Can i get some critique / opinions on my demo reel? any pieces that feel weak i should replace? thanks in advance!

Im sorry if its the wrong sub but i have a question that i feel only motions designers can answer.

I wonder...is there a sweet spot for theses computer configurations where you dont all these cores or the lastest version of everything to be able to keep your computer for the next 5 years.

I dont need everything to be fast. Im looking more into stability.I work daily either with Photoshop, Capture one, After effects, Davinci and blender and i would like to start Touche designer. I never use AI or unknowingly because its ingrained in a tool.

I often have heavy files, like 500MB to 1Go files for pictures, and usually multiple layers in after effect and nodes in davinci and i use 3D for "photorealistic" renders.

Im back after ten years about the idea of buying a computer, but the prices are salty.

Any tips will be appreciated. Have a nice day!

I made it in the app I'm building. You can try it here if you're curious:
https://www.motiontone.app/templates/dreamers-of-the-dreams

Made this about 8 years ago for a social spot for a Disney film which was being released around that time, client thought it was too… dark in tone so it didn’t go anywhere. Enjoyed working on regardless and was an excuse to try and push myself.

For some context I am both new to Reddit and freelancing and need a bit of assistance, maybe a lot. What would be a reasonable rate to charge a client if you are a relatively good motion graphics designer and video editor(mid-weight) but new to freelancing? I'm talking day rate, hour rate, how to quote, to create a contract etc. The whole starter kit. I'm relatively fast depending on the project and can do a variety of things. I'm not doing freelancing full time and do it occasionally when I have free time if that helps with context. I've tried googling and I get so many different answers. If I could get some form of guidance that would be really great.

A novel way to intervene existing video through diffusion, particularly abstract visuals [in this case, audio-reactive geometries]: taking its movement and form as the starting point, and reinterpreting its textures, materials, and visual language.

I’ve been developing this around the audio-reactive geometry systems I make in TouchDesigner. The idea is to take those abstract structures somewhere else entirely: origami, architecture, a renaissance painting, or something harder to put a name to.

This demo uses visualizers from my "Oscilloscopes, everywhere" collection as source material, now updated to [v1.2].

[Though you can bring any video source. These systems are simply where this experiment began, as some of you may recall.]

You choose the source, describe the treatment, and shape how it changes throughout the sequence. Prompts, curated LoRAs, and editable timelines give you control over how closely the result follows the original.

Oscilloscope Diffusion is now available at Uisato Studio.

What's your go to source for visual reference these days? Thanks!

Also, Am I cooked at this level💀?

I think I'm having a slight existential crisis on trying to work out what the longer term or future of this field will look like as someone just getting into the middle of their Motion career.

I began learning motion design just before Covid, it began with attempting to make music videos for my friends, following after effects tutorials, posting online and constantly reworking my portfolio until I started to earn decent money freelancing which lead to my first proper full time job. I've learnt 2d character animation, composting, 3d generalism, mid sound design and video editing.

Fast forward 5 years later and im earning about the average wage for a full time role in my country (UK) and freelancing is bringing me to around 6 figures combined, albeit working 70+ hours a week. It feels like I should be happy that I hit my stride.

But i'm just burnt out. I have no time to work on personal projects, I'm bombarded with AI tools that are devaluing the craft and I have no time to learn them either. I can't seem to find any other more interesting/creative roles.

It seems the fun bits of motion design, the design, the problem solving are being turned into quick to generate solutions and the future looks bleak.

Is anyone else feeling this at the moment? My colleagues seem to think it'll all work out but im staring at another 20+ years of work that im unsure will exist in its current form.

This is neither a pro AI or anti AI post. I just find it frustrating how split this industry has gotten.

I started out 5 years ago. I used to post questions on forums like this and youtube and there would be disagreements about what was the cutting edge software or the best place to learn this thing or that but more or less there was an answer you could pick up. Yeah there are banger new softwares but AE is king or blender is too op but the industry hasn't adopted it.

Now, well you guys have probably seen it too. It feels like everyone has already made their mind on what side they are on and any question on this topic just goes 50-50 everywhere. Maybe this is the sign of the times and this isnt the place for this. Me, i am mid level. So i have enough experience that i am not completely on the chopping block like entry level folks and not experienced enough to commit to one side. I'm making my mind and I hoped for guidance from experienced folks, but all said folks have talking points from whichever side theyve picked and it's all the same regurgitated thoughts.

I don't know man. Just needed to rant I guess. These do be confusing times.

Shall I make the Showreel 30 or 60 fps, so that the viewer perceives a consistent motion smoothness?

the 60fps pieces are very clean and bold (like SaaS and Tech motiondesign work), mostly UI animations.
the 30fps is neutral. ¯_(ツ)_/¯

whats the easiest way of achieving the arbitrary letter scale animation? were these art directed and animated individually?

My last post here got a lovely response, so posting more ;)

reddit doesnt allow multi upload so here are the rest

streamable.com/xwd06o
streamable.com/4wmqx5

This is from my freemium library called imgrain, all are made in figma, so basically you can recreate this the/ only hard part is animating them rest is self explanatory

2nd one i got from True detective

Everything from design to animation to sound design is done by me. Inspired by Jacob Fory's work.

All SFXs used are from Botanica🍀 sound library by mgulifes (Absolute banger sounds)
Music is sourced from Epidemic Sounds

Drop your thoughts below 👇🏻

Hi everyone! Could you help point me in the right direction on how to create this kind of motion design, with an irregular, animated background shape behind the text?

I’ve tried looking for tutorials, but I mostly find videos about making the text itself move in an irregular way, not the background behind it. I’m new to After Effects, so I’m still getting familiar with the basics.

If anyone could tell me the name of this technique or point me toward relevant tutorials, I’d be incredibly grateful!

If you have any site or project and would like to have presentation like this on it. Feel free to ask me. I'll do it for free. Dm me if you have good site and want something creative not just a usual presentation.

Hi y'all

I am wondering what are your most common video requests?

- Product demos

- Intros

- Social media content

Or anything other than this?