Motion Graphics
I use After Effects, Blender, C4D, and Premiere Pro to create clear, engaging 2D and 3D animations. They help clients share their message in a way that’s simple, visual, and easy for people to connect with.
Category:
Motion
Author:
Michael Scott
Client:
Various
Location:
US
Date:
Jun 10, 2025
My path to motion graphics began with my career and skills as a producer/recording engineer.
My journey from certified recording engineer to motion designer started long before I opened After Effects. Coming from the world of ProTools, Logic and Nuendo, to the world of Sony Vegas, Final Cut and Premiere Pro, it taught me the fundamentals of timing, rhythm, pacing, and emotional flow—skills that translate perfectly into animation. In audio, every cut matters, every transition carries weight, and every decision shapes how an audience feels. When I moved into visual work, I realized those same instincts were the backbone of great motion graphics. Mixing tracks became animating layers. Beat-matching became keyframing. Cleaning waveforms became cleaning visual sequences. The discipline I built in audio—precision, patience, and the ability to shape an experience through subtle changes—gave me an advantage as I shifted into the Adobe workflow.
It began with an opportunity to create a VFX package for a music video.
Once I stepped into After Effects, the logic felt familiar. Instead of sculpting sound, I was sculpting motion. Instead of building a sonic arc, I was building visual storytelling. The Adobe ecosystem expanded the palette, but the mindset was the same: craft something that moves people. My audio background didn’t just transfer—it elevated my animation work. It taught me to think in moments, to listen with my eyes, and to create visuals that feel as intentional as a well-mixed track. That crossover is now the core of how I solve problems and deliver memorable motion. It continues to shape my creative approach.
From tech to pharmaceutical to hospitality to life sciences, I have created impactful VFX assets.
That foundation in audio didn’t just shape my skills—it shaped how I see creative work altogether. It taught me to listen before I build, to feel the timing before I animate, and to trust the rhythm that connects sound to motion. And as my tools evolved, that mindset came with me. It’s why my motion graphics don’t just move—they flow. It’s why clients trust me to bring clarity, energy, and intention to their stories. What started in the studio now drives everything I create, and it’s the reason my work hits with both precision and personality.
