https://youtu.be/nLUyvM6Zdew?si=q-3umwg7KELp4E4o

I am always searching for some ways to add more complexity to my animations so I was wondering what I can do to make this shot more visually interesting. Do you have some things you add at the end of blocking out an animation to make it pop more at the end?

https://reddit.com/link/1igmfua/video/rbknyp1emwge1/player

What's the worst experience you've had while hiring a motion designer?

Hi everyone,

I’m working on a 2D animation project using high-resolution assets designed in Figma, and I need a tool that can handle real-time background blur effects efficiently. I plan to export the final animation as an MP4, and my workflow is entirely keyframe-based. So far, I’ve experimented with tools like After Effects, Lottie, Rive, and Cavalry, but:

• After Effects doesn’t offer the real-time blur effects I’m looking for.
• Lottie and Rive lack blur support.
• Cavalry feels too complex for my UI needs.
• Blender isn’t really comfortable for 2D animation in my case.

I’m specifically looking for a tool that can render high-resolution designs with dynamic background blur effects in real time. What are your recommendations and experiences with such tools?

Thanks in advance!

I just finished this project last week and would like some critique and feedback on things I could improve on for future projects. I'm still trying to enter the design space after graduating a year and a half ago. It took me longer than expected due to my regular job and home life, but I'm glad to have an official project in the books.

Although I'm not entirely disappointed with the result, I feel like I'm my largest critique (especially when I look at those whose work I admire and see that this doesn't compare to what they do). Entering the design space is seeming pretty tough(for me at least). I've been contemplating on giving up on the pursuit many times during this project. I still want to do better and go further, but the search is making it feel like my work is nowhere near good enough, regardless of what some people have said about my work.

Anyways, apologies for the rant. Here's a link just in case Reddit lowers the quality of the video: https://gumlet.tv/watch/679aaa6dd9e47ae5876dc5dc

https://reddit.com/link/1iez3uo/video/0rdkpnkplgge1/player

Youtube doesn’t have the features vimeo had, so I’m looking for an alternative.

I've frequently used Vimeo to search and look for all sorts of animation and motion design to inspire me... for years. And then recently they took away their global search and feed feature, at least for my region (Europe). For no bloody reason at all, seemingly. So now I can't access Vimeo's vast library of content or even easily see new work from those I follow. It's actually affecting my workflow!

I've contacted support, but in the meantime, are there any alternatives for motion design inspiration? Behance and Dribbble don't really have the variety and visibility that Vimeo had. Motionographer is good but I'd love to just have a feed where I can follow all the designers and studios I like. Instagram seems like the only alternative but only for short social media content. And I don't like Instagram because honestly it's detrimental to my mental health. This Vimeo update is a real kick in the teeth :/

Hello guys. Could you help? Im trying to install FX console but I'm facing this issue? How can I fix it?

https://preview.redd.it/qcic2stqndge1.png?width=525&format=png&auto=webp&s=ab151689679113ca0e8a66317a3ba7e1b8863c8a

https://preview.redd.it/l8ibgxgrndge1.png?width=545&format=png&auto=webp&s=207156eeb6dc1d5138f25499e93d471f56ea4db3

I'm gonna preface this by stating that I work at a large tech company and do make decent money $70k per year just for transparency. This isn't about me looking for a job, just trying to understand why this highly technical and creative workforce seems so underappreciated.

Most of the jobs for motion designers or video creators at major companies and agencies in the US seem to only be offering $30-80k per year. The low end being comparable to a McDonalds crew member. Many of the jobs at the higher end want a senior level designer experienced with a dozen 2d and 3d software's in addition to leadership experience and a bachelors degree.

With that much technical knowledge and experience on top of leading a team $80k seems pretty insulting. Some jobs in California seem to offer up to $140k but those are in the most expensive parts of the country where $140k can't even qualify you to buy a house. I've seen entry level software devs right out of college walk on the job making more money than a Senor level motion designer in charge of their department. What's the deal?