toast

Pieces

Black Hat/Zero-day

What is a Blockchain Game?

Kibatsu Mecha

Mark Zuckerberg: First Interview in the Metaverse

META - Messenger Redesign

Made a simple interactive retro game menu with @rive.app

How to make a rainbow drawing mini-game in @rive.app

I recently joined the incredible team at @rive.app as Creative Director.

Fold-A-Face by Jeff McAvoy The Rive Guy

Big Trouble in Little China

Exit through the Gift Shop

Rive and the future of interactive design with Guido Rosso

Motion Design as a Subscription Service? Austin Bauwens of Ravie Studio

Resources

Rive

Ringling’s Tuition

Rolo

Stepn

School of Visual Arts (SVA)

Brand New School

Mondo

Parallel

How to Win in 2024 | Thoughts and Tips for Motion Designers24 Jan 202400:54:07
The Past and Future of Motion: Simon Robson on AI, Evolution and Staying Curious10 Jan 202401:37:57
2023: The Year In Mograph27 Dec 202306:48:46

Get ready for the School of Motion's annual end-of-the-year podcast extravaganza, featuring an epic and (record-breaking!) discussion.

Show Notes

People

 EJ Hassenfratz

Ryan Summers

Austin Bauwens

Amanda Russell

Sekani Solomon

Marina Nakagawa

Jonathan Winbush

Nick Forshee

Justin Cone

Joe Nash

Chad Ashley

Hayley Akins

Kelsey (Premiere Gal)

Barton Damer

 Louis Wes

Sara Beth Morgan

Zak Lovatt

Don Allen Drug Free

Dave

Eve Paints

Southern Shotty

Troy Browne

Emanuele Colombo

Catharine Pitt

François Lefebvre

Twistedpoly

Roelof Knol

Stephan Bischof

Kris Theorin

David Ariew

Beeple

Jake Bartlett

Aaron Blaise

Alex Grigg

Nick Greenawalt

Rowan Cheung

Caleb Ward

Steve Talkowski

Studios

Ravie Cream

Buck

Already Been Chewed Lovatt Studio Bad Decisions Studio

VUCKO Tidal Motion

BUFF Motion

Art&Graft

Club Camping

Cub Studio

Academy Films

Electric Theatre Collective

Buda

Brand New School DixonBaxi Laundry

Beeple Studios

Symbolic

Work

Ravie Studio Reel

Already Been Chewed Reel

Between The Lines

Behind The Sauce

Man Orders Coffee with AR Headset

Marco Brambilla Animates the MSG Sphere for U2 Las Vegas Residency

Behind U2's Residency at Sphere Las Vegas

Meet Web 5

Coca-Cola Masterpiece

BIRTH

Ozone Trailer 

Making of 48K Followers

Buda 48K Followers

Go wide or go home—MARVEL SNAP is officially on PC

Cafe Bustelo Está Aquí

DixonBaxi Premeir League Design

Gorillaz presents… Skinny Ape (Immersive Live Performance in Times Square)

Toy Story Funday Football

Laundry Studio Vegas Sphere Launch

David Ariew Coca Cola Pour for the Las Vegas Sphere

Wanderers

Nouns

Pudgy Penguins

Wanderers Promo on X

Non_Interactive – Software & ML

Runway Samples by Rowan Cheung

Star Wars by Wes Anderson Trailer | The Galactic Menagerie

Lord of the Rings by Wes Anderson Trailer | The Whimsical Fellowship

Heavenly Vessel

 

Tools/Resources

 Premiere Gal

Block

Duolingo

Greyscalegorilla

Motion Hatch

Pictoplasma

Unreal for 3D Artists

After Effects Kickstart

Cinema 4D Basecamp

Animation Bootcamp

Cinema 4D

Unreal Engine

Adobe After Effects

Nomad Sculpt Procreate

Procreate Dreams

Stash Media Tendril & FutureDeluxe Partnership

Apple Vison

Quest Pro

NAB 2023 Motion Meetup

Dash Bash

Camp Mograph

SIGGRAPH

Procreate Dreams: The 2D Animation Revolution for Digital Artists

Why did Adobe spend 20 BILLION DOLLARS for Figma??? Project Avalanche

Unreal Engine 5’s New Motion Graphic Tools Will Blow Your Mind! | Project Avalanche

Wild

Part and Sum

DAT Tour

Half-Rez

Design Joy

Motion Shop

Apple M3 Mac

Design giant Ideo cuts a third of staff and closes offices as the era of design thinking ends

After Effects feature summary (December 2023 release)

aescripts + aeplugins

Lockdown 3 for After Effects

Mask Prompter

Rubber Hose 3

Rig once, use EVERYWHERE | Rubberhose 3 Rig to EGP Workflow

Good Boy Ninja

Skew

Why are After Effects artists freaking out about Skew? | Insane new time-saving tool

 Kangaroo

How to Land Big Clients: The Art of Mograph Biz Dev with Joe Nash

AE Screens

Flow

C4D Unified Simulations

C4D Capsules

Unreal Engine Is Raising Its Prices, But There's a Catch

Fortnite

Spline

Spline in Webflow

Womp

Move.ai

Announcing the new Rive

Introducing: Procreate Dreams

NFT Go Market Overview

Grayscalegorilla Plus

Blender

Blender 3.0 Beginner Tutorial

Adobe Generative Fill

Zbrush for iPad

AI: An Artist’s Friend or Foe? | Dan Jeffries, CIO of Stability.ai (Stable Diffusion)

Text-Based Editing in Premiere Pro

Get Better Music Tracks for Video Editing with Adobe Remix | Premiere Pro Effects for Audio

Adobe Podcast

Dall-E

Canva AI

Generate a vector graphic using a text prompt

Krea.ai

Meshy.ai

Topaz Labs

Beeble

Adobe Substance Sampler

Cascadeur

Anything.world

Tagbox

Wonder Dynamics

The Future of (Mobile) VFX: Simulon has Arrived with Divesh Naidoo

MrUgleh Post on X

Curious Refuge

Why THIS is the Future of Imagery (and Nobody Knows it Yet)

Artists Are Mad About Marvel’s ‘Secret Invasion’ AI-Generated Opening Credits

3D Gaussian Splatting from Hollywood Films!

Luma AI

Polycam

Stable Diffusion Litigation

Sarah Silverman Hits Stumbling Block in AI Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against Meta

Vizcom

Adobe Firefly

Midjourney

Gen-2

ControlNet

Rive and the future of interactive design13 Dec 202301:33:45

Let's get real about Rive. Guido Rosso, Rive’s CEO, pitches Rive as the next step in vector graphics and interactive design, a tool easy to pick up for After Effects veterans and powerful enough to dominate interaction design.

Get the full scoop here: https://www.schoolofmotion.com/blog/rive

 

Show Notes

Rive

Guido Rosso

Kurt Hartfelder

Jerry Liu

Hernan Torrisi

JcToon

After Effects to Code: Lottie from Airbnb

Haiku

Duolingo

Doodles (31:00)

Bubble.io

Gunner

Figma

Framer

BodyMovin

The Future of VFX: Simulon has Arrived with Divesh Naidoo29 Nov 202301:05:32

Dive deep into the future of visual effects with Divesh Naidoo, the founder and CEO of Simulon, in this fascinating episode. Discover the groundbreaking app that's making high-end visual effects accessible to anyone, anywhere. Learn about Divesh's journey of building a startup in South Africa, and hear his unique insights on the challenges and rewards of this process. From the nitty-gritty of software development to the broader vision for the VFX industry, this conversation is a must-listen for tech enthusiasts, creatives, and startup dreamers alike. Tune in and get ready to have your mind blown!

Check out the corresponding blog post: https://www.schoolofmotion.com/blog/simulon

SCHOOL OF MOTION COURSES https://som.bz/3SUg5Yb 

Show Notes:

Divesh on X / Twitter

Simulon Beta Signup

Wonder Dynamics Wonder Studio

3D Scan Store

Industrial Light & Magic (ILM)

Dondoo Studios

Polycam

LumaAI

Infinite Reality

Unlock the Secrets of Motion Design with Jonathan Winbush24 Jul 202401:09:12

Join E.J. Hassenfratz and Jonathan Winbush on the School of Motion Podcast as they explore diverse toolsets, Unreal Engine, and the evolving motion design industry.

URL: https://www.schoolofmotion.com/blog/jonathan-winbush

Procreate Dreams: The 2D Animation Revolution for Digital Artists22 Nov 202301:12:06

Procreate Dreams is OUT—the 2D animation app from the creators of the legendary design app, Procreate. We got on the line with James Cuda and Claire Desus, the minds behind this game-changing software. Explore the journey from Procreate's humble beginnings to the iPad Pro revolution and the birth of Procreate Dreams.

Check out the interview breakdown over on the School of Motion Blog Page: www.schoolofmotion.com/blog/procreate-dreams

SCHOOL OF MOTION COURSES All Courses - https://som.bz/3SUg5Yb

How to Land Big Clients: The Art of Mograph Biz Dev with Joe Nash15 Nov 202301:34:27

Check out the School of Motion blog post for a deep dive: https://www.schoolofmotion.com/blog/m...

Join us as we dive into the art of creative business development with Joe Nash, the ex-Director of Business Strategy at Buck. Joe dishes it out on building strong relationships, matching clients with perfect creative solutions, and mastering the business side of the evolving creative industry. This might be the most valuable podcast you listen to this year.

Additional links: - studios & artists:

Joe’s Personal Site

Buck

State Design

Carbon VFX

Trollbäck

Impactist

Element

Additional links: - resources & tools

Brandtrackers Newsletter

Rive

Figma

Spline

Webflow

Motion Design as a Subscription Service? Austin Bauwens of Ravie Studio01 Nov 202301:15:42

If you follow “motion design Twitter”, you’ve probably encountered the work of Austin Bauwens, co-founder of Ravie Studio. At 21, running his own 8-person studio, Austin is a bonafide motion design influencer. In this interview Joey explores how Austin dropped out of college 2 years early to focus on Ravie and how he’s seemingly cracked the code of using social media to actually get client work. They’ll also dig into a business model that Ravie tried out, where they offered clients a subscription to motion design services.

Show Notes

Artists

Studios

Work

Ravie 2023 Motion Reel!

"Do or Die" - Dream Manhunt Minecraft Animated Music Video

TOP 20 FREE Minecraft Intro Templates! - Sony Vegas, After Effects, Cinema 4D

Will Taylor’s Twitter

Resources

 

Can Motion Design be Inclusive AND Profitable?11 Oct 202301:15:06

In this week’s School of Motion Podcast, our Director of Community, Brittany Wardell interviews the founders of two studios leading the charge on Inclusivity in the motion design industry. Macaela VanderMost (Newfangled Studios) and Ricardo Roberts (Bien Studios) discuss  how and why inclusivity became a part of their studios’ DNA, the steps they've taken to make that a reality, and the costs and benefits of prioritizing inclusivity in their work.

Shownotes:
Shownotes: Macaela VanderMost https://www.linkedin.com/in/macaela/
Newfangled Studios https://www.newfangledstudios.com/
Ricardo Roberts https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricardoroberts/
Bien https://www.bien.studio/ Dash Bash https://www.dashbash.net/
Bien InMoDe Methodology https://thisisbien.com/inclusive-motion-design/
Newfangled North Star https://www.newfangledstudios.com/About/
Madison Avenue: The Advertising Revolution
https://barcelona.tbs-education.com/news/madison-avenue-the-advertising-revolution/
AICP https://www.aicp.com/
Double the Line
https://www.aicp.com/initiatives/equity-and-inclusion/double-the-line
NothingAbout Us Without Us
https://vimeo.com/event/3214781


Going Viral: Behind the AI-Generated Wes Anderson Trailers for Star Wars and LOTR17 May 202300:59:30

Caleb Ward of Curious Refuge joins us to talk about how he made 2 movie trailers go mega viral with AI tools like ChatGPT, Midjourney, D-ID and Eleven Labs.

Caleb recently released 2 Wes-Anderson-inspired trailers that mashed up Wes’s signature quirky style with Star Wars and Lord of the Rings. Both trailers became viral hits, getting millions of views and spawning articles in The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, Business Insider, and more.

In this interview, he walks us through how he made these films, and tells us what it’s like to go mega viral. We also dive into the future of creativity in the face of AI, and the complex ethical questions around all of this.

AI: An Artist’s Friend or Foe? | Dan Jeffries, CIO of Stability.ai (Stable Diffusion)04 Jan 202301:15:27

AI has finally come to the world of art, but what does that really mean for artists? Will it be the friend we’ve always wanted by eliminating monotonous tasks and speeding up workflows? Or will it turn out to be a foe and make digital artists obsolete? Joey sits down with Daniel Jeffries, CIO of Stability.ai, to discuss the real-world use cases of artificial intelligence and the moral, ethical, and philosophical ramifications of AI art. 

In addition to our regular podcast format, we also made this episode into a video, so you can see the work and tools as they’re being discussed. Check it out on the School of Motion YouTube channel.

2022 Year in Review28 Dec 202205:02:01

2022 may be remembered as the year things got back to “normal,” but also as a year of big changes, and our industry is no exception. The economy was booming, but now may be stalling. The rapid development of AI tools makes our jobs ever easier, but also might be stealing them away. In-person work and events have returned, but are people ready to show up? New tools are making serious in-roads against the established giants. Freelance rates had been booming for the past couple years, but a flood of tech layoffs may shake everything up. 

School of Motion’s fearless founder Joey Korenman is joined by Creative Directors EJ Hassenfratz and Kyle Hamrick, former SOM Creative Director Ryan Summers, and an all-star lineup of studio owners and industry experts for their hottest takes on this year’s burning questions, including “can we even define what motion design is anymore?”. 

In addition to our regular podcast format, this year we also made this multi-hour odyssey into a video, so you can see the work, tools and events as they’re being discussed. So get comfy and prepare your ears for a full recap on all things mograph for 2022.

How to get Adobe to buy you for $20 billion in 3 easy steps...05 Oct 202200:24:27

Adobe recently acquired Figma for $20 billion. That's 'billion' with a 'b'. This transaction was the largest purchase of a private VC-backed company in history, and left wall street and many artists scratching their heads.

Why did Adobe do this historic deal? And, what does it mean for motion designers?

Pushing Past Your Limits with Nocky Dinh24 Aug 202200:42:31

Building a career is like climbing a mountain. There are numerous obstacles ahead, and no guarantees that you’re on the right path. But what happens when you reach the peak and discover…there’s so much more you want to do? Nocky Dinh moved across the world to pursue her dream career, and she wasn't about to let a limited skillset keep her down. Find out what happens when she added 3D to her portfolio.

Listen as We Direct a REAL Voiceover Session27 Jul 202200:33:36

If you want to hear what a real VO session sounds like, then you've come to the right place! In this podcast you'll get to be a fly on the wall for a VO session lead by Jake and Joey. Along the way Joey is going to be dropping some golden nuggets of VO directing advice to help you direct VO like a pro the next time you need to.

From Red Giant to Unreal Engine: Aharon Rabinowitz on the State of Mograph10 Jul 202401:32:03

In this week's School of Motion Podcast, Joey sits down with our very own Aharon Rabinowitz, who looks back on his journey into the world of motion graphics and animation — and the potential future ahead. Check out the corresponding blog post here: https://www.schoolofmotion.com/blog/aharon-rabinowitz

Legwork or Legend? The Career of Aaron Ray29 Jun 202200:59:49

Think about your career as an artist. Are you really where you want to be? Are you headed toward the top of the right mountain? The Design and Animation industry is constantly changing, which makes it hard to know if your career is headed in the right direction. What does the end of the road look like? Who are the artists you should aim to follow? And how can you, forging your own path in this subjective career, create your own legend? Join Aaron Ray as we discuss where your career can go. 

Animating the Unreal with Chromosphere01 Jun 202200:59:49

We’ve had our eye on Chromosphere Studio for some time. They’ve consistently put out stellar work, with a keen eye toward the future of the industry. From new techniques to bold storytelling, these artists are building up their brand without taking their eyes off the prize. So how do you develop your career without losing focus on a passion project? We spoke with Kevin Dart and Theresa Latzko to find out.

NFTs and the Future of Motion with Justin Cone04 May 202201:35:27

The design and animation industry is rapidly evolving. As the tools of the industry become available to more artists around the world, innovation and growth follow. One of the most exciting developments has been the proliferation of cryptoart, but it is still an area rife with confusion and speculation. What do NFTs really mean for the future of our industry? We have Buck's Justin Cone here to discuss what's coming next.

Animating for a Good Cause with Nicolaj Larsson20 Apr 202201:13:34
Doing personal projects is a great way to experiment and flex your creative muscles. Personal projects can also be part of a strategy of beefing up your portfolio or reel, especially if you're just starting out in the industry. Our guest today is Nicolaj Larsson, the founder and creative director of the Copenhagen based studio ccccccc.tv.
Which Render Engine is Right for You with Chad Ashley06 Apr 202201:32:57
If you've been on social media looking at 3D renders, you've probably seen something like this in the description: #octane #octanerender #gpu #gpurender #redshift #redshiftrender

Aside from just a hashtag overload, what does that all mean? What exactly are Octane and Redshift? Do you need a third-party renderer? Are you falling behind the curve? 

Today EJ is going to chat with Chad Ashley from Greyscale Gorilla to help you understand the Render Engine Revolution.

How Much Do Designers Get Paid with Carole Neal23 Mar 202201:04:56

How much money can you make in the creative world? No matter what career you’re aiming for, it can be hard to find a direct answer. So how can you find out the real dollar value of your work? That’s why we reached out to Carole Neal, the Marketing Director at Aquent. If you've ever been confused about your finances, you need to listen to this one!

How to Stand Out in Your Job Search23 Feb 202201:13:05
Do you ever wonder why you don't hear back when you send a demo reel or a resume for a prospective job? While there isn’t a secret sauce for separating from the pack, there are some tried and true methods for putting your work front and center. We’re bringing Frank Suarez on today to talk about what he thinks makes for standout work.
Unique Jobs that Need Motion Design09 Feb 202200:55:19
Are you still looking for work? If you can’t find a job in commercials, film, or with a studio, what else is out there? Our community of artists is incredibly versatile, but often we put on blinders outside of our preferred lanes. There is a world of work out there in the most unlikely of places, and it can be just as satisfying—and lucrative—to take on. Today, we’re honored to welcome Leeanne Brennan to talk about the uncharted territory of uncommon design and animation gigs.
Were We Wrong About Studios? Giant Ant’s Jay Grandin Responds.09 Feb 202201:23:07
You may have listened to our end of the year podcast where we covered the evolving relationship between artists and studios in the age of NFTs, mid-six-figure freelancers, and social media fame. Listening back, we wondered if maybe the picture we painted was a bit bleaker than the actual reality. And we weren’t the only ones who felt that way. Jay Grandin—co-founder and creative director of Giant Ant—had some words to say about it, and you're gonna want to hear this!
Dreaming of Apple - A Director's Journey26 Jan 202200:58:48
Have you ever wanted to direct for the biggest name in tech? Is it even possibly to juggle design and animation with a directing career? What is it like to work in After Effects and Cinema 4D in the morning and step onto a set at night? We sat down with Shane Griffin, an artist and director out of New York, about running the Apple live event for the launch of the M1 Max chip. Don't miss this one!
Beeple on NFTs, AI, and the Future of Digital Art26 Jun 202401:09:52

We were stoked to have design trailblazer and animator Beeple join us on the SOM podcast. He shares insights on the NFT boom, how AI augments artistic work, and offers valuable advice for up-and-coming designers. Check out the corresponding blog post here: https://www.schoolofmotion.com/blog/beeple-nfts-ai

How Personal Should a Personal Project Be?12 Jan 202201:07:33

Many artists don’t take time to develop their personal projects. They worry they can’t find an audience, or that there just isn’t enough time in the day. We’re joined by the wonderfully talented Sarah Beth Morgan, Taylor Yontz, and Rebekah Hamilton to share their journey in creating Between Lines, a short film that explores the harmful effects of schoolgirl bullying, and the long road to recovery.

Yes, You Are a Designer06 Jan 202200:59:43

All great art starts with design. Understanding the fundamentals of scale, contrast, and other principles allows you to create evocative and inspiring work that dazzles clients and elicits emotion. Once you have confidence in your design, you'll be amazed at how quickly the other pieces fall into place. We talked with The Futur's Greg Gunn to learn how design built the foundations of his art...and his career.

The Year in MoGraph 202129 Dec 202103:29:52

It's time for the annual marathon podcast episode with Joey, EJ, and Ryan Summers where we run down all of the big happenings in the industry that we like to call…Motion Design. After a year of starts, stops, and a few wild innovations, we’re going to need a minute to sort through it all. What were the challenges and triumphs of the past year, and what can we expect in 2022? Tune in and find out!

Solving the Producer Problem with RevThink15 Dec 202101:03:19

The motion graphics industry is in the middle of a massive talent crunch, but the hidden issue plaguing many studios isn't where to find a Houdini artist or where their next job is coming from—it's what to do with the jobs once the artist is in-house! How did this shortage of talented Producers come to happen? We sat down with veteran industry consultants Joel Pilger and Tim Thompson to  find a solution to the producer problem. Don't miss this one!

Living In The Future with Jim Geduldick01 Dec 202101:03:10

How can you future-proof yourself as an artist? You've already learned After Effects and Cinema 4D. You read the industry feeds and follow the right people on social media. You're as "up to speed" as you're ever going to get...but new things keep appearing on the horizon. How can you make sure you don't get left behind? Join Jim Geduldick, the Director & SVP at Dimension Studio, as we open your third eye to the future of our industry.

How Video Editors Can Gain Superpowers - Premiere Gal Kelsey Brannan17 Nov 202100:59:43

You need to add motion graphics to your video editing tool belt. Even if you are studio-based, there's constantly new tricks to learn and master just to stay competitive. VFX and motion graphics can be your secret weapons, but how do you find the time to do it all? Premiere Gal's Kelsey Brannan is here to show you how to become a Jack(ette) of All Trades. You don't want to miss this one.

How to Skip School and Find Success as a Director - Reece Parker03 Nov 202100:50:31

Do you need to go to school in order to build a lasting, fulfilling career as an artist? You'll certainly pick up some great techniques and meet a lot of cool people. But does that mean you can't find success as an artist unless you have a piece of paper on your wall? Reece Parker, freelance animation director and illustrator, is here to share the highs and lows of his journey through the industry. 

Quadriplegia Can’t Stop David Jeffers20 Oct 202100:45:42

David Jeffers started a music production company and an online record label as a pioneer of digital media. Then, just as his career was taking off, he suffered a tragic accident that left him paralyzed from the neck down. After the accident, David sought to turn this life-changing event into an opportunity. David's story isn't only an inspiration for overcoming hardship, but for the unyielding pursuit of your goals. We can't wait for you to share in his journey and gain some insight into your own.

Battling Impostor Syndrome with Dr. Dave06 Oct 202100:37:58
Imposter Syndrome is one of the more insidious parts of, well, everyone's life. From famous musicians to iconic actors to the first man that walked on the moon, we all experience this sensation from time to time. As artists, we often feel it even stronger since our work is so subjective. How do you overcome the fear that you just aren't good enough? We asked Dr. Dave Landers how we can quiet that voice inside our heads.
Do the Hustle with Nick Greenawalt22 Sep 202100:46:22

When you're starting out as a freelancer, it's a shock to system to learn that your hopes, dreams, and even talent might not be enough to pay the bills. There comes a time when many artists decide to wade into the strange world...of the hustle. Nick Greenawalt—a Philadelphia-based motion designer—knew he needed to outwork the competition to make his career a reality. He's been able to work on projects he loves with clients of all sizes, and he's never stopped hustling. 

Designing the Super Bowl in Unreal Engine: In the Trenches with Marcos Vaz11 Jun 202401:11:52

Discover how designer and art director Marcos Vaz masters client collaboration and creative problem-solving. Check out the corresponding blog post: https://www.schoolofmotion.com/blog/marcos-vaz

Newer Software for 2D Character Animation - Danni Fisher-Shin08 Sep 202100:54:08

Have you ever wondered what comes next for 2D animation? It's a style that never goes out of fashion, no matter how the trendy tides ebb and flow. From hit television shows to iconic video games and—of course—the best MoGraph around, the second dimension has a lot to offer. But where is it headed next? Join Danni Fisher-Shin, an Art Director at Scholar, to hear her experiences, her advice, and maybe a recommendation for some expensive coffee.

Designing the UI of Tomorrow - Stephen Lawes of Cantina Creative25 Aug 202101:14:57

What's HUD got to do with it? Sitting at the nexus of Visual FX and Motion Design is the strange and wonderful world of Screen Design. Stephen Lawes is the Creative Director and Co-Owner of Cantina Creative, a Los Angeles-based visual effects and design studio. They've worked on enormous films and TV shows, from Furious 7 and Blade Runner 2049 all the way to the films and limited series of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The team has carved out a niche in the Motion Design world and made quite a name for themselves along the way.

Being the Smarterest Artist - Peter Quinn11 Aug 202101:34:50

If you're a motion designer in these modern times, you've likely thrown one or two videos up on social media. It can often feel like those side projects are just wastes of time, but that's not true. You're learning new skills, inspiring other artists, and—every so often—putting your work in front of the exact right audience to land a life-changing job. Join Peter Quinn as he discusses how he cracked the code on creating a viral video...and how it led to some incredible opportunities. 

How to Start a New Studio with Mack Garrison of Dash Studios28 Jul 202101:10:38

Have you ever thought of starting your own studio? How do you even begin? There are so many questions that many people don't get past step one, which is why we brought in an expert to share some much-needed wisdom. Mack Garrison is the co-founder and Creative Director of Dash Studios. He's not only an outstanding artist, but he has an intimate understanding of how our industry functions—and how it treats studios big and small. Grab a snack and listen up!

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