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    School of Motion Podcast

    The #1 podcast for designers who animate, animators who design, and anyone who is 3D-curious. We interview Designers, Animators, 3D Artists, Producers, Studio Owners and other folks related to motion design and creativity. We get deep into the geeky world of Adobe After Effects, Cinema 4D, Photoshop and Illustrator. We talk about the business and art of Motion Design. Dig in.
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    Character Design and Artistic Growth: Insights from Emma Gillette

    Character Design and Artistic Growth: Insights from Emma Gillette

    In our latest podcast episode, Emma Gillette, a professional illustrator and instructor of the newly released Character Design Fundamentals course, shares her experiences and insights, providing actionable lessons for fellow artists and designers.

    Check out the corresponding blog post: https://www.schoolofmotion.com/blog/emma-gillette

     

    Show Notes

    Emma Gillette

    People

    Brent Adams

    Sam Nielson

    Maike Plenzke

    Maxine Vee

    Cory Loftis

    Pieces

    SpongeBob SquarePants

    Encanto (2021)

    Hercules (1997)

    Tangled (2010)

    Frozen (2013)

    Moana (2016)

    The Boxtrolls (2014)

    Homer Simpson 3D by Miguel Vasquez

    Monster High

    Resources

    Brigham Young University Animation Program

    School of Motion Podcast
    enFebruary 21, 2024

    NFT Success and The Future of Motion with Rive CD Jerry Liu

    NFT Success and The Future of Motion with Rive CD Jerry Liu

    In this week’s podcast we’re talking to Jerry Liu -  Creative Director at Rive, and a man who has seen a lot in his motion design career. He’s done plenty of studio work, did a stint at Meta, made 7-figures selling NFTs, and now he’s deep in the fast-growing world of interactive motion design. In this conversation, Jerry talks transparently about his career, the NFT roller coaster he got to ride, and his thoughts on the future of this industry. 

    If you're curious about the thrill of designing for interactions or the potential opportunities that new tools like Rive can open for motion designers, this episode is an absolute goldmine.

    Watch the video version of this podcast here: https://www.schoolofmotion.com/blog/rive-future-of-motion

     

    Show Notes

    Jerry Liu Studio

    People

    Ross Plaskow

    Stephen Kelleher

    Dan Savage

    Signalnoise (James White)

    Olly Moss

    Deekay Kwon

    Oscar Mar

    Genuine Human (Jay)

    Chris Bjerre

    Neptali Cisneros

    Studios

    MK12

    Psyop

    Ravie

    Toast

    Pieces

    Black Hat/Zero-day

    What is a Blockchain Game?

    Kibatsu Mecha

    Mark Zuckerberg: First Interview in the Metaverse

    META - Messenger Redesign

    Made a simple interactive retro game menu with @rive.app

    How to make a rainbow drawing mini-game in @rive.app

    I recently joined the incredible team at @rive.app as Creative Director.

    Fold-A-Face by Jeff McAvoy The Rive Guy

    Big Trouble in Little China

    Exit through the Gift Shop

    Rive and the future of interactive design with Guido Rosso

    Motion Design as a Subscription Service? Austin Bauwens of Ravie Studio

    Resources

    Rive

    Ringling’s Tuition

    Rolo

    Stepn

    School of Visual Arts (SVA)

    Brand New School

    Mondo

    Parallel

    School of Motion Podcast
    enFebruary 07, 2024

    How to Win in 2024 | Thoughts and Tips for Motion Designers

    School of Motion Podcast
    enJanuary 24, 2024

    The Past and Future of Motion: Simon Robson on AI, Evolution and Staying Curious

    School of Motion Podcast
    enJanuary 10, 2024

    2023: The Year In Mograph

    2023: The Year In Mograph

    Get ready for the School of Motion's annual end-of-the-year podcast extravaganza, featuring an epic and (record-breaking!) discussion.

    Show Notes

    People

     EJ Hassenfratz

    Ryan Summers

    Austin Bauwens

    Amanda Russell

    Sekani Solomon

    Marina Nakagawa

    Jonathan Winbush

    Nick Forshee

    Justin Cone

    Joe Nash

    Chad Ashley

    Hayley Akins

    Kelsey (Premiere Gal)

    Barton Damer

     Louis Wes

    Sara Beth Morgan

    Zak Lovatt

    Don Allen Drug Free

    Dave

    Eve Paints

    Southern Shotty

    Troy Browne

    Emanuele Colombo

    Catharine Pitt

    François Lefebvre

    Twistedpoly

    Roelof Knol

    Stephan Bischof

    Kris Theorin

    David Ariew

    Beeple

    Jake Bartlett

    Aaron Blaise

    Alex Grigg

    Nick Greenawalt

    Rowan Cheung

    Caleb Ward

    Steve Talkowski

    Studios

    Ravie Cream

    Buck

    Already Been Chewed Lovatt Studio Bad Decisions Studio

    VUCKO Tidal Motion

    BUFF Motion

    Art&Graft

    Club Camping

    Cub Studio

    Academy Films

    Electric Theatre Collective

    Buda

    Brand New School DixonBaxi Laundry

    Beeple Studios

    Symbolic

    Work

    Ravie Studio Reel

    Already Been Chewed Reel

    Between The Lines

    Behind The Sauce

    Man Orders Coffee with AR Headset

    Marco Brambilla Animates the MSG Sphere for U2 Las Vegas Residency

    Behind U2's Residency at Sphere Las Vegas

    Meet Web 5

    Coca-Cola Masterpiece

    BIRTH

    Ozone Trailer 

    Making of 48K Followers

    Buda 48K Followers

    Go wide or go home—MARVEL SNAP is officially on PC

    Cafe Bustelo Está Aquí

    DixonBaxi Premeir League Design

    Gorillaz presents… Skinny Ape (Immersive Live Performance in Times Square)

    Toy Story Funday Football

    Laundry Studio Vegas Sphere Launch

    David Ariew Coca Cola Pour for the Las Vegas Sphere

    Wanderers

    Nouns

    Pudgy Penguins

    Wanderers Promo on X

    Non_Interactive – Software & ML

    Runway Samples by Rowan Cheung

    Star Wars by Wes Anderson Trailer | The Galactic Menagerie

    Lord of the Rings by Wes Anderson Trailer | The Whimsical Fellowship

    Heavenly Vessel

     

    Tools/Resources

     Premiere Gal

    Block

    Duolingo

    Greyscalegorilla

    Motion Hatch

    Pictoplasma

    Unreal for 3D Artists

    After Effects Kickstart

    Cinema 4D Basecamp

    Animation Bootcamp

    Cinema 4D

    Unreal Engine

    Adobe After Effects

    Nomad Sculpt Procreate

    Procreate Dreams

    Stash Media Tendril & FutureDeluxe Partnership

    Apple Vison

    Quest Pro

    NAB 2023 Motion Meetup

    Dash Bash

    Camp Mograph

    SIGGRAPH

    Procreate Dreams: The 2D Animation Revolution for Digital Artists

    Why did Adobe spend 20 BILLION DOLLARS for Figma??? Project Avalanche

    Unreal Engine 5’s New Motion Graphic Tools Will Blow Your Mind! | Project Avalanche

    Wild

    Part and Sum

    DAT Tour

    Half-Rez

    Design Joy

    Motion Shop

    Apple M3 Mac

    Design giant Ideo cuts a third of staff and closes offices as the era of design thinking ends

    After Effects feature summary (December 2023 release)

    aescripts + aeplugins

    Lockdown 3 for After Effects

    Mask Prompter

    Rubber Hose 3

    Rig once, use EVERYWHERE | Rubberhose 3 Rig to EGP Workflow

    Good Boy Ninja

    Skew

    Why are After Effects artists freaking out about Skew? | Insane new time-saving tool

     Kangaroo

    How to Land Big Clients: The Art of Mograph Biz Dev with Joe Nash

    AE Screens

    Flow

    C4D Unified Simulations

    C4D Capsules

    Unreal Engine Is Raising Its Prices, But There's a Catch

    Fortnite

    Spline

    Spline in Webflow

    Womp

    Move.ai

    Announcing the new Rive

    Introducing: Procreate Dreams

    NFT Go Market Overview

    Grayscalegorilla Plus

    Blender

    Blender 3.0 Beginner Tutorial

    Adobe Generative Fill

    Zbrush for iPad

    AI: An Artist’s Friend or Foe? | Dan Jeffries, CIO of Stability.ai (Stable Diffusion)

    Text-Based Editing in Premiere Pro

    Get Better Music Tracks for Video Editing with Adobe Remix | Premiere Pro Effects for Audio

    Adobe Podcast

    Dall-E

    Canva AI

    Generate a vector graphic using a text prompt

    Krea.ai

    Meshy.ai

    Topaz Labs

    Beeble

    Adobe Substance Sampler

    Cascadeur

    Anything.world

    Tagbox

    Wonder Dynamics

    The Future of (Mobile) VFX: Simulon has Arrived with Divesh Naidoo

    MrUgleh Post on X

    Curious Refuge

    Why THIS is the Future of Imagery (and Nobody Knows it Yet)

    Artists Are Mad About Marvel’s ‘Secret Invasion’ AI-Generated Opening Credits

    3D Gaussian Splatting from Hollywood Films!

    Luma AI

    Polycam

    Stable Diffusion Litigation

    Sarah Silverman Hits Stumbling Block in AI Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against Meta

    Vizcom

    Adobe Firefly

    Midjourney

    Gen-2

    ControlNet

    School of Motion Podcast
    enDecember 27, 2023

    Rive and the future of interactive design

    Rive and the future of interactive design

    Let's get real about Rive. Guido Rosso, Rive’s CEO, pitches Rive as the next step in vector graphics and interactive design, a tool easy to pick up for After Effects veterans and powerful enough to dominate interaction design.

    Get the full scoop here: https://www.schoolofmotion.com/blog/rive

     

    Show Notes

    Rive

    Guido Rosso

    Kurt Hartfelder

    Jerry Liu

    Hernan Torrisi

    JcToon

    After Effects to Code: Lottie from Airbnb

    Haiku

    Duolingo

    Doodles (31:00)

    Bubble.io

    Gunner

    Figma

    Framer

    BodyMovin

    School of Motion Podcast
    enDecember 13, 2023

    The Future of VFX: Simulon has Arrived with Divesh Naidoo

    The Future of VFX: Simulon has Arrived with Divesh Naidoo

    Dive deep into the future of visual effects with Divesh Naidoo, the founder and CEO of Simulon, in this fascinating episode. Discover the groundbreaking app that's making high-end visual effects accessible to anyone, anywhere. Learn about Divesh's journey of building a startup in South Africa, and hear his unique insights on the challenges and rewards of this process. From the nitty-gritty of software development to the broader vision for the VFX industry, this conversation is a must-listen for tech enthusiasts, creatives, and startup dreamers alike. Tune in and get ready to have your mind blown!

    Check out the corresponding blog post: https://www.schoolofmotion.com/blog/simulon

    SCHOOL OF MOTION COURSES https://som.bz/3SUg5Yb 

    Show Notes:

    Divesh on X / Twitter

    Simulon Beta Signup

    Wonder Dynamics Wonder Studio

    3D Scan Store

    Industrial Light & Magic (ILM)

    Dondoo Studios

    Polycam

    LumaAI

    Infinite Reality

    School of Motion Podcast
    enNovember 29, 2023

    Procreate Dreams: The 2D Animation Revolution for Digital Artists

    Procreate Dreams: The 2D Animation Revolution for Digital Artists

    Procreate Dreams is OUT—the 2D animation app from the creators of the legendary design app, Procreate. We got on the line with James Cuda and Claire Desus, the minds behind this game-changing software. Explore the journey from Procreate's humble beginnings to the iPad Pro revolution and the birth of Procreate Dreams.

    Check out the interview breakdown over on the School of Motion Blog Page: www.schoolofmotion.com/blog/procreate-dreams

    SCHOOL OF MOTION COURSES All Courses - https://som.bz/3SUg5Yb

    School of Motion Podcast
    enNovember 22, 2023

    How to Land Big Clients: The Art of Mograph Biz Dev with Joe Nash

    How to Land Big Clients: The Art of Mograph Biz Dev with Joe Nash

    Check out the School of Motion blog post for a deep dive: https://www.schoolofmotion.com/blog/m...

    Join us as we dive into the art of creative business development with Joe Nash, the ex-Director of Business Strategy at Buck. Joe dishes it out on building strong relationships, matching clients with perfect creative solutions, and mastering the business side of the evolving creative industry. This might be the most valuable podcast you listen to this year.

    Additional links: - studios & artists:

    Joe’s Personal Site

    Buck

    State Design

    Carbon VFX

    Trollbäck

    Impactist

    Element

    Additional links: - resources & tools

    Brandtrackers Newsletter

    Rive

    Figma

    Spline

    Webflow

    School of Motion Podcast
    enNovember 15, 2023

    Motion Design as a Subscription Service? Austin Bauwens of Ravie Studio

    Motion Design as a Subscription Service? Austin Bauwens of Ravie Studio

    If you follow “motion design Twitter”, you’ve probably encountered the work of Austin Bauwens, co-founder of Ravie Studio. At 21, running his own 8-person studio, Austin is a bonafide motion design influencer. In this interview Joey explores how Austin dropped out of college 2 years early to focus on Ravie and how he’s seemingly cracked the code of using social media to actually get client work. They’ll also dig into a business model that Ravie tried out, where they offered clients a subscription to motion design services.

    Show Notes

    Artists

    Studios

    Work

    Ravie 2023 Motion Reel!

    "Do or Die" - Dream Manhunt Minecraft Animated Music Video

    TOP 20 FREE Minecraft Intro Templates! - Sony Vegas, After Effects, Cinema 4D

    Will Taylor’s Twitter

    Resources

     

    School of Motion Podcast
    enNovember 01, 2023

    Can Motion Design be Inclusive AND Profitable?

    Can Motion Design be Inclusive AND Profitable?

    In this week’s School of Motion Podcast, our Director of Community, Brittany Wardell interviews the founders of two studios leading the charge on Inclusivity in the motion design industry. Macaela VanderMost (Newfangled Studios) and Ricardo Roberts (Bien Studios) discuss  how and why inclusivity became a part of their studios’ DNA, the steps they've taken to make that a reality, and the costs and benefits of prioritizing inclusivity in their work.

    Shownotes:
    Shownotes: Macaela VanderMost https://www.linkedin.com/in/macaela/
    Newfangled Studios https://www.newfangledstudios.com/
    Ricardo Roberts https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricardoroberts/
    Bien https://www.bien.studio/ Dash Bash https://www.dashbash.net/
    Bien InMoDe Methodology https://thisisbien.com/inclusive-motion-design/
    Newfangled North Star https://www.newfangledstudios.com/About/
    Madison Avenue: The Advertising Revolution
    https://barcelona.tbs-education.com/news/madison-avenue-the-advertising-revolution/
    AICP https://www.aicp.com/
    Double the Line
    https://www.aicp.com/initiatives/equity-and-inclusion/double-the-line
    NothingAbout Us Without Us
    https://vimeo.com/event/3214781


    School of Motion Podcast
    enOctober 11, 2023

    Going Viral: Behind the AI-Generated Wes Anderson Trailers for Star Wars and LOTR

    Going Viral: Behind the AI-Generated Wes Anderson Trailers for Star Wars and LOTR

    Caleb Ward of Curious Refuge joins us to talk about how he made 2 movie trailers go mega viral with AI tools like ChatGPT, Midjourney, D-ID and Eleven Labs.

    Caleb recently released 2 Wes-Anderson-inspired trailers that mashed up Wes’s signature quirky style with Star Wars and Lord of the Rings. Both trailers became viral hits, getting millions of views and spawning articles in The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, Business Insider, and more.

    In this interview, he walks us through how he made these films, and tells us what it’s like to go mega viral. We also dive into the future of creativity in the face of AI, and the complex ethical questions around all of this.

    AI: An Artist’s Friend or Foe? | Dan Jeffries, CIO of Stability.ai (Stable Diffusion)

    AI: An Artist’s Friend or Foe? | Dan Jeffries, CIO of Stability.ai (Stable Diffusion)

    AI has finally come to the world of art, but what does that really mean for artists? Will it be the friend we’ve always wanted by eliminating monotonous tasks and speeding up workflows? Or will it turn out to be a foe and make digital artists obsolete? Joey sits down with Daniel Jeffries, CIO of Stability.ai, to discuss the real-world use cases of artificial intelligence and the moral, ethical, and philosophical ramifications of AI art. 

    In addition to our regular podcast format, we also made this episode into a video, so you can see the work and tools as they’re being discussed. Check it out on the School of Motion YouTube channel.

    School of Motion Podcast
    enJanuary 04, 2023

    2022 Year in Review

    2022 Year in Review

    2022 may be remembered as the year things got back to “normal,” but also as a year of big changes, and our industry is no exception. The economy was booming, but now may be stalling. The rapid development of AI tools makes our jobs ever easier, but also might be stealing them away. In-person work and events have returned, but are people ready to show up? New tools are making serious in-roads against the established giants. Freelance rates had been booming for the past couple years, but a flood of tech layoffs may shake everything up. 

    School of Motion’s fearless founder Joey Korenman is joined by Creative Directors EJ Hassenfratz and Kyle Hamrick, former SOM Creative Director Ryan Summers, and an all-star lineup of studio owners and industry experts for their hottest takes on this year’s burning questions, including “can we even define what motion design is anymore?”. 

    In addition to our regular podcast format, this year we also made this multi-hour odyssey into a video, so you can see the work, tools and events as they’re being discussed. So get comfy and prepare your ears for a full recap on all things mograph for 2022.

    School of Motion Podcast
    enDecember 28, 2022

    Pushing Past Your Limits with Nocky Dinh

    Pushing Past Your Limits with Nocky Dinh

    Building a career is like climbing a mountain. There are numerous obstacles ahead, and no guarantees that you’re on the right path. But what happens when you reach the peak and discover…there’s so much more you want to do? Nocky Dinh moved across the world to pursue her dream career, and she wasn't about to let a limited skillset keep her down. Find out what happens when she added 3D to her portfolio.

    School of Motion Podcast
    enAugust 24, 2022

    Listen as We Direct a REAL Voiceover Session

    Listen as We Direct a REAL Voiceover Session

    If you want to hear what a real VO session sounds like, then you've come to the right place! In this podcast you'll get to be a fly on the wall for a VO session lead by Jake and Joey. Along the way Joey is going to be dropping some golden nuggets of VO directing advice to help you direct VO like a pro the next time you need to.

    Legwork or Legend? The Career of Aaron Ray

    Legwork or Legend? The Career of Aaron Ray

    Think about your career as an artist. Are you really where you want to be? Are you headed toward the top of the right mountain? The Design and Animation industry is constantly changing, which makes it hard to know if your career is headed in the right direction. What does the end of the road look like? Who are the artists you should aim to follow? And how can you, forging your own path in this subjective career, create your own legend? Join Aaron Ray as we discuss where your career can go. 

    Animating the Unreal with Chromosphere

    Animating the Unreal with Chromosphere

    We’ve had our eye on Chromosphere Studio for some time. They’ve consistently put out stellar work, with a keen eye toward the future of the industry. From new techniques to bold storytelling, these artists are building up their brand without taking their eyes off the prize. So how do you develop your career without losing focus on a passion project? We spoke with Kevin Dart and Theresa Latzko to find out.

    NFTs and the Future of Motion with Justin Cone

    NFTs and the Future of Motion with Justin Cone

    The design and animation industry is rapidly evolving. As the tools of the industry become available to more artists around the world, innovation and growth follow. One of the most exciting developments has been the proliferation of cryptoart, but it is still an area rife with confusion and speculation. What do NFTs really mean for the future of our industry? We have Buck's Justin Cone here to discuss what's coming next.