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 guestZach Lovett – AE scripting and automation expertMichael Frederick – Design educator at School of MotionJustin Peterson – Sports graphics and motion design proAmanda Russell – Studio lead and advocate for women in motion designJoey Korenman – Founder of School of MotionAdam Bennett (Video Shop London) – Motion design educator on YouTubeAndrew Kramer – Legend in the field and foundational figure through Video Copilot

Tools & Platforms Mentioned

After EffectsCinema 4D + RedshiftSchool of MotionFableCavalrySplineRive****AE Scripts