Erica Gorochow

Erica is a motion designer and director based in Brooklyn NY. Her work has been recognized by the likes of the Vimeo Festival, Fast Co. Design and AdWeek. Additionally, she has written about the world of motion design for The Creators Project and Motionographer and was previously an adjunct professor at NYU’s ITP graduate program.

Growing a business, the hard way: The expanded post

In this Motionographer Q&A Erica Gorochow chats with James Chambers of Animade and Boords about what it's like running a…

6 years ago

Jack Cunningham and the White House build an AR tour powered by a buck

Reach for your phone and wallet to learn more about “The People’s House.” Don’t worry, it won’t cost you a…

7 years ago

Réka Bucsi: Symphony no. 42

Réka Bucsi's Symphony no. 42 is an illustrated encyclopedia of surrealist black comedy. Think David O'Reilly with a softer side.…

8 years ago

Oddfellows: Works With Nest

Oddfellows winds through a connected home with a heck of a lot of animation and illustration charm. We asked them to give…

9 years ago

Super Turbo Atomic Ninja Rabbit: Making Childhood Real

What motionographer reader didn't grow up drawing cartoons?  Armed with his cohorts from The Line, animator Wesley Louis brought his…

9 years ago

Adam Plouff: Building Tools for Animators

"If I’m known for anything, it’s the utilization of some of the more obscure features in After Effects and a…

9 years ago

The Line: Amaro and Walden’s Joyride

Dang. So much attitude and animation skill in The Line's latest short, Amaro and Walden. Warning some bits are NSFW. Don't…

9 years ago

Euro Dance Party Mashup: MEGALIZER II

An explosion of cel-animated characters shake their stuff in this collaborative music video. Slightly NSFW.   Animated by: Vic CHHUN…

9 years ago

Simon Leclerc: Boy

Lovely linework and textures combined with novel framing make this sad, short tale by Simon Leclerc, a quiet beauty.

9 years ago

David Chun Updates

  Freelance art director, designer and illustrator, David Chun refreshes his site with a host of new projects and boards.  

9 years ago

Interview: A Behind-the-Scenes look at Vectorpark’s “Metamorphabet”

Those interested in the future of animation often cite interactive as a new horizon. Patrick Smith, better known as Vectorpark,…

9 years ago

David OReilly Releases an Internet Maze of Shorts

Director, David OReilly has dropped a url-go-round of shorts -- the first of which is titled, "The Horse Raised By Spheres". The films feature OReilly's classic…

9 years ago

Yukai Du: Way Out

Yukai Du's MA graduation film, "Way Out," is a surreal cautionary tale that hits close to home. Her "nouveau 1990s" stylistic voice…

9 years ago

Encylopedia Pictura for Panda Bear

San Francisco based, Encylopedia Pictura, has sprung back into music-video-making action! Last month, the collective released a live-action forrest romance for Metronomy. They've…

9 years ago

It’s Back: Yule Log 2.0(14)!

Gather round world wide web! Daniel Savage, Oddfellows and Wondersauce have banded together to present the blazing work of over…

9 years ago

Carboni Studio: “All Over”

Chris Carboni and a small team gracefully stitched together this cinematic survey of a music video. We asked Chris about…

9 years ago

Persistent Peril: Phantom Power

Ace composition and beautifully nuanced animation in Phantom Power by Persistent Peril. Some extra behind the scenes on their site.…

9 years ago

Richard Hogg and Mummu: Hello FutureLearners!

Charmingly sharp character animation in this spot for FutureLearn.com. I got a chuckle out of everyone featured, but really, Lynn steals the show.…

9 years ago

HouseSpecial: A Tale of Momentum & Inertia

HouseSpecial (formally LAIKA) releases a solid dose of storytelling in their short, A Tale of Momentum & Inertia.   Credits: Kirk…

10 years ago

Golden Wolf: Doomsayers

Oh dang! Some impressive cel animated gymnastics from Golden Wolf. (More gems over at Jonathan Djob Nkondo's tumblr)   Credits:…

10 years ago

Plenty shows off skills and space with a new reel

Argentinian studio, Plenty, drops an untraditional reel bursting with a wide range of polished work. The bow that ties their montage together is fun: it seems meant to…

10 years ago