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    From India to Vancouver: A Chat with Good Bad Habits

    Kunal Sen and Tisha Deb Pillai are the heart and soul of Good Bad Habits, an animation studio based in Vancouver, Canada.

    Inspiration
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    Motion Mondays: Novel of News Edition

    New keying tools, new PODCASTs, a new news format; It's a brand new week for a lot of new stuff.

    News
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    Facial Rigging Techniques in After Effects

    Ready to give life to your animated characters? Here are a few of our favorite facial rigging techniques in After Effects.

    Animation
    After Effects
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    How to Figure Out Which After Effects Project Rendered a Video

    Need to figure out which After Effects project rendered out a video clip? Here's a nifty tip that utilizes Adobe Bridge.

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    Get Weird & Get Paid: A Q&A with Nick DenBoer

    On this week's PODCAST episode we dig into the bizarre mind and wacky work of Nick DenBoer.

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    Create a Virtual Library for Motion Graphics Learning with Pocket

    Organize your favorite motion design tutorials and articles with Pocket.

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    Incorporating Your MoGraph Company: Do You Need an LLC?

    Learn why incorporating your freelance business is a good idea and how to set up an LLC step by step.

    Career Advice
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    Building a Motion Design Community with Hayley Akins

    On this week's PODCAST episode we sit down with Hayley Akins of Motion Hatch to discuss the motion design community.

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    Timeline Shortcuts in After Effects

    Quickly navigate your After Effects timeline like a pro. Here are some essential timeline shortcuts for After Effects.

    Tips & Tricks
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    An Overview of Cycles4D in Cinema4D

    In this article, we look at Cycles4D as a render option in Cinema 4D. We review what Cycles4D is as well as the pros and cons.

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    How to Land a Vimeo Staff Pick

    We analyzed 100 Vimeo Staff Pick videos to determine the best way to land that coveted badge.

    Inspiration
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    Don't Ever Let Go: A Chat with Animation Director Fabian Molina

    Fabian Molina of Buck talks with us about his passion project "Don't Ever Let Go" and he hopes it becomes a great conversation starter.

    Inspiration
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    Cinema 4D R20: Highlighting the New Features

    Get a quick rundown of Cinema4D R20's biggest new features!

    News
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    Want to create mood boards for your motion graphics projects?

    Want to create mood boards for your motion graphics projects? Here are a few of our favorite mood board tools for motion design.

    Design
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    The Economics of Motion Design with TJ Kearney

    Executive Producer and Oddfellows co-founder TJ Kearney shares how much it costs to run a studio at the highest level of motion design.

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    Mixing Motion Design and Humor with Dylan Mercer

    We dig in with Kiwi motion designer Dylan Mercer to discuss his refreshing approach to the animation process.

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    Rigging a Character with Duik Bassel in After Effects

    Learn how to rig a basic character with Duik Bassel in After Effects with this video tutorial from Morgan Williams.

    After Effects
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    How School of Motion Alumni Zach Christy Landed a Gig with Facebook

    Zach Christy shares how his love of learning has led to some incredible motion design opportunities.

    Career Advice
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    Experiment. Fail. Repeat: Tales + Advice from MoGraph Heroes

    Over 80 motion design heroes share their insights and inspiration in this free 250+ page ebook.

    Inspiration
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    Advice on Going Freelance as a Motion Designer

    Going freelance as a motion designer is scary. Here's some foundational advice on what to do before and after going freelance.

    Career Advice
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    How to Create a Pattern in Adobe Illustrator

    Want to create a quick pattern in Adobe Illustrator? Here's how it's done!

    Design
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    Do You Have What it Takes? A Brutally Honest Q&A with Ash Thorp

    Ash Thorp holds nothing back in this week's PODCAST episode. You're gonna be thinking about this one for a while...

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    Staying Sane When Work is Slow

    Let's take a look at how to maximize your free time as a Motion Designer.

    Inspiration
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    An Overview of Redshift in Cinema 4D

    Thinking about using Redshift on your 3D Projects? Here's an overview of Redshift for Cinema 4D.

    3D
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    Invest in Yourself: A Chat with Ryan Connolly of Film Riot

    We sit down with Film Riot's Ryan Connolly to discuss how to get paid doing what you love.

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    UI & Hotkey Customization in Cinema 4D

    Ready to make Cinema 4D your own? Here's how to customize your UI and hotkeys in Cinema 4D.

    Tips & Tricks
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    Animate Until it Hurts: A PODCAST with Ariel Costa

    Ariel Costa shares how hard work led him to animate projects for some of the biggest bands in the world.

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