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# [#WIPChats Highlights: Motion Graphics](https://www.wipster.io/blog/wipchats-highlights-motion-graphics)

 Written by [Wipster Content Team](https://www.wipster.io/blog/author/wipster-content-team) | Aug 15, 2020 9:31:00 PM

Yesterday we kicked off the very first in our series of Twitter chats: #WIPChats

Joining us were expert guests Justin Cone ([@justincone](https://twitter.com/justincone)) of [Motionographer.com](http://motionographer.com/) and Joey Trimmer ([@joeytrimmer](https://twitter.com/joeytrimmer)) of [NotionStudios.com](http://www.notionstudios.com/)!

The topic: Motion Graphics

If you missed the chat, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Check out some of the highlights below!

**After a round of introductions…**

> [@wipsters](https://twitter.com/wipsters) Thank you for having me! [#WIPChats](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WIPChats?src=hash)
> 
>  — Justin Cone (@justincone) May 21, 2015

 

We moved into the Q & A portion of the chat:

**Question 1:**

> A1: For me, "motion graphics" is shorthand for "graphic design in motion." It's filmmaking/animation powered by design. [#WIPChats](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WIPChats?src=hash)
> 
>  — Justin Cone (@justincone) May 21, 2015

> A1: Or design powered by filmmaking/animation. :-) [#WIPChats](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WIPChats?src=hash)
> 
>  — Justin Cone (@justincone) May 21, 2015

> [@joeytrimmer](https://twitter.com/joeytrimmer) I like that we both started with a personal qualifier ("for me, to me"). Defining mograph is a personal thing. [#WIPChats](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WIPChats?src=hash)
> 
>  — Justin Cone (@justincone) May 21, 2015

**Question 2:**

> A2: The hardest part is always feeling that you're behind, that there's too much to learn. [#WIPChats](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WIPChats?src=hash)
> 
>  — Justin Cone (@justincone) May 21, 2015

> A2: (Okay, maybe that's just me.) [#WIPChats](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WIPChats?src=hash)
> 
>  — Justin Cone (@justincone) May 21, 2015

> A2: Also, there’s a general lack of respect for work/life balance. [#WIPChats](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WIPChats?src=hash)
> 
>  — Justin Cone (@justincone) May 21, 2015

**Question 3:**

> A3: Knowing you have the power to create something from nothing. [#WIPChats](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WIPChats?src=hash)
> 
>  — Justin Cone (@justincone) May 21, 2015

> A3: And knowing that the thing you create might change the way someone thinks about the world. [#WIPChats](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WIPChats?src=hash)
> 
>  — Justin Cone (@justincone) May 21, 2015

**Question 4:**

> A4: Online inspiration: Vimeo feed, Dribbble feed, Designer News, anything made by [@tocaboca](https://twitter.com/tocaboca) [#WIPChats](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WIPChats?src=hash)
> 
>  — Justin Cone (@justincone) May 21, 2015

> A4: Offline inspiration: MoMA, Central Park, children's books and events like [@f5fest](https://twitter.com/f5fest). :-) [#WIPChats](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WIPChats?src=hash)
> 
>  — Justin Cone (@justincone) May 21, 2015

**Question 5:**

> A5: Don’t spend so much time on Motionographer. ;-) Start making things. Anything. You learn best by doing. [#WIPChats](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WIPChats?src=hash)
> 
>  — Justin Cone (@justincone) May 21, 2015

**Question 6:**

> A6: Demo reels are double-edged swords: They're a nice tour of your potential, but they can pigeonhole you, too. [#WIPChats](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WIPChats?src=hash)
> 
>  — Justin Cone (@justincone) May 21, 2015

> A6: So in other words: reels are important, but don’t let them define you. [#WIPChats](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WIPChats?src=hash)
> 
>  — Justin Cone (@justincone) May 21, 2015

**Question 7:**

> A7: Care about your work. Defend your ideas. Value your time. Bad clients will avoid you, good clients will respect you. [#WIPChats](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WIPChats?src=hash)
> 
>  — Justin Cone (@justincone) May 21, 2015

Aimee had a bit of pre-cognition for our next question…

> [@aimeebruss](https://twitter.com/aimeebruss) When your gut says "Run away!" That's usually a good time. [#WIPChats](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WIPChats?src=hash)
> 
>  — Justin Cone (@justincone) May 21, 2015

**Question 8:**

> A8: Red flag: A client who has no sense of time: "We need a five minute video for our new product." No. No, you do not. [#WIPChats](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WIPChats?src=hash)
> 
>  — Justin Cone (@justincone) May 21, 2015

> [@joeytrimmer](https://twitter.com/joeytrimmer) [http://t.co/snbNvUJDo3](http://t.co/snbNvUJDo3) is a great tool for contracts. [#WIPChats](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WIPChats?src=hash)
> 
>  — Chris Blaylock (@cblaylock) May 21, 2015

**Question 9:**

> A9: Emerging needs for longer form motion design content will create opportunities for small teams (1-5 people). [#WIPChats](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WIPChats?src=hash)
> 
>  — Justin Cone (@justincone) May 21, 2015

> A9: Also, VR and AR will be full of exciting developments but not terribly lucrative (yet). [#WIPChats](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WIPChats?src=hash)
> 
>  — Justin Cone (@justincone) May 21, 2015

**Question 10:**

> A10: Enjoy the process of making stuff, regardless of the outcome. [#WIPChats](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WIPChats?src=hash)
> 
>  — Justin Cone (@justincone) May 21, 2015

> A10: Also, play nice and share. Motion design is built on openness and sharing. Let’s keep it going! [#WIPChats](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WIPChats?src=hash)
> 
>  — Justin Cone (@justincone) May 21, 2015

**World Famous (in New Zealand):**

It was a fun surprise to realize that #WIPChats started trending in NZ.

> [@wipsters](https://twitter.com/wipsters) We're huge in Middle Earth! It's a dream come true. [#WIPChats](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WIPChats?src=hash)
> 
>  — Justin Cone (@justincone) May 21, 2015

We’re going to have to agree with that!

**Wrap-Up:**

> [@wipsters](https://twitter.com/wipsters) [@joeytrimmer](https://twitter.com/joeytrimmer) Thank you! I had a blast! [#WIPChats](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WIPChats?src=hash)
> 
>  — Justin Cone (@justincone) May 21, 2015

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first ever #WIPChats session and made it such a huge success! Stay tuned for next month, when we tackle ‘In-House Video’!

If you have a question or topic you’d love to see covered during #WIPChats drop us a line on Twitter, or leave a comment down below!

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