School of Motion: Design & Animation Training for MoGraph Artists
The #1 podcast for designers who animate, animators who design, and anyone who is 3D-curious. We interview Designers, Animators, 3D Artists, Producers, Studio O...
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. Check out the corresponding blog post here: https://www.schoolofmotion.com/blog/t... Ever wonder how mind-blowing sci-fi interfaces, cinematic VFX, and hyper-realistic game graphics come to life? In this episode, Joey Korenman sits down with the brains behind Territory Studio—Marti Romances, Luke Kaile, Russ Gautier, and Liam Proniewicz—to talk shop. They’re the artists making blockbuster visuals happen, and trust us, you’ll want to hear what they have to say. If you’re a motion designer, VFX artist, or just someone who geeks out over killer design, this is a must-watch. Hey, listeners! If you want to see the discussed works and fun behind the scenes shots, check out this episode on our YouTube channel!
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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. Check out the corresponding blog post (with episode highlights) here: https://www.schoolofmotion.com/blog/elijah-sheffield-blender 👉 CHAPTERS 👈 00:00 Coming Up 00:22 Elijah Sheffield's Background and Early Career 01:29 Discovering Motion Design 03:32 College and Grad School Experience 13:30 First Job and Career Challenges 18:11 Finding the Motivation to Make Demo Reel Pieces 23:31 Transition to Freelance 26:41 Social Media's Impact on Career 34:52 Having a Freelance Plan 42:00 Pain and Rainbows of Freelance Work 44:18 Challenges and Rewards of Learning Blender 49:35 Finding a Style 55:16 Blender Learning Curve 01:03:28 Integrating Blender into Your 3D Pipeline 01:20:21 The Future of Blender 01:24:12 That's a Wrap! 🗒️ SHOW NOTES Artists: Elijah Sheffield https://www.behance.net/sweetboymotion# EJ Hassenfratz https://www.youtube.com/@eyedesyn/videos Myles Bolden https://mylesjbolden.myportfolio.com/ Jonathan Winbush https://www.youtube.com/@JonathanWinbush/ Norm MacDonald https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norm_Macdonald Chris Smith https://csmithstudios.com/ Joey Korenman https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeykorenman Andrew Kramer https://www.videocopilot.net/ Studios: School of Motion https://www.schoolofmotion.com/ SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design) https://www.scad.edu/ Pixar https://www.pixar.com/ DreamWorks https://www.dreamworks.com/ Work: Museum of History and Magic https://www.museumhm.org/ Killdozer https://www.instagram.com/sweetboy.motion/p/Cw0os46AIZN/ Spider-Verse https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spider-Man:_Across_the_Spider-Verse Ninja Turtles Arcane https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arcane_(TV_series) Resources: Greyscalegorilla https://greyscalegorilla.com/ Maya https://www.autodesk.com/products/maya/overview?term=1-YEAR&tab=subscription ZBrush https://www.maxon.net/en/zbrush Cinema 4D https://www.maxon.net/en/cinema-4d Blender https://www.blender.org/ Unreal Engine Course https://www.schoolofmotion.com/courses/unreal-engine-for-3d-artists Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/ Demo Reel Dash https://www.schoolofmotion.com/courses/demo-reel-dash Arnold https://www.autodesk.com/products/arnold/overview Eevee https://docs.blender.org/manual/en/latest/render/eevee/introduction.html Grease Pencil https://docs.blender.org/manual/en/latest/grease_pencil/index.html Clay Pencil https://pepeschoolland.gumroad.com/l/ibbls Donut Tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0J27sf9N1Y&list=PLjEaoINr3zgEPv5y--4MKpciLaoQYZB1Z STL files https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/STL_(file_format) Blender Market https://blendermarket.com/ Freelance Manifesto https://www.amazon.com/Freelance-Manifesto-Modern-Motion-Designer-ebook/dp/B071JRYMSG
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Standing Out in Motion Design: Joel Pilger's Strategies for Success
In the latest episode of the School of Motion Podcast, host Joey Korenman sits down with industry veteran Joel Pilger—a name synonymous with success in the motion design world. With a career spanning over two decades, Joel has: - Founded and led Impossible Pictures, a top creative studio that grossed over $40 million and garnered major awards. - Advised leading independent studios worldwide, including Cream, Giant Ant, Laundry, Mighty Nice, Polyester, Sarofsky, and STATE. - Launched FORUM, a community where studio founders master the art of business together. Tune in as Joel shares invaluable insights on not just surviving, but thriving, in the evolving motion design landscape. See the corresponding blog post here: https://www.schoolofmotion.com/blog/joel-pilger 🗒️ SHOW NOTES Joel Pilger https://www.joelpilger.com/forum Joel Pilger’s Podcast, Fabulist https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fabulist/id1657890871 Erica gorichow https://gorochow.com/ Hayley Akins http://www.hayleyakins.com/ Amanda Russell https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-russell-cream-studio/ Barton Damer https://www.linkedin.com/in/barton-damer-92a32918/ Jorge R. Canedo E. / Jr.canest https://www.linkedin.com/in/jrcanest/?originalSubdomain=ca Ronny Young https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronnyyoung John LePore http://johnnymotion.com/ EJ Hassenfratz https://www.instagram.com/eyedesyn/?hl=en Ryan Seacrest https://www.instagram.com/ryanseacrest/?hl=en Beyonce https://www.beyonce.com/ The Rock https://www.instagram.com/therock/?hl=en Justin Barnes https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinbarnesversus Marty Romances https://test.martiromances.com Andy Baker https://www.andyjbaker.com/ Dan Sullivan https://www.strategiccoach.com/ Cream https://wearecream.com/ Already Been Chewed https://www.alreadybeenchewed.tv/ Pep Rally https://peprallyinc.com/ BIEN https://thisisbien.com/ Ordinary Folk https://www.ordinaryfolk.co/ OddBeast https://oddbeast.tv/ Territory Studios https://territorystudio.com/ Versus https://www.weareversus.tv/ Impossible Pictures https://www.impossiblepictures.com/ BlackBox Infinite https://blackboxinfinite.com/About The Mill https://themill.com/ Psyop https://www.psyop.com/ Apple Vision Pro F1 proof of concept https://www.instagram.com/johnnym0tion/reel/C2c_cvWJ3KV/ Bible Project https://www.ordinaryfolk.co/project/bibleproject-god Fuse https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adobe_Fuse_CC Final Cut Pro https://www.apple.com/final-cut-pro/ Premiere https://www.adobe.com/products/premiere.html Avid https://www.avid.com/ Flame https://www.autodesk.com/products/flame/overview?term=1-YEAR&tab=subscription Smoke https://www.autodesk.com/products/smoke/overview Cinema 4D https://www.maxon.net/en/cinema-4d Rive https://rive.app/ Unreal Engine https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US Cavalry https://cavalry.scenegroup.co/ RevThink https://www.revthink.com/ Pink Floyd - The Wall https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wall RFP/RFQ/RFI https://cobalt.net/rfi-rfq-rfp-whats-the-difference/ Kevin Kelly https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Kelly_(editor) Donald Miller https://storybrand.com/
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The most EPIC 2024 roundup of all things Motion Design
2024 was a transformative year for motion design - from AI disruption to the evolution of real-time tools, emerging platforms, and a changing economic landscape. In this comprehensive year-end roundup, Joey Korenman, EJ Hassenfratz, and Aharon Rabinowitz break down everything that shaped our industry and peer into what 2025 might bring. We also asked some industry luminaries to weigh in, so you’ll hear from the likes of Buck, Scholar, Motion Hatch, Colosseum, Curious Refuge and more! Get ready for candid insights on the state of motion design, software updates that changed the game, the impact of AI, and how artists are adapting to an ever-shifting landscape. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just getting started, this conversation covers the trends, tools, and opportunities that matter. Plus, hear our panel's bold predictions for 2025 - from the future of real-time rendering to emerging platforms and where the next big opportunities lie for motion designers. 🔥 IN THIS EPISODE: Best motion design work of 2024 The state of the industry and economy Major software updates (After Effects, Cinema 4D, Blender, Unreal) New tools and tech to watch out for The rise of AI and its impact on motion design The return of in-person events and meetups Predictions and trends for 2025 Head over to our blog post for links to everything we talk about: https://www.schoolofmotion.com/blog/2024-review Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:21 In the Beginning... 00:01:50 Defining Motion Design 00:02:51 Evolution of Motion Design 00:08:51 School of Motion Updates 00:12:34 Favorite Works of 2024 00:28:49 Shoutouts to Studios and Artists 00:37:40 Innovative Marketing Strategies 00:39:15 The Rise of Niche Studios 00:45:14 Advancements in After Effects and 3D Tools 01:17:37 Exploring Maxon Studio and Its Strategy 01:21:03 Grayscale Gorilla's Big Release 01:25:30 Adobe's Substance Integration 01:28:16 The Future of Generative AI in Textures 01:35:58 Blender's Growing Influence 01:52:42 Will Blender Take Over? 01:55:48 Cinema 4D vs Blender: Industry Adoption 01:59:37 The Rise of After Effects in Motion Design 02:04:47 Unreal Engine's Impact on Motion Design 02:25:59 Unreal Marketplace Missteps 02:31:03 Rive: The Future of Interactive Animation 02:40:54 The Return of 2Advanced 02:47:32 The Future of Lottie? 02:50:45 Exploring Womp: A New 3D Modeling Tool 02:55:49 Cavalry: The Houdini of 2D Animation 03:07:30 Other Motion Design News 03:16:50 Meetups Are Back: Highlights and Events 03:20:55 Tech Updates: Apple Vision Pro and Meta's Orion 03:23:19 Adobe vs. Procreate: The AI Debate 03:34:56 The Mo Economy: Trends and Predictions 04:05:55 The Rise of Rive in Animation 04:09:55 Future Trends in Motion Design 04:16:11 The Importance of Editing Skills 04:21:09 Effective Marketing Strategies for Freelancers 04:39:22 The Impact of AI on the Industry 04:54:08 AI's Impact on Creative Work 04:55:59 AI as a Tool for Artists 04:57:48 Historical Context and Future Predictions 05:01:51 The AI Plateau and Future Tools 05:22:11 2025 Predictions 05:34:49 The Future of AI Aesthetics 05:47:22 Economic Outlook for Motion Design 05:51:22 Niche Markets and Specialization 06:02:41 AI's Impact on the Artist Community SCHOOL OF MOTION COURSES All Courses - https://som.bz/3SUg5Yb Guided Courses - https://som.bz/3LYmJef Instant Access Courses - https://som.bz/3AWv63C After Effects Courses - https://som.bz/42sBon6 2D Animation - https://som.bz/3VCBtme 3D Courses - https://som.bz/3ArdpZu Design Courses - https://som.bz/3NGyJC
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Rediscovering the Art of Interactive Design with 2Advanced Studios
From Flash to the future, in this episode of the School of Motion Podcast we dive deep with interactive design legends Eric and Tony of 2Advanced Studios. Check out the corresponding blog posts (with additional videos and design examples!) here: https://www.schoolofmotion.com/blog/2advanced
The #1 podcast for designers who animate, animators who design, and anyone who is 3D-curious. We interview Designers, Animators, 3D Artists, Producers, Studio Owners and other folks related to motion design and creativity. We get deep into the geeky world of Adobe After Effects, Cinema 4D, Photoshop and Illustrator. We talk about the business and art of Motion Design. Dig in.
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