Mitch Centers

Motion Graphics | Animator | Editor

[Meng-Hsueh Lin @menghsueh_lin]

@Mitch_Centers and I finally met in person last weekend!

Last week, he flew to Taiwan, the 3rd stop in his digital nomad journey.

This was actually my first time showing a foreigner around Taiwan.
Such a fun and refreshing experience.

[Mitch Centers @Mitch_Centers]

@menghsueh_lin I had a great time! It was an absolute pleasure to meet up with you and have you show me around the city. Really liked the dumplings!

Next time see in Ohio! 😄

[Mitch Centers @Mitch_Centers]

🎵It's fun to work with the Y-M-C-A 🎵Last year, I ran with YMCA of the North to lift up their product, Virtual Y, in an explainer format. Steven Schweickert spun the illustrations to bring this to life, while Nathan Hippenmeyer brought voice to the teamwork.

[Mitch Centers @Mitch_Centers]

Thank you so much for following me! Im grateful for your continued support as I push myself with new styles and new friends. I’m on a journey in this freelance world and I’m happy you’re along to follow my progress. Have a great holiday to those who celebrate!

[Mitch Centers @Mitch_Centers]

Shoutout to https://t.co/YJniNPw0UT for being an amazing learning resource written by an ACTUAL human!

[Mitch Centers @Mitch_Centers]

📷 Hot take: I like using AI in animation.If you struggle with expression coding like I do, I've got a quick AE tip for you. It will feel like cheating, but it helps me animate faster and enhances my understanding of expressions.

[Mitch Centers @Mitch_Centers]

Hand drawn animation is some of the most time-intensive and rewarding art I make 🖋️

This is what it takes to bring it from my brain to your eyes! All of this work was created using Procreate (not Dreams yet) and After Effects for compositing.

#celanimation #procreate

[Mitch Centers @Mitch_Centers]

🎃 Have a groove'n Halloween with Jacque O'Lanterne 🎃

[Mitch Centers @Mitch_Centers]

Talking about processes for animation here!

[Mitch Centers @Mitch_Centers]

If you're a motion designer in the Dayton or Cincinnati area, be sure to mark your calendar to meet up with other like-minded animators!

[Mitch Centers @Mitch_Centers]

Here's an animation I made for you if you have a moment. It's a technique called 4-7-8 breathing. 4 seconds to breathe through your nose. 7 seconds of holding. 8 seconds to slowly breathe out of your mouth. Let it help you relax before you dive back into your feed.

[Mitch Centers @Mitch_Centers]

Can you afford to take a breath today? I recently discovered I struggle with anxiety. It can make me freeze up and zone out when I'm overwhelmed with thoughts. When I sense those feelings rising, I like to gently remind myself to be in the moment...

[Mitch Centers @Mitch_Centers]

Today is World Mental Health Day, and this year's theme is "It is time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace." I think we can agree that much stress comes while working. We need to be kinder to ourselves. Take breaks. And avoid burnout.

[Mitch Centers @Mitch_Centers]

It's fun to look back and see how a project evolved, what we added while animating, and the amazing talent + insight others bring to the table.

[Mitch Centers @Mitch_Centers]

🎥I have a secret to show you🎥

When I'm working on a new project, an important part of the collaborative process begins just after the script is finalized. Storyboards!

[Mitch Centers @Mitch_Centers]

At this stage, I work with the client to figure out what we need to show on screen and discover the creative presentation that happens with it. It's a great opportunity to find fun transitions. Once agreed upon, the storyboard becomes the blueprint for what we animate.

[Mitch Centers @Mitch_Centers]

Motion designers get in the nitty gritty of how frames move, but how about the bigger picture within the industry? My good friend Kyle Harter's Everyday Motion Podcast takes a cool hour to talk with designers from every facet of the industry. https://t.co/P8nzQislEy

[Mitch Centers @Mitch_Centers]

Motion designers get in the nitty gritty of how frames move, but how about the bigger picture within the industry? My good friend Kyle Harter's Everyday Motion Podcast takes a cool hour to talk with designers from every facet of the industry. https://t.co/P8nzQirNP0

[Mitch Centers @Mitch_Centers]

Summer is wrapping up and I've been lucky to have TONS of work with new and existing clients. One recent project was an explainer video with Studio Say So for the Orlando Utilities Commission.

[Mitch Centers @Mitch_Centers]

Another logo animation that was part of my Huffy series 🚲 They were awesome to work with!

When I was given the task to build this intro, it had to encompass all the fun and elegance of Huffy bikes. I took a playful “spin” on speed and form to bring in the logo.