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Browse, find, promote and post motion design work via Reel Roulette
Ever wanted to browse a ton of motion design videos simply for inspiration? Or, maybe you needed to find a particular motion designer to hire for a specific project? OR, perhaps you are the motion designer who needs that job and wants to inspire those seeking it. Introducing “Reel Roulette,” the site that tackles both of those distinct user groups by enabling designers to promote their work, which is then aggregated into a pool of inspirational content that is organized in real-time by crowdsourcing techniques. Users can easily browse different videos and indicate their preference by clicking the obvious “Like this reel” button to then “bring the best reels to the top.” What an excellent resource to connect people within this industry!
Six must-see motion graphics
Sometimes the best inspiration I receive is from perusing the web by following links that I find thanks to many of you! Whether on twitter, del.icio.us, email, or the blogosphere, I trust my followers to pass along the best of the best, and today’s post is the direct result of that! Here are six excellent motion graphic videos that I have come across recently. Enjoy!
Move over! Motion graphics’ rise to stardom
Lately, I have noticed an increase in multimedia projects that utilize motion graphics and animation to visually depict a story. While this medium has been used for years in the film industry, I would argue that it has been mostly underutilized in our field until now. Using Adobe After Effects, producers can either combine animation within a traditional video format, or use motion graphics as the entire video.
UNC tackles After Effects for News21 promotional video
UNC has officially launched their News21 project, “Powering a Nation.” I blogged about their work back in June as the reporting process was just getting started. Now the site is complete and, frankly, amazing. (And I’m not just saying that because I am a fellow Tar Heel … Spend a few minutes on the site and you will see for yourself!) Most importantly, check out this intro video that sets the scene for the rest of the massive project. Done in a fashion similar to “The Girl Effect” meets “Choosing a President,” this video is a must see …
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