The Motion Weekly is a showcase of awe-inspiring short films, animation, incredible live-action, motion design, outstanding cinematography, and wicked cool experimental works. It's all motion, it's all inspiring. So, take the time to kick back and have a look at some fantastic work being produced out there. And, if you like what you see in this segment, please share it.

Some pieces featured have been created by professional studios, while others may be personal works. May this segment serve to inspire you.

Zero

The first short this week is over 10 years old, but a classic from Zealous Creative.

In a world that judges people by their number, Zero faces constant prejudice and persecution. He walks a lonely path until a chance encounter changes his life forever: he meets a female zero. Together they prove that through determination, courage, and love, nothing can be truly something.

Perception

This second piece is just an incredibly brilliant bit of motion graphics, with an equally great voiceover. This is a great one to inspire the motion designers out there.

Perception from most serious on Vimeo.

Do you realize how complex reality is?
This project attempts to give meaning on an existential level to the percentage of reality that we can conclude from. Trying to merge motion graphics with a philosophical point of view of our lives.

Righteous Energy

This one is a great abstract short utilizing mainly photography of reflected light from buildings, and cleverly edited.

Righteous Energy from Maria Constanza Ferreira on Vimeo.

Light,
with the zeal and energy
of an autonomous force,
moves through a city,
reflecting, refracting, abstracting.

This film was made mostly with in camera effects and with additional computer animation techniques.

Jonas and the Sea

This last piece caught my attention mainly for it's color pallette, and the animation of the waves, particularly in the night scenes. But, it also tells a good little tale of someone realizing a lifelong dream.  

JONAS AND THE SEA | ZEEZUCHT from marlies van der wel on Vimeo.

A film by Marlies van der Wel
Produced by HALAL

Jonas has dreamed of living in the sea all his life. But it’s not possible. Or is it?

Thanks for watching!

Have some inspirational work to share? drop me a line at nickcharles@renderosity.com with the subject line: Motion Weekly.

Nick C Sorbin (Nick Charles) is a former Managing Editor of 9 years for Renderosity's CG Industry News. By day, a mild-mannered Certified Pharmacy Technician working in both home infusion and a hospital ER, contrasting creative outlets as a digital artist, sculptor, musician, singer/songwriter, and Staff Writer for Renderosity Magazine. Read his articles