The handcrafted kit is finally here. It slices, it’s diced, it’s a bunch of leftover assets cannibalized from old projects. It’s awesome.
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September 21, 2016 — Comments are off for this post.
Handcrafted Kit Vol.1 – Motion Pack – Out Now!
September 13, 2016 — Comments are off for this post.
Insights on Writing For Video
Can these short snippets of writing wisdom make you think differently about your video script? Writing for video is one of the basic pillars of preproduction that established the foundation for the video. This is a collection of quotes and knowledge snippets that touch on everything from story to theme and structure to approach. Read more
Tags: Advertising, animation advertising, animation studios, animation studios in Chicago, Broadcast Commercial, California animation studios, Chicago Animation, Chicago Animation Studios, Commercial message, Los Angeles animation studios, Pre-production, Script writing, Story Structure, Writing for video
August 30, 2016 — Comments are off for this post.
Attack Motion Pack – Handcrafted Kit Teaser
Here's a sneak peek at our first Attack Motion Pack. It's an After Effects Handcrafted Kit and you can expect it in mid-September. Read more
August 16, 2016 — Comments are off for this post.
Attack Motion Pack Coming In September
I'm super excited to announce that starting in September I will be giving away an Attack Motion Pack filled with useful After Effects Presets, Projects, Files, and Artwork. Read more
Tags: 2DFX, animation advertising, animation studios, animation studios in Chicago, California animation studios, Chicago Animation, Chicago Animation Studios, Free After Effect Presets, Free After Effect Projects, Handcrafted, Los Angeles animation studios, Motion Extras, Motion Graphics Designer, Motion Pack, Rolling Boil
August 9, 2016 — Comments are off for this post.
Logo Redesign: Our Logo Gets A Haircut
The Attack logo just needed a bit of a refresh. Rather than go to a complete redesign, I just did a quick nip and a tuck on our existing logo to remove some of the explosion radius.
August 2, 2016 — Comments are off for this post.
Client Guide: How Much Does Video Cost?
Video cost: Let’s get down to brass tacks and talk about real numbers as it relates to a real-world project. This is pretty much the first thing I get asked by a prospect. Read more
Tags: Advertising, after effects, animation advertising, animation studios, animation studios in Chicago, Broadcast Commercial, California animation studios, Chicago Animation, Chicago Animation Studios, Client Guide, Corporate, Discovery Phase, Explainer Video, Los Angeles animation studios, Marketing, Motion Graphics, motion graphics cost, Motion Graphics Designer, Video, Video Brief, Video Cost, Video Specs
July 27, 2016 — Comments are off for this post.
Motion Graphics Industry – Links Round Up July
Here are some motion graphics industry-related readings that I've been checking out. You may dig these too. You can find me on Flipboard if you search for my Magazine Motion Attack. Quite a few of the motion graphics links have been flipped there.
February 3, 2016 — Comments are off for this post.
Character Design and Symbolism – An In-Depth Guide
As I mentioned in my last post Boost your Engagement With These 3 Character Design Tips, I have a detailed chart pairing physical attributes with symbolical and psychological personality associations. If you are looking for an economical way to symbolically tell your story, this character design trait list is a good place to start. Read more
Tags: animation advertising, animation studios, animation studios in Chicago, California animation studios, Character Design Guide, Character Symbolism, Chicago 3D, Chicago Animation, Chicago Animation Studios, concept art character, Los Angeles animation studios, Motion Graphics Designer, symbolism design, symbolism in character design, what is a character design
January 8, 2016 — Comments are off for this post.
Client Guide: Write A Video Brief To Save Time And Money Part 1
If you're new to video, writing a brief might seem like an intimidating task. Here’s 8 easy questions to answer to help you out.
Tags: animation advertising, animation studios, animation studios in Chicago, Broadcast Commericial, California animation studios, Chicago 3D, Chicago Animation, Chicago Animation Studios, Client Guide, Discovery Phase, Explainer Video, Los Angeles animation studios, Motion Graphics Designer, Pre-Roll Video, Video Brief, Video SEO, Video Specs
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