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A beginner's guide to motion graphicsWhat motion graphics is, which skills and software to learn first, how to build a portfolio and where beginners find real work.
A realistic roadmap for learning motion designWhat to learn first, what comes next and how to tell you are ready to move on, from animation principles to a portfolio and paid work.
Christina Goss on graphic design and motionGraphic designer Christina Goss on why motion graphics rests on design foundations, plus the full interview and what each foundation does in motion.
Do you really need a degree for motion design?The honest answer on degrees in motion design: what employers judge instead, what a degree does give you, and how to build a career without one.
Essential motion design skills employers wantThe nine skills employers look for in a motion designer, from design and timing to scoping, communication and a focused reel.
How to create a winning motion design portfolioWhat to put in a motion design portfolio and reel, what to cut, where to host it and how to get it in front of the people who hire.
Reuben Lara on bringing 3D into motion designIllustrator and animator Reuben Lara on using Blender alongside After Effects, plus the full interview and a practical way to add 3D to 2D work.
Robbie Patton on motion design and filmmakingFilmmaker Robbie Patton on why editing and cinematography matter for motion designers, plus the full interview and the film skills that carry over.
The reality of learning animation onlineWhy watching tutorials rarely turns into skill, what self-taught animators miss and what to look for in an online course before you pay.
What does a motion designer do? Roles explainedWhat a motion designer does, how a project runs from brief to delivery, and the roles and ways of working open to you.
Why motion graphics is a high-demand careerWhy companies keep hiring motion designers, which industries need them, and the skills that turn that demand into paid work.
Why your After Effects wiggle looks wrongWhat the two numbers in wiggle(frequency, amplitude) mean, why a low frequency looks natural, and fixes for nulls, seeds, loops and single axis wiggles.