Your Copilot Has Arrived: Andrew Kramer

Your Copilot Has Arrived: Andrew Kramer

Author: School of Motion: Design & Animation Training for MoGraph Artists September 9, 2020 Duration: 1:54:07

In the wild early days of the Internet, Motion Design was a much smaller community. Unless you had proper training, it was easy to feel overwhelmed by the learning curve. With many people struggling to get their careers off the ground, one person decided to be their copilot. Andrew Kramer is synonymous with Motion Design. As an artist, a teacher, and a friendly cohort, Andrew inspired countless people to join this community. For the 100th episode of our podcast, we are incredibly proud to share his story, his wisdom, and his wit. Grab a seat, because your copilot has arrived.


Tune into the School of Motion Podcast for a genuine look behind the scenes of the motion design industry. Created by the team at School of Motion, this series goes far beyond simple software tutorials, though you’ll certainly find deep dives into tools like After Effects and Cinema 4D. The real value lies in conversations with the people shaping the field-from working animators and 3D artists to producers and studio owners. Each episode explores the intricate balance between creative artistry and practical business, offering insights that are as useful for freelancers as they are for those leading creative teams. Whether you’re firmly established in your career or just 3D-curious, this podcast provides a thoughtful space to learn about craft, workflow, and sustaining a creative practice. It’s a resource that feels like having a direct line to the collective wisdom of a vibrant community, all dedicated to the art of making things move.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

School of Motion Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Were We Wrong About Studios? Giant Ant's Jay Grandin Responds. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23:07
You may have listened to our end of the year podcast where we covered the evolving relationship between artists and studios in the age of NFTs, mid-six-figure freelancers, and social media fame. Listening back, we wonder…
Dreaming of Apple - A Director's Journey [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:48
Have you ever wanted to direct for the biggest name in tech? Is it even possibly to juggle design and animation with a directing career? What is it like to work in After Effects and Cinema 4D in the morning and step onto…
How Personal Should a Personal Project Be? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:33
Many artists don't take time to develop their personal projects. They worry they can't find an audience, or that there just isn't enough time in the day. We're joined by the wonderfully talented Sarah Beth Morgan, Taylor…
Yes, You Are a Designer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:43
All great art starts with design. Understanding the fundamentals of scale, contrast, and other principles allows you to create evocative and inspiring work that dazzles clients and elicits emotion. Once you have confiden…
The Year in MoGraph 2021 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:29:52
It's time for the annual marathon podcast episode with Joey, EJ, and Ryan Summers where we run down all of the big happenings in the industry that we like to call…Motion Design. After a year of starts, stops, and a few w…
Solving the Producer Problem with RevThink [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:19
The motion graphics industry is in the middle of a massive talent crunch, but the hidden issue plaguing many studios isn't where to find a Houdini artist or where their next job is coming from—it's what to do with the jo…
Living In The Future with Jim Geduldick [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:10
How can you future-proof yourself as an artist? You've already learned After Effects and Cinema 4D. You read the industry feeds and follow the right people on social media. You're as "up to speed" as you're ever going to…
How Video Editors Can Gain Superpowers - Premiere Gal Kelsey Brannan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:43
You need to add motion graphics to your video editing tool belt. Even if you are studio-based, there's constantly new tricks to learn and master just to stay competitive. VFX and motion graphics can be your secret weapon…
How to Skip School and Find Success as a Director - Reece Parker [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:31
Do you need to go to school in order to build a lasting, fulfilling career as an artist? You'll certainly pick up some great techniques and meet a lot of cool people. But does that mean you can't find success as an artis…
Quadriplegia Can't Stop David Jeffers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:42
David Jeffers started a music production company and an online record label as a pioneer of digital media. Then, just as his career was taking off, he suffered a tragic accident that left him paralyzed from the neck down…