Making the 2023 MKBHD Intro Animation!

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Published 2023-02-06
Every year, Marques and our motion designer Michael work together to create a new intro animation for the MKBHD channel. This time, we decided to film the process, and even add some sound design to the mix.

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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:15 Inspiration
04:00 Graphics
07:04 Animation
09:41 Coffee break
15:55 Sound design
18:23 Team reveal

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Equipment used in this video and others:
Canon EOS C70: geni.us/AtpxW
Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L: howl.me/chHqd63eV8A
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8L: geni.us/Tbimi
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Sound Devices MixPre-3 II: geni.us/Ph3BBwU
Rode Wireless GO II: geni.us/dcKs

Shot by Michael Emerick and Ellis Rovin
Produced by Hayato Huseman
Audio by Ellis Rovin
Graphics by Tim McMahon and Michael Emerick

All Comments (21)
  • @mkbhd
    Nineteenth! (but I saw this first)
  • @andrazsk8
    This should be a series for everyone in the office. Also seeing this, Michael would make a banging vlogging channel.
  • Ellis using binaural ears as a microphone on his desk has to be the biggest and yet most subtle flex ever
  • @NeeshDFeesh
    It would be cool if you published a short showing the evolution of the intro over time!
  • @SolarFlare307
    It's always super cool to see this side of the channel! Intro looks dope as hell.
  • @maxcweitzel
    I have been waiting since the birth if this channel for a Michael video. Thank you for delivering!
  • @lnsbstn
    As a junior motion designer myself, seeing this breakdown gives me a sense of relatability on the creative processes taking place when animating. Been waiting for this and it's timely!
  • so glad to see michael finally appearing for more than 2mins !! i've always felt that he was kind of left out being away from everyone and not being able to do stuff together... great work and great video !
  • @jtbeav
    Literally the best thing about new year is getting to see the new MKBHD info graphic
  • @KrugerOtto
    The fact that the "Coffee break" segment is the longest chapter in this video is such a mood.
  • @SimonDonkers
    It’s impressive how much work goes in a seamless animation. Great work.
  • @FlytPath
    The Ohhhhhhhhhs at the end is so satisfying. As a graphic designer at the core, this is the stuff I really enjoy and is always overlooked. The research and concept design process was awesome. Great BTS video.
  • @roshan002
    You have no idea how many times I have started an MKBHD video this year and just repeatedly hit the 0 key to see the intro again and again. It is the most satisfying bit of animation I've seen in a long while. Amazing job, Michael!
  • @SarimAshrafi
    SO far the best video on The Studio. Sound Design made it just awesome.
  • @deejaypile
    More videos like this please! Really motivating seeing the actual process. It’s like a colleague actually breaking down their thought process on their work. And the respect and discipline it takes to make such thing exist. Love it!
  • @VandrerenErik
    MKBHD and LTT have managed to create amazing teams. I've seen how production quality has improved over the years, and it keeps going up. Watching this video actually makes me feel nostalgic remembering the first videos, and also happy for all of you.
  • @REAL.T0AD
    damn y'all didn't tell me Micheal was cool af
  • As a graphic design student, I always love the vids with Tim and now seeing Michael’s process is so sick. Please more design related videos!!
  • @BurntBanana
    Some say he's too talented, and that he's actually Banksy. All we know is he's called Michael Emerick.
  • @notnikka
    ngl i Might have been starting to like The Studio’s content more than the main channel 😂😅 y’all are so cool big props to the whole team!!