The 15 Best Motion Design Discord and Slack Groups [Issue 022]
This week's freelance tip:
Join 1 or 2 of these motion design groups...
Networking is literally the best freelance skill I've learned. Period.
But I hear this a lot... "Where do I find people to connect with?"
Go where the people are!
When I got started in motion design, Facebook groups were all the rage... today it's Discord and Slack.
So I wanted to see what's cool with the kids these days and boy did motion Twitter deliver 🙌
Super mega list of all the best motion design Discords and Slacks out there.
Ravie ( Discord | Website )
One of the newest, freshest studios out there absolutely crushing it with their animations and live-streams.
MDA ( Slack )
Probably the largest motion design slack out there! It can be overwhelming, but there's a lot of opportunities to connect and get support.
Battle Axe ( Discord | Website )
The company that has changed everyone's After Effects game with Overlord, Rubber Hose, Timelord, Anubis and Butt Capper!
Panimation ( Website )
A directory of women, trans and non-binary friends working with animation and motion graphics.
Cavalry ( Discord | Website )
The new animation tool aiming it's guns at After Effects.
Mograph.com ( Slack | Website )
Well established and prolific group of motion designers. Classes. Live Streams. Podcasts. Community.
The Yacht Club ( Website )
A support group for motion designers and those in related disciplines, to achieve their best selves in work and life!
Motion Freelance Club ( Discord )
Cool group of freelance motion designers.
Design Buddies ( Discord )
"Design Buddies is a community where you level up your design career. Make lifelong friends, improve your design craft, and land jobs."
Animatable ( Discord | Website )
They are the makers of the Limber Ae tool !
Good Boy Ninja ( Discord | Twitter )
Talented animator and the maker of Skew.
hieu vu design ( Discord | Twitter )
Talented motion designer with a cool Discord community.
r/aftereffects ( Discord | Website )
Reddit After Effects community.
Motion Collabs ( Website )
An online community dedicated to collaborative animations!
Motion Cafe ( Discord | Website )
French speaking motion website and community.
🚨 WARNING 🚨
You don't have to can't keep up with every group. So test some of them out and find one or two that you love. Protect your time and energy.
🚨 WARNING 🚨
You don't have to can't keep up with every group. So test some of them out and find one or two that you love. Protect your time and energy.
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