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Legwork or Legend? The Career of Aaron Ray

What does it take to build a legendary career? A LOT of legwork. Director/Illustrator Aaron Ray talks about his work and journey through motion design, and shares his fresh perspective on the industry.

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Welcome to the Dawn of AI Art

We are witnessing the dawn of computer-generated artwork, but how good is it really? Can Midjourney, Dall-E, and others really affect the industry? Well let's dive in and see what we can create!

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Making of “Star Wars: Knights of Ren”

What happens when two talented artists turn their passion into a viral fan-fiction video? You get Knights of Ren, a love letter to Star Wars that showcases what's possible with Cinema 4D and Redshift.

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Unreal Engine Used in Places You Don't Expect

Unreal Engine 5 is amazing for far more than just creating video games. From Hollywood to Twitch, look at the incredible versatility of this real-time render engine.

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Mixing After Effects and Cinema 4D

What happens if you take an unpolished render from Cinema 4D and bring it into After Effects? Turns out, you can create some stunning, stylized compositions using common tools. Jordan Bergren has the tips you need to take your work in a new direction.

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Creating the Titles for “The Mysterious Benedict Society”

Creating a title sequence is no easy task. How did Penny Nederlander and Shine combined 2D and 3D to get just the right look for Disney's "The Mysterious Benedict Society?" You'll have to read to find out.

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Animating the Unreal with Chromosphere

How can a passion project turn into a game changer? Will your pursuit of new skills and talent lead to brand recognition? We talked with Kevin and Theresa from Chromoshphere about Yuki-7 and Unreal Engine.

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School of Motion Teams Up with MoGraph Mentor

School of Motion just acquired MoGraph Mentor! What does this mean for you, for the future, and for our amazing community?

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10 NFT Artists You’ve Never Heard Of

Digital artists are gaining international renown in the NFT space, but there are so many new faces to learn. How can you decide which artists you want to support? We asked Emonee LaRussa to share her top ten artists on the NFT scene.

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The Best Places to Find 3D Models

Looking for the best sites to find free and paid 3D models? We did the legwork for you.

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Simple 3D Character Design Using Cinema 4D

Looking to design simple 3D characters in Cinema 4D? Today, we’re going to focus on creating a stylized character in Cinema 4D, and talking about the tools and techniques you can use to enhance the originality of your character!

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Visualizing the Evolution of Microsoft’s Fluent UI

Learn how Wes Cockx and Nando Costa visualized Microsoft's new Fluent User Interface.

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How to Set Up Your Cinema 4D Projects Like a Pro

Want a sneak peek at an amazing Holdframe Workshop? Echoic X Ident is a jam-packed animation made by Nidia Dias for Echoic Audio. The 11-second ident is bursting with particle sims, graphic compositions, and bold colors, and is a brilliant display of Nidia’s voice and vision.

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NFTs and the Future of Motion with Justin Cone

What do NFTs really mean for the future of our industry? We have Buck's Justin Cone here to discuss what's coming next.

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Intro to Redshift Renderer

Join Jesus Suarez as he introduces you to Redshift for Cinema 4D. He'll walk you through essential concepts like how to use node materials, lights and cameras techniques, and covering important render settings that help create beautiful renders.

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Behind the Scenes of the Whoopsery Bakery

Take a behind-the-scenes look at Psyop's latest two-minute film, “The Whoopsery.” What can ZBrush do for your next project?

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Animating for a Good Cause with Nicolaj Larsson

Doing personal projects is a great way to experiment and flex your creative muscles. Personal projects can also be part of a strategy of beefing up your portfolio or reel, especially if you're just starting out in the industry. Our guest today is Nicolaj Larsson, the founder and creative director of the Copenhagen based studio ccccccc.tv.

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A Motion Designer's Guide to NAB 2022

NAB, the largest media trade show in the world, is back after three years. Whether this is your first time or your fifteenth, we've got an insider guide to make sure your trip is unforgettable.

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15 Must Know Shortcut Keys in Cinema 4D

If you want to step up your 3D animation and design game, you need to learn keyboard shortcuts in Cinema 4D. Knowing your hotkeys speeds up your workflow and allows you to focus on the creative aspect of the program rather than hunting through mentions to find a certain function. In this tutorial, we’re going to take you from beginner to keyboard king.

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Which Render Engine is Right for You with Chad Ashley

Do you need a third-party renderer? Tune is as we talk with Chad Ashley from Greyscale Gorilla about all of the third-party rendering options out there!

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School of Motion Has a New CEO

Running a company requires you to have vision, drive, and just a hint of madness. It also means finding and hiring incredibly talented people.

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Top 5 Tools to Identify a Font

Need help identifying a font? We have the 5 best tools for tackling typography right here.

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Use Procreate to Animate a GIF in 5 Minutes

Want to add motion to your social media feed? Learn how to create an animated sticker in Procreate in under 5 minutes.

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The Cycle of Self Doubt

Andy Needham discusses his short film ‘Peace & Turmoil,’ and how feelings self doubt shouldn't stop a person from expressing themselves creatively.

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How Much Do Designers Get Paid with Carole Neal

How much money can you make in the creative world? No matter what career you’re aiming for, it can be hard to find a direct answer. So how can you find out the real dollar value of your work? That’s why we reached out to Carole Neal, the Marketing Director at Aquent.

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A Guide to Free Brushes in Procreate

Procreate is a very powerful illustration app which can be loaded up with tons of free brushes to give you more options. Here is a guide to finding and using free brushes in Procreate.

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Learn how to design, animate, and export with the free browser-based design app Spline!

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