Motion graphics examples, scene by scene
212 references
Why a still frame is not enough
This library holds 212 motion graphics moments from the channels that do this best. Click any one and the source video opens at the exact second it happens.
Most motion design inspiration sites show you finished pieces. That tells you what good looks like, but not how it got there. The useful unit is smaller: the single moment where a chart resolves, a map pushes in, a line of type lands on the beat.
That is why every reference here carries a timestamp. The frame tells you the composition, and the link tells you the timing, which is the half you cannot see in a screenshot and the half that is hardest to get right.
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FAQ
Questions, answered.
What is this?+
A reference library of motion graphics moments pulled from editorial and documentary YouTube channels. Most roundups show you finished corporate explainers. This shows you the individual moment, and clicking it opens the source video at the exact second that shot happens, so you can see how it moves rather than guessing from a still.
Which channels are included?+
Vox, Johnny Harris, Cleo Abram, Full Disclosure, Aevy TV, Max Fisher, Marques Brownlee and Primal Space. All of them do editorial motion graphics well: charts, maps, timelines, typography and infographic work built to explain something rather than to decorate.
Is it free?+
Yes. No account, no signup, no limits. Every reference links back to the original video on YouTube, and the channel is credited on every tile.
How do I use it for my own videos?+
Filter by the technique you need. If you are explaining a change over time, open the chart and timeline references and watch how each channel handles the reveal. Build a shortlist before you open your editor, not while you are in it.