How I Would Learn Motion Design (If I could start over)

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Hayley has been in the motion design industry for over 15 years, working with companies such as Google, the United Nations and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
In this video, Hayley shares her 7 principles for learning motion design which she would implement if she could start over.
Hayley shares:
✅ How to stay productive
✅ What software should you learn?
✅ Extra skills you need as a motion designer
✅ How to market yourself and your clients
✅ The importance of community
✅ What is 'Just in Time' learning?
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Chapters
00:00 - Intro
00:23 - Don't get distracted
01:11 - Should you learn Cinema 4D?
01:44 - Extra skills you need as a motion designer
02:37 - Learn skills for personal projects
03:52 - Creating a learning plan
04:38 - 3 ways to get around other professionals
06:42 - Be a life-long learner
07:09 - What is 'just in time' learning?

[@MotionHatch]

Here's some events we know about: Manchester, UK: www.meetup.com/motionnorth/?_cookie-check=0yGfDveHFeLm9tAG Manchester, UK: www.manchesteranimationfestival.co.uk/ London, UK: instagram.com/seenoevillondon/?hl=en Barcelona, Spain: www.offf.barcelona/ Comment yours below!

[@hannahgrotbo2548]

I would say the #1 thing for me is always getting stronger with animation principles. You can learn tools and plug-ins, but if you don't know what little touches give animation fluidity, impact, even emotion and personality -- animations will always fall short of their potential.

[@MotionHatch]

Yeah that’s so true. You definitely should learn the fundamentals

[@dizvib]

What I've learned in my career: People skills always beat technical skills.

[@MotionHatch]

This can be very true! People hire people! Are you currently freelance?

[@ericcomp7032]

It's a shame because I was taught as a child that hard work gets rewarded so I spent my whole life being the hardest worker. It took about a decade for me to realize that the people around me that didn't work as hard got promoted to less physical jobs with better pay where I was seen as too valuable to promote. Being friendly is way more valuable than being a hard worker. Wish I had known 😪

[@dizvib]

@@ericcomp7032 so true!

[@IffyEdem]

Yep, I’m learning this as I’m trying to get into tech. Going into the army instead because of how bad the tech market is right now

[@hasan7786]

Sucks that this is true. I wasn’t the most “smiley” guy on the team, hated meetings cause they were usually pointless and full of people saying “uh” all the time like they didn’t know why we’re having this meeting. I came to work with a “not enough hours in a day” mentality surrounded by people who always wanted to take time off and breaks. I’ll sleep when I’m dead, you know. That work ethic is going away with the new “quiet quitting” or hard work being considered aggressive somehow. Spent 10 years marketing games and doing motion graphics, laid off last week, go figure. Day 2 of layoff, started doing courses on school of motion. Never stop improving, hard work matters:)

[@georgefernandez1643]

Thank you for the info you shared. I’m over 50 years old and pivoting into a new career. Trying to focus on the key aspects will help me achieve my goals

[@MotionHatch]

That's so great to hear! I'm really glad this helped! We're posting regular videos around the business side of design and animation, so if you have any questions pop them below our videos and we'll try our best to answer them!

[@GMoney-B]

That’s awesome. I assume you are pivoting toward motion design and not away? Do you mind me asking what you did before and if you have a specific application niche or style of motion design you are wanting to do? Good luck guy :). I’m trying to get into it as well, 37 here.

[@georgefernandez1643]

@@GMoney-B I worked in printing industry for 25+ years on the prepress side. That allowed me to learn software early in my career. I started in photoshop 2.5 in the 90’s so Adobe software is extremely familiar. I am trying to learn C4D and After Effects

[@GMoney-B]

@@georgefernandez1643 Awesome. I have been a graphic designer for 10 years and I always wished I had taken up a job at a large print shop to learn more about printing. Always made me very nervous with complicated printing or large prints from just being kind of unfamiliar with it. Always tend to have work that is more digital myself anyway. I like motion design for the limitless creativity you can get with it. Thanks for sharing.

[@marianogoijin8884]

Thank you very much for the intel you giving! very Helpful!

[@anesthesis7008]

In France I know two events : "Motion Motion Festival" in Nantes, this year around May. And there's "Motion Plus" that is located in Paris.

[@MotionHatch]

Thanks so much for these! It's much appreciated!

[@Granolagirly]

Lovely video!! Thank you for sharing these gems. 💙🔥😎

[@hsumyattheingi4556]

Great tips. Just In Time Learning & “leaning just enough and working on personal project” is really an eye opener for me. I was about to go down into rabbit hole😅. Thanks for this wonderful video.

[@b4rtmod]

Soo true; sometimes he have so many resources to learn but we forget to actually put what we learned in action, it ends sometimes be just being a overwhelming of information but without any positive results on the end

[@MotionHatch]

Yes I think it's always great to learn just in time! and to keep a regular practice going.

[@mohgraph254]

Thank you so much for the video. It came in clutch for the moment.

[@MotionHatch]

That's great to hear! We find that a lot, it's like they know!

[@victorpowei3977]

Thank you very much. I really learnt a lot from following the video till the end. You made the entire process so simple. Thank you once again.

[@MotionHatch]

Thanks for your comment! So glad this helped!! You're very welcome.

[@Babble_Gum]

I needed to see this video. Thanks so much. I definitely have been in the learning loop.

[@MotionHatch]

You're welcome, glad this helped! If you have any specific questions/topics you'd like us to cover on the channel then please let us know!

[@victortruong1524]

WOw Thank you for your Sharing ! I'm using After Effect, I'm looking for some beginner friendly 3D software and work my way up ! This is really helpful on Tools side !

[@diegocarneiroart5792]

This video blow my mind!!! Thank you for sharing! I just got into the course!

[@MotionHatch]

Hey Diego, that’s great to hear! See you in there!

[@sepideahmadi1551]

thanke u so much for sharing ur expreinces with a nice smile :)

[@hollysimonsmotiondesign]

Thanks, Hayley, this was a really helpful video :)

[@MotionHatch]

Glad this helped! :)

[@raminfarahani4648]

Wonderful video, grounded advice. Much appreciated ❤

[@MotionHatch]

So glad you found this useful!

[@hamad.learns]

You made it so easy to subscribe! I mean you recommended other channels before yourself???? Geeez, feels so good when come accross nice people. Breath of fresh air!!!

[@MotionHatch]

Thanks so much for such a lovely comment! Really means a lot!

[@fssacko]

Great thank you lot !

[@cara.leo_]

Thank you!

[@nativelyornate]

Really informative video! :) You touch on a lot of the skills needed that are often overlooked and I can't agree enough on the importance of getting around other professionals! Delighted to be your 1000th like on this video! 💪🎉👏

[@MotionHatch]

Thanks so much for your kind words, Chris! And wow, I think this might be our first video to hit 1000 likes! So thank you very much!

[@nativelyornate]

@Motion Hatch Amazing! Definitely more to come 🙌☺️

[@MotionHatch]

@@nativelyornate Absolutely! Got an absolute cracker today, so definitely give it a watch in 2 hours! :)

[@nativelyornate]

@Motion Hatch Look forward to it, setting my alarm! :) Maybe you can return the favour and have a wander over to my most recent one too... 😆😂

[@racerxtreme]

Thank you this was very helpful. I struggled learning online because I get easily distracted. I'll try your suggestion.

[@MotionHatch]

Really glad this helped! Please let us know if you have any other questions or suggestions! :)

[@affanpaliket115]

You remind me to get action not just learning thing to thing

[@GMoney-B]

This is so fantastic. This is pretty much everything wrong with me. I am going to put this into a playlist for awhile of videos I watch weekly to remind me of the things I need to be doing to keep focused, on task and to keep progressing forward as fast as possible. Thank you for putting this video and info together.

[@MotionHatch]

Hey! Thanks so much for your kind words! We're here in the comments if you need a hand!

[@anne-lisebesson9350]

Je viens de découvrir votre chaine et je vous remercie beaucoup pour cette vidéo et votre retour d'expérience. Issue d'une reconversion professionnelle, je suis passionnée par la création numérique et le motion et mon rêve est d'arriver à en vivre. Je franchis les étapes, je viens d'obtenir mon diplôme de graphiste digital de niveau 3 et maintenant, je me forme au motion^^ Vos conseils sont précieux et je travaille également à développer des compétences plus poussées en marketing car je crois en effet que pour se démarquer, il est important de pouvoir proposer une approche globale. Par contre, je m'interroge toujours sur la spécialisation en motion (vidéos explicatives, animation de personnage… et avec le développement des IA je m'interroge également sur les demandes du marché à venir, proposez-vous une vidéo sur cette thématique ?) Le motion est tellement vaste, c'est aussi toute sa richesse. Merci beaucoup!

[@micawilczynski312]

Thank you for these tips

[@MotionHatch]

No problem you’re welcome ☺️ what other videos would you like me to make

[@MatthewPolack]

Thanks for this. Can I ask a tip. I'm really focused on telling stories for KZbin in a documentary style. I only need some some effects here and there for this.. but feel quite overwhelmed when seeing the likes of what is possible with Blender and After Effects. What learning path would you recommend when time is precious?

[@MotionHatch]

If time is precious you could either hire a motion designer to help or maybe use some stock effects. The beginning of your AE journey is always the hardest so maybe consider if you only need some effects here and there is it worth your time to learn or is there another way.

[@MatthewPolack]

Thanks.. it's a really interesting point in this creative world.. there are just so many possibilities.. but our time is finite.. I think I'll focus on a needs basis. Eg. I need to figure out how to add and track 3d text to video for interesting titles.. and just focus on that one area.. I don't need to learn millions of other effects at once. Also using templates etc can be a real time saver. Thanks!

[@mfrancisco_850]

best way to learn is through school of motion it the best resource hands down

[@HardwellM]

Great info

[@whitneyalexander8203]

Thanks!

[@MotionHatch]

Thanks so much, Whitney! You're so welcome!

[@Pixelandborder]

Nice Work

[@zurajanai9589]

Thank u

[@ZgadywankiTV]

Thank you for your video!

[@evamunnich2136]

I feel like a regular casual anim meet up is missing in London since Loop de loop isn`t happening anymore -- would it be an idea to have a regular Motion Hatch one?

[@MotionHatch]

Thanks for your comment I am trying to do more regularly meet ups so please follow Motion Hatch on Eventbrite.

[@3datonement687]

i Agree, i subscribe , great voice miss , thanks

[@Geeksnet360]

could you advice me,please ? which certificate course would be good for applying jobs in UK and USA. i have been working in the industry as motion designer for 4 years.

[@MotionHatch]

Hey! Are you currently freelance or are you looking for full time work? :)

[@user-qc4oe4eq3c]

My takeaway from this is learning in time.

[@mohammadgholami9157]

Hi,can you make video about how making 3d comparison in cinema 4d,like world data youtube channel

[@shamsethos]

Wow, she is great

[@MotionHatch]

What’s one thing you’d change in your career if you could start over? Let us know below!⬇

[@maryhawkinsnyc]

I used to try to learn 3D animation software over and over again, but my clients never needed it! I wish I'd realized that sooner, rather than going through cycles where I'd spend a lot of time and money updating skills I wasn't likely to use. Since there were so many people around me who were incredible 3D artists, having junior-level 3D skills wasn't a good add-on to my range of talents. Eventually I started taking classes in skills I really love, like illustration and type design, that were much more suited to what my clients wanted and where I wanted to go as an art director and motion graphics artist.

[@MotionHatch]

@@maryhawkinsnyc Thanks so much for your comment, Mary! Do you think clients are starting to look for more 3D work, especially as we enter a realm of things like AR and the Metaverse? Technology seems to be moving quickly now and I'd be interested to see what you think!

[@albroanimation]

I'd get more experience at an in-house studio before going freelance. The imposter syndrome is reeeeal

[@richochet]

This. Is. Gold.

[@MotionHatch]

Thank you so much!

[@aanalkumar159]

I have decided to learn Motion graphics. I am an animator, but my motion graphics is not good. I have all ready doing it, but finding it a but difficult, but interesting.

[@MotionHatch]

That's great to hear, keep at it! Here to help if you have any questions!

[@aniszeroual4787]

Your channel really worths to subscribe 👍

[@MotionHatch]

Thanks so much, Anis! We really appreciate it!

[@Xandercorp]

Produce, produce, produce... I think you should relax, relax, relax

[@DesignDen673]

Hello there, How did you end up working with google and gates foundation? Did you reach out to them? Did you work with and agency who had them as clients? Did you upload a lot of content on Social media? Could you make a video on this topic please.

[@MotionHatch]

I worked internally at Google but with their main production company at the time. When I worked with the Gates Foundation, I worked with a design agency that hired me to run their animation team.

[@bloodwolf8307]

nice video

[@sophiemulders]

i would love to get a job in motion design, to learn... but where would i start with my portfolio? i dont have a good portfolio now i think. some things on youtube and my site.

[@MotionHatch]

Hi Sophie! We have quite a few videos on our channel around building an excellent portfolio! I'd also really recommend taking a look at our Adobe Max video which you can find on our channel! That goes through the portfolio, showreel and also how to network with clients and designers! Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions though!

[@sophiemulders]

@@MotionHatch thank you so much!! going to look at the things you mentioned

[@user-sf6nj9sp4m]

cool video)

[@MotionHatch]

Thank you!

[@TheCodeWhisperer0o0]

what is the difference between motion designer and editing a video with giving animations? I Still can't understand

[@MotionHatch]

Hey! So the best explanation I've heard is that a motion designer takes a design, usually shapes/text and makes it move on the screen - whereas an animation is sort of like a frame by frame design! Editing a video with some animation may well be motion design though! Hope this helps!

[@MrGxmxe]

Sorry I am a bit confused as to what "copywriting" means in this context. Could anyone explain?

[@qnniikq]

It means story writing

[@MrGxmxe]

Thank you. Never heard it used in that way before. @@qnniikq

[@hassanhere3d]

"Get your next client in 5 days" course joining link isn't working

[@MotionHatch]

Hey! It seems to be working at our end, what specifically doesn't work? Let me know and I'll try and find a solution for you!

[@Gabriel-kl6bt]

I really don't like AI "designing" anything. A human being putting in effort and emotion into a piece of work will always be leagues ahead of whatever AIs do. To me, if an AI did something, it is meaningless and unimpressive at least.

[@Nix_09]

Is specializing on 2d motion graphics instead of 3d a bad idea .

[@robertdufour2456]

Thank you for sharing your experience. I am just getting my feet wet . . . I will subscribe and see what happens.

[@MotionHatch]

So glad this helps! :)

[@kraphik3d]

I am over 50 and i realize with 2 kids i cannot have any trendy motion design career. I rather drive taxi than chase insane deadlines and endless stress.

[@Curvydad]

8 Minutes of wasted time. But pushing to sell courses where hopefully the promised explanations are included. Save your time folks, thank me later.

[@alejandrovargas1171]

Thanks :)

[@lessway422]

I'm really sad that in today's world, it's not enough to be a great professional. It's more important to be an open and chatty person( Technical skills don't mean anything

[@yash1152]

0:09 oh no no no no

[@lothbrok7084]

She called United Nations a company

[@lothbrok7084]

Not wrong though 👍

[@blockbusterjack4357]

"Hi I did design for three of the most powerful organizations in the world".Looking to spruce up you world domination design im your gal, Looking to depopulate Im your gal, want everyone to forget you exist and abondon everything you stand for while being what is equivalent to the organization that brought the food pyramid to ameraca... im your gal

[@tonybp]

AI is going to destroy the creative industry (and others too). Nobody will want to pay a creative when all they have to do is ask some software for something that will be created FAST AND CHEAPLY.

[@MotionHatch]

We touched on this in our video about Microsoft Designer, and an opinion someone had over there was how people will still need designers, because we're the ones who will be able to adapt what the AI has given them into something that they actually wanted.. I hope our jobs are pretty safe at the moment, especially because of the additional skills we mentioned in this video! But, you might be right - people are trying to cut costs and clients will at least 'give it a go'... Our video next week touches a little more on this too - so stay tuned!

[@Ayush-xe2wc]

I believe motion design is the last thing or job to be replaced by AI, AI always goes for macro level details not micro level details. It's so hard to replace good logo animators, motion designers who knows how to align project values with client needs not their. If AI comes in the market still we need someone who can interact with ai to do certain effect.

[@thinkinenglish4877]

Then maybe just spend your time learning a trade! AI can't replace plumbers...or at least not yet.

[@zooluwarrior]

I am having difficulty understanding the purpose of the video that was inserted into the speech. The intention of the video was to provide us with helpful advice, but instead, it seems to be more of an attempt to entertain us. Despite my interest in the topic, I am finding it challenging to continue watching the video as it is causing me a great deal of annoyance. Thumb down.

yep, 3 satanist zog companies within the first 20 seconds disliked

[@Nix_09]

What are your leaning plan guys do tell me!! It will be interesting and a reference/inspiration for me to set my own path. Thank You So Much In Advance ❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥 -- Just a Noobie A learning plan is the main thing i have been working on and its great finally someone mentioning this.

[@fudgepackor]

Hi Hayley. I've been a graphic designer for 15 years. I found your podcast and KZbin page and have been bingeing as many episodes as possible of both over the past few weeks. I have started to learn After Effects and would really love to start a career in motion design. I would love to to do explainer videos and adverts. But having just seen the release of Procreate Dreams I'm starting to wonder if it's worth my time learning After Effects when the almost anyone can create professional animations in no time with Procreate. I had hoped to change direction in my design career. But it feels that the release of Procreate will saturate the market as it's a much simpler and accessible programme to use. I was just wondering if anyone had any thoughts about this?

[@MotionHatch]

Hmm really interesting! I think I will address this in a new video for now I'm not sure what the answer is. AE is so widely used I think it will take some time for it to be replaced.