Between the Keyframes

Erin Sarofsky and Austin Shaw host this podcast chat about the history of motion design and production. They both have a long history of working in the industry and as experts - they each have a wealth of experience and knowledge to share. They re-live some great personal memories of the evolution of motion graphics over the past 20 years or so which makes for a great walk down memory lane for any designer. 

This first episode of Between the Keyframes is a laid-back discussion around all the moments that have contributed to huge shifts in the motion design world along with all the people and companies that contributed to these pivotal moments in history. 

Discussion Points: 

Quick backgrounds of Erin and Austin

Fundamental shifts in the industry

Best practices and the growth of Social Media 

Motion Design Education

Freelancing

Illustrations, Graphic Design, Editing

Trends in animation

Where motion design started

Design-driven production

Director vs Creative Director

Diversifying as a digital design business

Resources

Sarofsky 

Austin Shaw

Between the Keyframes

Design for Motion Textbook

After Effects

Procreate

Buck

R/GA

Digital Kitchen

Brand New School

Psyop

Imaginary Forces

Elastic

Have you ever been interested in animation, graphic design and visual effects? Between the Keyframes is a new vidcast hosted by Erin Sarofsky (owner of Sarofsky) and Austin Shaw (author of Design for Motion: Fundamentals and Techniques of Motion Design), two seasoned experts on motion design. They bring their unique perspectives and industry expertise to the masses in short, bi-weekly episodes. It doesn’t matter if you’re a hobbyist, a student, or a professional; anyone can tune in to learn about the craft of motion design, the culture of the industry, and hot topics in the field.

Resources:

Between the Keyframes