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Transparency and a financial year in review with Zack Lovatt

In this Motionographer Guest Post, we're thrilled to bring you some financial insight from LA-based tool developer and technical director, Zack Lovatt.

Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes

As life and our priorities constantly change, so too does our path through this ever-evolving industry. In this month's Guest Post we get an insightful… Read more

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 studio in the ever-changing design… Read more

An animator’s greatest asset: the short film

In this Motionographer Guest Post, Eoin Duffy provides an intimate look into the world of personal projects and the value of making short films.

An interview with Get it Girl

In this Motionographer Q&A, we chat with Get it Girl to find out more about their collective and what some of the best illustrators in… Read more

Everything is awesome, until it isn’t

In this Motionographer Guest Post, Adam Plouff gives a sobering look at what it's like getting called up to the big leagues, then reassessing what… Read more

Who is Jonathan Djob Nkondo?

From "worst in his class" at Gobelins to a career making mind-bending work, it's not always been an easy ride for Jonathan Djob Nkondo. Our… Read more

Better together: Wednesday Studio

In this installment of the Better Together series, we chat with Daniela Negrín Ochoa and Iria López of Wednesday Studio on collaboration and what makes… Read more

Greg Sharp, Truba, and The Future

In this Q&A we chat with Greg Sharp about Truba, the new studio he founded with his wife, producer Nina Knežević, and their debut film… Read more

Winning the render wars with Chad Ashley

With the everchanging landscape of render engines it can be hard to know which one is right for you. In this article, Sekani Solomon dives… Read more

Step by Step: Andrew Vucko

Sit back and takes notes as we get a behind the scenes look at how one of the best 2D animators in the game works… Read more

A look at the changing landscape of animation with Johnny Kelly

In this Motionographer Q&A we chat with Johnny Kelly about his recent work "Good Adds Up", a series of personalized films created for Facebook.

Making time for the work that matters most… your own

In this Motionographer exclusive, we chat with Vincent Tsui to find out more about his wonderful new film "Opal Waltz" and to get an insightful… Read more

The good and bad about life as an expat

We've all heard it before: if you want to do good work, move to NYC, LA or London. In this month's Guest Post Bee Grandinetti… Read more

Step by Step: Emanuele Colombo

Ever wonder what goes into 2D character animation in After Effects? Well, you're in luck! In this month's Step by Step enjoy as Emanuele Colombo… Read more

Boords and the noble quest of making storyboarding better

In this Motionographer exclusive we chat with Tom Judd of Animade on the beginnings of Boords, their new commenting feature, and the balance they strive… Read more

“Coke Habit” and the importance of authorship

In this Motionographer Exclusive, we hear from Dan Covert and Andre Andreev of the ever evolving Dress Code on their interpretation of authorship, why it's… Read more

Jumping into the unknown

Ash Thorp is a household name in our industry and beyond. In this Motionographer guest post, we're thrilled to bring you some insight from Ash… Read more

Step by Step: My Moon

In this Motionographer Step by Step profile, we get an inside look into the world of background painting and "My Moon" by none other than… Read more

Better Together: Hannah Jacobs and Lara Lee

Better Together is a new idea with the aim of exploring the special chemistry that is formed when people begin to collaborate with one another… Read more

In the hot seat with Joe Ball

Ever wonder what it would be like to be given your big break and have the opportunity to direct a spot for one of our… Read more

Trying to find a balance

In this powerful and honest Motionographer Guest Post, the amazingly talented Laura Alejo offers some perspective on what it's like being one of New York… Read more

Marshall McLuhan, Al Jazeera and Daniel Savage

In this Motionographer Q&A, we chat with Daniel Savage about his new film for Al Jazeera, the growing momentum of visual essays and the need… Read more