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    A Dazzling Director: Colin Hesterly

    When you aren't afraid to take a risk, a world of opportunities opens up.

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    Take Control of Your After Effects Compositions

    Let's continue our journey into After Effects' top tabs with Composition.

    Tips & Tricks
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    Online Education for Motion Designers: The School of Motion Way

    We designed our online education for everyone, and we couldn't be happier with the results. If you're looking to invest time and energy into your art and your career, we have courses that will get you there.

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    3 Easy Ways to Create 3D Text in After Effects

    Creating 3D text helps you stand out, so we're showing you 3 easy ways to make your own in After Effects.

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    A Guide to After Effects Menus: Edit

    How well do you know the menus in After Effects? There are a few hidden gems, so we're calling them out. Let's look at Edit.

    Tips & Tricks
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    How to Use Loom like a Pro

    Loom is incredibly useful for remote workers, and we've found a few tips for making your videos even better.

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    A Dynamo Designer: Nuria Boj

    Talent takes you places, but hard work always pays dividends. We're talking with designer and illustrator Nuria Boj on her artistic journey.

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    How to Stay Organized in After Effects

    How well do you know the menus in After Effects? There are a few hidden gems, so we're calling them out. First up: File.

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    The Freelance Future: Restructure Your Workflow to Succeed as a Freelancer

    If you aim to freelance, you need to restructure your workflow to achieve success.

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    How to Use Masks in After Effects

    Masks are an essential tool in After Effects, and Kyle Hamrick is here to show you a few easy tips.

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    Article

    What is Blender, and Is It Right for You?

    You've no doubt heard about Blender, but what exactly is this incredibly powerful—and incredibly free—program?

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    How to Take Control of Your Animation Career Like a BOSS

    We talked with experts to learn just what tips you need to take control of your animation career...like a boss!

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    One Fantastic Fowl: Robot Chicken's Matthew Senreich

    Get to know the mind behind the madness as we talk with Robot Chicken's Matthew Senreich!

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    Five Healthy Work Practices for Working from Home

    Working from home can be a game-changer, so here are some tips to stay healthy and productive.

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    Meet the New SOM Community Team

    School of Motion is investing in our community, and we're bringing in an incredible team to help us out!

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    Motion Design in Unreal Engine

    Unreal Engine cannot be ignored, and we're pumped to show you just what it can bring to the world of motion design.

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    What Makes a Cinematic Shot: A Lesson for Motion Designers

    What makes a shot "cinematic," and how can you use those lessons to improve your animations?

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    The Galvanized Globetrotter: Freelance Designer Jiaqi Wang

    Meet an artist whose journey spans the entire world. Jiaqi Wang has already done incredible work, and she's just getting started.

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    Our Favorite Stop-Motion Animated Films...and Why They Blew Us Away

    Stop Motion Animation is a time-consuming craft that delivers jaw-dropping visuals, and here are some of our favorites.

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    What Are Animatics, and Why Are They Important?

    It's fun to just jump into a project, but using animatics will save you time and frustration, and set you up for a better finished product!

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    Quadruped Anatomy for Animators

    Learn the ins and outs of rigging a variety of quadrupeds in After Effects and Cinema 4D!

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    Freelance Advice with Leigh Williamson

    Going freelance can be a nerve-wracking decision. That's why we're asking a panel of incredibly talented freelancers for their tips.

    Inspiration
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    Freelance Advice with Hayley Akins

    Hear war stories from the world of freelance, and get ready for our big panel this week!

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    Finding Your Voice: Cat Solen, Creator of Adult Swim's "Shivering Truth"

    As an artist, how do you find your voice and define your style? We talked with the creator of Adult Swim's Shivering truth, Cat Solen.

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    Forward Motion: Our Commitment to the Community Never Ends

    Colorful shapes surround #forwardmotion hashtag

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    Freelance Advice with Jordan Bergren

    What do you need to be a successful freelancer? Ask Jordan Bergren!

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    Freelance Advice with Jazeel Gayle

    Get advice on going freelance with Director Jazeel Gayle.

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