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School of Motion Podcast

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The #1 podcast for designers who animate, animators who design, and anyone who is 3D-curious. We interview Designers, Animators, 3D Artists, Producers, Studio Owners and other folks related to motion design and creativity. We get deep into the geeky world of Adobe After Effects, Cinema 4D, Photoshop… read more

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Farewell

February 22nd, 2024

0:39

An important message from RadioPublic

Karin Fong on Art Direction, Mentorship, and Legendary Title Design

March 20th, 2024

1:26:00

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 …

Textures, Photoshop, and the Creative Journey with Brady Erickson

March 5th, 2024

1:16:52

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 …

Character Design and Artistic Growth: Insights from Emma Gillette

February 21st, 2024

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 …

NFT Success and The Future of Motion with Rive CD Jerry Liu

February 7th, 2024

1:08:30

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 …

How to Win in 2024 | Thoughts and Tips for Motion Designers

January 24th, 2024

54:07

We slice through the noise and focus on the real factors that will drive motion design success this year. And heads-up: It's more than just the …

The Past and Future of Motion: Simon Robson on AI, Evolution and Staying Curious

January 10th, 2024

1:37:57

Join us as we dive into the world of motion design with Simon Robson, exploring the evolution from early 2000s experimental scenes to today's …

2023: The Year In Mograph

December 27th, 2023

6:48:46

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

Show Notes

Rive and the future of interactive design

December 13th, 2023

1:33:45

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 …

The Future of VFX: Simulon has Arrived with Divesh Naidoo

November 29th, 2023

1:05:32

Dive deep into the future of visual effects with Divesh Naidoo, the founder and CEO of Simulon, in this fascinating episode. Discover the …

Procreate Dreams: The 2D Animation Revolution for Digital Artists

November 22nd, 2023

1:12:06

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 …

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

November 15th, 2023

1:34:27

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 …

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

November 1st, 2023

1:15:42

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 …

Can Motion Design be Inclusive AND Profitable?

October 11th, 2023

1:15:06

In this week’s School of Motion Podcast, our Director of Community, Brittany Wardell interviews the founders of two studios leading the charge on …

Going Viral: Behind the AI-Generated Wes Anderson Trailers for Star Wars and LOTR

May 17th, 2023

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 …

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

January 4th, 2023

1:15:27

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 …

2022 Year in Review

December 28th, 2022

5:02:01

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 …

How to get Adobe to buy you for $20 billion in 3 easy steps...

October 5th, 2022

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 …

Pushing Past Your Limits with Nocky Dinh

August 24th, 2022

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 …

Listen as We Direct a REAL Voiceover Session

July 27th, 2022

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 …

Legwork or Legend? The Career of Aaron Ray

June 29th, 2022

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 …

Animating the Unreal with Chromosphere

June 1st, 2022

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. …

NFTs and the Future of Motion with Justin Cone

May 4th, 2022

1:35:27

The design and animation industry is rapidly evolving. As the tools of the industry become available to more artists around the world, innovation and …

Animating for a Good Cause with Nicolaj Larsson

April 20th, 2022

1:13:34

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 …

Which Render Engine is Right for You with Chad Ashley

April 6th, 2022

1:32:57
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 …

How Much Do Designers Get Paid with Carole Neal

March 23rd, 2022

1:04:56

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 …

How to Stand Out in Your Job Search

February 23rd, 2022

1:13:05

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 …

Unique Jobs that Need Motion Design

February 9th, 2022

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 …

Were We Wrong About Studios? Giant Ant’s Jay Grandin Responds.

February 9th, 2022

1:23:07

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, …

Dreaming of Apple - A Director's Journey

January 26th, 2022

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 …

How Personal Should a Personal Project Be?

January 12th, 2022

1:07:33

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 …

Yes, You Are a Designer

January 6th, 2022

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 …

The Year in MoGraph 2021

December 29th, 2021

3:29:52

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 …

Solving the Producer Problem with RevThink

December 15th, 2021

1:03:19

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 …

Living In The Future with Jim Geduldick

December 1st, 2021

1:03:10

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 …

How Video Editors Can Gain Superpowers - Premiere Gal Kelsey Brannan

November 17th, 2021

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 …

How to Skip School and Find Success as a Director - Reece Parker

November 3rd, 2021

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 …

Quadriplegia Can’t Stop David Jeffers

October 20th, 2021

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 …

Battling Impostor Syndrome with Dr. Dave

October 6th, 2021

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 …

Do the Hustle with Nick Greenawalt

September 22nd, 2021

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 …

Newer Software for 2D Character Animation - Danni Fisher-Shin

September 8th, 2021

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 …

Designing the UI of Tomorrow - Stephen Lawes of Cantina Creative

August 25th, 2021

1:14:57

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 …

Being the Smarterest Artist - Peter Quinn

August 11th, 2021

1:34:50

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 …

How to Start a New Studio with Mack Garrison of Dash Studios

July 28th, 2021

1:10:38

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 …

Don't Burn Bridges - Staying Hireable with Amanda Russell

July 14th, 2021

1:17:13

You've worked hard to build a freelance business as a motion designer. It seems like you've got this train firmly on track...until suddenly it's not. What causes a career to derail? How are you burning bridges. And can …

Finding Success from East to Kanye West - Emonee LaRussa

July 2nd, 2021

58:15

Defining your style is one of the most challenging aspects of any creative career. Emonee LaRussa is the founder and CEO of Pamanama Studios LLC., a studio filled with a diverse set of talented artists from all over the …

A Blueprint to Expand Your Career with Remington Markham

June 16th, 2021

1:10:28

Building a career in motion design can sometimes feel like getting started in Cross Fit. There's a ton of new terminology, you have to buy …

Ready, Set, Refresh - Newfangled Studios

June 2nd, 2021

51:40

Do you have a logo? A set of colors that you use on your site, your social media handle, on – gasp – your business card? Your brand is more than just …

Rebranding Yourself Mid-Career with Monique Wray

May 19th, 2021

1:27:24

Imagine you've spent the last few years building up a sizable portfolio for 3D work...but 2D is what your heart desires. Is it possible to rebrand …

Working for the Foo Fighters - A Chat with Bomper Studios

May 5th, 2021

1:02:04

Imagine if you had the chance to work with one of the greatest bands of the modern age. How hard would you work to get there...and what did it take? …

From GSG to Rocket Lasso with Chris Schmidt

April 21st, 2021

1:20:00

Chris Schmidt is a really good 3D artist. He was one half of the wacky Greyscalegorilla team back in the early days of the site, and quickly gained a reputation for his MacGyver-like ability to rig things up in the most …

We Need to Talk About NFTs

April 7th, 2021

1:25:40

Even if you don't pay close attention to industry news, you've likely heard of NFTs. Crypto art, led by a growing list of pioneering artists, is …

From Concept to Reality with Max Keane

March 24th, 2021

37:49

What do you do when you get a great idea? Not just something you enjoy thinking about, but a brain worm that burrows deep and won't let go. Even when we're confident that we have a handle on something great, the road …

Getting Real About Reels with Laura Porat

March 10th, 2021

28:26

Demo reels aren’t just a reflection of your past—they’re also a signpost to your future. The work you show can directly connect to the jobs you'll …

Mastering Marketing with Motion Hatch

February 24th, 2021

1:18:09

No matter where you are in your career—whether you're just starting out, freelancing like a boss, or running a studio—marketing is a key to your success. It's easy to say, "Have a social media presence," but what does …

The Art Comes First - Cabeza Patata

February 10th, 2021

1:58:19

Katie Menzies and Abel Reverter founded Cabeza Patata in Barcelona, Spain in 2018. There, they consider themselves artists first and motion designers second, with a focus on inclusiveness, positivity, and having a …

Crypto Art - Fame and Fortune, with Mike "Beeple" Winkelmann

January 27th, 2021

1:54:25

Mike Winkelmann is well known in the digital art world. His work is often provocative, sometimes downright shocking, but always has a style that is uniquely his. Better known as Beeple, Mike has demonstrated an …

A Barrier-Breaking Storyteller - Macaela VanderMost

January 13th, 2021

1:30:45

Our mission at School of Motion is to break down the barriers to the Motion Design industry so that everyone can share their voice. That is a journey …

The Year in MoGraph - 2020

December 30th, 2020

3:31:17

2020 was...well, it was certainly a year. Not just for the MoGraph industry and for School of Motion, but for everyone. We know you don't need a …

Wolfwalk on the Wild Side - Cartoon Saloon Directors Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart

December 16th, 2020

37:49

When we talk about motion graphics, we refer to motion and design. Our guest today, Cartoon Saloon, takes that approach to the next level with their animated feature films. From Secret of Kells to Song of the Sea to …

The Strange Future of Ad Agencies - Roger Baldacci

December 2nd, 2020

1:23:22

What is the future of advertising agencies? As the world modernizes and the old methods give way to native, targeted, and subversive advertising, how …

Boarding for BoJack Horseman - Alex Quintas

November 18th, 2020

28:31

We've mentioned it a few times, but one of the most important steps in any project is the storyboard, and specialized artists work tirelessly to bring the story to life. Alex Quintas' career path took a few turns before …

Over the Moon with Glen Keane

November 4th, 2020

25:03

Animated movies are a part of the fabric of our creative culture, and as motion designers, we share the same principles and design foundations.  Our …

Adobe's New After Effects 3D Workflow - Victoria Nece

October 21st, 2020

47:54

Adobe MAX 2020 is on, and they just announced a slew of improvements to their After Effects 3D Workflow. We had a chance to sit down with Victoria Nece, Senior Product Manager for Motion Graphics and Visual Effects at …

The Motion of Medicine - Emily Holden

October 7th, 2020

1:03:42

Medical Illustration is a fascinating path for Motion Designers. This challenging work requires a clear understanding of anatomy, and the ability to toe the line between style and accuracy. We talked with Director Emily …

What is the Future of Motion Design? Nobody Knows

September 23rd, 2020

52:39

It is incredibly difficult to know where our industry is headed—almost as challenging as defining "motion design" itself. Where is animation or …

Your Copilot Has Arrived: Andrew Kramer

September 9th, 2020

1:54:07

In the wild early days of the Internet, Motion Design was a much smaller community. Unless you had proper training, it was easy to feel overwhelmed by the learning curve. With many people struggling to get their careers …

The Art of Collaboration - Creative Director Seth Eckert

August 26th, 2020

1:30:14

Motion design can be used for a number of purposes. It can be an advertisement, a stunning piece of art, or even a moving message. Kentucky-based studio The Furrow partnered with some of the top artists in the industry …

A Dazzling Director: Colin Hesterly

August 12th, 2020

1:03:14

One the of the hardest parts of freelancing is managing your risk. Lucky for Colin Hesterly, he's never been afraid of taking a chance. Whether it's …

A Dynamo Designer: Nuria Boj

July 29th, 2020

48:28

No one arrives in this industry ready to jump straight into freelancing. You don't instantly get the skills just because you downloaded the software. Nuria Boj put in the hard work—and the homework—to find and define …

One Fantastic Fowl: Robot Chicken's Matthew Senreich

July 15th, 2020

29:32

What if you had an amazing idea for an animated series, but had no idea where to start? That's where Matthew Senreich and Seth Green began, chasing a …

A Galvanized Globetrotter: Freelance Artist Jiaqi Wang

July 1st, 2020

1:01:53

Imagine setting out into the world as an artist, traveling from country to country, with each step in your career taking you further from home. Motion Designer Jiaqi Wang began her journey in China, but she's practiced …

Finding Your Voice: A Chat with Cat Solen, Director of The Shivering Truth on Adult Swim

June 17th, 2020

45:56

At some point, every artist struggles to find their voice—that unique style that makes everything they do specifically theirs. We often talk about the structure of animation, or the foundational elements of motion …

A Wonderfully Grim Storyteller: "JJ Villard's Fairy Tales" on Adult Swim

June 3rd, 2020

28:26

Adult Swim is known for shows that push the envelope for both what you can show on TV, and how you bring your stories to life. "JJ Villard's Fairy …

Success and Speculative Design w/ Marti Romances of Territory

May 20th, 2020

1:38:29

Territory Studio has become one of the biggest players in the game when it comes to FUI work with huge feature films like Avengers-End Game and Guardians of The Galaxy under their belt. Lately, they have seen ventures …

Home Brewed VFX w/Daniel Hashimoto AKA Action Movie Dad

May 6th, 2020

41:57

Youtube has become an incubator for content that blurs the lines between VFX studio and hobbyists with contributors creating some pretty impressive stuff with consumer gear.  Daniel Hashimoto; AKA "Hashi" AKA "Action …

Animated Feature Film Director Kris Pearn Talks Shop

April 22nd, 2020

49:33

"Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2" Director Kris Pearn joins us to discuss his new Netflix Original Movie, “The Willoughbys,” how they achieved such a unique visual style, and what it’s like inventing new …

Keeping Your Edge with Block & Tackle Studio

April 8th, 2020

1:26:36

Studio ownership is unforgiving when you consider the great effort it takes to get one up and running, never mind operating for a long period of time. Block & Tackle is one of the very few studios that have existed …

Carving The Perfect Studio w/Barton Damer

March 25th, 2020

1:55:51

When you see slick, cutting edge digital design being used by big brands, your brain probably conjures up images of a bustling studio in a big city like New York or LA where the cost of living is astronomical and your …

FUI for Marvel Movies and Future Consulting w/Perception’s John LePore

March 11th, 2020

1:17:41

Can you imagine being so good at imagining and creating FUI that Marvel comes to you to create it for their feature films like Iron Man 2 and Black Panther? What about taking it a step further and being so good that …

Sharpening The Battle Axe w/Adam Plouff

February 26th, 2020

1:22:15

Do you have a favorite plugin that you can't live without? Have you ever thought about who the person was that created that plugin that has saved you …

The Road to Buck and Beyond w/ Joe Donaldson

February 12th, 2020

1:48:35

Starting a motion design career is hard and leaves you with a lot of questions. There are so many hurdles that new artists stumble into; it can feel like there is no clear path forward. Joe Donaldson joins us on the …

The History of VFX with Stu Maschwitz

January 29th, 2020

1:10:14

Today's podcast is pulled directly from VFX for Motion, hosted by course instructor and Stu's former colleague, Mark Christiansen. When it comes to …

From MK12 to the Spider-Verse w/ James Ramirez

January 9th, 2020

1:31:36

James Ramirez joins Joey in a one-on-one nostalgic trip back to the early 2000s. From a small Texas town to Los Angeles, James unpacks his career between his time at the legendary MK12 Studio to directing the …

The Year In Review - 2019

December 31st, 2019

4:21:09

It was a heck of a year for the MoGraph industry, and for School of Motion.

SOM's 2019 Motion Design Industry Survey revealed greater participation, …

Allen Laseter, Animator and Director, on Defining Your Style

December 11th, 2019

1:08:37

Allen Laseter Talks Productivity, Passion Projects, People Management, Motion Design, Direction, and Developing Your Own Style

Nashville-based animator, illustrator and director Allen Laseter didn't 'study' motion …

VFX for Motion with Mark Christiansen

November 13th, 2019

1:47:56

Some of the coolest work in the industry blurs the line between motion design and visual effects. School of Motion's VFX for Motion course teaches …

Episode 78: Gentleman Scholar, Will Johnson on Controversy and Creativity

October 30th, 2019

1:11:13

Will Johnson, creative innovator, co-founder, director and partner of industry-leading motion design studio Gentleman Scholar speaks with School of …

Episode 77: Liz Blazer Talks Animated Storytelling

October 16th, 2019

1:05:21

Liz Blazer was a successful fine artist, but the fine art world wasn't for her. She chose to blaze her own path, telling stories through animation — …

Episode 76: Handel Eugene: Innovative Motion Design Artist, Teacher and Mentor

October 2nd, 2019

2:15:16

Haitian American multidisciplinary artist and animator Handel Eugene personifies the very best of the superheroes he's maneuvered on behalf of Marvel …

Episode 75: GMUNK on Long-Term Success

September 25th, 2019

1:52:47

To commemorate the 75th episode of the world's number-one motion design podcast, we speak with none other than Bradley G. Munkowitz, popularly known …

Episode 74: Studio Ascended: Buck Co-Founder Ryan Honey on the SOM Podcast

September 4th, 2019

1:44:10

Ryan Honey of premier motion design studio Buck talks landing a motion design job, creativity and collaboration in the workplace, and more.

Episode 73: Illustration for Motion: Course Instructor Sarah Beth Morgan on the SOM Podcast

August 28th, 2019

1:37:00

Portland-based art director, illustrator and designer Sarah Beth Morgan discusses her new SOM course, Illustration for Motion

Episode 72: Illustration Mastery with Tuna Bora

August 14th, 2019

1:29:00

An Illustration for Motion exclusive podcast made public featuring Illustrator and Director Tuna Bora.

Episode 71: Sound in Motion with Sono Sanctus

August 7th, 2019

1:43:56

Good sound design can set an animation apart from the rest of the pack. We may be pushing pixels left and right, but the audible experience needs just as much love. On today's podcast, Wes and Trevor of Sono Sanctus

Episode 67: Starting a High-End Studio w/ Ordinary Folk

June 11th, 2019

1:43:51

We sat down with Ordinary Folk, a new studio led by JR Canest, to chat about their recent launch, pain points, how they create such beautiful work, …

Episode 65: The Rise of Viewer Experience with Yann Lhomme

May 14th, 2019

1:12:09

Yann Lhomme drops a ton of insight into the changing landscape of marketing that studios now operate in. When every brand in the world is a media company how can studios and agencies help their clients navigate the …

Episode 64: Animate UI/UX in Haiku w/ Zack Brown

April 30th, 2019

1:02:22

There's a lot of buzz around motion design and how it fits into UI and UX. Zach Brown is leading the way with an app called Animator by Haiku.

Episode 63: Beeple: The Everyday Champion

April 10th, 2019

1:27:40

Beeple, the godfather of everydays, digs deep into learning and where you should be spending your time and efforts to build your career.

Episode 62: UX Design for Animators - A Chat with Issara Willenskomer

March 19th, 2019

1:50:10

Issara Willenskomer from UX in Motion stops by the podcast to chat about the exciting possibilities of UX design for animators.

Episode 61: Landing High-Profile Clients with Erin Sarofsky and Duarte Elvas

March 6th, 2019

1:35:30

We are stunned to have our latest guest on the podcast. To say that Erin Sarofsky is a successful motion designer would be a severe understatement. …

Episode 60: Moving From After Effects to Flame with Adrian Winter

February 19th, 2019

2:03:01

In this episode, Adrian and Joey reminisce a bit about what it was like to come up in the industry in the early 2000's. If you've been around the industry for a while, this one is going to make you nostalgic, and if …

Episode 59: Small Shops Rule: A Chat with Wednesday Studio

February 5th, 2019

1:16:54

Get ready to meet Iria Lopez and Daniela Negrin Ochoa. They are the two creative minds behind the studio and have established Wednesday as a shop …

Episode 58: Politics & Motion Design with Erica Gorochow

January 23rd, 2019

1:15:18

We live in strange times people... it's not always easy and frankly, sometimes it's a bit dangerous to be too honest about your politics. In this …

Episode 57: What's It Like to Sell a Studio? A Chat with Joel Pilger

January 8th, 2019

1:54:04

Joel Pilger started his own studio, Impossible Pictures, in 1994 and wore many, many hats over the years. 20 years later he sold the studio, and then …

Episode 56: This Year in MoGraph 2018

December 18th, 2018

3:36:22

The Motion Design industry is always changing and evolving, and 2018 was no exception. From new tools to emerging artists this was a big year for our …

Episode 55: An Epic Q&A with Sander van Dijk

December 5th, 2018

2:03:29

In this episode, Sander van Dijk answers questions from... YOU, the School of Motion community. We collected tons of great questions and tried to …

Episode 54: Learn Through Failure with Simon Fiedler

November 20th, 2018

1:14:30

In this podcast episode we sit down with Simon Fielder, an advanced 3D artist who has made a name for himself in the Cinema 4D and Houdini …

Episode 53: Get Weird & Get Paid: A Q&A with Nick DenBoer

October 30th, 2018

1:18:22

Today we talk with Nick DenBoer about his unique entry point into the professional world of motion design, how he landed a dream gig working for Team Coco, and how his short passion project landed him at the Sundance …

Episode 52: Building a Motion Design Community with Hayley Akins

October 16th, 2018

1:03:36

On today's podcast episode we sit down with Hayley Akins. Hayley is the founder of Motion Hatch, a very cool online community that focuses solely on …

Episode 51: The Economics of Motion Design with TJ Kearney

October 2nd, 2018

1:48:28

TJ is currently an Executive Producer at Instrument, a VERY cool digital agency out in Portland, Oregon. Prior to that he was EP and co-founder at a …

Episode 50: Do You Have What it Takes? A Brutally Honest Q&A with Ash Thorp

September 4th, 2018

1:33:58

50 friggin' podcast episodes. It's insane to think how many ridiculous Motion Designers have volunteered their time to appear on the podcast. …

Episode 49: Invest in Yourself, w/ Ryan Connolly of Film Riot

August 21st, 2018

1:25:11

Film Riot is a YouTube channel with, at the time of this recording, 1.3 MILLION subscribers. It's an incredible resource that teaches you the art and science of film-making in a very entertaining way, and the mastermind …

Episode 48: Animate Until it Hurts, an Interview with Ariel Costa

August 7th, 2018

1:11:24

In this episode, we go into Ariel Costa's past and find out how he ended up finding his unique style, how he got on the radar of GIGANTIC bands, and what the economics behind animated music videos. He also drops TONS of …

Episode 47: The Houdini Wizard, A Chat with Simon Holmedal

July 24th, 2018

1:04:25

On today’s podcast episode, we sit down with Simon Holmedal, a Motion Designer and Technical Director who spent a big chunk of his career at the …

Episode 46: Refugee to MoGraph Expert, An Interview with Sergei at Ukramedia

July 10th, 2018

1:08:29

Our guest today is no stranger to determination. Sergei Prokhnevskiy is a Ukrainian born MoGraph artist who was forced to leave his home as a refugee at the age of 12 along with his twin brother Vladimir. After landing …

Episode 45: How Cinema 4D Became the Best 3D App w/ Maxon CEO Paul Babb

June 26th, 2018

1:15:13

In this week’s podcast episode we sit down with Paul Babb to discuss his role as CEO of Maxon. Along the way we’ll get to know a little bit about …

Episode 44: Cinema 4D Q&A w/ EJ Hassenfratz and David Ariew

June 13th, 2018

1:54:01

We understand that learning Cinema 4D can be a challenge. So we asked EJ Hassenfratz and David Ariew to Answer common Cinema 4D questions from the …

Episode 43: Perception is (Almost) Everything with Mitch Myers

May 30th, 2018

1:08:12

Mitch Myers is an art director, Motion Designer, and artistic celebrity in the Motion Design world. Mitch has done work for Universal, GoPro, the NFL, and Southwest Airlines. 

On this podcast episode, Mitch talks about …

Episode 42: Crossing the Creative Gap with Carey Smith

May 16th, 2018

1:11:17

In today's episode we sit down with Carey Smith the creative mastermind behind Division 05. Carey is arguably the best tutorial creator in the world and a huge advocate for learning Motion Design the 'right' way, with …

Episode 41: Crafting a Creative Lifestyle with Monica Kim

May 2nd, 2018

1:23:48

Monica Kim left her home at age 14 to pursue her dreams without a clear career objective. Over time her hard-work and determination have led her to work in amazing places like Google in New York City.   Her …

Episode 40: Does It Matter Where You Live? An Interview with Terra Henderson

April 18th, 2018

59:49

Today’s podcast guest is Terra Henderson. Terra is a freelance Motion Designer who has lived in Texas, New York, and Georgia. Despite growing up in a small Texas town, Terra pursued her dream of becoming a Motion …

Episode 39: Growing a MoGraph Studio with Michelle Ouellette

April 4th, 2018

1:19:09

Yeah Haus's fun and colorful style is certainly a reflection of owners Michelle and Chad. In this podcast episode, Michelle Ouellette talks about the …

Episode 38: How Hobbies Impact Your Craft with Angie Feret

March 21st, 2018

57:13

In today’s episode, we talk with Angie Feret, a pioneering MoGraph artist, who uses her hobbies to rejuvenate her 3D work. Angie’ background in modeling (the real-life kind) and motorcycles led her to become a unique 3D …

Episode 37: How to Be a Hand-Drawn Hero with Animator Rachel Reid

March 7th, 2018

55:42

What's it take to be a master of hand-drawn animation? In this interview we sit down with Rachel Reid, one of the best animators in the Motion Design world.

Rachel's work at Gunner, one of the hottest Motion Design …

Episode 36: Beyond MoGraph Mentor: Q&A with Michael Jones

February 21st, 2018

1:02:47

It’s pretty common knowledge at this point that the world of Motion Design education is changing. From online bootcamps to tutorials, the need for …

Episode 35: Legal Advice with Andy Contiguglia (Part 2)

February 9th, 2018

57:59

In this weeks podcast we sit down with Andy Contiguglia for the second time to finish our two part series on legal questions for Motion Design. This week we’re talking about legal entities and it is fascinating. Get …

Episode 34: Legal Advice with Andy Contiguglia (Part 1)

January 24th, 2018

51:17

Andy Contiguglia is lawyer with years of experience representing small businesses and freelancers in legal affairs around the United States. Andy was kind enough to come on the podcast and answer our burning legal …

Episode 33: Starting Your Own Studio with Brett Morris

January 10th, 2018

1:14:36

We sat down with Brett Morris to talk about his career in the industry, including his time at Capacity. Brett has recently partnered up with his friend Steve Panicara to start their own studio, Ranger and Fox, out in …

Episode 32: MoGraph News You Might Have Missed in 2017

December 27th, 2017

1:53:48

In this episode Joey sits down with Ryan Summers to talk about the biggest stories in Motion Design from 2017. We talk about everything, from new …

Episode 31: From Politics to Education with Nol Honig

December 13th, 2017

1:17:45

We sit down with Nol Honing to discuss how his experience as a political Motion Designer led to teaching After Effects in college and online.

Have …

Episode 30: Teaching Motion Design with Jake Bartlett

November 29th, 2017

50:41

If you’re anything like the normal Motion Designer than chances are you probably learned most of what you know online. Maybe you learned by watching tutorials on YouTube or maybe you took an online bootcamp like the …

Episode 29: Balancing Family and MoGraph with David Stanfield

November 15th, 2017

1:04:21

Imagine doing work for Google, Coca-Cola, and Facebook. That’d be pretty sweet, right? But what if you were tasked with raising 4 kids at the same …

Episode 28: Casey Hupke on Projection Mapped Concerts

November 1st, 2017

1:11:17

When you’re working on a Motion Graphic project usually the final video will be viewed on a phone or computer, or if you’re really lucky a theater …

Episode 27: The Reality of Owning a Studio, with Zac Dixon

October 18th, 2017

1:24:03

In the Motion Design industry the role of creative director and studio owner is glorified. The thrill of owning your own business and leading a team …

Episode 26: The State of the Motion Design Industry 2017

October 4th, 2017

1:52:00

What's the real state of the Motion Design Industry?

At this point you’ve probably already seen the results our 2017 Motion Design Industry Survey. …

Episode 25: MoGraph Automation with Fraser Davidson of Cub Studio

September 20th, 2017

52:40

It seems like just about everyone’s job is threatened by automation, but what if automation is the secret to getting more MoGraph work out into the …

Episode 24: Mixing MoGraph with Psychedelics, Caspian Kai

September 6th, 2017

1:07:54

Can drugs make you a better artists?

We'e been programed our entire lives to believe that only harm can come from drugs. The thought is, if it causes you to have a chemical reaction in your brain it must be bad for you, …

Episode 23: How To Do It All - Andrew Vucko

August 22nd, 2017

1:20:21

Have you ever had a director say 'I shouldn't have hired you...'? Our guest today is proof that hard work can get you anywhere. Andrew Vucko …

Episode 22: Beyond the Dragon Tattoo - Directing for MoGraph, Onur Senturk

August 9th, 2017

1:15:01
Motion Graphics covers a huge range of skills...

Like design, animation, editing, directing, 3D, and much more. There’s a lot of work that goes into one piece, and often there’s a huge team behind some of the best work …

Episode 20: Lighting and Camera tips from a master DP: Mike Pecci

July 12th, 2017

1:35:24

DP's are like real-world 3D artists. Think about it. They have to take a three-dimensional world and use cameras and lights and objects and people to …

Episode 19: Design Tips from Designers

June 28th, 2017

1:17:46

Design sure is hard, ain't it?

That's one of the reasons we built Design Bootcamp. In that course we dig into the principles of design but, more importantly, how to apply those principles in the real world. Knowing …

Episode 17: Fire Without Smoke | Compositing Pro-Tips with Hugo Guerra

May 31st, 2017

1:22:19

Nuke is the better tool...

...for compositing. After Effects is king in many areas (like animation) that are important to us Motion Designers, but …

Episode 16: Going unscripted, a look into the world of producing Reality Television with Joke Productions.

May 17th, 2017

1:22:31

There is a TON of MoGraph work out there.

If you’re only checking it out at places like Motionographer (who we love very dearly), you’re only seeing …

Episode 15: Do Creative Directors Actually Create Anything? An interview with Ryan Summers.

May 3rd, 2017

1:16:48

When it comes to location L.A. is undoubtedly the best place for a motion designer to network and thrive, but that’s not to say that studios in other …

Episode 14: The NAB Survival Guide for Motion Designers

April 19th, 2017

1:00:46

As a motion designer NAB isn't just a conference, it's really a rite of passage. With over 100,000 attendees there is no bigger platform to network with people from around the industry. It's an insanely huge event, and …

Episode 13: Why do we need editors? A chat with Mike Radtke, Editor Extraordinaire from Digital Kitchen.

April 5th, 2017

59:56

Think back to the last time you cut a reel...

It probably went something like this. You sat in front of the computer, picked out that perfect track of music, found all of your projects, brought them into After Effects, …

Episode 12: Be A Better Freelancer Right Now - How to get clients, keep them happy, and get paid to do what you love.

March 22nd, 2017

43:33

Our Podcast has always been interviews, but in this episode we're going to shake things up. This time Joey will be flying solo, giving you his most …

Episode 11: The Uncertain Future of MoGraph with Chris Do

March 8th, 2017

1:26:23

If you don't already know who Chris Do is, you need to. He is the CEO of Blind, a studio which he founded 21 years ago that's still going strong today. He's also the creator of The Futur where he teaches MoGraphers like …

Episode 10: After Effects to Code, a chat with the developers of Lottie from Airbnb

March 3rd, 2017

1:14:50

Imagine a world without After Effects. Every time you sit down in front of the computer to animate you have to write code. Not just a few lines like you do with most expressions; hundreds of lines with variables, …

Episode 9: The Conductor, Producer Erica Hilbert of The Mill

March 3rd, 2017

1:23:52

Producers do more than budgets. They are the conductors of the MoGraph orchestra... they do the dirty work so the artists can give total focus to their craft. They have to master the art of telling clients "no" without …

Episode 8: Justin Cone talks Motionographer and the Motion Awards

March 3rd, 2017

1:15:00

Motionographer does a lot for our industry... They inspire us, interview industry professionals, educate us, and put on the amazing F5 Conference. In this interview Joey talks to Motionographer Co-Founder Justin Cone …

Episode 7: Cinema 4D, The Hassenfratz Effect

March 3rd, 2017

1:12:35

Cinema 4D is one of those apps that you start learning and never stop. Frankly, most of the apps we Motion Designers use fall into that category. EJ Hassenfratz has built up a reputation as an amazing C4D artist and …

Episode 6: Nobody is Born a Designer, A chat with Lilian Darmono

March 3rd, 2017

1:21:32

Lilian Darmono is an Australian / Indonesian-Chinese artist living in London. To say she has a diverse background is an understatement. She is not …

Episode 5: Sound Design for Fun and Profit

March 3rd, 2017

1:47:52

Want to know what it takes to be a pro at sound design? To say that Frank Serafine might know what he's talking about is probably a huge understatement. Frank has been around doing sound design since before many of you …

Episode 4: The Code Never Bothered Me Anyway

March 3rd, 2017

1:06:59

Ever hear of Houdini? No, not the magician, the software by SideFX. Joey got a chance to have a very nerdy talk with the super genius Christopher Hendryx about his work at Disney as an FX Animator.

Christopher was the …

Episode 3: Matt Frodsham gets weird

March 3rd, 2017

57:06

Matt Frodsham is a Cinema 4D Black Belt. His reel is full of weird and wonderful work, much of it completed with his friends at the incredible …

Episode 2: Twisted Poly talks shop

March 3rd, 2017

52:15

Want to know the secret to amazing work? Us too. Unfortunately, the secret is "work really really hard."

Working out of his home office in the …

Episode 1: The Almighty Rich Nosworthy gets geeky about 99 Frames

March 1st, 2017

59:37

New Zealand-based 3D Artist extraordinaire Rich Nosworthy is about as humble a guy as you'll ever meet. He single-handedly makes some of the coolest …

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