A Roto Revolution, After Effects Secrets & Figma’s Photoshop-esque Boost | Motion Mondays

It has been a WEEK. In this episode, we're unpacking Runway's AI video controversy, exploring SIGGRAPH's mind-blowing 3D tech, and revealing a game-changing roto tool from Meta.

We'll also look at Canva's AI acquisition, a Photoshop-like plugin for Figma, and share a pro tip for After Effects render tokens. Plus, discover new resources for textures and fonts, get the scoop on School of Motion’s scholarship program, and take a sneak peek at School of Motion's first animated short film along with a chance to win more than $4,500 in tools!

So. Much. Happening. Is it really only Monday?!

🎓 SCHOOL OF MOTION COURSES MENTIONED

• Expression Session

• Scholarship Application Course

• Cinema 4D Ascent

PLUS, there is still time to register for our Session B classes in After Effects Photoshop and Illustrator.

Classes Start TODAY but you have until Thursday to register:

• After Effects Kickstart

• Photoshop & Illustrator Unleashed

🗒️ SHOW NOTES

• Runway Announces Gen-3 Image to Video

• The Verge - Runway Trained on Scraped Videos

• Brands Forbid Agencies from Using AI

• SIGGRAPH 2024 Updates:

  • Maxon // SIGGRAPH Day 1

  • Maxon // SIGGRAPH Day 2

  • Maxon // SIGGRAPH Day 3

  • HP Z Captis

  • Digital Puppetry from Jim Henson's Creature Shop x Unreal

  • Clear Angle Studios collaborates with DI4D and TexturingXYZ

• François Lefebvre on Twitter

• The Power of Expression Book

• After Effects Pro Tip: Render Tokens Demystified

• TechCrunch - Canva acquires Leonardo.ai

• Photopea Figma Plugin

• Format Portfolio Builder

• Jamie Browning - SOM Student of the Week

• True Grit Texture Supply

• Meta's SAM 2

• Ravie Studio's Tame Impala Animation Breakdown

• Uncut.wtf - Font Resource

• Metal Heart - School of Motion Short Film, Training and Contest

• Trivia Answer