Motionographer making of

Pilot Pens turns 100

Joe Donaldson • 3 years ago

The ups and downs of making a short film

In this Guest Post, we're excited to bring you an inside look at Planet Tobler and how it came to be.

Joe Donaldson • 3 years ago

Watch_Dogs 2: Cinematic reveal trailer

Justin Cone • 4 years ago

The Boy Who Learned to Fly: Usain Bolt

This short film crafted by the Academy Award-winning Moonbot Studios tells the story of The World's Fastest Man, Usain Bolt, who recently captured his third… Read more

Justin Cone • 5 years ago

How to change the world (and get paid for it): Making SolarCity “How Energy Gets To You”

Learn how a group of passionate environmentalists used innovative production techniques to tell stories that genuinely matter to them — all while getting paid.

Justin Cone • 5 years ago

Making “Uncanny Valley,” an eye-popping sci-fi short about a very possible future

The sci-fi short "Uncanny Valley" presents a grim but very possible future in an eye-popping style laced with beautiful VFX work. Our chat with the… Read more

Justin Cone • 5 years ago

Ash Thorp shares “Ares” process

Justin Cone • 6 years ago

Behind the Scenes: “Donning the Digital Mask: Anonymous”

The infamous group of hackers that identify themselves as “Anonymous” are, as their name suggests, incredibly hard to pin down. They’ve targeted racists, terrorists and pedophiles. They’ve brought… Read more

Justin Cone • 6 years ago

Semi-Permanent 2015 Opening Titles

Raoul Marks (a frequent collaborator with Patrick Clair at Elastic), directed a goosebump-inducing title sequence for Semi-Permanent 2015. In Marks’ words: A surreal trip. An allegory… Read more

Justin Cone • 6 years ago

In-Depth: Making the Best of Motionographer with Aran Quinn and Mill+

With the word “motion” emblazoned in white block letters on its back, a blue, muscle-bound creature deadlifts a barbell and turns to face the camera,… Read more

Justin Cone • 6 years ago

Process: Making the F5 Opening Titles with Block & Tackle

Over the last several years, conference openers have joined music videos, film titles and visual essays as ideal showcases for ambitious motion designers and visual… Read more

Justin Cone • 6 years ago

Handmade with computers: H&M Conscious Films

At first glance, the H&M Conscious Films directed by photographer Bela Borsodi look like 100% hand-made creations. And they are. Kind of. While everything was shot in… Read more

Justin Cone • 6 years ago

Onesize: FITC Amsterdam

Stunning main titles for FITC Amsterdam 2013 by Onesize. The design is by Bradley G Munkowitz (aka GMUNK), who also did the whole design package for… Read more

Daniel Coutinho • 8 years ago

Amon Tobin ISAM 2.0 – Leviathan

Chicago-based studio Leviathan crafts a creative projection-mapped piece to provide an immersive stage experience for Amon Tobin’s ISAM 2.0 tour. Check out the making of… Read more

Andres Weber • 9 years ago

Mikey Please: Making The Eagleman Stag

Not your average behind the scenes, Mikey Please sheds some light on The Eagleman Stag in this brilliant making-of. Includes some bits reminiscent of his… Read more

Michelle Higa Fox • 9 years ago