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Your CoPilot Has Arrived: Andrew Kramer

For the 100th episode of our PODCAST, we turned to the man that led the way: Andrew Kramer! We'll talk about Video Copilot, the state of the motion graphics industry, and how to stay motivated after achieving your dreams.

3D Animation
3D
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The Ultimate Guide to Cutting Out Images in Photoshop

There are many tools you can use to cut out images in Photoshop. We've compiled the ultimate guide for quick selections, detailed masks, and Sensei-powered tricks to take your Photoshop game to the next level.

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What's It Like to Sell a Studio? A Chat Joel Pilger

How did Joel Pilger grow his studio to $5 million a year... and sell it? Well, Let's find out.

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Why You Should Learn 3D as a Motion Designer

3D animation and design is changing the Motion Design industry, so why is it so important to learn right now?

Unreal Engine
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Solving the Producer Problem with RevThink

The motion graphics industry is in a talent crunch, and the problem seems to be a lack of talented producers. We sat down with RevThink, veteran industry consultants and advisors, to show you how you can solve your own in-house issues and thrive as an artist.

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What is Premultiplication?

Premultiplication can be confusing if you're new to Nuke. In this article we'll breakdown what you need to know about premultiplication.

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Walk Cycle Inspiration

In this article, we've outlined the top resources for learning a walk cycle. One of the best ways to refine your skills as a Character Animator is to do a walk cycle.

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The Ultimate Guide to Adobe Creative Cloud Apps

Adobe Creative Cloud comes with a collection of amazing programs for designers and animators, but what are they all for? We've put together an alphabetical guide for the apps in Creative Cloud.

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How to Skip School and Find Success as a Director - Reece Parker

Do you need a fancy degree to become a solid artist? We're sitting down with Reece Parker, freelance director, and learning about his journey toward success.

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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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Nature Made by Already Been Chewed

What if you advertised a sneaker based on a completely different footprint? Check out this amazing marketing campaign by Already Been Chewed, and learn how they were able to bring nature to life.

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Understanding the Principles of Anticipation

There are 12 principles of animation shared across the artistic disciplines. Today, we're taking a look at anticipation.

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Use Procreate to Animate a GIF in 5 Minutes

Want to add motion to your social media feed? Learn how to create an animated sticker in Procreate in under 5 minutes.

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Animation
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Working for the Foo Fighters - A Chat with Bomper Studios

What would you do for a chance to work with the Foo Fighters? Bomper Studio took their shot...and it paid off.

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Welcome to the 2021 Mograph Games

The 2021 Mograph Games

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Using Mocha for Tracking and Clean Up in After Effects

Improve your Mocha tracking and clean up by using this clever After Effects workflow.

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What's New in Cinema 4D R25?

Maxon just launched Cinema 4D R25, and we can't wait to talk about all the amazing updates.

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VFX for Motion: Course Instructor Mark Christiansen on the SOM PODCAST

Industry Icon Mark Christiansen Talks Video Games, Movies, Compositing in After Effects, and His New School of Motion Course

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Craft Better Titles - After Effects Tips for Video Editors

Are you a video editor in need of some After Effects support? We've got a few key design tips to get you covered.

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Overcoming Creative Imposter Syndrome

Sometimes that little voice in your head can wreak all kinds of havoc on your confidence. It can make you think you're an impostor. In this article, we cover the steps to combating the voice in your head.

Inspiration
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How to Stand Out in Your Job Search

Having trouble standing out from the pack when applying for work? We talked with Frank Suarez about how you can standout as a candidate for any position.

Inspiration
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What is Crypto Art and Why Should Motion Designers Care

Crypto Art is the rage of the industry, but how exactly does it work, and why should motion designers be taking notice?

After Effects
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The Alumni Holiday Card 2021

Another year, another incredible holiday card from the School of Motion alumni! Check out this collaborative video featuring 50 artists from all around the world.

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After Effects to the Max

It's time to unleash the power of multiframe rendering in After Effects. Join Ryan Summers and explore some of the fantastic new abilities in Adobe After Effects.

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Which Render Engine is Right for You with Chad Ashley

Do you need a third-party renderer? Tune is as we talk with Chad Ashley from Greyscale Gorilla about all of the third-party rendering options out there!

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How to Use Adobe Fonts

With over 20,000 fonts available, Adobe Fonts is an incredible resource. Here is how to use Adobe Fonts, available with your Adobe Creative Cloud subscription.

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The Year in MoGraph - 2021

It has been an incredible year for designers and animators, but what's coming next? Joey, EJ, and Ryan sit down for a marathon podcast covering everything and anything in the industry from the past year.

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