Kyle Hamrick is a Creative and Technical Director, Motion Designer, Video Editor, and Adobe Certified Educator.
Despite its youth, motion design is a vast and continually expanding field. I was eager to restart this podcast with a big-picture conversation, and Kyle was the perfect guest to help frame it.
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Topics Covered
- Introduction
Kyle’s background and experience in motion design, and how he found his way into the industry. - Evolution of Motion Design
How the field has grown over the years, including changes in tools, aesthetics, and accessibility. - The Role of Education
We talked about how platforms like School of Motion—and educators like Kyle—have shaped how people enter and grow in the industry. - From Video Editing to Motion Design
Kyle shares his personal shift from video editor to motion designer and the transferable skills that helped him along the way. - Being a Generalist
Kyle identifies as a generalist—he explains what that means, why it matters, and how it compares to being a specialist. - Technical Aspects of the Craft
From scripting and compositing to using After Effects and Cinema 4D, we dove into the more technical side of motion design. - The Future of Motion Design
A look ahead at the tools and trends shaping the future—like real-time engines, procedural animation, and more. - AI in Motion
We closed with a thoughtful conversation on how AI might integrate into creative workflows, and what it could mean for motion designers.
People Mentioned
- Kyle Hamrick – Today’s guest
- Zach Lovett – AE scripting and automation expert
- Michael Frederick – Design educator at School of Motion
- Justin Peterson – Sports graphics and motion design pro
- Amanda Russell – Studio lead and advocate for women in motion design
- Joey Korenman – Founder of School of Motion
- Adam Bennett (Video Shop London) – Motion design educator on YouTube
- Andrew Kramer – Legend in the field and foundational figure through Video Copilot
Tools & Platforms Mentioned
- After Effects
- Cinema 4D + Redshift
- School of Motion
- Fable
- Cavalry
- Spline
- Rive
- AE Scripts
