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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!

Article
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.

Article
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.

Tutorial
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.

Podcast
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.

Article
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.

Tutorial
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!

Article
Visualizing the Evolution of Microsoft’s Fluent UI

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

Podcast
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.

Tutorial
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.

Tutorial
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?

Podcast
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.

Tutorial
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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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.

Podcast
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!

Article
Top 5 Tools to Identify a Font

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

Tutorial
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.

Article
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.

Podcast
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.

Tutorial
3D Design with Spline

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

Article
Behind the Scenes of Dune

What is like working on a mega-blockbuster like Dune? Check out this behind-the-scenes interview with Paul Lambert and Patrick Heinen.

Podcast
Were We Wrong About Studios? Giant Ant's Jay Grandin Responds

What is the artist / studio relationship really like in 2022? Were we wrong in our end-of-the-year podcast? Jay Grandin from Giant Ant is back to respond.

Article
The Ultimate Guide to Adobe Creative Cloud Apps

Adobe Creative Cloud comes with a collection of amazing programs for designers and animators, but what are they all for? We've put together an alphabetical guide for the apps in Creative Cloud.

Tutorial
Create Eye-Popping Visuals in Photoshop with Boris FX Optics

If you've ever struggled with make your images stand out , we explore the creative possibilities with the amazing Boris FX Optics – a VFX-grade Photoshop plugin that will change the way you work in Photoshop.

Article
Mail Delivery and Murder

What happens when you mix a talented team of 3D artists, Cinema 4D and Unity, and Emmy-winner Tony Hale? You get the new animated film "Carrier!"

Podcast
How to Stand Out in Your Job Search

Having trouble standing out from the pack when applying for work? We talked with Frank Suarez about how you can standout as a candidate for any position.

Article
Digital Art Career Pathways and Salaries

There are so many career paths available to digital artists, but do you know them all? What software do you need to know to be a web designer or game developer? How much does it pay? We explore the different options and offer our takes in this guide to pathways and salaries.

Tutorial
What's the Difference Between Procreate, Photoshop, and Illustrator

Photoshop, Illustrator, and Procreate are 3 of the most widely used design apps on earth. Find out when to use each one, and the strengths & weaknesses of each app.

Podcast
Unique Jobs that Need Motion Design

Having trouble finding work? Perhaps your focus is too limited. There are a ton of gigs out there for designers and animators, and we're going to show you the unique opportunities you might have missed.

Article
10 Tools to Help You Design a Color Palette

Learn about color palettes, how to make color palettes, and tools to help you generate color palettes.

Tutorial
How to Animate a Social Media Post in 5 Minutes

Easily animate your designs for social media using After Effects.

Article
Alone in a Digital World

Take a behind the scenes look at Taehoon Park's latest award-winning film “0110”—which was made with Cinema 4D, After Effects, Redshift, Marvelous Designer and ZBrush.

Article
10 Websites with Great Animation

With tools like Webflow and Lottie, creating animation for websites is easier than ever. Check out these 10 killer websites that showcase great uses of animation.

Podcast
Dreaming of Apple - A Director's Journey

What is it like leading a live commercial event for the biggest name in tech? We spoke with Shane Griffin who directed the Apple M1 Max launch event.

Tutorial
How to Resize Images in Photoshop

Learn 6 ways to resize an image in Photoshop and when you might use each method.

Article
The Best Typefaces in Adobe Fonts 2022

With over 20,000 fonts to choose, Adobe Fonts is a gluttony of selection. Here's our guide to our favorite typefaces for 2022.

Tutorial
How to Prep Photoshop Files for After Effects

Photoshop is a great place for designing content to animate in After Effects - but knowing how to prep your files and think like an animator is crucial for success!

Article
Behind the Scenes of Black Widow

Digital Domain has worked on Marvel films in the past—“Avengers Endgame” and “Thor Ragnarok”—but handling the visual effects behind the cataclysmic ending of “Black Widow” was an enormous undertaking. Check out this behind the scenes interview with the creative team.

Article
How to Use Adobe Fonts

With over 20,000 fonts available, Adobe Fonts is an incredible resource. Here is how to use Adobe Fonts, available with your Adobe Creative Cloud subscription.

Podcast
How Personal Should a Personal Project Be?

Many artists don’t take time to develop their personal projects. They worry they can’t find an audience, or that there just isn’t enough time in the day. Today, we want to encourage you to find your passion. What is the story you’ve always wanted to tell, but just never found the time to start?

Tutorial
How To Import Photoshop Layers into After Effects

One of the best features of Adobe’s Creative Cloud is the ability to import layers and elements between programs. In this tutorial, we'll show you how to import layers from Photoshop into After Effects so you're ready to animate your designs.

Podcast
Yes, You Are a Designer

Are you intimidated by design? It's a foundational element of our industry, and one of the most important pieces in creating strong, evocative art. We sat down with Greg Gunn from Three Legged Legs to discuss his journey into Motion Design, and how you can find your rhythm as a designer.

Tutorial
The Ultimate Guide to Cutting Out Images in Photoshop

There are many tools you can use to cut out images in Photoshop. We've compiled the ultimate guide for quick selections, detailed masks, and Sensei-powered tricks to take your Photoshop game to the next level.

Podcast
The Year in MoGraph - 2021

It has been an incredible year for designers and animators, but what's coming next? Joey, EJ, and Ryan sit down for a marathon podcast covering everything and anything in the industry from the past year.

Article
The Alumni Holiday Card 2021

Another year, another incredible holiday card from the School of Motion alumni! Check out this collaborative video featuring 50 artists from all around the world.

Article
A Look Ahead to 2022 — Industry Trends Report

We surveyed over two thousand artists, designers, and animators from around the world to find out where our industry is headed. What software is most used, what should you be learning, and what kinds of work can you expect to find in 2022?

Podcast
Solving the Producer Problem with RevThink

The motion graphics industry is in a talent crunch, and the problem seems to be a lack of talented producers. We sat down with RevThink, veteran industry consultants and advisors, to show you how you can solve your own in-house issues and thrive as an artist.

Article
12 Days of MoGraph Giveaways 2021

It's the holiday season, and School of Motion is giving away seats in our most popular courses! Follow this page for daily giveaways, and launch your career with intense and effective training through School of Motion.

Podcast
Living In The Future with Jim Geduldick

How can you future-proof yourself as an artist? What is the future of motion graphics? How can you train your third eye and ensure a successful career? Jim Geduldick, director of Dimension Studio, is here to share his insights and experience.

Tutorial
How 3D Artists Can Use Procreate

Are you a 3D artist looking to take your work on the go? Jump into Procreate with EJ Hassenfratz to paint and polish your 3D objects from anywhere. We'll show you how to prepare your custom asset for export, create a node-based texture, and get started with 3D in Procreate.

Article
Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2021 Deals for Motion Designers

Get out your wishlist. We've gathered our favorite Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals for motion graphics artists!

Tutorial
Title Design Tips - After Effects Tips for Video Editors

Video editors need these simple design tips to create better edits and stronger title sequences. Kyle Hamrick is here with the final part of our series on After Effects Tips for Video Editors.

Podcast
How Video Editors Can Gain Superpowers - Premiere Gal Kelsey Brannan

Elevate your editing with After Effects. Premiere Gal's Kelsey Brannan is here to show you a few secret weapons.

Tutorial
Clean Up Footage - After Effects Tips for Video Editors

Looking for some tips on title design? Kyle Hamrick has part 2 of this in-depth exploration of why video editors NEED After Effects.

Article
Nature Made by Already Been Chewed

What if you advertised a sneaker based on a completely different footprint? Check out this amazing marketing campaign by Already Been Chewed, and learn how they were able to bring nature to life.

Tutorial
Craft Better Titles - After Effects Tips for Video Editors

Are you a video editor in need of some After Effects support? We've got a few key design tips to get you covered.

Podcast
How to Skip School and Find Success as a Director - Reece Parker

Do you need a fancy degree to become a solid artist? We're sitting down with Reece Parker, freelance director, and learning about his journey toward success.

Article
After Effects to the Max

It's time to unleash the power of multiframe rendering in After Effects. Join Ryan Summers and explore some of the fantastic new abilities in Adobe After Effects.

Article
Adobe Max 2021 Guide

Adobe MAX is back, but where should you begin? We've got your guide to the 2021 sessions!

Podcast
Quadriplegia Can’t Stop David Jeffers

Overcoming adversity is just second nature when you make the decision to be unstoppable. Freelance sound designer David Jeffers shares his story, his personal path to MoGraph, and how he maintains his creative spark.

Podcast
It's a Charade with Doctor Dave

Suffering from Imposter Syndrome? You're not alone. Dr. Dave Landers might have the answers you need.

Article
Exploring the Menus of Adobe Premiere Pro - Window

Climb in through the window, because we're on our last menu for Adobe Premiere Pro.

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Exploring the Menus of Adobe Premiere Pro - Window

Climb in through the window, because we're on our last menu for Adobe Premiere Pro.

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Exploring the Menus of Adobe Premiere Pro - View

Need to change your playback or adjust your guides? Sounds like you need the View menu.

Podcast
Do the Hustle with Nick Greenawalt

Do you have a side hustle? Do you need one? Nick Greenawalt talks about the gig mindset and making it as a freelancer.

Article
Exploring the Menus of Adobe Premiere Pro - Graphics

Need to add fonts, or replace them, in your Premiere Pro projects? Let's take a look at the Graphics menu!

Tutorial
What's New in Cinema 4D R25?

Maxon just launched Cinema 4D R25, and we can't wait to talk about all the amazing updates.

Article
Exploring the Menus of Adobe Premiere Pro - Markers

Improve your Premiere Pro workflow by learning the INs and OUTs of the Markers menu.

Article
Accelerating the Future of After Effects

Are you ready for a render revolution? Adobe After Effects has a few updates that will stomp down the accelerator.

Article
Crafting Attention Getting GIFs

Mill Designer Dom Han explains why he loves GIFs, and what it takes to make them go viral.

Podcast
Newer Software for 2D Character Animation - Danni Fisher-Shin

What is the future for 2D animation? We asked an expert: Danni Fisher-Shin.

Article
Why You Need GIFs in Your Email Marketing

Want to add some life and motion to your emails? Let's see why GIFs can be your secret marketing weapon.

Article
Exploring the Menus of Adobe Premiere Pro - Sequence

Get those clips in line and ready for showtime by learning about the Sequence menu in Adobe Premiere Pro!

Tutorial
Concepting and Pitching Ideas to Clients

Check out this exclusive sneak peek at our Holdframe Workshop on radical collaboration!

Tutorial
Viewport Zooming and Scaling in After Effects

Welcome to After Effects 101, where we are going to show you some hot tips on Zoom and Scale with your Viewport.

Article
From Zero to Hero: How School of Motion Plans Your Career Growth

Is it possible to go from MoGraph newbie to Render Rockstar? We think so, and we've got the path to get you there.

Article
Exploring the Menus of Adobe Premiere Pro - Clip

Mastering your clips has never been easier with Adobe Premiere Pro. Check out our look at the Clip menu.

Podcast
Designing the UI of Tomorrow - Stephen Lawes of Cantina Creative

What is it like designing the User Interface...for Iron Man?

Tutorial
Simple 3D Modeling Tips in Cinema 4D

When modeling in Cinema 4D, it's better to work smarter and not harder. Check out this sneak peek at our Holdframe Workshop!

Article
Exploring the Menus of Adobe Premiere Pro - Edit

You're using Adobe Premiere Pro for editing already, but how much do you reallyy know about its Edit menu?

Tutorial
Creating 3D Space in a 2D World

Working in a 2D style with 3D assets? Johan Eriksson has a few tips to maintain the right look!

Article
How a Motion Designer Went from Mac to PC

How hard is it to switch from Mac to PC as a motion designer?

Tutorial
How to Design Show-Stopping Sports MoGraph

When you're working in sports broadcasting, your design needs to be game ready!

Article
Why Motion Graphics are Better for Storytelling

Want a more effective way to tell a story? Try adding a little motion!

Article
Exploring the Menus of Adobe Premiere Pro - File

Want to be a better editor? Then you have to learn more about the menus in Adobe Premiere Pro!

Tutorial
Stylized Movement in Mixed Media Animation

Are you animated characters in need of a style update? Check out this sneak peek at our Holdframe Workshop!

Podcast
Being the Smarterest Artist - Peter Quinn

Can putting your best work on social media lead to a game-changing gig? Peter Quinn thinks so.

Article
Seamless Transitions - Going Viral on Instagram and TikTok

Can your motion design skills help your videos go viral? Peter Quinn has a few tips for you.

Article
Understanding the Adobe Illustrator Menus - Window

In our last look at the Illustrator Menus, we're popping open a new Window!

Article
Ride the Future Together - Mill Design Studio's Trippy New Animation

How do you show off futuristic tech without losing your own artistic style?

Tutorial
How to Get Amazing Nature Renders in Redshift

Looking to add life to your nature scenes? Check out this sneak peek from Sekani Solomon's Holdframe Workshop.

Article
3 Ways to Spice Up Your Content with Motion Graphics

Looking to add a little punch to your content? Sounds like you need to add motion graphics, STAT!

Article
Understanding the Adobe Illustrator Menus - View

Generate outlines, smart guides, and more with the View Menu in Adobe Illustrator.

Article
The Ultimate Cinema 4D Machine

EJ needed to build a powerful new rig for Cinema 4D, so he teamed up with the genies at Puget Systems.

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