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EJ jams with Barton Damer, the creative muscle behind Already Been Chewed (ABC)...basically the Tony Hawk of motion design. This dude turned his skateboarding obsession into a full-blown 3D animation studio that now cranks out mind-blowing work for Nike, Adidas, Star Wars, and Marvel. Check out the corresponding blog post with key takeaways: https://www.schoolofmotion.com/blog/already-been-chewed Artists Barton Damer https://www.linkedin.com/in/barton-damer-92a32918 EJ Hassenfratz https://www.youtube.com/@eyedesyn/videos Nick Campbell https://greyscalegorilla.com/about-us/ Paul Babb https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulbabb/ Rob Dyrdek https://robdyrdek.com/ Mark Fancher https://www.youtube.com/c/MarkFancherFX Dan Arsham https://www.danielarsham.com/ PJ Richardson https://www.laundry.studio/ Jonathan Winbush https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmzWP6o2cw73moEF7LO_KvA Studios Already Been Chewed (ABC) https://www.alreadybeenchewed.tv/ Greyscale Gorilla https://greyscalegorilla.com/ Maxon https://www.maxon.net/en LRG https://l-r-g.com/ Nike https://www.nike.com/ Adidas https://www.adidas.com/ Under Armour https://www.underarmour.com/en-us/ Street League Skateboarding https://www.streetleague.com/ MTV https://www.mtv.com/ ESPN https://www.espn.com/ Discovery Channel https://www.discovery.com/ New Balance https://www.newbalance.com/ Louis Vuitton https://www.alreadybeenchewed.tv/louisvuitton Tiffany and Co. https://www.tiffany.com/stories/collaborations/daniel-arsham-pokemon/ Legwork https://legworkstudio.com/animation/ Laundry Studio https://www.laundry.studio/ SoFi Stadium https://www.laundry.studio/ooh/project-four-l3zw3-jecsr-hr7em-6yptl Work Fantasy Factory https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/rob-dyrdeks-fantasy-factory/ Rob & Big https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rob_%26_Big Snack Off https://tv.apple.com/us/show/snack-off/umc.cmc.3cjzt6066id3jq5koxur3vx9p Ridiculousness https://tv.apple.com/us/show/ridiculousness/umc.cmc.234le4y5rrb4satzsf28ix6yx Digital Artist of the Year https://www.behance.net/gallery/12189735/COMPUTER-ARTS-MAGAZINE-Digital-Artist-of-the-Year?locale=en_US Resources NAB https://www.nabshow.com/ Cinema 4D https://www.maxon.net/en/cinema-4d After Effects https://www.adobe.com/products/aftereffects.html Computer Arts Magazine https://www.creativebloq.com/computer-arts Adobe Photoshop https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop.html Adobe Illustrator https://www.adobe.com/products/illustrator.html Final Cut Pro https://www.apple.com/final-cut-pro/ iMovie https://support.apple.com/imovie Houdini https://www.sidefx.com/products/houdini/ Unreal Engine https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US Behance https://www.behance.net/onboarding/hirerCreative Nixon https://www.nixon.com/ Rob & Bart Interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frJ4rcpyFvI
In this episode of Monday Meeting, host Jen Van Horn sits down with motion designer EJ Hassenfratz to explore his journey from digital artist to creator of physical plushies and vinyl toys. This episode includes:EJ's evolution from broadcast graphics to motion design and 3D artistry, discovering Cinema 4D when it was first gaining popularityHow making tutorials became an unexpected career path after preparing for a presentation at NABThe emotional journey of creating his first plushie based on his beloved dog Gus, and how it became a cathartic experience when his actual dog passed awayBehind-the-scenes insights into toy production, from finding a reputable manufacturer to designing custom packagingThe unexpected challenges of transitioning from digital to physical products, including order fulfillment, shipping logistics, and overcoming imposter syndromeHow EJ's exploration of Japanese kawaii mascot culture influenced his character designsThe importance of pushing through creative fears and taking action rather than waiting for perfectionThroughout the conversation, EJ emphasizes the value of community support and how the motion design industry has evolved to become more open and collaborative. He shares honest reflections about the mental barriers that delayed his physical product launch despite having completed the toy design and manufacturing a year prior.Next week features an open discussion where listeners can bring questions or topics to the group. Please subscribe to The Monday Meeting newsletter on Substack and/or via email -open call opportunities for listener spotlights, feature requests, and community participation!Visit MondayMeeting.org for this episode and other insightful conversations from our motion design community!SHOW NOTES:Monday Meeting PatreonMonday Meeting DiscordMonday Meeting LinkedInMonday Meeting InstagramEJ's PortfolioEJ's InstagramGus the PugMake ShipShippothebeastisback
In this episode of Monday Meeting, host Jen Van Horn leads a community "Show and Tell" where motion designers share their off-screen creative pursuits and how these analog activities complement their digital careers. Check out our Show & Tell Showcase Page to see some of the photos from each presenter, and join our Discord to see the rest that were posted!This episode includes:Matthew Hinman's journey into woodworking, from custom noodle boards to laser-etched giftsAgustin Eguia's exploration of Japanese woodworking techniques without screws or hardwareMollie Davis's seasonal creative outlets including block printing, polymer clay jewelry, and knittingKons's creative integration of technology and craftsmanship in custom computer builds and festival lightingVishal Varghese's rediscovery of analog film photography with vintage rangefinder camerasSam J's improvisational origami techniques and 3D printing projects honoring his father's artistic legacyDiscussions on how these tactile crafts provide meditation, focus, and creative rejuvenationNext week features EJ Hassenfratz who will discuss his journey creating plushies and vinyl toys as we continue exploring tactile art as an escape from screen fatigue.Be sure to sign up for the new Monday Meeting newsletter to stay updated on community events and member spotlights. Visit MondayMeeting.org for this episode and other insightful conversations from our motion design community!SHOW NOTES:Monday Meeting PatreonMonday Meeting DiscordMonday Meeting LinkedInMonday Meeting InstagramMonday Meeting BlueskyShow & Tell Showcase
In this episode of Monday Meeting, host Jen Van Horn sits down with motion designer Luis Miranda to explore his journey into handcrafted satchels and embroidered patches, and how physical creative pursuits complement a digital career.This episode includes:Luis's evolution from sports animation and TV production to freelance motion designThe iterative process of learning to sew and create custom accessories and clothingHow digital design skills transfer to physical crafting challengesFinding inspiration through tactile experimentation and geometric problem-solvingThe unique branding opportunities of custom-made accessoriesBalancing creative hobbies with professional motion design workNext week features a special "Show and Tell" episode where listeners can showcase their off-screen creative hobbies and side businesses as we continue exploring tactile art as an escape from screen fatigue. Later this month, EJ Hassenfratz. will join to discuss his journey creating plushies and vinyl toys.Be sure to sign up for the new Monday Meeting newsletter to stay updated on community events and member spotlights. Visit MondayMeeting.org for this episode and other insightful conversations from our motion design community!SHOW NOTES:Monday Meeting PatreonMonday Meeting DiscordMonday Meeting LinkedInMonday Meeting InstagramLuis Miranda WebsiteLuis Miranda InstagramMaxon Red Giant Webinar
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Blender artist and motion designer Elijah Sheffield shares how he transitioned into 3D, built a standout demo reel, and turned personal projects into career-defining moments. Check out the corresponding blog post (with episode highlights) here: https://www.schoolofmotion.com/blog/elijah-sheffield-blender
In the latest episode of the School of Motion Podcast, host Joey Korenman sits down with industry veteran Joel Pilger—a name synonymous with success in the motion design world. With a career spanning over two decades, Joel has: - Founded and led Impossible Pictures, a top creative studio that grossed over $40 million and garnered major awards. - Advised leading independent studios worldwide, including Cream, Giant Ant, Laundry, Mighty Nice, Polyester, Sarofsky, and STATE. - Launched FORUM, a community where studio founders master the art of business together. Tune in as Joel shares invaluable insights on not just surviving, but thriving, in the evolving motion design landscape. See the corresponding blog post here: https://www.schoolofmotion.com/blog/joel-pilger
2024 was a transformative year for motion design - from AI disruption to the evolution of real-time tools, emerging platforms, and a changing economic landscape. In this comprehensive year-end roundup, Joey Korenman, EJ Hassenfratz, and Aharon Rabinowitz break down everything that shaped our industry and peer into what 2025 might bring. We also asked some industry luminaries to weigh in, so you'll hear from the likes of Buck, Scholar, Motion Hatch, Colosseum, Curious Refuge and more! Get ready for candid insights on the state of motion design, software updates that changed the game, the impact of AI, and how artists are adapting to an ever-shifting landscape. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just getting started, this conversation covers the trends, tools, and opportunities that matter. Plus, hear our panel's bold predictions for 2025 - from the future of real-time rendering to emerging platforms and where the next big opportunities lie for motion designers.
Matt and Shelby sat down with EJ Hassenfratz wo chat about the future of the motion design industry and the impact of AI. The guests discuss the potential of AI in motion design, the ethical implications, and the importance of maintaining artistic authenticity. They also touch on the role of clients and the need for artists to find personal outlets for creativity. The future of the industry is seen as more interactive and focused on storytelling, with a divide between clients who value authentic, story-driven work and those who prioritize cost and efficiency.
This is the first time we are having two guests on the Bad Decisions Podcast and also the first time we are having two returning guests. We had two of the most well-known motion graphic artists and respected educators in the 3D space, EJ Hassenfratz and Jonathan Winbush. EJ is the Creative Director at School of Motion and founder of eyedesyn . He has worked on a wide array of projects including CBS, Comcast, Honda, National Geographic. Jonathan Winbush is a multi-award-winning artist who has worked with industry giants like Marvel, Warner Bros, and Epic Games. Thanks to Polycam for sponsoring this episode! Here is that sweet promo code we promised you guys: Type the code "BADDECISIONS" at https://poly.cam/ to save 30% on their Pro Plan. If this podcast is helping you, please take 2 minutes to rate our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, It will help us SO MUCH, you have no idea lol
E.J. Hassenfratz stands as a beacon in the realm of 3D animation and design, embodying the role of Creative Director at School of Motion with unparalleled dedication and expertise. Renowned for his profound impact on motion design education, E.J.'s journey in the industry, spanning over a decade, has cemented his reputation as a premier 3D Artist and Educator. Known affectionately by his online alias, @eyedesyn, his work is a testament to a harmonious blend of imaginative flair and technical prowess, earning him a dedicated audience and high demand as a speaker and mentor at global industry events. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xrmotinon/support
DAT Berlin // Sponsored by Dell Technologies, RNDR, Nvidia, and Toolfarm. Featuring Matt Milstead, Jonathan Winbush, Valentin Heinrich, Vincent Schwenk, Carolin Kattermann, Anders Mortensen, Can Erduman, EJ Hassenfratz, Ulf Ohnesorge, Christoph Schramm, Yannik Wenk, Dino Muhić, Jonas Pilz, & Chris Schmidt
DAT Nashville // Sponsored by Dell Technologies, RNDR, Nvidia, and Toolfarm. Featuring, EJ Hassenfratz, Michael Szalapski, Mathias Omotola, Patrick Foley, Andrew Kramer, Seth Worley, Darby Faccinto, Vernon Roberts, Sarah Ann Banks, María Guðjohnsen, Nathan Duck, & Dave Koss.
DAT Philly // Sponsored by Dell Technologies, RNDR, Nvidia, and Toolfarm. Featuring, EJ Hassenfratz, Chris Schmidt, Mathias Omotola, David Brodeur, Patrick Foley, Joel Dubin, Gary Welch, María Guðjohnsen, Kiron Robinson, Mike Batista, & Matt Milstead.
EJ Hassenfratz is the Creative Director at School of Motion and founder of @eyedesyn . EJ is well-known in the community as one of the most respected educators in the field of 3D. He is a multi-Emmy winning freelance motion design artist/3D animator. He worked on a wide array of projects including CBS, Comcast, Honda, National Geographic, Chic-Fil-A, and ESPN creating everything from commercials to music videos and projection mapping and concert visuals. Episode 17 Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:07:22 DAT Tour 00:14:56 Personal Journey 00:19:47 Should artists create content? 00:28:46 Advice for Freelancers 00:35:30 Why Tutorials? 00:40:00 Importance of Content Creation 00:44:44 Dealing with clients 00:52:00 Best approach to Learn 3D 00:54:54 AI & Disruption Find out more about EJ: https://www.youtube.com/eyedesyn https://www.instagram.com/eyedesyn/ https://twitter.com/eyedesyn https://eyedesyn.com/ DAT Tour: https://www.gotodat.com/ Join our discord server where we connect and share assets: https://discord.gg/zwycgqezfD Bad Decisions Daily Videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIn-yd4vnXbgWK6FtXAAHsDpHpiMpEhyF Bad Decisions Audio Podcast
DAT Denver! // Sponsored by Dell Technologies, RNDR, Nvidia, and Toolfarm. Featuring Bryan Coleman, Byron Stanford, David Ariew, Chelsea Evenstar, Cameron Butterfield, Luis Miranda, Shawn Astrom, Jen Van Horn, Scott Unruh, Revilo, EJ Hassenfratz, Chris Schmidt, Jonathan Winbush, Mathias
The first-ever DAT event in Dallas, TX! // Sponsored by Dell Technologies, RNDR, Nvidia, and Toolfarm. Featuring Alex Parker, Barton Damer, Gustaf Fjelstrom, Sasha Vinogradova, Mark Fancher, Ryan Talbot, Travis Ragsdale, EJ Hassenfratz, Chris Schmidt, Jonathan Winbush, Mathias Omotola, Dave Koss, & Matt Milstead // There's much more to the event in person! Get Tickets for this and upcoming dates at GoToDat.com
Your NAB 2023 Guide with James Ramirez & EJ Hassenfratz
EJ Hassenfratz, a multi-Emmy-award winning motion graphics artist who also happens to be a beer geek joins DKleine on the show. He shares about his experiences learning and teaching Cinema 4D and recalls his entry into the NFT scene via platforms, KnownOrigin and SuperRare.
EJ Hassenfratz and David Ariew join us for our annual Holiday show.
Our Spooky Halloween Special with Ej Hassenfratz and David Ariew. Guests call in with their spooky client stories from hell!
EJ Hassenfratz joins us to talk about Cinema4D R23, School of Motion, and most importantly Mexican Pizza.
Want to learn how to do 3D in motion graphics? EJ Hassenfratz is your man. After landing on his feet in motion graphics for NBC, PBS and ABC, EJ wound up giving a presentation for Cinema 4D company Maxon, which inspired him to learn more about the software and start creating tutorials. Today, EJ works as a freelance motion designer while crafting courses for the renowned online learning platform, School of Motion. In this podcast, EJ gives a frank and funny insight into the world of education. He highlights some of the pitfalls of learning for free via YouTube tutorials or graduating with massive debt from college. He presents some dependable advice about taking on challenges and investing in yourself, as well as a nostalgic view of the rapid evolution of technology, animation, education and computer graphics.
It was a heck of a year for the MoGraph industry, and for School of Motion. SOM's 2019 Motion Design Industry Survey revealed greater participation, enthusiasm, opportunity and income than ever before; and SOM's business, course curriculum, core team, enrollment and online reach and engagement grew at exceptional rates. Not to mention SOM's rebrand with Chris Do and The Futur, the brand manifesto video with JR Canest and Ordinary Folk, and the completely redesigned website coming soon. On the 2019 End of Year Podcast episode, SOM founder, CEO and Podcast host Joey Korenman is joined by EJ Hassenfratz, 3D Creative Director, and Ryan Summers, 2D Creative Director, to talk about the artists, studios, tools, trends and events that made MoGraph news in 2019 — plus all the exciting plans (and bold predictions) for the coming year. This one's long, but it's a must listen.
It’s our traditional holiday show with David Ariew, EJ Hassenfratz, and special call-in guests. Grab a scotch and join us by the fire.
EJ Hassenfratz is a freelance motion graphic artist and Creative Director at eyedesyn. He has worked with numerous clients including NBA, NHL, and MLB teams, plus major networks like CBS, ESPN, and Discovery Channel. He frequently works for MAXON, representing them at trade shows, user groups, and beta testing CINEMA 4D. **Inspirational Videos: ** The Futur - 3 Ways to Reclaim your Creativity and Productivity Who do you follow online: Aaron Martinez renegades.of.phong Where can we all follow you online: Eyedesyn School of Motion **Who should be on the show: ** Jess Herrera Pro Video Podcast Online: Pro Video Podcast - Slack Pro Video Podcast - Website
Patrick Letourneau joins us to talk about his work, background, and hobbies. We talk Redshift RT, Beeple’s Toronto Mega Show, 3D Scanning, & Listener Emails. Mathias Omotola, Chris Schmidt, and Ej Hassenfratz stop by to give us the details about the 3D Design + Motion tour.
We were all likely told at some point in our lives that we need a formal education to succeed professionally. But much has changed. Nowadays, there are many highly successful motion designers never went to animation school. Today I’m joined by EJ Hassenfratz, also known as Eyedesyn. EJ is well known for his 3D tutorials, something he started doing to get over his fear of public speaking. He’s been in motion design for over a decade. Even without formal training, EJ has become a fully self-taught expert in this field, teaching others, speaking at conferences, and making some really fun animations. In this episode, EJ and I talk about how people like you and me can find the majority of their work, the real value of education, and the limits of watching tutorials. EJ explains how to use your experience and promote your skills to find work even when you don’t have an educational background in your field. To that end, we discuss the skills that you need to hone to become a successful freelancer. In this episode The value and limitations of having an education and how to promote yourself without one The best skills you can have for becoming a successful freelancer Finding work through word-of-mouth and email inquiries and how social media plays a role in this How to properly use Instagram Stories to interact with your followers and other motion animators Finding inspiration and appreciation from exploring topics not directly related to motion design What you need to know to negotiate from a position of strength, not weakness Why watching tutorials doesn’t mean that you’re becoming a better artist Quotes “It’s such a rewarding feeling having someone discover something because of one of my videos, or feeling inspired enough to even get into 3D. That really is huge and way better than getting an email with a bunch of client revisions.” [4:43] “You can be amazingly talented, but if you don’t have the confidence to charge what you’re worth and even recognize your own worth, then it doesn’t matter… it doesn’t matter what school you went to.” [9:29] “If you have a client who’s trying to lowball you, put in that little extra effort to educate them on why your rate is what it is and why the value is there.” [41:21] “I think it’s okay to realize that you’ve been doing things the wrong way for most of your career.” [58:12] Related links Find EJ online Follow EJ on YouTube | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Vimeo | Behance | Dribbble Already Been Chewed Buffer Books by Austin Kleon Motion Hatch Episode 42 with Andrew and Pete Location Indie Wipster frame.io The Freelance Manifesto by Joey Korenman Hidden Brain - Close Enough: The Lure of Living Through Others Get the Freelance Contract Bundle here! Find the full show notes here Keep up with everything Motion Hatch Follow Motion Hatch on Twitter | Instagram If you haven't already, would you mind leaving us a rating and review? It really helps!
EJ Hassenfratz joins us to talk Colorado C4D, The future of motion design and real-time, Freelance Rates, and Adobe.
EJ Hassenfratz joins us to talk about the future of Maxon as they go through CEO changes and venture into AR. We talk about his recent trip as well as round 2 of his School of Motion course on C4D. Matt and Dave talk about their projection map at Busch Gardens, Beeple shows up in the live chat, Brochain updates, Octane ups and downs, and Realflow woes.
Jesus Suarez is a Motion Designer originally from Venezuela. He shares moving the the US to make a career and life for his family. An inspiring discussion. Host Blair Walker also discusses his work for Prophets of Rage and his approach to learning 3D. Show Notes: Compiled by Matt Lloyd 00.41 - Jesus introduces himself and his work at Battle Media Lab 03.20 - Prophets Of Rage music video 04.15 - Discussion of Behance 04.45 - Mitch Myers on School Of Motion 05.30 - The challenge of keeping current on social media 05.55 - How Slack groups can help you connect, and help others solve problems 07.30 - Jesus is heading in to more cinematic 3d work now 08.25 - Jesus’s approach to learning C4D 09.17 - Jordan Jack animation 09.55 - EJ Hassenfratz, the Sketch n Toon guru 10.30 - Fusion 360: problems getting a good mesh in to C4D 11.10 - Jesus loves Substance Painter 11.30 - How motion designers can have the role of educating clients/creatives as to what’s possible with the software 15.00 - Blair asks about the challenge of learning and connecting with the motion industry with English as a second language 16.00 - About the Full Sail University course Jesus did 19.00 - Jesus’s short term goals: to work on short films and title sequences 19.50 - The enormous workload Jesus put himself under in order to get involved with making title sequences as a freelancer on top of his day job. 20.20 - The influence of Elastic on Jesus, especially the Westworld titles 21.50 - About Florida as a motion design community 25.10 - The Venezuela motion graphics scene, and why it is a small community 26.50 - The great challenge of being far from one’s homeland. 28.00 - What Jesus hopes to gain from making a short film 29.20 - Pro Video Picks: The French Monkey 31.25 - Following Online: Ash Thorpe Mitch Myers Elastic 32.00 - Sources of Inspiration: Ash Thorpe again Collective Podcast Akira Tribute 33.07 - Follow Jesus Online: instagram twitter 33.28 - Who should we have on the show? Friendly Robot Pro Video Podcast Online: Blair Walker - Twitter Pro Video Podcast - Slack Pro Video Podcast - Facebook Group Pro Video Podcast - Twitter Pro Video Podcast - Website
We understand that learning Cinema 4D can be a challenge. So we asked EJ Hassenfratz and David Ariew to Answer common Cinema 4D questions from the School of Motion community. https://www.schoolofmotion.com/podcast/cinema-4d-questions-ej-hassenfratz-david-ariew
Cinema 4D is one of those apps that you start learning and never stop. Frankly, most of the apps we Motion Designers use fall into that category. EJ Hassenfratz has built up a reputation as an amazing C4D artist and teacher. His tutorials have been featured on GreyScaleGorilla, he has presented for Maxon at various conferences, and his work shows that he can also walk the walk. Joey had the pleasure of chatting with EJ about the tutorial scene, how they both learned Cinema 4D, and the challenges of learning such a massive app (not to mention the challenges of understanding the 3D workflow in general). EJ is gentleman, a scholar, and a beer enthusiast. We hope you enjoy this interview as much as we did. Make sure to check out EJ's work and more at EyeDesyn.com! http://www.schoolofmotion.com/cinema4d-ej-hassenfratz/
In this episode, I talk to EJ Hassenfratz from Eyedesyn about his career and how he got started as a Motion Designer. EJ has been posting his excellent tutorials on Greyscalegorilla lately and also doing a live show over at youtube. You can follow him on twitter at Eyedesyn. Show Notes Sketch And Toon Model Pack EJ's Tutorials Eyedesyn Subscribe to the Greyscalegorilla Podcast At iTunes
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