Feature Stories

Which came first, the algorithm or the artwork?

Habito is a seemingly simple animation about a mortgage algorithm. Our interview with director and graphic artist Nicolas Menard reveals there’s a lot more under… 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

Breakdown: William Arnold and OFFF by Night 2016

William Arnold talks about chaos, control and his childhood fascination with dioramas in this in-depth interview by Bobby Ushiro.

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

Web Animation for Motion Designers

Animators and motion designers are increasingly working on the web. But how can you make the transition? Do you have the skills you need? How… 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

SPECTRUM: Meghan Lands

“In all honesty, I think being a woman in the world is inherently political, and being a woman in this industry is inherently subversive. And… 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.

A shift in focus with Sebastian Baptista

In this Motionographer Q&A, we take a peek at some of Sebastian Baptista's wonderful new work and chat with him about what he's been up… Read more

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

SPECTRUM: Eliza Jappinen

Entrepreneur, animator, musician. Eliza Jappinen does it all with inspiring ferocity. In this issue of Spectrum, we learn how the Helsinki-based artist forged her own… 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

“Character Upload,” Mate Steinforth, and Pictoplasma

With Pictoplasma right around the corner, we caught up with the one and only Mate Steinforth on his new trailer for the upcoming festival, the… Read more

Offf Barcelona with Vallée Duhamel

Vallée Duhamel's work is beautiful, playful, smart, and full of surprise. In this Motionographer Q&A we chat with Julien and Eve about their recent film… 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