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Battling Impostor Syndrome with Dr. Dave

School of Motion Podcast - October 06, 2021 14:30 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 311 ratings
Imposter Syndrome is one of the more insidious parts of, well, everyone's life. From famous musicians to iconic actors to the first man that walked on the moon, we all experience this sensation from time to time. As artists, we often feel it even stronger since our work is so subjective. How do y...

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Do the Hustle with Nick Greenawalt

School of Motion Podcast - September 22, 2021 05:30 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 311 ratings
When you're starting out as a freelancer, it's a shock to system to learn that your hopes, dreams, and even talent might not be enough to pay the bills. There comes a time when many artists decide to wade into the strange world...of the hustle. Nick Greenawalt—a Philadelphia-based motion designe...

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Newer Software for 2D Character Animation - Danni Fisher-Shin

School of Motion Podcast - September 08, 2021 05:30 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 311 ratings
Have you ever wondered what comes next for 2D animation? It's a style that never goes out of fashion, no matter how the trendy tides ebb and flow. From hit television shows to iconic video games and—of course—the best MoGraph around, the second dimension has a lot to offer. But where is it heade...

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Designing the UI of Tomorrow - Stephen Lawes of Cantina Creative

School of Motion Podcast - August 25, 2021 05:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 311 ratings
What's HUD got to do with it? Sitting at the nexus of Visual FX and Motion Design is the strange and wonderful world of Screen Design. Stephen Lawes is the Creative Director and Co-Owner of Cantina Creative, a Los Angeles-based visual effects and design studio. They've worked on enormous films a...

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Being the Smarterest Artist - Peter Quinn

School of Motion Podcast - August 11, 2021 05:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 311 ratings
If you're a motion designer in these modern times, you've likely thrown one or two videos up on social media. It can often feel like those side projects are just wastes of time, but that's not true. You're learning new skills, inspiring other artists, and—every so often—putting your work in fron...

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How to Start a New Studio with Mack Garrison of Dash Studios

School of Motion Podcast - July 28, 2021 05:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 311 ratings
Have you ever thought of starting your own studio? How do you even begin? There are so many questions that many people don't get past step one, which is why we brought in an expert to share some much-needed wisdom. Mack Garrison is the co-founder and Creative Director of Dash Studios. He's not o...

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EP#11 How to Make Money with NFT Crypto Art, Business & Education - Melvin Thambi

Distance to Destination - July 21, 2021 17:01 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 20 ratings
Today's guest is Melvin Thambi, a creative entrepreneur, artist, and much more. You have probably heard about a thing called NFT this last year, we had an interesting conversation about the crypto art world and how to succeed in it. Online education and the difficulties of starting a creative ca...

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Don't Burn Bridges - Staying Hireable with Amanda Russell

School of Motion Podcast - July 14, 2021 05:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 311 ratings
You've worked hard to build a freelance business as a motion designer. It seems like you've got this train firmly on track...until suddenly it's not. What causes a career to derail? How are you burning bridges. And can you rebuild them? Amanda Russell, co-founder and Creative Director of Cream S...

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Finding Success from East to Kanye West - Emonee LaRussa

School of Motion Podcast - July 02, 2021 05:30 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 311 ratings
Defining your style is one of the most challenging aspects of any creative career. Emonee LaRussa is the founder and CEO of Pamanama Studios LLC., a studio filled with a diverse set of talented artists from all over the world, collaborating with musicians to produce top of the line lyric videos....

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A Blueprint to Expand Your Career with Remington Markham

School of Motion Podcast - June 16, 2021 05:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 311 ratings
Building a career in motion design can sometimes feel like getting started in Cross Fit. There's a ton of new terminology, you have to buy specialized equipment, and you end up spending a bushel of money just to get started. It's hard to know how to take your career by the reins and steer it in ...

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Ready, Set, Refresh - Newfangled Studios

School of Motion Podcast - June 02, 2021 05:30 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 311 ratings
Do you have a logo? A set of colors that you use on your site, your social media handle, on – gasp – your business card? Your brand is more than just a collection of assets—it's your reputation, and sometimes it needs a refresh. The question of rebranding was recently brought up by Macaela Vande...

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Rebranding Yourself Mid-Career with Monique Wray

School of Motion Podcast - May 19, 2021 05:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 311 ratings
Imagine you've spent the last few years building up a sizable portfolio for 3D work...but 2D is what your heart desires. Is it possible to rebrand this far into your career? Our guest today has DONE IT… and she is sharing her secrets. The multi-talented Monique Wray is here to spill the beans ab...

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Working for the Foo Fighters - A Chat with Bomper Studios

School of Motion Podcast - May 05, 2021 05:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 311 ratings
Imagine if you had the chance to work with one of the greatest bands of the modern age. How hard would you work to get there...and what did it take? Bomper Studio’s Emlyn Davies and Josh Hicks challenged their team to learn how to produce high-end character-driven work, and that effort directly ...

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From GSG to Rocket Lasso with Chris Schmidt

School of Motion Podcast - April 21, 2021 05:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 311 ratings
Chris Schmidt is a really good 3D artist. He was one half of the wacky Greyscalegorilla team back in the early days of the site, and quickly gained a reputation for his MacGyver-like ability to rig things up in the most clever ways imaginable. Some of his tutorials were instant classic, and help...

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We Need to Talk About NFTs

School of Motion Podcast - April 07, 2021 05:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 311 ratings
Even if you don't pay close attention to industry news, you've likely heard of NFTs. Crypto art, led by a growing list of pioneering artists, is revolutionizing not only our industry but art as a whole. However, there have been some valid concerns raised over the viability of the market and the ...

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EP#10 How to Start an Online Education Business - Strokes & Shapes

Distance to Destination - April 01, 2021 11:16 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratings
In today's podcast, I have two guests for the first time Ali Pineda and Rowena Cañada aka Strokes & Shapes, an agency that creates websites & sales pages for online education businesses. We talk about their really interesting story, how to start an online education business, online courses & pas...

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10. How to Start an Online Education Business - Strokes & Shapes

Distance to Destination - April 01, 2021 11:16 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratings
  In today's podcast, I have two guests for the first time Ali Pineda and Rowena Cañada aka Strokes & Shapes, an agency that creates websites & sales pages for online education businesses. We talk about their really interesting story, how to start an online education business, online courses...

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From Concept to Reality with Max Keane

School of Motion Podcast - March 24, 2021 05:30 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 311 ratings
What do you do when you get a great idea? Not just something you enjoy thinking about, but a brain worm that burrows deep and won't let go. Even when we're confident that we have a handle on something great, the road ahead can be so daunting that we just give up. Today we're joined by Max Keane,...

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09. How to Evolve as a Creative - Kostas Kollias BrandTree

Distance to Destination - March 13, 2021 23:19 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratings
My guest today is Kostas Kollias aka BrandTree he's a business designer, the founder of Brandtree Media and the creator of The Forest Method. The Forest Method is a framework that empowers small businesses, creatives, and entrepreneurs to transform a fixed mindset into a mindset of growth, ove...

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EP#9 How to Evolve as a Creative - Kostas Kollias BrandTree

Distance to Destination - March 13, 2021 23:19 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratings
My guest today is Kostas Kollias aka BrandTree he's a business designer, the founder of Brandtree Media, and the creator of The Forest Method. The Forest Method is a framework that empowers small businesses, creatives, and entrepreneurs to transform a fixed mindset into a mindset of growth, over...

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Getting Real About Reels with Laura Porat

School of Motion Podcast - March 10, 2021 06:30 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 311 ratings
Demo reels aren’t just a reflection of your past—they’re also a signpost to your future. The work you show can directly connect to the jobs you'll land...which adds all sorts of pressure to an already stressful task. We're getting real about reels and talking to Laura Porat, a freelance motion d...

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Mastering Marketing with Motion Hatch

School of Motion Podcast - February 24, 2021 06:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 311 ratings
No matter where you are in your career—whether you're just starting out, freelancing like a boss, or running a studio—marketing is a key to your success. It's easy to say, "Have a social media presence," but what does that actually mean? Our dear friends at Motion Hatch have been helping artis...

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EP#8 How to Title Yourself - Aneirin Jones

Distance to Destination - February 21, 2021 23:59 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 20 ratings
Interesting conversation in today's podcast with my friend Aneirin Jones. He's a seasoned branding expert, brand strategist, and designer, running his own branding agency. Are you wondering how to title and introduce yourself? We're talking about that and many more. 😊 🎧Podcast: https://www.chri...

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08. How to Title Yourself - Aneirin Jones

Distance to Destination - February 21, 2021 23:59 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 20 ratings
Interesting conversation in today's podcast with my friend Aneirin Jones. He's a seasoned branding expert, brand strategist, and designer, running his own branding agency. Are you wondering how to title and introduce yourself? We're talking about that and many more. 😊 🎧Podcast: https://www.ch...

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The Art Comes First - Cabeza Patata

School of Motion Podcast - February 10, 2021 06:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 311 ratings
Katie Menzies and Abel Reverter founded Cabeza Patata in Barcelona, Spain in 2018. There, they consider themselves artists first and motion designers second, with a focus on inclusiveness, positivity, and having a hands-on approach to motion design. Cabeza Patata just opened up their new studio ...

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Crypto Art - Fame and Fortune, with Mike "Beeple" Winkelmann

School of Motion Podcast - January 27, 2021 06:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 311 ratings
Mike Winkelmann is well known in the digital art world. His work is often provocative, sometimes downright shocking, but always has a style that is uniquely his. Better known as Beeple, Mike has demonstrated an incredible focus on his craft, releasing a brand new piece every day for over 5,000 c...

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A Barrier-Breaking Storyteller - Macaela VanderMost

School of Motion Podcast - January 13, 2021 06:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 311 ratings
Our mission at School of Motion is to break down the barriers to the Motion Design industry so that everyone can share their voice. That is a journey more than a destination, and we have a long way to go. Macaela VanderMost is a titanic talent, but she has faced some—unfortunately—all-too-common...

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EP#7 How to turn your passion into a career - Panos Astor Koffas

Distance to Destination - January 05, 2021 17:23 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 20 ratings
Panos Astor Koffas one of the best portrait photographers. We are discussing how to turn your hobby into a business, about the importance of passion, how to face a job that you hate and fear. We have an extra challenge to face. We'll be eating hot wings along the way the hottest sauce in the wor...

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07. How to turn your passion into a career - Panos Astor Koffas

Distance to Destination - January 05, 2021 17:23 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 20 ratings
In today's podcast with Panos Astor Koffas, one of the best portrait photographers in Greece. We are discussing how to turn your hobby into a business, about the importance of passion in our life, how to face a job that you hate and fear. Panos studied mechanical engineering, but at the age of...

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The Year in MoGraph - 2020

School of Motion Podcast - December 30, 2020 06:30 - 3 hours ★★★★★ - 311 ratings
2020 was...well, it was certainly a year. Not just for the MoGraph industry and for School of Motion, but for everyone. We know you don't need a recap of all the challenges and craziness that made this year what it was. Instead, we want to focus on the positive. While 2020 certainly presented a ...

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