School of Motion Podcast

The Founders of Rive Spill the Tea on Interactive Animation! | SOM Podcast

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, Duo

The HONEST Truth About Motion Design in 2025 | Year in Review

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 t

How to Turn Your Creative Anxiety Into Your Biggest Advantage

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

How to Build a Tutorial Empire Like Ben Marriott

We got Ben Marriott on the podcast, and honestly, it's about time...Ben's one of the best tutorial creators out there for After Effects and motion design, and his journey

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 pack

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. Ch

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.schoolofm

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

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 indust

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 i

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 pos

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

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

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-evolv

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 mome

Standing Out in Motion Design: Joel Pilger's Strategies for Success

In the latest episode of the School of Motion Podcast, host Joey Korenman sits down with industry veteran Joel Pilger—a name synonymous with success in the motion design

The most EPIC 2024 roundup of all things Motion Design

2024 was a transformative year for motion design - from AI disruption to the evolution of real-time tools, emerging platforms, and a changing economic landscape. In this

Rediscovering the Art of Interactive Design with 2Advanced Studios

From Flash to the future, in this episode of the School of Motion Podcast we dive deep with interactive design legends Eric and Tony of 2Advanced Studios. Check out the c

The State of 3D with PJ Richardson: Adapting, Thriving, and Staying Inspired

This week on the School of Motion Podcast, EJ chats with PJ Richardson, co-founder of Laundry Studio, to dig into the current state of 3D, creative burnout, and what it t

Yukai Du on Making Art, Finding Your Style, and Out-Creating AI: 5 Lessons for Creatives

In this episode of the School of Motion podcast, Joey chats with Yukai Du, a Chinese-born, London-based illustrator and animator, about her journey into art and animation

Marvel's Futuristic Magic: Perception Founders on Designing Tomorrow

Meet Perception—a motion design studio trusted by Hollywood and some of the world's biggest brands to bring sci-fi dreams to life. Ever wonder who's behind the mind-blowi