Motion Graphics
Motion Graphics can take on a lot of different arenas – film, television, design, advertising, etc. It is recommended you learn lots of programs and not use just one. Don’t forget that creativity is key. The Motion Design Association started a Standards of Professional Practice document which can be found here.
What it Takes
- Your job search arsenal includes a resume, cover letter, website and business cards.
- Software skills are critical. See below for a list of in-demand programs.
- Save everything. Save your work in a digital copy and store it securely.
- Experience is crucial. Prove yourself by interning and freelancing.
- Build your network whenever possible - your professional relationships will land you jobs.
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Sample Job Titles
Director
Creative Director
Executive Producer
Producer
Designer
Art Director
Head of Animation
Head of Lighting
Modeler
Texturer
Rigger
Animator
Lighting Artist
Rendering Artist
Compositor
Special Effects
Motion graphic Artist
Head of Production
Production Manager
Production Coordinator
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Key Companies
Big Teeth Productions
Coat of Arms
Daily Planet ltd.
Demo Duck
Digital Kitchen
farm | cp
Leviathan
Lift Motion Design
LooseKeys
Mode Project
Protein Editorial
Radar Studios
Sarofsky
sol design
Studio Rendering
Video One Productions
Vitamin
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Chicago Resources
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National Resources
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Job Boards
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Skills
Adobe After Effects
Autodesk Combustion
CineFX
Apple Motion/Shake
Max/MSP
Apple Quartz Composer
Smith Micro Software Anime Studio
Adobe Flash
Modo 3D Luxology
Maxon Cinema 4D
Softimage XSI
Autodesk 3d studio max
Autodesk Maya
NewTek Lightwave
e-on Vue Infinite
The Blender Foundation Blender
EI Technology Group Electric Image Animation System
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