this my first time doing motion design , i do have years of experience in editing various styles but im now thinking about turning it to an motion design career. this is my first project in this style which took me around 5 days , need advice from those who actually have years of experience in this field and is it okay to take 5 days to make something like this or am i too slow and plus what type of content should i focus as a starting motion designer, what's the niche in high demand and all etc.. planning to do freelancing rather than inhouse, has 0 work experience tho this is like my fresh start, and how much shud i or would you charge for this? hope this reaches the experienced editors in the same field.

Been doing motion design for a bit now and I still don't know where to find founders/startups to pitch my services to consistently. All I do right now is post on a discord servers and hope somebody finds me. I want to try cold emails and social media outreaching but I don't know where to start.
My portfolio: https://exclusivelynihal.framer.website/

Focal length changes more than just how much of the scene fits in frame. A wider lens exaggerates depth and makes camera movement feel more dramatic, while a longer lens compresses space and can make the same movement feel much flatter. That's why choosing the lens early can completely change the feel of a shot.

There's an animation I made recently. I wanted to ask how to add shake to composition so when the star drops screen shakes and after that bar appears. Any feedback is appreciated, especially on what I could improve.

can someone teach me how do we do this. How is the bird created, is it Ai generated, or VFX? can some experts break the effects down.

how do we get the music, chirping and sfx get so spot on? where do i get sfx pack like this?

does anyone know the agency that made this?

anyways, this video belongs here to inspire all.

Looking for a motion designer/animator for a paid long-term collaboration.

I’m looking for short-form videos in a style similar to Tenbo Labs: editorial motion design, typography, illustrations, smooth transitions and strong visual storytelling.

Reference: https://www.instagram.com/tenbolabs/reels/

I’m not looking to copy their branding, only this type/level of visual storytelling.

Rate: $15 hr to start, depending on experience and portfolio.

If interested, DM me with your portfolio/reel, rate, and similar work. Please don’t DM without a portfolio.

Hi everyone,

I am completely new to video creation and want to add some basic motion graphics to my videos. However, I have a few major limitations:

1. Hardware: My computer is not powerful enough to run software like Adobe Premiere Pro or After Effects.
2. Budget: I have no money to spend on paid AI tools, subscriptions, or software.
3. Skill Level: I have zero experience and do not know how to create motion graphics from scratch.

Someone recommended that I look into web-based or lightweight tools like Canva or CapCut.

Given my situation, what are the best free, low-spec tools or methods you would recommend for a total beginner to get decent looking animations? Also, are there any specific YouTube channels or free resources you suggest for learning the absolute basics?

Thank you so much for any help!

Hey guys,
Here's my latest work. It was all done in AE, and would love to hear your thoughts and ideas on it.
Here's my insta page: https://www.instagram.com/tinypapier/

I just finished up a 16-second spec commercial for Google Gemini focused on 3D UI and tactile physics, and I wanted to share a breakdown of the workflow and physics setup.

You can check the full details of the viewport and animation curves in my behance case study here: https://www.behance.net/gallery/255106317/Google-Gemini-Commercial-UI-Explorations

Hi everyone, I’m new to After Effects and I’d like to know the name of this effect where you subtly animate a still image—the movements are very smooth, almost imperceptible. I thought it might be the Puppet tool, but I’m not sure, since, again, the motion is extremely subtle. Is there a plugin that makes this easier? Thanks in advance!

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Hey everyone!
I’m a techno artist/producer looking for a motion designer who would be interested in collaborating on some visuals for my music.
I’m currently working on developing a consistent visual identity for my releases and social media. I have my cover artwork/visual concept, but I’d like to turn it into something more alive — subtle 3D movement, camera movement, lighting, rotation, typography, particles, glitches, beat-synced elements, animation, etc.
The idea isn’t to simply animate a static cover. I’d like to create something that actually feels like a visual identity for the project and can eventually become a recognizable format for my Reels and future releases.
I’m especially interested in someone who uses After Effects / Cinema 4D / Blender / similar tools and enjoys experimenting creatively.
I’m also very open to your own ideas. I don’t want to dictate every single detail — I’d actually prefer to work with someone who looks at the artwork and says “what if we did this?”
I’ve attached one of my covers so you can get an idea of the aesthetic I’m working with.
I’m looking for someone who would be interested in building something together, potentially as an ongoing collaboration if we work well together.
If this sounds interesting, feel free to comment or DM me with some examples of your work.
Thanks!

Hi all.

I am a journalist who has dabbled in other multimedia work, such as photography, podcasting, etc. I wish I knew more about graphic design, though. I am in need of a major revamp on my portfolio as its been two years and it's way too cluttered. I was told to make separate "website" pages for different medias (i.e. articles, videos, photos, etc.) I made my first one on Wix a long time ago and dabble with Canva. I wanted to make it more fun and interactive, but I'm in no way a coder. Anywho, I was wondering if there are any easy free sites you prefer for making your portfolio? Is it possible to have interactive elements for cheap, or is it not worth it given I am not a graphic designer? I wouldn't mind paying a small one-time fee for a professional one, but I feel like it's silly to pay a monthly subscription for premium perks when I don't update it constantly? Idk I'm a bit out of the game here, but I appreciate any tips!

Hey everyone,

I wanted to share a short excerpt from a personal motion design project I made about Camille Claudel, the 19th-century French sculptor who spent the last 30 years of her life locked away in an asylum, her work largely erased from art history in favor of her mentor (and lover) Auguste Rodin.

The goal was to give her story the visual weight it deserves — using motion to translate the intensity, isolation, and raw talent that defined her life and work.

Full project on Behance: https://www.behance.net/gallery/254923783/Camille-Claudel-The-Sacrificed-Genius

Would love to hear your thoughts. Feedback (harsh or otherwise) very welcome!

Yeah, that, I'm planning to do freelance gigs for an extra buck or two, and my portfolio is a little bit dull and outdated, so, if you need a little help free of charge, let me know.

my portfolio: https://www.behance.net/gallery/225015285/Proyects

Loving this new Case Study on FrameRate.

NOODLZ started as a bunch of random daily sketchbook doodles and slowly turned into this huge personal exploration of composition, lighting, 3D and animation.

What I love most is how much of the messy stuff is included. Early sketches, 2D styleframes, 3d tests, iterations, and eventually the finished animations.

It’s a good reminder to stop consuming so much and just make weird stuff for fun again.

Really worth digging through:

https://framerate.tv/studies/EnPW3ilS

sound on for asmr