process

MK12 Interview: Making “Man of Action! II: Ashes of Vengeance”

For many, MK12 is where it all started. Just as Kyle Cooper's iconic title sequence for Se7en signaled a renaissance for…

8 years ago

“The World of Autism,” a richly detailed mixed media journey into the mind of Jacob

Guilherme Marcondes is back at it again, this time for BBDO New York and the Ad Council’s beautiful new campaign…

8 years ago

Ash Thorp remixes Adobe in this psychedelic journey through the creative process

Take an inter-dimensional voyage through the creative process with Ash Thorp's latest for Adobe

9 years ago

Exclusive interview: Plenty takes on Alice in Wonderland for Good Books

Argentinian studio Plenty shares the hybrid 2D/3D process behind their ambitious project for Good Books.

9 years ago

A horde of humans obeys the “Witch Doctor” in this creepy music video

The concept is simple: Dutch rock band De Staat's lead singer, Torre Florim, stands in the center of a throng of…

9 years ago

Process: Lincoln Continental Concept

Block and Tackle and shares the process behind their painterly masterpiece promoting the Lincoln Continental concept car.

9 years ago

Watching Glean Keane draw in virtual reality is amazing

Legendary animator Glen Keane is famous for his work on Disney classics like Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin and Pocahontas. Despite…

9 years ago

“Reach”

Real-world case study of Element 3D used in product launch video that looks back at the history of aviation

9 years ago

The long journey to “Lostopolis,” an interview with PandaPanther

While many commercial animation shops dream of developing feature length films — and building valuable intellectual property in the process…

9 years ago

Interview: The Lessons Behind We Are Royale’s Manifesto

Surviving eight years as a motion design studio is no easy feat. In addition to riding the unpredictable ebb and flow…

9 years ago

Tom Green goes solo

After nearly 10 years at Shilo, director Tom Green is hitting the streets. His recently launched portfolio and reel are…

9 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…

9 years ago

How a husband and wife team took a startup from brand to product launch

What makes "IMANDRA" a fascinating case study in the world of explainer videos is not its intricately detailed but elegant…

9 years ago

Working backwards: From rig to character to story with Andrew Vucko

Editor's note: This animation features cartoon-style nudity and sex, and therefore might be NSFW for some office environments. As any experienced animator…

9 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…

9 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…

9 years ago

Get Your Shit Together

I'll admit it. I'm a voyeur: Every chance I get, I ogle other people's After Effects project files.   What I find…

9 years ago

Motion and code: Getting to know Lucas Zanotto

Italian-born designer/animator Lucas Zanotto's career is as varied and playful as his creations.  Moving seamlessly between analogue and digital techniques,…

9 years ago

Hybrid by birth: Getting to know Animade

I first became aware of London-based Animade via their iOS game Ready Steady Bang, a twitchy dueler packed with charming animation.…

9 years ago

Crafting graphics for the Oscars: An interview with Henry Hobson

Like people who tune into the Super Bowl just to watch the ads, I turn on the Oscars just to…

9 years ago

Buck builds a “Factory” of hand-made type for Facebook

Buck's "Factory" for Facbeook is a masterclass in live action motion design and typography. After cleaning out their local art…

9 years ago

Motionographer Podcast: Making “Anomaly”

https://soundcloud.com/motionographer-1/motionographer-podcast-anomaly-with-dan-difelice-byron-slaybaugh Set against the space-race canvas of the 1960's, Anomaly is inspired by the traditional Christmas Nativity and explores, through…

9 years ago