Podcast Episodes

Why Motion Designers Are Having a Moment — with Adobe’s Michael Tanzillo

From pouring drinks to lighting shots at Blue Sky to leading Adobe’s Substance 3D team, Michael Tanzillo’s professional path is anything but typical and his story is packed with lessons motion design…

Published on 11 hours ago

Nikola Wonder Dynamics

In the sea of surface-level chatter about AI and filmmaking, Nikola Todorovic is saying the quiet part out loud—and it’s the stuff creative pros actually need to hear. Check out the corresponding blo…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Why Moonvalley's Approach to AI Video Makes Sense

Most AI video companies are gambling with copyright law. Moonvalley made a different bet. Check out the corresponding blog post with highlights here: http://www.schoolofmotion.com/blog/mo...

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Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Sarah Beth Morgan Gets Real About Parenthood, Career Crisis & Her New Podcast

Sarah Beth Morgan, illustrator and School of Motion instructor, joins Joey to dish about the real stuff: moving across the country, having a baby, and navigating the ever-changing animation industry.…

Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago

Mack Garrison, Dash Studio, and Building Creative Community

Joey recently caught up with the main dude behind Dash Studio, Mack Garrison, for an episode of the School of Motion podcast that's creative rocket fuel. These two industry veterans dive into everyth…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

Already Been Chewed and the Journey to Motion Design Success

EJ jams with Barton Damer, the creative muscle behind Already Been Chewed (ABC)...basically the Tony Hawk of motion design. This dude turned his skateboarding obsession into a full-blown 3D animation…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

From Self-Taught Animator to Oscar Winner: Gints Zilbalodis on Creating "Flow"

Oscar-winning director Gints Zilbalodis just proved you don't need fancy film school or million-dollar software to snag that golden statue. See the corresponding blog post with key takeaways here: ht…

Published on 6 months ago

Unreal Engine, Creative Communities, and Career Growth with Cart & Horse

What happens when a small group of motion designers in Detroit evolves into a powerhouse of collaboration and innovation? The crew from Cart & Horse sat down with Joey on the School of Motion podcast…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

Inside the Mind of Territory Studio: VFX, UI, and an Epic Dune Graphics Breakdown

Episode 183

Territory Studio’s creative minds behind Dune: Prophecy, Call of Duty Black Ops 6, and Vast Haven-1 spill the beans on designing for Hollywood, gaming, and the ever-evolving world of motion design. 

Published on 6 months, 4 weeks ago

Mastering Blender and Navigating a Creative Career with Elijah Sheffield

Blender artist and motion designer Elijah Sheffield shares how he transitioned into 3D, built a standout demo reel, and turned personal projects into career-defining moments. Check out the correspond…

Published on 7 months, 1 week ago