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43<header class="blog-index-hero" data-astro-cid-ibz4wrt5><div class="blog-index-hero__inner" data-astro-cid-ibz4wrt5><section class="blog-top-stories" aria-label="Featured articles" data-astro-cid-ibz4wrt5><a class="blog-index-card blog-index-card--hero" href="/blog/motion-mondays-september-21-2026" style="--blog-motion-delay:120ms" data-blog-index-motion data-blog-search="three new after effects plugins canva launches prosuite motion mondays canva takes direct aim at adobe with its new prosuite ecosystem jake bartlett calls out misleading ai motion graphics tools and putty gives after effects a modern mesh warp alternative blog motion mondays september 21 2026 blog motion mondays september 21 2026 school of motion motion mondays ai and emerging tech tools and technology 3d after effects blender cavalry premiere pro" data-blog-topics="motion mondays|ai & emerging tech|tools & technology|3d" data-blog-tools="after effects|blender|cavalry|premiere pro" data-blog-format="article" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><figure class="blog-index-card__media" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><img src="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/16d89425a4/motion-mondays-september-21-2026-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82)" srcset="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/16d89425a4/motion-mondays-september-21-2026-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/420x236/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 420w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/16d89425a4/motion-mondays-september-21-2026-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/640x360/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 640w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/16d89425a4/motion-mondays-september-21-2026-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 960w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/16d89425a4/motion-mondays-september-21-2026-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1280w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/16d89425a4/motion-mondays-september-21-2026-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1600x900/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1600w" sizes="(min-width: 1041px) 48vw, calc(100vw - 40px)" alt="Three NEW After Effects Plugins + Canva Launches ProSuite | Motion Mondays article thumbnail" width="960" height="540" loading="eager" decoding="async" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn></figure><div class="blog-index-card__body" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><h2 data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>Three NEW After Effects Plugins + Canva Launches ProSuite | Motion Mondays</h2><div class="blog-index-card__software" aria-label="Software: After Effects, Blender, Cavalry, Premiere Pro" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><img src="/_astro/After Effects.Cme0LV_k.webp" alt="After Effects" width="32" height="32" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><img src="/_astro/Blender.EmivhR19.webp" alt="Blender" width="32" height="32" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><img src="/_astro/Cavalry.BbS0Nc0o.webp" alt="Cavalry" width="32" height="32" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><img src="/_astro/Premiere.B4410gi_.webp" alt="Premiere Pro" width="32" height="32" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn></div><p class="blog-index-card__byline" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>By School of Motion</p><p class="blog-index-card__summary" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>Canva takes direct aim at Adobe with its new ProSuite ecosystem, Jake Bartlett calls out misleading AI motion graphics tools, and Putty gives After Effects a modern mesh warp alternative.</p><p class="blog-index-card__body-preview" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>Canva brought Affinity, Cavalry, Flourish, and Leonardo AI under one connected umbrella, introducing collaborative workflows that let teammates edit text and colors directly without breaking master animation files. Meanwhile, Jake Bartlett put Higgsfield's bold marketing claims to the test inside After Effects, demonstrating what happens when automated promises run into reality. Adobe also rolled out its September updates across Premiere and After Effects, highlighted by timeline-based sound effect generation and expanded AI media tools.</p></div></a><div class="blog-feature-grid" aria-label="More featured articles" data-astro-cid-ibz4wrt5><a class="blog-index-card blog-index-card--feature" href="/blog/introducing-ai-foundations-for-motion" style="--blog-motion-delay:180ms" data-blog-index-motion data-blog-search="introducing ai foun
43dations for motion use ai with taste control and confidence in your motion design workflow blog introducing ai foundations for motion blog introducing ai foundations for motion school of motion ai and emerging tech motion design ai after effects cinema 4d figma" data-blog-topics="ai & emerging tech|motion design" data-blog-tools="ai|after effects|cinema 4d|figma" data-blog-format="article" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><figure class="blog-index-card__media" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><img src="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/e511d38579/ai-foundations-for-motion-coming-soon.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82)" srcset="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/e511d38579/ai-foundations-for-motion-coming-soon.webp/m/fit-in/420x236/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 420w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/e511d38579/ai-foundations-for-motion-coming-soon.webp/m/fit-in/640x360/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 640w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/e511d38579/ai-foundations-for-motion-coming-soon.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 960w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/e511d38579/ai-foundations-for-motion-coming-soon.webp/m/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1280w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/e511d38579/ai-foundations-for-motion-coming-soon.webp/m/fit-in/1600x900/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1600w" sizes="(min-width: 1041px) 24vw, (min-width: 720px) 45vw, calc(100vw - 40px)" alt="AI Foundations for Motion course artwork" width="760" height="428" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn></figure><div class="blog-index-card__body" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><h2 data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>Introducing AI Foundations for Motion!</h2><p class="blog-index-card__byline" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>By School of Motion</p><p class="blog-index-card__summary" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>Use AI with taste, control, and confidence in your motion design workflow.</p></div></a><a class="blog-index-card blog-index-card--feature" href="/blog/motion-mondays-september-14-2026" style="--blog-motion-delay:270ms" data-blog-index-motion data-blog-search="clankers are editing now rive gets brushes motion mondays ai assistants are finding their way into creative apps rive is getting closer to that flash feeling with a new brush tool and after effects has a new trick for textured 3d type blog motion mondays september 14 2026 blog motion mondays september 14 2026 school of motion motion mondays ai and emerging tech tools and technology 3d after effects blender cinema 4d davinci resolve rive" data-blog-topics="motion mondays|ai & emerging tech|tools & technology|3d" data-blog-tools="after effects|blender|cinema 4d|davinci resolve|rive" data-blog-format="article" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><figure class="blog-index-card__media" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><img src="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/56d35491c1/motion-mondays-september-14-2026-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82)" srcset="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/56d35491c1/motion-mondays-september-14-2026-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/420x236/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 420w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/56d35491c1/motion-mondays-september-14-2026-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/640x360/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 640w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/56d35491c1/motion-mondays-september-14-2026-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 960w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/56d35491c1/motion-mondays-september-14-2026-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1280w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/56d35491c1/motion-mondays-september-14-2026-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1600x900/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1600w" sizes="(min-width: 1041px) 24vw, (min-width: 720px) 45vw, calc(100vw - 40px)" alt="Motion Mondays September 14, 2026 thumbnail" width="760" height="428" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn></figure><div class="blog-index-card__body" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><h2 data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>Clankers are EDITING now? + Rive Gets Brushes | Motion Mondays</h2><p class="blog-index-card__byline" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>By School of Motion</p><p class="blog-index-card__summary" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>AI assistants are finding their way into creative apps, Rive is getting closer to that Flash feeling with a new Brush Tool, and After Effects has a
43new trick for textured 3D type.</p></div></a><a class="blog-index-card blog-index-card--feature" href="/blog/motion-mondays-september-7-2026" style="--blog-motion-delay:360ms" data-blog-index-motion data-blog-search="ae beta gets editable illustrator text artstation ai policy motion mondays adobe dropped three updates this week across after effects photoshop and illustrator edgy adds real physical wear and damage to 3d geometry in cinema 4d and blender and artstation posted its first ai policy update since the kitbash acquisition blog motion mondays september 7 2026 blog motion mondays september 7 2026 school of motion motion mondays tools and technology ai and emerging tech 3d after effects illustrator blender cinema 4d" data-blog-topics="motion mondays|tools & technology|ai & emerging tech|3d" data-blog-tools="after effects|illustrator|blender|cinema 4d" data-blog-format="video" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><figure class="blog-index-card__media" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><img src="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/ed155c0886/motion-mondays-september-7-2026-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82)" srcset="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/ed155c0886/motion-mondays-september-7-2026-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/420x236/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 420w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/ed155c0886/motion-mondays-september-7-2026-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/640x360/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 640w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/ed155c0886/motion-mondays-september-7-2026-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 960w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/ed155c0886/motion-mondays-september-7-2026-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1280w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/ed155c0886/motion-mondays-september-7-2026-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1600x900/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1600w" sizes="(min-width: 1041px) 24vw, (min-width: 720px) 45vw, calc(100vw - 40px)" alt="Motion Mondays September 7, 2026 thumbnail" width="760" height="428" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn></figure><div class="blog-index-card__body" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><h2 data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>AE Beta Gets Editable Illustrator Text, Artstation AI Policy | Motion Mondays</h2><p class="blog-index-card__byline" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>By School of Motion</p><p class="blog-index-card__summary" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>Adobe dropped three updates this week across After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator, EDGY adds real physical wear and damage to 3D geometry in Cinema 4D and Blender, and ArtStation posted its first AI policy update since the KitBash acquisition.</p></div></a><a class="blog-index-card blog-index-card--feature" href="/blog/motion-mondays-august-31-2026" style="--blog-motion-delay:450ms" data-blog-index-motion data-blog-search="new ae particle plugin blender 5 3 teases new npr shading motion mondays there s a fast new gpu based particle plugin for after effects in beta an ai agent lives inside after effects and actually impressed jake bartlett and blender is getting real per light cel shading in 5 3 blog motion mondays august 31 2026 blog motion mondays august 31 2026 school of motion motion mondays tools and technology ai and emerging tech 3d after effects blender cinema 4d figma rive" data-blog-topics="motion mondays|tools & technology|ai & emerging tech|3d" data-blog-tools="after effects|blender|cinema 4d|figma|rive" data-blog-format="article" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><figure class="blog-index-card__media" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><img src="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/317e8e8c19/motion-mondays-august-31-2026-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82)" srcset="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/317e8e8c19/motion-mondays-august-31-2026-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/420x236/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 420w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/317e8e8c19/motion-mondays-august-31-2026-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/640x360/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 640w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/317e8e8c19/motion-mondays-august-31-2026-thumbn
43ail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 960w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/317e8e8c19/motion-mondays-august-31-2026-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1280w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/317e8e8c19/motion-mondays-august-31-2026-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1600x900/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1600w" sizes="(min-width: 1041px) 24vw, (min-width: 720px) 45vw, calc(100vw - 40px)" alt="New AE Particle Plugin + Blender 5.3 Teases New NPR Shading | Motion Mondays article thumbnail" width="760" height="428" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn></figure><div class="blog-index-card__body" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><h2 data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>New AE Particle Plugin + Blender 5.3 Teases New NPR Shading | Motion Mondays</h2><p class="blog-index-card__byline" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>By School of Motion</p><p class="blog-index-card__summary" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>There's a fast new GPU-based particle 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43 Effects in Unreal Engine article thumbnail" width="760" height="428" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn></figure><div class="blog-index-card__body" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><h3 data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>How We Created Tron "Rezzing" Effects in Unreal Engine</h3><p class="blog-index-card__byline" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>By Aharon Rabinowitz</p><p class="blog-index-card__summary" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>Learn how to create Tron-style voxel VFX and motion graphics! </p></div></a><a class="blog-index-card blog-index-card--catalog" href="/blog/rive-pixel-art-tutorial" style="--blog-motion-delay:320ms" data-blog-index-motion data-blog-catalog-card="true" data-blog-search="how i used rive to build a punchable pixel art character for my portfolio site in this comprehensive rive tutorial joey demonstrates how to build an interactive hero section for a portfolio website featuring a pixel art character that tracks mouse movement and responds to clicks blog rive pixel art tutorial blog rive pixel art tutorial joey korenman tutorials and workflow career advice animation ux ui design ai and emerging tech rive photoshop midjourney" data-blog-topics="tutorials & workflow|career advice|animation|ux/ui|design|ai & emerging tech" data-blog-tools="rive|photoshop|midjourney" data-blog-format="video" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><figure class="blog-index-card__media" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><img src="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/243962/28a6976010/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82)" srcset="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/243962/28a6976010/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/420x236/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 420w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/243962/28a6976010/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/640x360/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 640w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/243962/28a6976010/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 960w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/243962/28a6976010/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1280w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/243962/28a6976010/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1600x900/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1600w" sizes="(min-width: 1120px) 22vw, (min-width: 720px) 45vw, calc(100vw - 40px)" alt="How I Used Rive to Build a Punchable Pixel Art Character for My Portfolio Site article thumbnail" width="760" height="428" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn></figure><div class="blog-index-card__body" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><h3 data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>How I Used Rive to Build a Punchable Pixel Art Character for My Portfolio Site</h3><p class="blog-index-card__byline" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>By Joey Korenman</p><p class="blog-index-card__summary" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>In this comprehensive Rive tutorial, Joey demonstrates how to build an interactive hero section for a portfolio website featuring a pixel art character that tracks mouse movement and responds to clicks. </p></div></a><a class="blog-index-card blog-index-card--catalog" href="/blog/cinema-4d-liquids" style="--blog-motion-delay:80ms" data-blog-index-motion data-blog-catalog-card="true" data-blog-search="cinema 4d finally got liquids but are they any good curious about cinema 4d s new liquid simulations ej dives into real world testing to show what they re really capable of and where they fall short includes full workflow breakdown project files to follow along blog cinema 4d liquids blog cinema 4d liquids ej hassenfratz 3d animation tutorials and workflow tips and tricks cinema 4d" data-blog-topics="3d|animation|tutorials & workflow|tips & tricks" data-blog-tools="cinema 4d" data-blog-format="video" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><figure class="blog-index-card__media" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><img src="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/146204/45ff9fcba5/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82)" srcset="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/146204/45ff9fcba5/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/420x236/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 420w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/146204/45ff9fcba5/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/640x360/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 640w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/146204/45ff9fcba5/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 960w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/146204/45ff9fcba5/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1280w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/146204/45ff9fcba5/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1600x900/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1600w" sizes="(min-width: 1120px) 22vw, (min-width: 720px) 45vw, calc(100vw - 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43<img src="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/331834/75baf40234/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82)" srcset="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/331834/75baf40234/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/420x236/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 420w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/331834/75baf40234/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/640x360/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 640w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/331834/75baf40234/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 960w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/331834/75baf40234/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1280w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/331834/75baf40234/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1600x900/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1600w" sizes="(min-width: 1120px) 22vw, (min-width: 720px) 45vw, calc(100vw - 40px)" alt="The Future of Motion Design: Live Talk from AEPDX 2025 article thumbnail" width="760" height="428" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn></figure><div class="blog-index-card__body" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><h3 data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>The Future of Motion Design: Live Talk from AEPDX 2025</h3><p class="blog-index-card__byline" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>By Joey Korenman</p><p class="blog-index-card__summary" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>In this keynote from Portland, Joey explores "The Futurey Feeling" - that sensation when you recognize the next big shift in motion design before everyone else catches on. 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This video shows you 5 reasons Unreal should be your next 3D application.</p></div></a><a class="blog-index-card blog-index-card--catalog" href="/blog/design-an-animated-eye-in-after-effects" style="--blog-motion-delay:240ms" data-blog-index-motion data-blog-catalog-card="true" data-blog-search="design an animated eye in after effects want to learn how to create an animated blinking eyeball in after effects want to give it a spooky vibe if you answered yes to both of those questions and we know you did this is the motion graphics tutorial for you blog design an animated eye in after effects blog design an animated eye in after effects matthew corrales tutorials and workflow motion design animation after effects animate" data-blog-topics="tutorials & workflow|motion design|animation" data-blog-tools="after effects|animate" data-blog-format="video" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><figure class="blog-index-card__media" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><img src="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/261558/582e2e2987/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82)" srcset="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/261558/582e2e2987/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/420x236/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 420w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/261558/582e2e2987/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/640x360/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 640w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/261558/582e2e2987/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 960w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/261558/582e2e2987/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1280w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/261558/582e2e2987/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1600x900/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1600w" sizes="(min-width: 1120px) 22vw, (min-width: 720px) 45vw, calc(100vw - 40px)" alt="Design an Animated Eye in After Effects article thumbnail" width="760" height="428" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn></figure><div class="blog-index-card__body" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><h3 data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>Design an Animated Eye in After Effects</h3><p class="blog-index-card__byline" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>By Matthew Corrales</p><p class="blog-index-card__summary" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>Want to learn how to create an animated, blinking eyeball in After Effects? Want to give it a spooky vibe? If you answered yes to both of those questions (and we know you did), this is the motion graphics tutorial for you!</p></div></a><a class="blog-index-card blog-index-card--catalog" href="/blog/3d-typography-cinema-4d" style="--blog-motion-delay:320ms" data-blog-index-motion data-blog-catalog-card="true" data-blog-search="create multi dimensional 3d typography in cinema 4d learn the secret to creating advanced 3d type in cinema 4d with this in depth video tutorial on multi dimensional typography blog 3d typography cinema 4d blog 3d typography cinema 4d aharon rabinowitz animation design 3d tutorials and workflow typography and title design cinema 4d animate blender" data-blog-topics="animation|design|3d|tutorials & workflow|typography & title design" data-blog-tools="cinema 4d|animate|blender" data-blog-format="video" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><figure class="blog-index-card__media" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><img src="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/65952/c06356d9bc/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82)" srcset="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/65952/c06356d9bc/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/420x236/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 420w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/65952/c06356d9bc/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/640x360/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 640w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/65952/c06356d9bc/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 960w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/65952/c06356d9bc/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1280w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/65952/c06356d9bc/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1600x900/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1600w" sizes="(min-width: 1120px) 22vw, (min-width: 720px) 45vw, calc(100vw - 40px)" alt="Create Multi-Dimensional 3D Typography in Cinema 4D article thumbnail" width="760" height="428" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn></figure><div class="blog-index-card__body" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><h3 data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>Create Multi-Dimensional 3D Typography in Cinema 4D</h3><p class="blog-index-card__byline" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>By Aharon Rabinowitz</p><p class="blog-index-card__summary" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>Learn the secret to creating advanced 3d type in Cinema 4D with this in-depth video tutorial on multi-dimensional typography.</p></div></a><a class="blog-index-card blog-index-card--catalog" href="/blog/make-an-instant-jungle-in-unreal" style="--blog-motion-delay:80ms" data-blog-index-motion data-blog-catalog-card="true" data-blog-search="make an instant jungle in unreal in this video jonathan winbush will show you some of the awesome new additions to quixel megascans including preanimated trees and show how to quickly create a forest using the foliage brush in unreal engine 5 blog make an instant jungle in unreal blog make an instant jungle in unreal jonathan winbush animation 3d tutorials and workflow illustration and digital art unreal engine quixel megascans" data-blog-topics="animation|3d|tutorials & workflow|illustration & digital art" data-blog-tools="unreal engine|quixel megascans" data-blog-format="video" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><figure class="blog-index-card__media" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><img src="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/465848/db33a57f3e/thumbn
43ail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82)" srcset="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/465848/db33a57f3e/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/420x236/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 420w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/465848/db33a57f3e/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/640x360/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 640w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/465848/db33a57f3e/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 960w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/465848/db33a57f3e/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1280w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/465848/db33a57f3e/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1600x900/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1600w" sizes="(min-width: 1120px) 22vw, (min-width: 720px) 45vw, calc(100vw - 40px)" alt="Make an Instant Jungle in Unreal article thumbnail" width="760" height="428" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn></figure><div class="blog-index-card__body" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><h3 data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>Make an Instant Jungle in Unreal</h3><p class="blog-index-card__byline" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>By Jonathan Winbush</p><p class="blog-index-card__summary" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>In this video, Jonathan Winbush will show you some of the awesome new additions to Quixel Megascans including preanimated trees and show how to quickly create a forest using the Foliage Brush in Unreal Engine 5.</p></div></a><a class="blog-index-card blog-index-card--catalog" href="/blog/secret-to-isometric-mograph-in-after-effects" style="--blog-motion-delay:160ms" data-blog-index-motion data-blog-catalog-card="true" data-blog-search="tutorial the secret to isometric mograph in after effects isometric imagery is everywhere video games animation motion design and more if you ve ever tried to create your own you know it can be surprisingly challenging in this video mahmoud fawzy shows you how to easily design and animate isometric text and logos using some of the new 3d features in after effects you ll be up and running with isometric designs in no time flat see what we did there blog secret to isometric mograph in after effects blog secret to isometric mograph in after effects mahmoud fawzy tips and tricks tutorials and workflow animation inspiration 3d motion design illustration and digital art after effects animate" data-blog-topics="tips & tricks|tutorials & workflow|animation|inspiration|3d|motion design|illustration & digital art" data-blog-tools="after effects|animate" data-blog-format="video" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><figure class="blog-index-card__media" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><img src="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/187470/04088de52f/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82)" srcset="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/187470/04088de52f/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/420x236/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 420w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/187470/04088de52f/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/640x360/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 640w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/187470/04088de52f/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 960w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/187470/04088de52f/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1280w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/187470/04088de52f/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1600x900/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1600w" sizes="(min-width: 1120px) 22vw, (min-width: 720px) 45vw, calc(100vw - 40px)" alt="TUTORIAL The secret to Isometric Mograph in After Effects article thumbnail" width="760" height="428" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn></figure><div class="blog-index-card__body" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><h3 data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>TUTORIAL The secret to Isometric Mograph in After Effects</h3><p class="blog-index-card__byline" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>By Mahmoud Fawzy</p><p class="blog-index-card__summary" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>Isometric imagery is everywhere - video games, animation, motion design and more. If youâve ever tried to create your own, you know it can be surprisingly challenging. In this video, Mahmoud Fawzy shows you how to easily design and animate isometric text and logos, using some of the new 3D features in After effects. Youâll be up and running with Isometric designs in no time flat! (see what we did there?)</p></div></a><a class="blog-index-card blog-index-card--catalog" href="/blog/3d-camera-tracking-in-ae-and-c4d" style="--blog-motion-delay:240ms" data-blog-index-motion data-blog-catalog-card="true" data-blog-search="3d camera tracking in ae and c4d with graham hutchins get ready for a family share sized portion of awesomeness in this c4d after effects tutorial by graham hutchins you ll learn how to 3d camera track in c4d how to create a dynamic particle system that rains tacos or whatever 3d object you want onto the ground and how to believably composite your cg elements with live action don t forget to tip your waiter blog 3d camera tracking in ae and c4d blog 3d camera tracking in ae and c4d graham hutchins compositing and vfx tutorials and workflow 3d animation cinema 4d after effects" data-blog-topics="compositing & vfx|tutorials & workflow|3d|animation" data-blog-tools="cinema 4d|after effects" data-blog-format="video" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><figure class="blog-index-card__media" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><img src="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/535390/1835bc2220/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82)" srcset="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/535390/1835bc2220/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/420x236/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 420w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/535390/1835bc2220/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/640x360/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 640w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/535390/1835bc2220/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 960w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/535390/1835bc2220/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1280w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/535390/1835bc2220/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1600x900/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1600w" sizes="(min-width: 1120px) 22vw, (min-width: 720px) 45vw, calc(100vw - 40px)" alt="3D Camera Tracking In AE And C4D With Graham Hutchins article thumbnail" width="760" height="428" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn></figure><div class="blog-index-card__body" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><h3 data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>3D Camera Tracking In AE And C4D With Graham Hutchins</h3><p class="blog-index-card__byline" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>By Graham Hutchins</p><p class="blog-index-card__summary" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>Get ready for a family-share sized portion of awesomeness in this C4D + After Effects tutorial by Graham Hutchins! Youâll learn how to 3D camera track in C4D, how to create a dynamic particle system that rains tacos (or whatever 3D object you want) onto the ground, and how to believably composite your CG elements with live action. Donât forget to tip your waiter!</p></div></a><a class="blog-index-card blog-index-card--catalog" href="/blog/free-tutorial-3-tools-to-make-your-projects-go-10x-faster" style="--blog-motion-delay:320ms" data-blog-index-motion data-blog-catalog-card="true" data-blog-search="3 tools to make your projects go 10x faster with the tools mentioned in this video you can speed up your client work and design workflow by extreme measures blog free tutorial 3 tools to make your projects go 10x faster blog free tutorial 3 tools to make your projects go 10x faster aharon rabinowitz tips and tricks tutorials and workflow tools and technology freelance and business animation design ux ui after effects figma overlord" data-blog-topics="tips & tricks|tutorials & workflow|tools & technology|freelance & business|animation|design|ux/ui" data-blog-tools="after effects|figma|overlord" data-blog-format="video" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><figure class="blog-index-card__media" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><img src="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/365520/91526737be/thumbn
43ail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82)" srcset="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/365520/91526737be/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/420x236/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 420w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/365520/91526737be/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/640x360/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 640w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/365520/91526737be/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 960w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/365520/91526737be/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1280w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/365520/91526737be/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1600x900/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1600w" sizes="(min-width: 1120px) 22vw, (min-width: 720px) 45vw, calc(100vw - 40px)" alt="3 Tools To Make Your Projects Go 10x Faster article thumbnail" width="760" height="428" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn></figure><div class="blog-index-card__body" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><h3 data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>3 Tools To Make Your Projects Go 10x Faster</h3><p class="blog-index-card__byline" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>By Aharon Rabinowitz</p><p class="blog-index-card__summary" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>With the tools mentioned in this video, you can speed up your client work and design workflow by extreme measures.</p></div></a><a class="blog-index-card blog-index-card--catalog" href="/blog/motion-design-portfolio-easier-to-hire-from" style="--blog-motion-delay:80ms" data-blog-index-motion data-blog-catalog-card="true" data-blog-search="5 ways to make your motion design portfolio easier to hire from your portfolio is not an art gallery it s a decision making tool here s how to help a busy creative director understand what you do see your best work and decide whether to call you blog motion design portfolio easier to hire from blog motion design portfolio easier to hire from school of motion career advice freelance and business" data-blog-topics="career advice|freelance & business" data-blog-tools data-blog-format="article" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><figure class="blog-index-card__media" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><img src="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/c7f875b5fd/motion-design-portfolio-hiring-tips-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82)" srcset="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/c7f875b5fd/motion-design-portfolio-hiring-tips-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/420x236/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 420w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/c7f875b5fd/motion-design-portfolio-hiring-tips-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/640x360/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 640w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/c7f875b5fd/motion-design-portfolio-hiring-tips-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 960w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/c7f875b5fd/motion-design-portfolio-hiring-tips-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1280w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/c7f875b5fd/motion-design-portfolio-hiring-tips-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1600x900/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1600w" sizes="(min-width: 1120px) 22vw, (min-width: 720px) 45vw, calc(100vw - 40px)" alt="Illustrated motion designer reviewing a portfolio website on a tablet" width="760" height="428" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn></figure><div class="blog-index-card__body" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><h3 data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>5 Ways to Make Your Motion Design Portfolio Easier to Hire From</h3><p class="blog-index-card__byline" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>By School of Motion</p><p class="blog-index-card__summary" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>Your portfolio is not an art gallery. Itâs a decision-making tool. Hereâs how to help a busy creative director understand what you do, see your best work, and decide whether to call you.</p></div></a><a class="blog-index-card blog-index-card--catalog" href="/blog/tiny-typography-decisions-motion-graphics" style="--blog-motion-delay:160ms" data-blog-index-motion data-blog-catalog-card="true" data-blog-search="10 tiny typography decisions that make motion graphics feel designed typography can make a motion piece feel intentional before a single keyframe moves blog tiny typography decisions motion graphics blog tiny typography decisions motion graphics school of motion typography and title design animation tutorials and workflow after effects illustrator" data-blog-topics="typography & title design|animation|tutorials & workflow" data-blog-tools="after effects|illustrator" data-blog-format="article" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><figure class="blog-index-card__media" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><img src="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/99733db8a9/tiny-typography-decisions-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82)" srcset="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/99733db8a9/tiny-typography-decisions-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/420x236/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 420w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/99733db8a9/tiny-typography-decisions-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/640x360/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 640w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/99733db8a9/tiny-typography-decisions-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 960w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/99733db8a9/tiny-typography-decisions-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1280w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/99733db8a9/tiny-typography-decisions-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1600x900/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1600w" sizes="(min-width: 1120px) 22vw, (min-width: 720px) 45vw, calc(100vw - 40px)" alt="After Effects composition demonstrating typography hierarchy, with a large headline reading 'You'll read this first.'" width="760" height="428" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn></figure><div class="blog-index-card__body" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><h3 data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>10 Tiny Typography Decisions That Make Motion Graphics Feel Designed</h3><p class="blog-index-card__byline" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>By School of Motion</p><p class="blog-index-card__summary" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>Typography can make a motion piece feel intentional before a single keyframe moves.</p></div></a><a class="blog-index-card blog-index-card--catalog" href="/blog/6-sales-mindset-shifts-freelancing" style="--blog-motion-delay:240ms" data-blog-index-motion data-blog-catalog-card="true" data-blog-search="6 sales mindset shifts that make freelancing less icky you do not have to become a slick salesperson to find freelance work you just need a better way to think about what you re actually offering blog 6 s
43ales mindset shifts freelancing blog 6 sales mindset shifts freelancing school of motion freelance and business career advice" data-blog-topics="freelance & business|career advice" data-blog-tools data-blog-format="article" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><figure class="blog-index-card__media" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><img src="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/a35a4f67fe/sales-mindset-shifts-freelancing-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82)" srcset="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/a35a4f67fe/sales-mindset-shifts-freelancing-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/420x236/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 420w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/a35a4f67fe/sales-mindset-shifts-freelancing-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/640x360/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 640w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/a35a4f67fe/sales-mindset-shifts-freelancing-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 960w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/a35a4f67fe/sales-mindset-shifts-freelancing-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1280w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/a35a4f67fe/sales-mindset-shifts-freelancing-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1600x900/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1600w" sizes="(min-width: 1120px) 22vw, (min-width: 720px) 45vw, calc(100vw - 40px)" alt="An anxious freelancer surrounded by conversation bubbles at a networking event" width="760" height="428" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn></figure><div class="blog-index-card__body" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><h3 data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>6 Sales Mindset Shifts That Make Freelancing Less Icky</h3><p class="blog-index-card__byline" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>By School of Motion</p><p class="blog-index-card__summary" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>You do not have to become a slick salesperson to find freelance work. You just need a better way to think about what youâre actually offering.</p></div></a><a class="blog-index-card blog-index-card--catalog" href="/blog/after-effects-preferences-to-change" style="--blog-motion-delay:320ms" data-blog-index-motion data-blog-catalog-card="true" data-blog-search="10 after effects preferences to change before your next project ten after effects preference changes that make the app easier to see navigate and work in every day blog after effects preferences to change blog after effects preferences to change school of motion tutorials and workflow tips and tricks after effects" data-blog-topics="tutorials & workflow|tips & tricks" data-blog-tools="after effects" data-blog-format="article" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><figure class="blog-index-card__media" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><img src="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/ffb159153e/after-effects-preferences-to-change-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82)" srcset="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/ffb159153e/after-effects-preferences-to-change-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/420x236/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 420w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/ffb159153e/after-effects-preferences-to-change-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/640x360/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 640w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/ffb159153e/after-effects-preferences-to-change-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 960w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/ffb159153e/after-effects-preferences-to-change-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1280w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/ffb159153e/after-effects-preferences-to-change-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1600x900/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1600w" sizes="(min-width: 1120px) 22vw, (min-width: 720px) 45vw, calc(100vw - 40px)" alt="10 After Effects Preferences to Change Before Your Next Project article thumbnail" width="760" height="428" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn></figure><div class="blog-index-card__body" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><h3 data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>10 After Effects Preferences to Change Before Your Next Project</h3><p class="blog-index-card__byline" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>By School of Motion</p><p class="blog-index-card__summary" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>Ten After Effects preference changes that make the app easier to see, navigate, and work in every day.</p></div></a><a class="blog-index-card blog-index-card--catalog" href="/blog/new-course-grease-pencil-field-guide" style="--blog-motion-delay:80ms" data-blog-index-motion data-blog-catalog-card="true" data-blog-search="new course grease pencil field guide learn to combine hand drawn 2d animation with blender s 3d tools to create illustrated scenes blog new course grease pencil field guide blog new course grease pencil field guide school of motion animation 2d animation character animation blender" data-blog-topics="animation|2d animation|character animation" data-blog-tools="blender" data-blog-format="article" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><figure class="blog-index-card__media" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><img src="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/98562cf807/grease-pencil-field-guide-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82)" srcset="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/98562cf807/grease-pencil-field-guide-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/420x236/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 420w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/98562cf807/grease-pencil-field-guide-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/640x360/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 640w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/98562cf807/grease-pencil-field-guide-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 960w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/98562cf807/grease-pencil-field-guide-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1280w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/98562cf807/grease-pencil-field-guide-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1600x900/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1600w" sizes="(min-width: 1120px) 22vw, (min-width: 720px) 45vw, calc(100vw - 40px)" alt="Illustrated Grease Pencil character artwork for Grease Pencil Field Guide" width="760" height="428" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn></figure><div class="blog-index-card__body" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><h3 data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>New Course: Grease Pencil Field Guide</h3><p class="blog-index-card__byline" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>By School of Motion</p><p class="blog-index-card__summary" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>Learn to combine hand-drawn 2D animation with Blenderâs 3D tools to create illustrated scenes.</p></div></a><a class="blog-index-card blog-index-card--catalog" href="/blog/illustration-skills-motion-design" style="--blog-motion-delay:160m
43s" data-blog-index-motion data-blog-catalog-card="true" data-blog-search="7 ways to turn an illustration skill into a motion design superpower illustration skills help motion designers simplify ideas plan scenes shape type use texture with intention and build a broader visual vocabulary blog illustration skills motion design blog illustration skills motion design school of motion illustration design animation after effects" data-blog-topics="illustration|design|animation" data-blog-tools="after effects" data-blog-format="article" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><figure class="blog-index-card__media" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><img src="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/61bd733a8d/illustration-skills-motion-design-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82)" srcset="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/61bd733a8d/illustration-skills-motion-design-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/420x236/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 420w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/61bd733a8d/illustration-skills-motion-design-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/640x360/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 640w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/61bd733a8d/illustration-skills-motion-design-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 960w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/61bd733a8d/illustration-skills-motion-design-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1280w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/61bd733a8d/illustration-skills-motion-design-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1600x900/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1600w" sizes="(min-width: 1120px) 22vw, (min-width: 720px) 45vw, calc(100vw - 40px)" alt="Illustrator drawing a Tyrannosaurus rex on a tablet" width="760" height="428" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn></figure><div class="blog-index-card__body" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><h3 data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>7 Ways to Turn an Illustration Skill into a Motion Design Superpower</h3><p class="blog-index-card__byline" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>By School of Motion</p><p class="blog-index-card__summary" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>Illustration skills help motion designers simplify ideas, plan scenes, shape type, use texture with intention, and build a broader visual vocabulary.</p></div></a><a class="blog-index-card blog-index-card--catalog" href="/blog/freelance-clients-besides-job-boards" style="--blog-motion-delay:240ms" data-blog-index-motion data-blog-catalog-card="true" data-blog-search="8 places motion designers can look for freelance clients besides job boards motion designers can find freelance clients beyond job boards by watching hiring studios building relationships and spotting companies that need motion work blog freelance clients besides job boards blog freelance clients besides job boards som career advice industry and studios freelance and business" data-blog-topics="career advice|industry & studios|freelance & business" data-blog-tools data-blog-format="article" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><figure class="blog-index-card__media" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><img src="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/8fa18ed688/freelance-clients-final-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82)" srcset="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/8fa18ed688/freelance-clients-final-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/420x236/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 420w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/8fa18ed688/freelance-clients-final-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/640x360/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 640w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/8fa18ed688/freelance-clients-final-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 960w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/8fa18ed688/freelance-clients-final-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1280w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/8fa18ed688/freelance-clients-final-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1600x900/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1600w" sizes="(min-width: 1120px) 22vw, (min-width: 720px) 45vw, calc(100vw - 40px)" alt="Motion designer navigating freelance-client sources beyond job boards" width="760" height="428" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn></figure><div class="blog-index-card__body" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><h3 data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>8 Places Motion Designers Can Look for Freelance Clients Besides Job Boards</h3><p class="blog-index-card__byline" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>By SOM</p><p class="blog-index-card__summary" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>Motion designers can find freelance clients beyond job boards by watching hiring studios, building relationships, and spotting companies that need motion work.</p></div></a><a class="blog-index-card blog-index-card--catalog" href="/blog/10-rive-superpowers-rive-kickstart-rive-academy-volume-2" style="--blog-motion-delay:320ms" data-blog-index-motion data-blog-catalog-card="true" data-blog-search="10 rive superpowers you ll learn in rive academy kickstart and rive academy volume 2 learn 10 practical rive skills from vector illustration and rigging to state machines runtime integration and production workflows in rive academy kickstart and rive academy volume 2 blog 10 rive superpowers rive kickstart rive academy volume 2 blog 10 rive superpowers rive kickstart rive academy volume 2 school of motion animation courses and training rive" data-blog-topics="animation|courses & training" data-blog-tools="rive" data-blog-format="article" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><figure class="blog-index-card__media" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><img src="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/d92951beae/rive-superpowers-thumbn
43ail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82)" srcset="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/d92951beae/rive-superpowers-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/420x236/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 420w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/d92951beae/rive-superpowers-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/640x360/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 640w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/d92951beae/rive-superpowers-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 960w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/d92951beae/rive-superpowers-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1280w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/d92951beae/rive-superpowers-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1600x900/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1600w" sizes="(min-width: 1120px) 22vw, (min-width: 720px) 45vw, calc(100vw - 40px)" alt="10 Rive Superpowers You'll Learn In Rive Academy Kickstart and Rive Academy: Volume 2" width="760" height="428" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn></figure><div class="blog-index-card__body" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><h3 data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>10 Rive Superpowers You'll Learn In Rive Academy Kickstart and Rive Academy: Volume 2</h3><p class="blog-index-card__byline" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>By School of Motion</p><p class="blog-index-card__summary" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>Learn 10 practical Rive skills, from vector illustration and rigging to state machines, runtime integration, and production workflows in Rive Academy Kickstart and Rive Academy: Volume 2.</p></div></a><a class="blog-index-card blog-index-card--catalog" href="/blog/type-chopper" style="--blog-motion-delay:80ms" data-blog-index-motion data-blog-catalog-card="true" data-blog-search="introducing type chopper one type layer in an entire animation setup out blog type chopper blog type chopper school of motion tools and technology after effects" data-blog-topics="tools & technology" data-blog-tools="after effects" data-blog-format="article" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><figure class="blog-index-card__media" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><img src="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/117018/094780aff7/type-chopper-library-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82)" srcset="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/117018/094780aff7/type-chopper-library-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/420x236/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 420w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/117018/094780aff7/type-chopper-library-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/640x360/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 640w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/117018/094780aff7/type-chopper-library-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 960w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/117018/094780aff7/type-chopper-library-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1280w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/117018/094780aff7/type-chopper-library-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1600x900/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1600w" sizes="(min-width: 1120px) 22vw, (min-width: 720px) 45vw, calc(100vw - 40px)" alt="The fictional Type Chopper TC-450 beside an After Effects badge and Type Chopper title treatment." width="760" height="428" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn></figure><div class="blog-index-card__body" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><h3 data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>Introducing Type Chopper!</h3><p class="blog-index-card__byline" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>By School of Motion</p><p class="blog-index-card__summary" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>One type layer in. An entire animation setup out.</p></div></a><a class="blog-index-card blog-index-card--catalog" href="/blog/where-to-find-and-download-3d-assets-for-blender" style="--blog-motion-delay:160ms" data-blog-index-motion data-blog-catalog-card="true" data-blog-search="where to find and download free 3d assets for blender blender may be free but assets often aren t here s a list of some of our favourite free 3d asset resources for blender blog where to find and download 3d assets for blender blog where to find and download 3d assets for blender school of motion 3d blender" data-blog-topics="3d" data-blog-tools="blender" data-blog-format="article" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><figure class="blog-index-card__media" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><img src="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/1920x1080/4f52230bc0/where-to-find-and-download-3d-assets-for-blender_article-postv2.jpg/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82)" srcset="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/1920x1080/4f52230bc0/where-to-find-and-download-3d-assets-for-blender_article-postv2.jpg/m/fit-in/420x236/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 420w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/1920x1080/4f52230bc0/where-to-find-and-download-3d-assets-for-blender_article-postv2.jpg/m/fit-in/640x360/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 640w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/1920x1080/4f52230bc0/where-to-find-and-download-3d-assets-for-blender_article-postv2.jpg/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 960w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/1920x1080/4f52230bc0/where-to-find-and-download-3d-assets-for-blender_article-postv2.jpg/m/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1280w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/1920x1080/4f52230bc0/where-to-find-and-download-3d-assets-for-blender_article-postv2.jpg/m/fit-in/1600x900/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1600w" sizes="(min-width: 1120px) 22vw, (min-width: 720px) 45vw, calc(100vw - 40px)" alt="Where to Find and Download FREE 3D Assets For Blender article thumbnail" width="760" height="428" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn></figure><div class="blog-index-card__body" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><h3 data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>Where to Find and Download FREE 3D Assets For Blender</h3><p class="blog-index-card__byline" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>By School of Motion</p><p class="blog-index-card__summary" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>Blender may be free, but assets often aren't! 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44s" data-blog-index-motion data-blog-catalog-card="true" data-blog-search="building a career in design 5 things i wish i knew when i got started honest lessons on growth confidence and staying in the design game blog 5 things i wish i knew design blog 5 things i wish i knew design renato cassis design inspiration career advice illustrator" data-blog-topics="design|inspiration|career advice" data-blog-tools="illustrator" data-blog-format="article" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><figure class="blog-index-card__media" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><img src="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/318676/2dc94acc3a/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82)" srcset="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/318676/2dc94acc3a/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/420x236/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 420w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/318676/2dc94acc3a/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/640x360/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 640w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/318676/2dc94acc3a/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 960w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/318676/2dc94acc3a/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1280w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/318676/2dc94acc3a/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1600x900/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1600w" sizes="(min-width: 1120px) 22vw, (min-width: 720px) 45vw, calc(100vw - 40px)" alt="Building a Career in Design: 5 Things I Wish I Knew When I Got Started article thumbnail" width="760" height="428" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn></figure><div class="blog-index-card__body" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><h3 data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>Building a Career in Design: 5 Things I Wish I Knew When I Got Started</h3><p class="blog-index-card__byline" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>By Renato Cassis</p><p class="blog-index-card__summary" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>Honest lessons on growth, confidence, and staying in the design game. 45</p></div></a><a class="blog-index-card blog-index-card--catalog" href="/blog/holiday-card-2025" style="--blog-motion-delay:240ms" data-blog-index-motion data-blog-catalog-card="true" data-blog-search="school of motion s spectacular 2025 holiday card the holiday season is upon us and that means celebrating with holiday traditions one of our favorites is the school of motion community holiday card and this year marks the 10th anniversary for this tradition blog holiday card 2025 blog holiday card 2025 school of motion design inspiration holiday holiday" data-blog-topics="design|inspiration" data-blog-tools data-blog-format="article" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><figure class="blog-index-card__media" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><img src="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/70234/b8dcd5f235/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82)" srcset="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/70234/b8dcd5f235/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/420x236/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 420w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/70234/b8dcd5f235/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/640x360/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 640w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/70234/b8dcd5f235/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 960w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/70234/b8dcd5f235/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1280w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/70234/b8dcd5f235/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1600x900/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1600w" sizes="(min-width: 1120px) 22vw, (min-width: 720px) 45vw, calc(100vw - 40px)" alt="School of Motion's Spectacular 2025 Holiday Card article thumbnail" width="760" height="428" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn></figure><div class="blog-index-card__body" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><h3 data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>School of Motion's Spectacular 2025 Holiday Card</h3><p class="blog-index-card__byline" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>By School of Motion</p><p class="blog-index-card__summary" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>The holiday season is upon us, and that means celebrating with holiday traditions. One of our favorites is the School of Motion Community Holiday Card - and this year marks the 10th anniversary for this tradition! </p></div></a><a class="blog-index-card blog-index-card--catalog" href="/blog/uxae" style="--blog-motion-delay:320ms" data-blog-index-motion data-blog-catalog-card="true" data-blog-search="new course ux animation essentials learn to transform static interfaces into engaging experiences using industry standard ux motion tools blog uxae blog uxae school of motion animation ux ui tools and technology industry and studios courses and training design rive figma after effects animate protopie uxae uxae" data-blog-topics="animation|ux/ui|tools & technology|industry & studios|courses & training|design" data-blog-tools="rive|figma|after effects|animate|protopie" data-blog-format="article" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><figure class="blog-index-card__media" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><img src="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/179218/99f3542aa4/thumbn
45ail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82)" srcset="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/179218/99f3542aa4/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/420x236/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 420w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/179218/99f3542aa4/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/640x360/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 640w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/179218/99f3542aa4/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 960w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/179218/99f3542aa4/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1280w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/179218/99f3542aa4/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1600x900/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1600w" sizes="(min-width: 1120px) 22vw, (min-width: 720px) 45vw, calc(100vw - 40px)" alt="New Course: UX Animation Essentials article thumbnail" width="760" height="428" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn></figure><div class="blog-index-card__body" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><h3 data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>New Course: UX Animation Essentials</h3><p class="blog-index-card__byline" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>By School of Motion</p><p class="blog-index-card__summary" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>Learn to transform static interfaces into engaging experiences using industry-standard UX motion tools.</p></div></a><a class="blog-index-card blog-index-card--catalog" href="/blog/rive-podcast" style="--blog-motion-delay:80ms" data-blog-index-motion data-blog-catalog-card="true" data-blog-search="the founders of rive spill the tea on where interactive animation is headed rive founders guido and luigi rosso join joey to discuss where interactive animation is headed and why motion designers should be paying attention blog rive podcast blog rive podcast school of motion animation design ux ui rive" data-blog-topics="animation|design|ux/ui" data-blog-tools="rive" data-blog-format="podcast" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><figure class="blog-index-card__media" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><img src="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/95076/62e0408998/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82)" srcset="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/95076/62e0408998/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/420x236/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 420w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/95076/62e0408998/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/640x360/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 640w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/95076/62e0408998/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 960w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/95076/62e0408998/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1280w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/95076/62e0408998/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1600x900/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1600w" sizes="(min-width: 1120px) 22vw, (min-width: 720px) 45vw, calc(100vw - 40px)" alt="The Founders of Rive Spill the Tea on Where Interactive Animation is Headed article thumbnail" width="760" height="428" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn></figure><div class="blog-index-card__body" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><h3 data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>The Founders of Rive Spill the Tea on Where Interactive Animation is Headed</h3><p class="blog-index-card__byline" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>By School of Motion</p><p class="blog-index-card__summary" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>Rive founders Guido and Luigi Rosso join Joey to discuss where interactive animation is headedâand why motion designers should be paying attention.</p></div></a><a class="blog-index-card blog-index-card--catalog" href="/blog/eoy2025" style="--blog-motion-delay:160ms" data-blog-index-motion data-blog-catalog-card="true" data-blog-search="unpacking the state of motion design in 2025 join joey and the gang as we look back at the last year of the motion design industry and try to figure out what the next 365 days and beyond will look like blog eoy2025 blog eoy2025 school of motion 3d animation freelance and business compositing and vfx design industry news motion design industry and studios illustration and digital art editing ux ui ai and emerging tech photoshop after effects illustrator premiere pro substance painter rive blender cinema 4d unreal engine zbrush figma houdini protopie lottie midjourney eoy2025 eoy2025" data-blog-topics="3d|animation|freelance & business|compositing & vfx|design|industry news|motion design|industry & studios|illustration & digital art|editing|ux/ui|ai & emerging tech" data-blog-tools="photoshop|after effects|illustrator|premiere pro|substance painter|rive|blender|cinema 4d|unreal engine|zbrush|figma|houdini|protopie|lottie|midjourney" data-blog-format="podcast" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><figure class="blog-index-card__media" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><img src="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/364106/3196e145d4/thumbn
45ail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82)" srcset="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/364106/3196e145d4/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/420x236/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 420w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/364106/3196e145d4/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/640x360/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 640w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/364106/3196e145d4/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 960w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/364106/3196e145d4/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1280w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/364106/3196e145d4/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1600x900/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1600w" sizes="(min-width: 1120px) 22vw, (min-width: 720px) 45vw, calc(100vw - 40px)" alt="Unpacking the State of Motion Design in 2025 article thumbnail" width="760" height="428" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn></figure><div class="blog-index-card__body" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><h3 data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>Unpacking the State of Motion Design in 2025</h3><p class="blog-index-card__byline" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>By School of Motion</p><p class="blog-index-card__summary" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>Join Joey and the gang as we look back at the last year of the motion design industry and try to figure out what the next 365 days and beyond will look like. 46</p></div></a><a class="blog-index-card blog-index-card--catalog" href="/blog/how-to-turn-creative-anxiety-into-your-biggest-advantage" style="--blog-motion-delay:240ms" data-blog-index-motion data-blog-catalog-card="true" data-blog-search="how to turn your creative anxiety into your biggest advantage during his recent talk at motion plus design our own ej hassenfratz digs into something most artists never say out loud anxiety isn t just noise it s usually pointing right at the thing you care about most blog how to turn creative anxiety into your biggest advantage blog how to turn creative anxiety into your biggest advantage ej hassenfratz inspiration tutorials and workflow" data-blog-topics="inspiration|tutorials & workflow" data-blog-tools data-blog-format="podcast" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><figure class="blog-index-card__media" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><img src="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/215790/5583a2e8fd/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82)" srcset="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/215790/5583a2e8fd/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/420x236/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 420w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/215790/5583a2e8fd/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/640x360/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 640w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/215790/5583a2e8fd/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 960w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/215790/5583a2e8fd/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1280w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/215790/5583a2e8fd/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1600x900/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1600w" sizes="(min-width: 1120px) 22vw, (min-width: 720px) 45vw, calc(100vw - 40px)" alt="How to Turn Your Creative Anxiety Into Your Biggest Advantage article thumbnail" width="760" height="428" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn></figure><div class="blog-index-card__body" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><h3 data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>How to Turn Your Creative Anxiety Into Your Biggest Advantage</h3><p class="blog-index-card__byline" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>By Ej Hassenfratz</p><p class="blog-index-card__summary" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>During his recent talk at Motion Plus Design, our own EJ Hassenfratz digs into something most artists never say out loud: anxiety isnât just noise. 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46are blog adobe michael tanzillo blog adobe michael tanzillo school of motion freelance and business inspiration animation motion design tools and technology 3d substance painter" data-blog-topics="freelance & business|inspiration|animation|motion design|tools & technology|3d" data-blog-tools="substance painter" data-blog-format="podcast" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><figure class="blog-index-card__media" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><img src="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/118116/26360cc37b/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82)" srcset="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/118116/26360cc37b/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/420x236/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 420w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/118116/26360cc37b/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/640x360/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 640w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/118116/26360cc37b/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 960w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/118116/26360cc37b/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1280w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/118116/26360cc37b/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1600x900/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1600w" sizes="(min-width: 1120px) 22vw, (min-width: 720px) 45vw, calc(100vw - 40px)" alt="Why Motion Designers Are Having a Moment â with Adobeâs Michael Tanzillo article thumbnail" width="760" height="428" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn></figure><div class="blog-index-card__body" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><h3 data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>Why Motion Designers Are Having a Moment â with Adobeâs Michael Tanzillo</h3><p class="blog-index-card__byline" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>By School of Motion</p><p class="blog-index-card__summary" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>Adobeâs Michael Tanzillo joins EJ to talk motion designâs rising influence, 3D beyond film, and why your creative eye matters more than the software.</p></div></a><a class="blog-index-card blog-index-card--catalog" href="/blog/wonder-dynamics" style="--blog-motion-delay:160ms" data-blog-index-motion data-blog-catalog-card="true" data-blog-search="inside wonder dynamics how ai is reshaping vfx and filmmaking wonder dynamics nikola todorovic says the quiet part out loud about ai vfx and indie filmmaking this episode may shift how you think about creativity tools and ai s influence on the industry blog wonder dynamics blog wonder dynamics school of motion freelance and business inspiration animation compositing and vfx tools and technology ai and emerging tech industry and studios nuke" data-blog-topics="freelance & business|inspiration|animation|compositing & vfx|tools & technology|ai & emerging tech|industry & studios" data-blog-tools="nuke" data-blog-format="podcast" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><figure class="blog-index-card__media" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><img src="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/263208/e1c39b4df9/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82)" srcset="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/263208/e1c39b4df9/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/420x236/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 420w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/263208/e1c39b4df9/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/640x360/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 640w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/263208/e1c39b4df9/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 960w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/263208/e1c39b4df9/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1280w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/263208/e1c39b4df9/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1600x900/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1600w" sizes="(min-width: 1120px) 22vw, (min-width: 720px) 45vw, calc(100vw - 40px)" alt="Inside Wonder Dynamics: How AI Is Reshaping VFX and Filmmaking article thumbnail" width="760" height="428" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn></figure><div class="blog-index-card__body" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><h3 data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>Inside Wonder Dynamics: How AI Is Reshaping VFX and Filmmaking</h3><p class="blog-index-card__byline" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>By School of Motion</p><p class="blog-index-card__summary" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>Wonder Dynamics' Nikola Todorovic says the quiet part out loud about AI, VFX, and indie filmmaking. This episode may shift how you think about creativity, tools, and AI's influence on the industry.</p></div></a><a class="blog-index-card blog-index-card--catalog" href="/blog/moonvalley" style="--blog-motion-delay:240ms" data-blog-index-motion data-blog-catalog-card="true" data-blog-search="why moonvalley s approach to ai video makes sense som podcast how moonvalley is building ethical ai video tools by licensing footage from real artists instead of scraping copyrighted content plus this approach creates better results for creators really blog moonvalley blog moonvalley sc
46hool of motion freelance and business inspiration tools and technology ai and emerging tech animation design after effects sora" data-blog-topics="freelance & business|inspiration|tools & technology|ai & emerging tech|animation|design" data-blog-tools="after effects|sora" data-blog-format="podcast" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><figure class="blog-index-card__media" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><img src="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/213960/3cdfb056bc/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82)" srcset="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/213960/3cdfb056bc/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/420x236/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 420w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/213960/3cdfb056bc/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/640x360/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 640w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/213960/3cdfb056bc/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 960w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/213960/3cdfb056bc/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1280w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/213960/3cdfb056bc/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1600x900/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1600w" sizes="(min-width: 1120px) 22vw, (min-width: 720px) 45vw, calc(100vw - 40px)" alt="Why Moonvalley's Approach to AI Video Makes Sense | SOM Podcast article thumbnail" width="760" height="428" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn></figure><div class="blog-index-card__body" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><h3 data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>Why Moonvalley's Approach to AI Video Makes Sense | SOM Podcast</h3><p class="blog-index-card__byline" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>By School of Motion</p><p class="blog-index-card__summary" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>How Moonvalley is building ethical AI video tools by licensing footage from real artists instead of scraping copyrighted content. Plus, this approach creates better results for creators, really.</p></div></a><a class="blog-index-card blog-index-card--catalog" href="/blog/little-labs" style="--blog-motion-delay:320ms" data-blog-index-motion data-blog-catalog-card="true" data-blog-search="motion to interactive how one disney grad built a design studio for tomorrow disney animator turned studio co founder aradhana bejarano shares the career mistakes that cost years why 80 of her work is now interactive and how small studios need to think like content creators to thrive blog little labs blog little labs school of motion animation freelance and business career advice inspiration motion design industry and studios ux ui rive lottie" data-blog-topics="animation|freelance & business|career advice|inspiration|motion design|industry & studios|ux/ui" data-blog-tools="rive|lottie" data-blog-format="podcast" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><figure class="blog-index-card__media" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><img src="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/143822/8f871f7c98/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82)" srcset="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/143822/8f871f7c98/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/420x236/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 420w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/143822/8f871f7c98/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/640x360/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 640w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/143822/8f871f7c98/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 960w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/143822/8f871f7c98/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1280w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/143822/8f871f7c98/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1600x900/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1600w" sizes="(min-width: 1120px) 22vw, (min-width: 720px) 45vw, calc(100vw - 40px)" alt="Motion to Interactive: How One Disney Grad Built a Design Studio for Tomorrow article thumbnail" width="760" height="428" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn></figure><div class="blog-index-card__body" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><h3 data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>Motion to Interactive: How One Disney Grad Built a Design Studio for Tomorrow</h3><p class="blog-index-card__byline" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>By School of Motion</p><p class="blog-index-card__summary" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>Disney animator turned studio co-founder Aradhana Bejarano shares the career mistakes that cost years, why 80% of her work is now interactive, and how small studios need to think like content creators to thrive. 47</p></div></a><a class="blog-index-card blog-index-card--catalog" href="/blog/sarah-beth-morgan" style="--blog-motion-delay:80ms" data-blog-index-motion data-blog-catalog-card="true" data-blog-search="sarah beth morgan gets real about parenthood career crisis and her new podcast sarah beth morgan illustrator and school of motion instructor joins joey to dish about the real stuff moving across the country having a baby and navigating the ever changing animation industry blog sarah beth morgan blog sarah beth morgan school of motion industry and studios career advice illustration and digital art design illustrator" data-blog-topics="industry & studios|career advice|illustration & digital art|design" data-blog-tools="illustrator" data-blog-format="podcast" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><figure class="blog-index-card__media" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><img src="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/74994/5663e27d02/thumbn
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40px)" alt="Mack Garrison, Dash Studio, and Building Creative Community article thumbnail" width="760" height="428" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn></figure><div class="blog-index-card__body" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><h3 data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>Mack Garrison, Dash Studio, and Building Creative Community</h3><p class="blog-index-card__byline" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>By School of Motion</p><p class="blog-index-card__summary" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>Joey recently caught up with the main dude behind Dash Studio, Mack Garrison, for an episode of the School of Motion podcast that's creative rocket fuel.</p></div></a><a class="blog-index-card blog-index-card--catalog" href="/blog/already-been-chewed" style="--blog-motion-delay:240ms" data-blog-index-motion data-blog-catalog-card="true" data-blog-search="from sidewalk to spotlight already been chewed and the journey to motion design success ej jams with barton damer the top creative muscle behind already been chewed abc basically the tony hawk of motion design blog already been chewed blog already been chewed school of motion motion mondays industry news freelance and business inspiration career advice animation motion design 3d design editing after effects cinema 4d houdini illustrator photoshop unreal engine final cut pro" data-blog-topics="motion mondays|industry news|freelance & business|inspiration|career advice|animation|motion design|3d|design|editing" data-blog-tools="after effects|cinema 4d|houdini|illustrator|photoshop|unreal engine|final cut pro" data-blog-format="podcast" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><figure class="blog-index-card__media" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><img src="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/153830/7bb6b2308f/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82)" srcset="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/153830/7bb6b2308f/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/420x236/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 420w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/153830/7bb6b2308f/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/640x360/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 640w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/153830/7bb6b2308f/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 960w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/153830/7bb6b2308f/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1280w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/153830/7bb6b2308f/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1600x900/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1600w" sizes="(min-width: 1120px) 22vw, (min-width: 720px) 45vw, calc(100vw - 40px)" alt="From Sidewalk to Spotlight: Already Been Chewed and the Journey to Motion Design Success article thumbnail" width="760" height="428" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn></figure><div class="blog-index-card__body" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><h3 data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>From Sidewalk to Spotlight: Already Been Chewed and the Journey to Motion Design Success</h3><p class="blog-index-card__byline" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>By School of Motion</p><p class="blog-index-card__summary" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>EJ jams with Barton Damer, the top creative muscle behind Already Been Chewed (ABC)...basically the Tony Hawk of motion design.</p></div></a><a class="blog-index-card blog-index-card--catalog" href="/blog/gints-zilbalodis-flow" style="--blog-motion-delay:320ms" data-blog-index-motion data-blog-catalog-card="true" data-blog-search="self taught animator to oscar winner gints zilbalodis on creating flow oscar winning director gints zilbalodis just proved you don t need fancy film school or million dollar software to snag that golden statue blog gints zilbalodis flow blog gints zilbalodis flow school of motion career advice freelance and business animation inspiration tools and technology 3d blender" data-blog-topics="career advice|freelance & business|animation|inspiration|tools & technology|3d" data-blog-tools="blender" data-blog-format="podcast" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><figure class="blog-index-card__media" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><img src="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/208366/3b510eb98c/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82)" srcset="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/208366/3b510eb98c/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/420x236/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 420w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/208366/3b510eb98c/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/640x360/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 640w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/208366/3b510eb98c/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 960w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/208366/3b510eb98c/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1280w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/208366/3b510eb98c/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1600x900/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1600w" sizes="(min-width: 1120px) 22vw, (min-width: 720px) 45vw, calc(100vw - 40px)" alt="Self-Taught Animator to Oscar Winner: Gints Zilbalodis on Creating "Flow" article thumbnail" width="760" height="428" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn></figure><div class="blog-index-card__body" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><h3 data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>Self-Taught Animator to Oscar Winner: Gints Zilbalodis on Creating "Flow"</h3><p class="blog-index-card__byline" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>By School of Motion</p><p class="blog-index-card__summary" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>âOscar-winning director Gints Zilbalodis just proved you don't need fancy film school or million-dollar software to snag that golden statue.</p></div></a><a class="blog-index-card blog-index-card--catalog" href="/blog/cart-and-horse" style="--blog-motion-delay:80ms" data-blog-index-motion data-blog-catalog-card="true" data-blog-search="unreal engine creative communities and career growth with cart and horse cart and horse join joey on the podcast to talk about detroit s motion design community the evolution of real time rendering and how unreal engine is changing the game blog cart and horse blog cart and horse school of motion inspiration freelance and business motion design career advice 3d cinema 4d unreal engine" data-blog-topics="inspiration|freelance & business|motion design|career advice|3d" data-blog-tools="cinema 4d|unreal engine" data-blog-format="podcast" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><figure class="blog-index-card__media" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><img src="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/128288/240631006c/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82)" srcset="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/128288/240631006c/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/420x236/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 420w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/128288/240631006c/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/640x360/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 640w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/128288/240631006c/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 960w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/128288/240631006c/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1280w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/128288/240631006c/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1600x900/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1600w" sizes="(min-width: 1120px) 22vw, (min-width: 720px) 45vw, calc(100vw - 40px)" alt="Unreal Engine, Creative
47Communities, and Career Growth with Cart & Horse article thumbnail" width="760" height="428" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn></figure><div class="blog-index-card__body" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><h3 data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>Unreal Engine, Creative Communities, and Career Growth with Cart & Horse</h3><p class="blog-index-card__byline" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>By School of Motion</p><p class="blog-index-card__summary" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>Cart & Horse join Joey on the podcast to talk about Detroitâs motion design community, the evolution of real-time rendering, and how Unreal Engine is changing the game.</p></div></a><a class="blog-index-card blog-index-card--catalog" href="/blog/territory-studio" style="--blog-motion-delay:160ms" data-blog-index-motion data-blog-catalog-card="true" data-blog-search="inside the mind of territory studio vfx ui and an epic dune graphics breakdown territory studio s creative minds behind dune prophecy call of duty black ops 6 and vast haven 1 spill the beans on designing for hollywood gaming and the ever evolving world of motion design blog territory studio blog territory studio school of motion 3d animation freelance and business career advice design inspiration compositing and vfx motion design industry and studios" data-blog-topics="3d|animation|freelance & business|career advice|design|inspiration|compositing & vfx|motion design|industry & studios" data-blog-tools data-blog-format="podcast" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><figure class="blog-index-card__media" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><img src="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/130600/e240a3a1bc/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82)" srcset="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/130600/e240a3a1bc/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/420x236/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 420w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/130600/e240a3a1bc/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/640x360/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 640w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/130600/e240a3a1bc/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 960w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/130600/e240a3a1bc/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1280w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/130600/e240a3a1bc/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1600x900/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1600w" sizes="(min-width: 1120px) 22vw, (min-width: 720px) 45vw, calc(100vw - 40px)" alt="Inside the Mind of Territory Studio: VFX, UI, and an Epic Dune Graphics Breakdown article thumbnail" width="760" height="428" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn></figure><div class="blog-index-card__body" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><h3 data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>Inside the Mind of Territory Studio: VFX, UI, and an Epic Dune Graphics Breakdown</h3><p class="blog-index-card__byline" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>By School of Motion</p><p class="blog-index-card__summary" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>Territory Studioâs creative minds behind Dune: Prophecy, Call of Duty Black Ops 6, and Vast Haven-1 spill the beans on designing for Hollywood, gaming, and the ever-evolving world of motion design.</p></div></a><a class="blog-index-card blog-index-card--catalog" href="/blog/elijah-sheffield-blender" style="--blog-motion-delay:240ms" data-blog-index-motion data-blog-catalog-card="true" data-blog-search="mastering blender and navigating a creative career with elijah sheffield blender artist and motion designer elijah sheffield shares how he transitioned into 3d built a standout demo reel and turned personal projects into career defining moments blog elijah sheffield blender blog elijah sheffield blender school of motion 3d animation career advice inspiration design motion design industry and studios blender" data-blog-topics="3d|animation|career advice|inspiration|design|motion design|industry & studios" data-blog-tools="blender" data-blog-format="podcast" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><figure class="blog-index-card__media" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><img src="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/116038/53fc52cb6a/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82)" srcset="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/116038/53fc52cb6a/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/420x236/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 420w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/116038/53fc52cb6a/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/640x360/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 640w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/116038/53fc52cb6a/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 960w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/116038/53fc52cb6a/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1280w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/116038/53fc52cb6a/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1600x900/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1600w" sizes="(min-width: 1120px) 22vw, (min-width: 720px) 45vw, calc(100vw - 40px)" alt="Mastering Blender and Navigating a Creative
47Career with Elijah Sheffield article thumbnail" width="760" height="428" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn></figure><div class="blog-index-card__body" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><h3 data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>Mastering Blender and Navigating a Creative Career with Elijah Sheffield</h3><p class="blog-index-card__byline" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>By School of Motion</p><p class="blog-index-card__summary" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>Blender artist and motion designer Elijah Sheffield shares how he transitioned into 3D, built a standout demo reel, and turned personal projects into career-defining moments. </p></div></a><a class="blog-index-card blog-index-card--catalog" href="/blog/joel-pilger" style="--blog-motion-delay:320ms" data-blog-index-motion data-blog-catalog-card="true" data-blog-search="standing out in motion design joel pilger s strategies for success industry veteran joel pilger digs deep on the evolving motion design landscape and how studios can adapt to thrive blog joel pilger blog joel pilger school of motion inspiration freelance and business career advice motion design industry and studios" data-blog-topics="inspiration|freelance & business|career advice|motion design|industry & studios" data-blog-tools data-blog-format="podcast" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><figure class="blog-index-card__media" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><img src="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/319290/5ea5a5e3f8/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82)" srcset="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/319290/5ea5a5e3f8/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/420x236/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 420w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/319290/5ea5a5e3f8/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/640x360/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 640w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/319290/5ea5a5e3f8/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 960w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/319290/5ea5a5e3f8/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1280w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/319290/5ea5a5e3f8/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1600x900/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1600w" sizes="(min-width: 1120px) 22vw, (min-width: 720px) 45vw, calc(100vw - 40px)" alt="Standing Out in Motion Design: Joel Pilger's Strategies for Success article thumbnail" width="760" height="428" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn></figure><div class="blog-index-card__body" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><h3 data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>Standing Out in Motion Design: Joel Pilger's Strategies for Success</h3><p class="blog-index-card__byline" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>By School of Motion</p><p class="blog-index-card__summary" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>Industry veteran Joel Pilger digs deep on the evolving motion design landscape and how studios can adapt to thrive.</p></div></a><a class="blog-index-card blog-index-card--catalog" href="/blog/2024-review" style="--blog-motion-delay:80ms" data-blog-index-motion data-blog-catalog-card="true" data-blog-search="2024 our epic year end roundup of all things motion design in this comprehensive year end roundup joey korenman ej hassenfratz and aharon rabinowitz break down everything that shaped our industry in 2024 and peer into what 2025 might bring blog 2024 review blog 2024 review school of motion inspiration motion mondays industry news freelance and business animation design motion design industry and studios 3d ux ui editing ai and emerging tech after effects blender cinema 4d figma illustrator photoshop premiere pro procreate rive unreal engine adobe firefly quixel megascans dall e" data-blog-topics="inspiration|motion mondays|industry news|freelance & business|animation|design|motion design|industry & studios|3d|ux/ui|editing|ai & emerging tech" data-blog-tools="after effects|blender|cinema 4d|figma|illustrator|photoshop|premiere pro|procreate|rive|unreal engine|adobe firefly|quixel megascans|dall-e" data-blog-format="podcast" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><figure class="blog-index-card__media" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><img src="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/293854/5ff8edf22f/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82)" srcset="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/293854/5ff8edf22f/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/420x236/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 420w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/293854/5ff8edf22f/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/640x360/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 640w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/293854/5ff8edf22f/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 960w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/293854/5ff8edf22f/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1280w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/293854/5ff8edf22f/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1600x900/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1600w" sizes="(min-width: 1120px) 22vw, (min-width: 720px) 45vw, calc(100vw - 40px)" alt="2024: Our EPIC Year-End Roundup of All Things Motion Design article thumbnail" width="760" height="428" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn></figure><div class="blog-index-card__body" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><h3 data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>2024: Our EPIC Year-End Roundup of All Things Motion Design</h3><p class="blog-index-card__byline" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>By School of Motion</p><p class="blog-index-card__summary" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>In this comprehensive year-end roundup, Joey Korenman, EJ Hassenfratz, and Aharon Rabinowitz break down everything that shaped our industry in 2024 and peer into what 2025 might bring. </p></div></a><a class="blog-index-card blog-index-card--catalog" href="/blog/melting-effects-cinema-4d-particles" style="--blog-motion-delay:160m
47s" data-blog-index-motion data-blog-catalog-card="true" data-blog-search="create mind blowing melting effects with cinema 4d particles in this step by step cinema 4d tutorial ej hassenfratz shows you how to harness c4d s powerful particle system to create mesmerizing liquid melting simulations blog melting effects cinema 4d particles blog melting effects cinema 4d particles ej hassenfratz animation tutorials and workflow 3d cinema 4d" data-blog-topics="animation|tutorials & workflow|3d" data-blog-tools="cinema 4d" data-blog-format="podcast" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><figure class="blog-index-card__media" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><img src="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/502906/cb71beb185/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82)" srcset="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/502906/cb71beb185/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/420x236/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 420w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/502906/cb71beb185/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/640x360/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 640w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/502906/cb71beb185/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 960w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/502906/cb71beb185/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1280w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/502906/cb71beb185/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1600x900/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1600w" sizes="(min-width: 1120px) 22vw, (min-width: 720px) 45vw, calc(100vw - 40px)" alt="Create Mind-Blowing Melting Effects with Cinema 4D Particles article thumbnail" width="760" height="428" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn></figure><div class="blog-index-card__body" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><h3 data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>Create Mind-Blowing Melting Effects with Cinema 4D Particles</h3><p class="blog-index-card__byline" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>By Ej Hassenfratz</p><p class="blog-index-card__summary" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>In this step-by-step Cinema 4D tutorial, EJ Hassenfratz shows you how to harness C4D's powerful particle system to create mesmerizing liquid melting simulations.</p></div></a><a class="blog-index-card blog-index-card--catalog" href="/blog/the-state-of-3d-with-pj-richardson" style="--blog-motion-delay:240ms" data-blog-index-motion data-blog-catalog-card="true" data-blog-search="the state of 3d with pj richardson adapting thriving and staying inspired ej chats with pj richardson co founder of laundry studio to dig into the current state of 3d creative burnout and what it takes to succeed today blog the state of 3d with pj richardson blog the state of 3d with pj richardson school of motion motion mondays industry news industry and studios" data-blog-topics="motion mondays|industry news|industry & studios" data-blog-tools data-blog-format="podcast" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><figure class="blog-index-card__media" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><img src="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/201386/d6f29280f6/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82)" srcset="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/201386/d6f29280f6/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/420x236/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 420w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/201386/d6f29280f6/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/640x360/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 640w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/201386/d6f29280f6/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 960w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/201386/d6f29280f6/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1280w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/201386/d6f29280f6/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1600x900/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1600w" sizes="(min-width: 1120px) 22vw, (min-width: 720px) 45vw, calc(100vw - 40px)" alt="The State of 3D with PJ Richardson: Adapting, Thriving, and Staying Inspired article thumbnail" width="760" height="428" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn></figure><div class="blog-index-card__body" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><h3 data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>The State of 3D with PJ Richardson: Adapting, Thriving, and Staying Inspired</h3><p class="blog-index-card__byline" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>By School of Motion</p><p class="blog-index-card__summary" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>EJ chats with PJ Richardson, co-founder of Laundry Studio, to dig into the current state of 3D, creative burnout, and what it takes to
47succeed today.</p></div></a><a class="blog-index-card blog-index-card--catalog" href="/blog/yukai-du" style="--blog-motion-delay:320ms" data-blog-index-motion data-blog-catalog-card="true" data-blog-search="yukai du on making art finding your style and out creating ai 5 lessons for creatives joey chats with yukai du a chinese born london based illustrator and animator about her journey into art and animation blog yukai du blog yukai du school of motion inspiration design ai and emerging tech illustration and digital art illustrator" data-blog-topics="inspiration|design|ai & emerging tech|illustration & digital art" data-blog-tools="illustrator" data-blog-format="podcast" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><figure class="blog-index-card__media" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><img src="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/115674/64dc8479a4/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82)" srcset="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/115674/64dc8479a4/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/420x236/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 420w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/115674/64dc8479a4/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/640x360/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 640w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/115674/64dc8479a4/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 960w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/115674/64dc8479a4/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1280w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/115674/64dc8479a4/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1600x900/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1600w" sizes="(min-width: 1120px) 22vw, (min-width: 720px) 45vw, calc(100vw - 40px)" alt="Yukai Du on Making Art, Finding Your Style, and Out-Creating AI: 5 Lessons for Creatives article thumbnail" width="760" height="428" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn></figure><div class="blog-index-card__body" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><h3 data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>Yukai Du on Making Art, Finding Your Style, and Out-Creating AI: 5 Lessons for Creatives</h3><p class="blog-index-card__byline" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>By School of Motion</p><p class="blog-index-card__summary" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>Joey chats with Yukai Du, a Chinese-born, London-based illustrator and animator, about her journey into art and animation.</p></div></a><a class="blog-index-card blog-index-card--catalog" href="/blog/perception" style="--blog-motion-delay:80ms" data-blog-index-motion data-blog-catalog-card="true" data-blog-search="marvel s futuristic magic perception founders on designing tomorrow 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 blog perception blog perception school of motion inspiration freelance and business career advice animation design ux ui industry and studios 3d unreal engine" data-blog-topics="inspiration|freelance & business|career advice|animation|design|ux/ui|industry & studios|3d" data-blog-tools="unreal engine" data-blog-format="podcast" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><figure class="blog-index-card__media" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><img src="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/327736/8ee62b6ce0/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82)" srcset="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/327736/8ee62b6ce0/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/420x236/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 420w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/327736/8ee62b6ce0/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/640x360/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 640w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/327736/8ee62b6ce0/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 960w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/327736/8ee62b6ce0/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1280w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/327736/8ee62b6ce0/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1600x900/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1600w" sizes="(min-width: 1120px) 22vw, (min-width: 720px) 45vw, calc(100vw - 40px)" alt="Marvelâs Futuristic Magic: Perception Founders on Designing Tomorrow article thumbnail" width="760" height="428" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn></figure><div class="blog-index-card__body" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><h3 data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>Marvelâs Futuristic Magic: Perception Founders on Designing Tomorrow</h3><p class="blog-index-card__byline" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>By School of Motion</p><p class="blog-index-card__summary" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>In this episode of the School of Motion Podcast, Joey sits down with Perception founders Danny Gonzalez and Jeremy Lasky as they spill the âsecret sauceâ that powers their studioâs success.</p></div></a><a class="blog-index-card blog-index-card--catalog" href="/blog/action-movie-kid" style="--blog-motion-delay:160m
47s" data-blog-index-motion data-blog-catalog-card="true" data-blog-search="dreamworks after effects and raptors oh my 1 1 with daniel hashi hashimoto action movie kid join daniel hashi hashimoto on the school of motion podcast as he shares his journey from homegrown vfx to dreamworks and viral fame plus insights on after effects ai and more blog action movie kid blog action movie kid school of motion inspiration freelance and business career advice animation compositing and vfx ai and emerging tech after effects" data-blog-topics="inspiration|freelance & business|career advice|animation|compositing & vfx|ai & emerging tech" data-blog-tools="after effects" data-blog-format="podcast" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><figure class="blog-index-card__media" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><img src="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/98306/343015d1d9/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82)" srcset="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/98306/343015d1d9/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/420x236/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 420w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/98306/343015d1d9/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/640x360/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 640w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/98306/343015d1d9/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 960w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/98306/343015d1d9/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1280w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/98306/343015d1d9/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1600x900/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1600w" sizes="(min-width: 1120px) 22vw, (min-width: 720px) 45vw, calc(100vw - 40px)" alt="DreamWorks, After Effects, and RaptorsâOh My! 1:1 with Daniel "Hashi" Hashimoto, Action Movie Kid article thumbnail" width="760" height="428" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn></figure><div class="blog-index-card__body" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><h3 data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>DreamWorks, After Effects, and RaptorsâOh My! 1:1 with Daniel "Hashi" Hashimoto, Action Movie Kid</h3><p class="blog-index-card__byline" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>By School of Motion</p><p class="blog-index-card__summary" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>Join Daniel 'Hashi' Hashimoto on The School of Motion Podcast as he shares his journey from homegrown VFX to DreamWorks and viral fame, plus insights on After Effects, AI, and more.</p></div></a><a class="blog-index-card blog-index-card--catalog" href="/blog/cavalry-animation" style="--blog-motion-delay:240ms" data-blog-index-motion data-blog-catalog-card="true" data-blog-search="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 blog cavalry animation blog cavalry animation school of motion animation inspiration freelance and business career advice tools and technology 3d character animation maya cavalry blog calvary animation blog calvary animation" data-blog-topics="animation|inspiration|freelance & business|career advice|tools & technology|3d|character animation" data-blog-tools="maya|cavalry" data-blog-format="podcast" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><figure class="blog-index-card__media" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><img src="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/128606/0e5f44e66f/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82)" srcset="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/128606/0e5f44e66f/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/420x236/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 420w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/128606/0e5f44e66f/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/640x360/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 640w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/128606/0e5f44e66f/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 960w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/128606/0e5f44e66f/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1280w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/128606/0e5f44e66f/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1600x900/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1600w" sizes="(min-width: 1120px) 22vw, (min-width: 720px) 45vw, calc(100vw - 40px)" alt="How Cavalry is Changing the Game for Motion Designers article thumbnail" width="760" height="428" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn></figure><div class="blog-index-card__body" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><h3 data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>How Cavalry is Changing the Game for Motion Designers</h3><p class="blog-index-card__byline" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>By School of Motion</p><p class="blog-index-card__summary" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>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.</p></div></a><a class="blog-index-card blog-index-card--catalog" href="/blog/motion-design-business-hayley-akins" style="--blog-motion-delay:320ms" data-blog-index-motion data-blog-catalog-card="true" data-blog-search="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 blog motion design business hayley akins blog motion design business hayley akins school of motion career advice inspiration tips and tricks tutorials and workflow freelance and business motion design" data-blog-topics="career advice|inspiration|tips & tricks|tutorials & workflow|freelance & business|motion design" data-blog-tools data-blog-format="podcast" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><figure class="blog-index-card__media" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><img src="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/97914/7e991bfb4a/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82)" srcset="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/97914/7e991bfb4a/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/420x236/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 420w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/97914/7e991bfb4a/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/640x360/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 640w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/97914/7e991bfb4a/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 960w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/97914/7e991bfb4a/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1280w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/97914/7e991bfb4a/thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1600x900/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1600w" sizes="(min-width: 1120px) 22vw, (min-width: 720px) 45vw, calc(100vw - 40px)" alt="Mastering the BUSINESS of Motion Design with Hayley Akins article thumbnail" width="760" height="428" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn></figure><div class="blog-index-card__body" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><h3 data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>Mastering the BUSINESS of Motion Design with Hayley Akins</h3><p class="blog-index-card__byline" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>By School of Motion</p><p class="blog-index-card__summary" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>In this weekâs School of Motion Podcast, Joey sits down with Hayley Akins, the founder of Motion Hatch, to uncover smart strategies for motion designersâfrom ditching outdated referral tactics to mastering LinkedIn and pricing your work with confidence.</p></div></a><a class="blog-index-card blog-index-card--catalog" href="/blog/motion-mondays-august-24-2026" style="--blog-motion-delay:80ms" data-blog-index-motion data-blog-catalog-card="true" data-blog-search="duolingo buys animade your phone is an after effects camera motion mondays duolingo acquires animade phone cam controller turns your phone into a virtual after effects camera and dan george hill shows why everydays still work blog motion mondays august 24 2026 blog motion mondays august 24 2026 school of motion motion mondays industry news tools and technology ai and emerging tech after effects blender" data-blog-topics="motion mondays|industry news|tools & technology|ai & emerging tech" data-blog-tools="after effects|blender" data-blog-format="article" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><figure class="blog-index-card__media" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><img src="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/e1c4126565/motion-mondays-august-24-2026-thumbn
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47ail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82)" srcset="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/e1c4126565/motion-mondays-august-24-2026-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/420x236/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 420w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/e1c4126565/motion-mondays-august-24-2026-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/640x360/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 640w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/e1c4126565/motion-mondays-august-24-2026-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 960w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/e1c4126565/motion-mondays-august-24-2026-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1280w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/e1c4126565/motion-mondays-august-24-2026-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1600x900/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1600w" sizes="(min-width: 1120px) 22vw, (min-width: 720px) 45vw, calc(100vw - 40px)" alt="Duolingo BUYS Animade plus Your Phone Is an After Effects Camera Motion Mondays article thumbnail" width="760" height="428" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn></figure><div class="blog-index-card__body" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><h3 data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>Duolingo BUYS Animade + Your Phone Is an After Effects Camera | Motion Mondays</h3><p class="blog-index-card__byline" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>By School of Motion</p><p class="blog-index-card__summary" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>Duolingo acquires Animade, Phone Cam Controller turns your phone into a virtual After Effects camera, and Dan George Hill shows why everydays still work.</p></div></a><a class="blog-index-card blog-index-card--catalog" href="/blog/new-course-grease-pencil-field-guide" style="--blog-motion-delay:160ms" data-blog-index-motion data-blog-catalog-card="true" data-blog-search="new course grease pencil field guide learn to combine hand drawn 2d animation with blender s 3d tools to create illustrated scenes blog new course grease pencil field guide blog new course grease pencil field guide school of motion animation 2d animation character animation blender" data-blog-topics="animation|2d animation|character animation" data-blog-tools="blender" data-blog-format="article" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><figure class="blog-index-card__media" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><img src="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/98562cf807/grease-pencil-field-guide-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82)" srcset="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/98562cf807/grease-pencil-field-guide-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/420x236/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 420w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/98562cf807/grease-pencil-field-guide-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/640x360/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 640w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/98562cf807/grease-pencil-field-guide-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 960w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/98562cf807/grease-pencil-field-guide-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1280w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/98562cf807/grease-pencil-field-guide-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1600x900/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1600w" sizes="(min-width: 1120px) 22vw, (min-width: 720px) 45vw, calc(100vw - 40px)" alt="Illustrated Grease Pencil character artwork for Grease Pencil Field Guide" width="760" height="428" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn></figure><div class="blog-index-card__body" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><h3 data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>New Course: Grease Pencil Field Guide</h3><p class="blog-index-card__byline" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>By School of Motion</p><p class="blog-index-card__summary" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>Learn to combine hand-drawn 2D animation with Blenderâs 3D tools to create illustrated scenes.</p></div></a><a class="blog-index-card blog-index-card--catalog" href="/blog/illustration-skills-motion-design" style="--blog-motion-delay:240ms" data-blog-index-motion data-blog-catalog-card="true" data-blog-search="7 ways to turn an illustration skill into a motion design superpower illustration skills help motion designers simplify ideas plan scenes shape type use texture with intention and build a broader visual vocabulary blog illustration skills motion design blog illustration skills motion design school of motion illustration design animation after effects" data-blog-topics="illustration|design|animation" data-blog-tools="after effects" data-blog-format="article" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><figure class="blog-index-card__media" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><img src="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/61bd733a8d/illustration-skills-motion-design-thumbn
47ail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82)" srcset="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/61bd733a8d/illustration-skills-motion-design-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/420x236/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 420w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/61bd733a8d/illustration-skills-motion-design-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/640x360/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 640w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/61bd733a8d/illustration-skills-motion-design-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 960w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/61bd733a8d/illustration-skills-motion-design-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1280w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/61bd733a8d/illustration-skills-motion-design-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1600x900/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1600w" sizes="(min-width: 1120px) 22vw, (min-width: 720px) 45vw, calc(100vw - 40px)" alt="Illustrator drawing a Tyrannosaurus rex on a tablet" width="760" height="428" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn></figure><div class="blog-index-card__body" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><h3 data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>7 Ways to Turn an Illustration Skill into a Motion Design Superpower</h3><p class="blog-index-card__byline" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>By School of Motion</p><p class="blog-index-card__summary" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>Illustration skills help motion designers simplify ideas, plan scenes, shape type, use texture with intention, and build a broader visual vocabulary.</p></div></a><a class="blog-index-card blog-index-card--catalog" href="/blog/motion-mondays-august-17-2026" style="--blog-motion-delay:320ms" data-blog-index-motion data-blog-catalog-card="true" data-blog-search="kitbash buys artstation and sketchfab blender on android motion mondays kitbash acquires artstation and sketchfab from epic games autodesk officially discontinues mudbox and the blender foundation previews blender running on android tablets blog motion mondays august 17 2026 blog motion mondays august 17 2026 school of motion motion mondays industry news 3d tools and technology after effects blender cinema 4d unreal engine" data-blog-topics="motion mondays|industry news|3d|tools & technology" data-blog-tools="after effects|blender|cinema 4d|unreal engine" data-blog-format="article" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><figure class="blog-index-card__media" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><img src="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/a63bda7ea0/motion-mondays-august-17-2026-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82)" srcset="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/a63bda7ea0/motion-mondays-august-17-2026-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/420x236/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 420w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/a63bda7ea0/motion-mondays-august-17-2026-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/640x360/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 640w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/a63bda7ea0/motion-mondays-august-17-2026-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 960w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/a63bda7ea0/motion-mondays-august-17-2026-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1280w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/a63bda7ea0/motion-mondays-august-17-2026-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1600x900/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1600w" sizes="(min-width: 1120px) 22vw, (min-width: 720px) 45vw, calc(100vw - 40px)" alt="KitBash3D, ArtStation, and Sketchfab Motion Mondays article thumbnail" width="760" height="428" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn></figure><div class="blog-index-card__body" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><h3 data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>KitBash BUYS ArtStation & Sketchfab?! + Blender on Android | Motion Mondays</h3><p class="blog-index-card__byline" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>By School of Motion</p><p class="blog-index-card__summary" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>KitBash acquires ArtStation and Sketchfab from Epic Games, Autodesk officially discontinues Mudbox, and the Blender Foundation previews Blender running on Android tablets.</p></div></a><a class="blog-index-card blog-index-card--catalog" href="/blog/freelance-clients-besides-job-boards" style="--blog-motion-delay:80ms" data-blog-index-motion data-blog-catalog-card="true" data-blog-search="8 places motion designers can look for freelance clients besides job boards motion designers can find freelance clients beyond job boards by watching hiring studios building relationships and spotting companies that need motion work blog freelance clients besides job boards blog freelance clients besides job boards som career advice industry and studios freelance and business" data-blog-topics="career advice|industry & studios|freelance & business" data-blog-tools data-blog-format="article" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><figure class="blog-index-card__media" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><img src="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/8fa18ed688/freelance-clients-final-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82)" srcset="https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/8fa18ed688/freelance-clients-final-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/420x236/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 420w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/8fa18ed688/freelance-clients-final-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/640x360/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 640w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/8fa18ed688/freelance-clients-final-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/960x540/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 960w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/8fa18ed688/freelance-clients-final-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1280w, https://a.storyblok.com/f/293062773997461/8fa18ed688/freelance-clients-final-thumbnail.webp/m/fit-in/1600x900/filters:format(webp):quality(82) 1600w" sizes="(min-width: 1120px) 22vw, (min-width: 720px) 45vw, calc(100vw - 40px)" alt="Motion designer navigating freelance-client sources beyond job boards" width="760" height="428" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn></figure><div class="blog-index-card__body" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn><h3 data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>8 Places Motion Designers Can Look for Freelance Clients Besides Job Boards</h3><p class="blog-index-card__byline" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>By SOM</p><p class="blog-index-card__summary" data-astro-cid-sbv5qfrn>Motion designers can find freelance clients beyond job boards by watching hiring studios, building relationships, and spotting companies that need motion work.</p></div></a><a class="blog-index-card blog-index-card--catalog" href="/blog/motion-mondays-august-10-2026" style="--blog-motion-delay:160m
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