Episodes
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In this episode of the School of Motion podcast, Joey chats with Yukai Du, a Chinese-born, London-based illustrator and animator, about her journey into art and animation. Yukai’s story is packed with insights for creatives aiming to carve out their own space in the industry—straight from someone who’s done exactly that.
See the corresponding blog post here: https://www.schoolofmotion.com/blog/y...
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Meet Perception—a motion design studio trusted by Hollywood and some of the world’s biggest brands to bring sci-fi dreams to life. Ever wonder who’s behind the mind-blowing tech visuals in Black Panther or the holographic wizardry in Iron Man? In this episode of the School of Motion Podcast, Joey sits down with Perception founders Danny Gonzalez and Jeremy Lasky as they spill the ‘secret sauce’ that powers their studio’s success.
Check out the corresponding blog post for more info: https://www.schoolofmotion.com/blog/p...
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In this week's School of Motion podcast episode, Joey speaks with Chris Hardcastle and Ian Waters, the creators of Cavalry! They discuss Cavalry's unique features, including its powerful animation capabilities, and dive into how Cavalry differentiates itself from traditional animation software like After Effects. We also look into Cavalry ability to handle high-volume projects, its potential to revolutionize motion design workflows, and get a glimpse of their vision for Cavalry's future.
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This week, Joey sits down with Hayley Akins, the founder of Motion Hatch to uncover smart strategies for building a motion design business! If you’re a motion designer or animator struggling with the business side of things—like finding clients, pricing your work, or just keeping your head above water—this episode is a MUST-LISTEN! Get the show notes on our blog: http://www.schoolofmotion.com/blog/motion-design-business-hayley-akins
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Let's talk about AI, by far the most popular topic that we get asked about at School of Motion. AI feels almost ubiquitous in our space and we felt it was important for us to dive in and examine it as objectively as we can. This is why Joey recorded a whole solo podcast episode to share his thoughts on the state of AI in our industry, what the long term impact could be, whether the use of AI will ever become acceptable, and so much more.
Check out the corresponding blog post here: https://www.schoolofmotion.com/blog/ai-motion-design
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In the latest School of Motion Podcast episode, Joey catches up with Connor Henkle, a motion design pro who's found his groove in sports and stadium graphics. Connor gives us a peek into his journey from dabbling in graphic design to becoming a go-to guy for electrifying visuals at sporting events. Check out the corresponding blog post (and more of Connor's work) here: https://www.schoolofmotion.com/blog/connor-henkle-sports-design
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Join E.J. Hassenfratz and Jonathan Winbush on the School of Motion Podcast as they explore diverse toolsets, Unreal Engine, and the evolving motion design industry.
URL: https://www.schoolofmotion.com/blog/jonathan-winbush
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In this week's School of Motion Podcast, Joey sits down with our very own Aharon Rabinowitz, who looks back on his journey into the world of motion graphics and animation — and the potential future ahead. Check out the corresponding blog post here: https://www.schoolofmotion.com/blog/aharon-rabinowitz
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We were stoked to have design trailblazer and animator Beeple join us on the SOM podcast. He shares insights on the NFT boom, how AI augments artistic work, and offers valuable advice for up-and-coming designers. Check out the corresponding blog post here: https://www.schoolofmotion.com/blog/beeple-nfts-ai
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Creative legend John LePore joins us on the podcast! Join us as we dive deep into current and future trends in motion and design.
If you're not familiar with the name John LePore, you're almost certainly familiar with his work. John has made creative contributions to Marvel Studios' Black Panther, the Hummer EV, and Pixar’s Lightyear. He has worked on over 25 Marvel Studios films, including designing the Marvel Studios logo! We were stoked to have him on the pod, as we explored John's illustrious career and his insights on designing the future.
See the full blog post here 👉 https://www.schoolofmotion.com/blog/john-lepore-motion-design-trends
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Oscar Mar joins us on the School of Motion Podcast, where he shares his journey from designer to founder, blending business savvy with creative exploration in sci-fi entertainment. See the full blog post here: https://www.schoolofmotion.com/blog/oscar-mar-parallel
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Dive into web design with full-stack designer turned founder Ran Segall, as he dishes out on blending aesthetics, functionality, and business strategy to skyrocket your design approach. Check out the corresponding blog post here: https://www.schoolofmotion.com/blog/design-web-motion-ran-segall
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Check out the corresponding blog post and key takeaways here: https://www.schoolofmotion.com/blog/c... Dive into the latest episode of the School of Motion Podcast as we hang out with Collin Leix, the brilliant mind blending traditional artistry with the limitless possibilities of VR. Collin is a full time animator at Gunner, now part of the innovative crew at one of the hottest tech company's around, Duolingo.
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We go 1:1 with the one and only Karin Fong—Emmy award-winning director, designer, and founder of the creative agency Imaginary Forces. Check out the corresponding blog post here: https://www.schoolofmotion.com/blog/karin-fong
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From playing guitar in the underground music scene with his band Slowburn, Brady's journey shifted gears to tweaking pixels in LA and founding Texturelabs, an online tutorial and assets site. His transition from the world of music to the realm of visual arts is a testament to the fluidity of creative expression. Brady shares actionable tips and insights from his design journey — tips you can use today to amplify your own design projects.
Check out the corresponding blog post here: https://www.schoolofmotion.com/blog/b...
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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
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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
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We slice through the noise and focus on the real factors that will drive motion design success this year. And heads-up: It's more than just the latest tools and trends. :)
Check out the corresponding blog post: https://www.schoolofmotion.com/blog/a...
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Show Notes
motionmondays.com
How Freelancers Find BIG Clients on LinkedIn
People
Justin Harder
Peter Tarka
Mulan Fu
Zack Lovatt
Rosie Phillpot
Ryan Plummer
Omar Vicke
Chris Zachary
Brian Clark
Mark Mograph
Jen Van Horn
Austin Bauwens
Julie Craft
DogeDesigner
Nickolai Boulton
Noah Aust
Brett Stuart
DesignResources.ai
Seb Lhomme
Alex (Sash) Callsen
Beach Chickens
April McMillan
Pieces
Google CEO says more job cuts are needed, CNBC
Duolingo cuts 10% of its contractor workforce, TechCrunch
Sister of Battle
Big Boots
Critterz
Resources
Rive
Spline
Frame.io Camera to Cloud
Adobe Stock
Motion Array
Iconoir
LottieFiles
Crumplepop
Cavalry
Plainly
Zapier
Duolingo
The Freelance Manifesto
The Client Code
Motion Hatch
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