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?

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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?

Hey guys,

As title says, just looking to connect with more UK-based motion designers, any weight drop your portfolios!

Would love to know because I feel this job is different for everyone. Here’s mine - usually 2-3 scenes of character rigging, animating, compositing, vfx, transitions, parallaxes etc per day. Pre-render and stitch it together in a main comp for client review. I also make animatics.

I suppose this is what a motion designer does but I find the job significantly more demanding than my previous jobs because there are no slow periods of work. I’m constantly churning out content while working on revisions on previous scenes.

To compare, my partner is in the financial industry (not creative work) and he alternates from very fast periods of work to very slow so he’s got a good balance. For me the fast days are constant and never-ending. It’s crazy to see sone non-creative jobs pay more and have less stress overall.

Curious to know about you all

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I have these illustrations I want to animate with a 2.5D feel and to practice more advanced Rigging. I was thinking of either using Joy sticks and Sliders or Duik Angela. I need a tutorial for either (or both) but wasn't sure if I should lean towards one or the other to achieve the outcome I'm envisioning. Or is the answer either or.

I suppose I'm asking because I know the face rig and movement would be good with JSA but haven't found a good tutorial to use it for a run cycle. that's mostly Rubber Hose or Duik.

TLDR: Which plugin is better for making an RIG for this?

Hi, I'm a relatively "new" motion graphics artist (I say it that way because I've always liked motion graphics and animations in general but I hadn't done it professionally until now) and the point is that I have to make a proposal to make the graphic package for a small television program that focuses on children's football, all this as a freelancer. The fact is that I've never done this type of work specifically for a TV channel but for Youtube channels for example. I understand the concepts behind making transitions with alpha channels, how to make lower thirds... my post is not oriented to that but to how I could make the proposal to the producers to get the budget approved and get to work. At the moment I had a very short meeting with an acquaintance of the channel that is making the link for me because basically he gets a percentage if they approve me but beyond that he is not much help. The name of the program has not yet been defined and I should make a proposal in the next few days, taking into account that the name of the program is not known, but at least I have all the context on what it would be about. How would you go about making the proposal, taking into account that the name is essential to make the logo and therefore the intro of the show and some other things that would carry the logo, how would you present everything? Obviously I understand that I should not do any type of work if I have not received any type of payment (I have been a freelance designer for more than 8 years and I understand these things) but my dilemma is then what do I present in this proposal? Because basically this acquaintance of the channel is getting me this opportunity that I consider important to enter this whole world of motion through the front door with a good project in my portfolio, but I do not have other projects of this style to show so the option of being hired for the work in my portfolio is not worth it for me at this time. How would you make this proposal? What would you present? Have you done something similar before? Please help me with this issue that I need to resolve as soon as possible.

Hi everyone,

I've been working as a video editor for the past four years, but now I'm looking to gradually move into motion design. I have basic knowledge of After Effects, but I'm keen to get really good and get into the industry. For those of you who are experienced in the field, what's the best learning path for someone starting from scratch? Are there any resources, courses, or materials you'd recommend? Also, I'd love to know if there's a specific approach or method that helped you the most during your learning process.I'd really appreciate any advice you could give me! Thanks in advance!

Ahoy,

Im trying to do stuff for my brother going into long form content and we both are into videos like this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14GVeH4PFlo

and this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xguam0TKMw8

I went to school for graphic design and digital editing theory so i know how to story board and edit but im not extremely comfortable with premier and AE (they taught us Avid at NYFA smh).

I was wondering if anyone knew something that was close or developing around a process where i could potentially do prompts or even upload my storyboards (seems crazy but i have no idea these days).

Also if anyone is veteran in these types of videos were looking to hire someone at some point were just working on the initial "sketchpad" work if u would.

If you have a resume and are experienced feel free to contact me also at liam.werber at gmail.

cheers

Hey everyone,

I’ve been working as a motion designer, video editor, 3D and VFX artist for the past seven years. While I’ve improved through practice and experience, I never studied design theory, taken courses, or followed structured learning. I just focused on making things look visually good to me, which takes a lot of time and is stressing me out.

My biggest struggle is compositing, typography, color usage, and alignments. My designs and videos feel dull and outdated, and I can’t seem to think of strong compositions that elevate my work. Recently, I’ve hit a creative block, and it’s frustrating. People appreciate my work, but I know I’m lacking in key design principles and compositing frames.

I’ve tried searching for good courses, or videos to improve in these areas, but I haven’t found anything that truly helps. I want to understand modern design trends, create better compositions, and use text & colors more effectively to enhance both my designs and videos.

If anyone knows good resources (courses, videos, tutorials, or communities) that could help me level up my skills, please share!

Thanks in advance!