The #1 podcast for designers who animate, animators who design, and anyone who is 3D-curious. We interview Designers, Animators, 3D Artists, Producers, Studio Owners and other folks related to motion design and creativity. We get deep into the geeky world of Adobe After Effects, Cinema 4D, Photoshop and Illustrator. We talk about the business and art of Motion Design. Dig in.
School of Motion Podcast
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The #1 podcast for designers who animate, animators who design, and anyone who is 3D-curious. We interview Designers, Animators, 3D Artists, Producers, Studio Owners and other folks related to motion design and creativity. We get deep into the geeky world of Adobe After Effects, Cinema 4D, Photoshop and Illustrator. We talk about the business and art of Motion Design. Dig in.
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Recent Episodes
January 14, 2026
The Founders of Rive Spill the Tea on Interactive Animation! | SOM Podcast
<p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto">Joey sat down with Guido and Luigi Rosso—the brother founders behind Rive—to dig into what makes this platform different, where it's headed, and why teams at Spotify, Duolingo, and LinkedIn are building entire interactive experiences with it! Get more deets in the blog post: <a href= "https://www.schoolofmotion.com/blog/rive-podcast">https://www.schoolofmotion.com/blog/rive-podcast</a></span></p>
December 29, 2025
The HONEST Truth About Motion Design in 2025 | Year in Review
<p dir="ltr">It's that time of year again—the School of Motion End of Year Podcast is here, and this one is our longest yet... by a lot. Buckle up for an in-depth look at everything that shaped motion design in 2025, and a look ahead to 2026!</p> <p dir="ltr">🗒️ SHOW NOTES <a href= "https://schoolofmotion.com/eoy2025">https://schoolofmotion.com/eoy2025</a></p> <p dir="ltr">This year, we're joined by 17 industry veterans and special guests to break down what "motion design" even means anymore, how AI is actually being used in production, and the real state of the motion design economy. We cover major software updates from Adobe, Maxon, Unreal Engine, and more, discuss the recovery of the VFX industry, and explore how motion designers are expanding into UX, real-time graphics, and interactive experiences.</p> <p dir="ltr">This podcast represents our commitment to helping motion designers understand the bigger picture and make informed decisions about their careers. Thanks for being part of the School of Motion community this year!</p> <p dir="ltr">THANK YOU to this year's contributors:</p> <p dir="ltr">John LePore - Co-Founder, Blackbox Infinite<br /> Ivan Witteborg - UX Motion Designer, @Google <br /> Justin Cone - Executive Director of Communication, Buck & Residence<br /> @SternFX - Motion Designer & Educator<br /> Kyle Hamrick - Motion Designer, Editor & Educator<br /> Bekki Leahy - Motion Designer & Illustrator<br /> Greg Stewart - Lead Animator, @bibleproject <br /> @JJMotionStudio - Director & High Torchbearer, We Ride at Dawn<br /> @sweetboy.motion - 3D Artist & Educator<br /> Urban Bradesko - Founder, @DoubleJumpAcademy & Crispy Chicken VFX<br /> Dan Maurer - Co-founder, @cartandhorse <br /> Kris Bargen - Co-founder, @cartandhorse <br /> Erin Sarofsky - Owner & Creative Director, Sarofsky<br /> PJ Richardson - ECD, Director & Co-founder, Laundry<br /> @thejoelpilger - Founder, Forum<br /> Hayley Akins - Founder, @MotionHatch<br /> Caleb Ward - Founder, @curiousrefuge </p> <p dir="ltr">👉 CHAPTERS 👈</p> <p dir="ltr">00:00:00 Introduction<br /> 00:01:15 Motion Design Present & Future<br /> 00:17:54 School of Motion Roundup<br /> 00:31:10 Our Favorite Work from 2025<br /> 00:52:26 Artists & Studios We Loved in 2025<br /> 01:20:24 The State of Adobe<br /> 01:32:42 Photoshop & Illustrator<br /> 01:43:10 After Effects<br /> 01:53:13 Premiere<br /> 02:06:12 Substance Painter<br /> 02:14:43 Figma on Our Minds<br /> 02:26:53 Descript FTW<br /> 02:28:43 Affinity: Adobe Killer?<br /> 02:38:22 Here Comes the Cavalry<br /> 02:54:00 The Rive Lovefest<br /> 03:27:51 Lottifiles Update<br /> 03:32:22 Greyscalegorilla Merger & More<br /> 03:36:05 Maxon's Moves<br /> 03:51:56 The Autograph Curveball<br /> 03:58:41 Will Blender Blend?<br /> 04:22:09 Houdini Happenings<br /> 04:29:17 Unreal is Unreal<br /> 04:55:14 Lottielab<br /> 04:57:27 Simulon<br /> 05:00:34 Spline & Hana<br /> 05:04:18 Womp Womp<br /> 05:09:09 Nomad Sculpt<br /> 05:13:22 Zbrush<br /> 05:16:00 Ad Industry Consolidation<br /> 05:25:49 Marketing Budgets Spread Thin<br /> 05:32:19 The Great Bifurcation<br /> 05:51:14 Pour One Out for The Mill<br /> 05:52:28 National Design Studio<br /> 05:53:00 Ben Fryc Makes a Keyboard<br /> 05:58:47 Contra is Cool<br /> 06:00:31 A New Vimeo?<br /> 06:05:42 The Motion Economy<br /> 06:16:18 Macroeconomic Trends<br /> 06:21:28 Return to Office<br /> 06:26:11 The Two Races<br /> 06:32:33 The Lost Art of Communication<br /> 06:54:21 The Race to the Top<br /> 07:21:17 The AI Conversation<br /> 07:23:22 Adobe's AI Play<br /> 07:37:11 Weavy & ComfyUI<br /> 07:49:52 MoveAI<br /> 07:53:51 Cascadeur<br /> 07:59:46 AI Image Generator Roundup<br /> 08:10:53 Firefly & Boards<br /> 08:17:41 AI Video Models<br /> 08:32:05 The AI Financial Bubble<br /> 08:39:16 The AI Vibe Shift<br /> 09:04:55 AI's Utility<br /> 09:26:01 THAT Coke Ad<br /> 09:31:42 How Artists Actually Use AI<br /> 09:41:38 The AI Ethics Question<br /> 09:49:29 2026 Predictions</p> <p dir="ltr">🎓 SCHOOL OF MOTION COURSES MENTIONED</p> <p dir="ltr">School of Motion All-Access: <a href= "https://schoolofmotion.com/all-access">https://schoolofmotion.com/all-access</a><br /> School of Motion Team Training: <a href= "https://www.schoolofmotion.com/training-for-teams">https://www.schoolofmotion.com/training-for-teams</a><br /> Courses & workshops coming soon: <a href= "https://www.schoolofmotion.com/coming-soon">https://www.schoolofmotion.com/coming-soon</a></p> <p> </p>
November 20, 2025
How to Turn Your Creative Anxiety Into Your Biggest Advantage
<p>What if the things that make you anxious are actually pointing you toward your greatest strengths? School of Motion Creative Director EJ Hassenfratz shares his talk from the Motion Plus Design conference in New York City, exploring how the anxieties we face as creatives—imposter syndrome, the proliferation of AI, creative blocks, and staying relevant in a fast-changing industry—can actually become our biggest competitive advantages. EJ reveals practical ways to transform nervous energy into creative fuel and reframe professional anxiety as a guide toward growth and opportunity.</p> <p>Recorded live at Motion Plus Design 2024 in NYC. Big shourt out to the Motion Plus Design team for allowing us to share this footage! Want to get more insights into the Motion Design industry? Check out our blog at schoolofmotion.com/blog</p>
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