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Rive’s Revolution, Octane’s Upgrade, Motionographer’s AI Gambit + NEW COURSE | Motion Mondays

This week we dive into the fascinating demise of Flash and explore the cutting-edge Octane 2024.1 release that's revolutionizing render times. We'll take you on a tour of some upcoming design festivals, showcase mind-blowing work from top studios, and unpack Meta's jaw-dropping MovieGen AI.

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Whoa! After Effects 3D Camera Into Unreal Engine!

Quickly send your motion tracked 3D camera from After Effects into Unreal Engine, then composite back in AE. 

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MoGraph Battles in the Arena, Unreal Fest Highlights, Simulon’s Big Reveal | Motion Mondays

The Motion Design Colosseum is here, Unreal 5.5 is announced, and there’s a new VFX app dropping in November that will blow your mind.

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How Cavalry is Changing the Game for Motion Designers

Discover how Cavalry, a powerful 2D animation tool, is transforming workflows and unleashing creativity for motion designers in this must-listen School of Motion podcast.

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Win $1M for a Super Bowl Ad, G-Splat Magic in After Effects, How to Woo Buck | Motion Mondays

New tools for AE, a chance to make serious bank, next-gen gaussian splats, and a motion designer shoots his shot.

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Easy Rigging in Unreal Engine

Learn how to quickly set up a rigged object for animation in Unreal Engine.

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Runway's AI Video Revolution, Unreal Asset Drama, Rive in Webflow | Motion Mondays

Runway pushes boundaries in AI video, Epic announces some big changes, and Rive goes native in Webflow.

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What’s New in Cinema 4D 2025: Particle Update

Cinema 4D’s particle system gets a big upgrade with new features, and our own EJ Hassenfratz shows you how to use them!

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Adobe & Maxon's IBC Reveals, Canva Triples Pricing, Disney's Animation Bible | Motion Mondays

Big updates from Adobe and Maxon, AI-related price hikes, and a look at AE’s competition from back in the day.

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Zbrush on iPad?! First look with EJ Hassenfratz

Maxon ZBrush just came to iPad and it’s insanely powerful! Plus more updates to Maxon tools.

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AE Character Animation Upgrade, Maxon's Mystery, AI Art Debate | Motion Mondays

A BIG update to an AE character animation tool, Maxon teases big news, and new inspirational resources.

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Fall 2024 Registration is HAPPENING NOW!

Stuck in a career rut? Struggling to level up your skills? You can change that starting now.

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Mastering the BUSINESS of Motion Design with Hayley Akins

In this week’s School of Motion Podcast, Joey sits down with Hayley Akins, the founder of Motion Hatch, to uncover smart strategies for motion designers—from ditching outdated referral tactics to mastering LinkedIn and pricing your work with confidence.

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FREE Unreal Mograph Course, After Effects Text Gets Jazzy, Resolve 19 Drops | Motion Mondays

New After Effects text animation plugin, big updates to DaVinci Resolve, a free Unreal mograph crash course, and our SOMtember animation challenge is on!

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SOMtember: Join Our Weekly 15-Minute Animation Challenge!

Hone your 2D and 3D mograph chops - and as a bonus, you can even win a free SOM class of your choice or ALL OF THEM!

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Unreal Engine for After Effects Users

Learn how to integrate 3D into your motion design workflow using Unreal Engine with this step-by-step guide tailored for After Effects users.

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New After Effects Physics Tool, Procreate’s Bold Move & a MoGraph Hiring Spree | Motion Mondays

New tools for After Effects, a generative image free-for-all, and some awesome motion design work!

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Are We Living in an AI Bubble? Let’s Talk AI, Motion Design, and the Future of Generative Video

Is the AI boom just hype? We dive into the nuts and bolts of the current wave of AI and the potential future for creative professionals.

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Dirty Glows in After Effects, a 1-click Grunge Tool, Giveaway Winners! | Motion Mondays

Instant grunge, illuminating glows, fiery C4D projects, and CG robots. Plus the winners of our Metal Heart Giveaway!

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Runway's Monster Maker, Public Domain Goldmine, Art of the Title SOS | Motion Mondays

Discover a vast free resource for designers, new VFX tools, better gradients through color science, and another sneak peek at our upcoming short film. 

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Crafting Epic Stadium Graphics with Connor Henkle: A Dive into Sports Design

Join Connor Henkle on the School of Motion Podcast as he shares his journey from graphic design to motion graphics, finding his niche in sports design, and the value of specialization in a creative career.

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A Roto Revolution, After Effects Secrets & Figma’s Photoshop-esque Boost | Motion Mondays

Unpack the latest in AI video development, 3D tech, design tools, and more in this episode, featuring exciting updates from Runway, SIGGRAPH, Meta, Canva, and School of Motion.

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Metal Heart Short Film Trailer + a Chance to Win Big!

Get ready, because on 8/14 we’ll be releasing our first ever School of Motion animated short film, Metal Heart! Watch the official trailer and signup to win an amazing price pack.

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Ten Minute Blender Tutorial: Build an Animated Koi Pond

Rig a fish, animate lily pads, and build a volumetric water material in Blender—all in just 10 minutes! 

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After Effects Overlord Plugin Upgrade, SIGGRAPH Preview, Title Design Emmys | Motion Mondays

A major update to a beloved After Effects plugin, Emmy competition for title design, the cutting edge of 3D animation and much more!

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Unlock the Secrets of Motion Design with Jonathan Winbush

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.

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Greyscalegorilla's Game-Changer, Fonts Ninja, Free Audio Bonanza | Motion Mondays

In this jam-packed Motion Mondays, we explore Fonts Ninja, a game-changing platform for typeface inspiration, Greyscalegorilla's revolutionary new Studio app for 3D asset management and some free audio resources for your mograph work.

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