Motionographer

Since its inception in 2006, Motionographer® has been an essential part of the Motion Design community, serving as a valuable resource for visual storytellers to refine their skills, celebrate their successes, and navigate the industry's unique challenges. Through our journey of exploration, we have gathered the best creative content worldwide, featuring exclusive interviews, insightful articles, and captivating stories, all of which contribute back to the vibrant ecosystem we proudly support. The team at Motionographer® and its contributors are dedicated to fostering a network of innovative and forward-thinking individuals, continually challenging the limits of what can be achieved in Motion Design and beyond. Our goal is to discover 'unexpected inspiration' and share it with a global audience.

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The Creative Midlife Crisis: Shifting from Auteur to Curator

2 weeks ago | motionographer.com | Tim Thompson

We all reach that point eventually: the satisfaction of another project or another award is replaced by an uneasy dread. You realize the old ways no longer feel fulfilling—maybe because the technology is evolving faster than you can keep up, or your expertise is suddenly less in demand. For some, this midlife crisis hits in small ways—software updates force you to relearn everything, or entire programs (like Flash or Final Cut Pro) vanish.
The Art of Blending Mediums and Identity: Interview with Carmela Caldart

Jan 7, 2025 | motionographer.com | Natalia Gonzalez |Natalia González

In this conversation with Carmela Caldart, the illustrator and animator opens up about how her art has evolved across different mediums, from illustration to animation, ceramics, and tattoos. She shares her journey of embracing new creative challenges and staying true to her personal expression, even as her work evolves with each project.
Interview with Hasmik Mkhchyan: A journey through time and technology

Oct 5, 2024 | motionographer.com | Natalia Gonzalez |Natalia González

Editors Note: Hasmik‘s journey from traditional art to Motion Design is a compelling blend of the old and new. Trained in hand-drawn techniques at the Armenian Academy of Fine Arts, she has transitioned to digital and Al-driven creativity. In this interview, we explore how Hasmik’s early experiences and the challenges of the 1990s shaped her work. She shares insight into her recents projects. The Garden of Forking Paths and Electric Dreams, and discusses how Al has transformed her artistic process.
Interview with Hasmik Mkhchyan: A journey through time and technology.

Sep 18, 2024 | motionographer.com | Natalia Gonzalez |Natalia González

Editors Note: Hasmik‘s journey from traditional art to Motion Design is a compelling blend of the old and new. Trained in hand-drawn techniques at the Armenian Academy of Fine Arts, she has transitioned to digital and Al-driven creativity. In this interview, we explore how Hasmik’s early experiences and the challenges of the 1990s shaped her work. She shares insight into her recents projects. The Garden of Forking Paths and Electric Dreams, and discusses how Al has transformed her artistic process.
I Am More | Project Breakdown

Aug 23, 2023 | motionographer.com | Stuart Groves

I Am More A Project Breakdown with Animagic co-founder David Calderon. Give us a brief introduction to yourself and the studio. My name is David Calderon; I’m the creative director and co-founder of the studio. I’m originally from Mexico but have lived in Vancouver, Canada, for 12 years. Animagic is a creative firm that produces beautiful and memorable content for Advertising, Entertainment and Video Games.
Final Frontier Helps Launch Vans ‘Knu Stack’ With Eye-Popping 3D Billboard in NYC

Aug 17, 2023 | motionographer.com | Stuart Groves

Posted by Legendary street culture brand Vans enlisted visionary creative production company Final Frontier to help activate the latest addition to their Knu Skool silhouette: The Knu Stack. The Knu Stack adds a modern twist to their enduring ‘90s skate shoes, and Vans set out to create an impactful moment in the heart of New York City to bring the new look to life. Consumers are ready and wanting us to show up in a fresh yet authentic way.
From Engineer to Creative Director: Who is David Calcano?

Aug 10, 2023 | motionographer.com | David Calcano

I am the co-founder and creative director of Fantoons Animation Studio in Los Angeles. For this article, I focus on my journey – my dreams, successes, and failures – but more importantly, how the heck I ended up starting a studio that now works with people like Jack Black, Iron Maiden, Rush, The Beach Boys, and Steve Martin. I’m originally from Venezuela and have always loved music and animation. My dream, though, was to be a writer.
History Is What We Do Now | Project Breakdown

Jul 26, 2023 | motionographer.com | Stuart Groves

Give us a brief introduction to yourself and the studio. M2 Film and M2 Animation is a film production company mainly focused on live-action and story-driven animation – mostly 3D. Alongside our primary productions, we also do Motion Design projects at a slightly smaller scale, driven by our design team. For this project, Thomas Fiil worked as a Motion Designer, and Christoffer Kramme as a 2D Animator. Fill us in on your Motion Design background and what led you into the industry.
Studio Stories: 23 years of Brand New School

Jul 19, 2023 | motionographer.com | Stuart Groves

By Jonathan Notaro, founder of Brand New School. Editor’s Note: In this series, we’ll hear from the founders of creative studios recounting their tales of how it all began. Each studio and founder are at different stages in their journey, but whether they’re 3, 10, 15, 20, or 25+ years in the making, these candid accounts offer unique insights into what it takes to own and operate a business in the world of Motion Design.
Motionographer® Who is JM Blay?

Jul 12, 2023 | motionographer.com | Stuart Groves