In Motionspire’s first full year here’s the top viewed motion graphics pieces of 2009.
Best of Motionspire 2009
Posted in Best of on 12/31/09
That Sounds Like Fun: Sound Design Tips for Motion Designers
Posted in Tutorials on 07/21/09Welcome to part two of my “Bettering Yourself as an Artist” series here at Motionspire. Thank you to all of the people who contributed to the conversation in part one: “Five Things a Motion Graphics Artist Should Never Do.” As previously discussed, sound is half the battle when creating an enticing multimedia piece and today we are going to dive headfirst into the breathtaking sea of sound. Unfortunately, many producers live by the dreaded 95:5 ratio when balancing visuals and sounds. Many production teams will have a dedicated sound designer, which is a fantastic element for inclusion in your masterpiece. If you are blessed with this gift, make sure you spend a great deal of time with them from the get-go so all of your bases are covered when time comes to produce. This article is for the DIY guys/gals who don’t have the luxury of a dedicated sound designer and are interested in taking their work to the next level. For those who have yet to enjoy the simple pleasures of a good sound editor, get ready for action. My life changed as a producer when I approached audio with the same creative mindset as video. A whole new world opened up for me that I hope you will find just as exciting. So let’s hop to it, shall we? Here are five helpful tips that will make your next video sound a million times better.
Best Motion Graphics of June 09
Posted in Best of on 07/05/09To avoid any biases of the author, this list is comprised of the most viewed motionspire pieces from June 01 – June 30 of 2009. So according to our viewers here is the top 5 Motionspire pieces in June ‘09.
5 Things a Motion Graphics Designer Should Never Do
Posted in Tutorials on 06/24/09In a world where Adobe products are easier to steal than grandma's Visa, it is easy to become an acclaimed a self-proclaimed motionographer. With about six minutes of research (and minimal effort), technology has allowed even the driest of candidates to compose halfway decent motion graphics. The key here is to produce quality original content, and here are five simple things you should never do that will help you in your quest to visual greatness.
Best Motion Graphics of May 09
Posted in Best of on 06/01/09To avoid any biases of the author, this list is comprised of the most viewed motionspire pieces from May 01 – May 31 of 2009. So according to our viewers here is the top 10 Motionspire pieces in May ‘09.
Podcasts for Mograph Artists
Posted in Resources on 03/24/09Podcasts can be a great way to keep learning while you’re doing other things. If you’re driving, working, or working out, you can still throw on a good ol’ podcast and pick up a new trick or two. Video podcasts can simply be a great resource for new inspiration and video tutorials. They come into your computer regularly and teach you something new that you might not have even been looking for. I’ve compiled a list of 10 great podcasts for motion graphics artists to listen to and watch.
Introducing the Motionspire Blog
Posted in Motionspire Updates on 01/19/09This is the ubiquitous first posting of the Motionspire.com Blog. We’re going to start doing a roundup of the “Best-of” Motionspire.com every month and hopefully start a discussion around some of these great motion graphics pieces. We also want to start bringing all of our viewers some tutorials and resources from around the web to further inspire. Tutorials and resources can be great sources of inspiration, but we feel they don’t quite fit in with our normal Motionspire gallery, but we feel this blog is the perfect place for them. Finally, we have plenty of new features coming to Motionspire.com and the Motionspire Blog will be the best way to keep updated on new things that are coming.