Animation has been captivating audiences for more than a hundred years. From classic forms like hand drawn and stop-motion, to cutting-edge techniques like motion graphics and CGI, animation has a ...

Adobe After Effects is pretty much the default software for motion graphics, but you can't overlook the fact that it's expensive and resource-hungry, and it's also not always the most intuitive tool.

The biggest reason to consider switching from Adobe After Effects to Friction is the price. AE costs a lot of money — it's part of the Creative Cloud (CC) subscription model — and Friction costs ...

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. is executive creative director for The Verge, overseeing art, design, and product development. He has over 15 ...