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Building the Right Tools for Success in Motion Design: A Strategic Investment

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As a freelance motion designer, having the right motion design tools is essential for your professional growth and competitive edge. Beyond a basic workstation, a thoughtful investment in hardware and software can significantly enhance your efficiency, creativity, and income potential.

In this article, we’ll explore why investing in motion design tools is crucial and how to build a professional setup that sets you apart in the industry.

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Why You Shouldn’t Specialize in Motion Design

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In today’s creative industries, including motion design, specialization is often promoted as a sure path to success. 

It’s seen as a way to create a niche, gain expertise, and become the go-to person in a specific domain. However, what if the very act of specializing is holding you back? What if, instead of focusing on mastering one corner of the creative world, you could gain more by broadening your perspective?

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The freelance video design consultant Gabriele Ricci shares some thoughts after attending OFFF 2024:

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As a creative and freelance video design consultant, I need to stay updated on the latest trends and developments in branding and advertising.

That is why I attended OFFF again this year, a significant design conference held annually in sunny Barcelona.

In this short post, I would like to share a couple of insights and reflections I have gathered at the end of the convention.

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Gabriele Ricci, also known as Ricci – Design in Motion®, is a freelance creative motion director and 3D designer who works as a professional partner for companies.

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Since the beginning of his career as a freelance motion graphics designer until today, 16 years have passed during which Gabriele Ricci has evolved in his profession as a freelance creative motion director.

From a solo freelance motion designer to the creative director of his studio, Ricci – Design in Motion®, let’s get to know Gabriele Ricci in an interview released to Michele Magnoni, the owner of the web agency Mabu Digital.

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Gabriele Ricci will teach at the new Master Course in Motion Design at NID, Perugia – ITALY

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In 2019, I had the opportunity to teach a course about Visual Effects and Compositing with After Effects at *Civica Scuola di Cinema Luchino Visconti, thanks to my colleague Claudio Bellizzi at EDI Effetti Digitali Italiani.

Today—with four years of teaching experience, I am excited to participate in a new fantastic project.

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Digital Designer Gabriele Ricci wins “Special Star” for Creative Direction at Mediastar 27

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During the 27th edition of Mediastar, Gabriele Ricci wins the Special Star for Creative Direction.

The award consolidates the designer’s professional journey.

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Why to choose a freelance video consultant for your next 3d video animation

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When it comes to producing a 3D video animation, you may be considering whether to hire a freelance video consultant or an agency.

While agencies may seem like the obvious choice with their larger teams and established reputation, there are several reasons why choosing a freelance video consultant may be a better option for your project.

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3D design, 10 tips for the “aspiring motion designers.”

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3D rendering and content creation are currently a growing trend.

They can help communicate complex technical aspects, engage users or amplify a brand.

In this article, I want to share with you some tips and relevant aspects that can help you develop further your 3D skills and take them to the next level!

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Motion Designer and Art Director Gabriele Ricci wins two awards at Mediastar 26

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Gabriele Ricci wins two significant awards at Mediastar 26 for conceptualization and production of the video trailer “In Dante Veritas”.

The video introduces the project of the visionary artist Vasily Klyukin and celebrates the 700th anniversary of Dante Alighieri’s death.

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Visual design, 10 tips for the aspiring motion designers

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When we talk about motion design, we focus on animation too much, and we don’t care too much about video visual design.

Animation is a crucial aspect of a motion design project, but it is not the only one that needs consideration.

We should focus more on the graphic design of the elements that populate the animation.

In this article, I want to share with you some tips and key aspects to developing for improving your visual design skills and taking them to the next level!

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