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Hi everyone!
I'm James Russo, founder of MotionLayers. Having spent more than 25 years working professionally in film and television, I wanted to introduce a project my colleagues and I have been developing for the past several years.
MotionLayers is a specialized library of 100% human-made VFX elements, created by filmmakers for filmmakers. We produce original fire, smoke, and explosion footage specifically designed for compositing, editing, and motion graphics.
Our philosophy is simple: Preserve the craft. Empower the artist.
We believe filmmaking and post-production should continue to provide meaningful opportunities for human creativity, craftsmanship, and professional artistry. Every element in our library is created by real artists, without AI-generated footage.
Promo Code: FP60
Visit MotionLayers: https://www.motionlayers.com
And if you're not looking to purchase anything, please feel free to explore our library of free VFX footage. No purchase necessary.
What kinds of VFX elements would make your editing, compositing, or post-production work easier?
Are there particular effects, formats, or elements you'd like to see us create?
Your suggestions could help shape the next additions to our library.
Thanks for welcoming us! We're looking forward to contributing to the discussions here and getting to know fellow filmmakers.
James Russo
Founder, MotionLayers
I'm James Russo, founder of MotionLayers. Having spent more than 25 years working professionally in film and television, I wanted to introduce a project my colleagues and I have been developing for the past several years.
MotionLayers is a specialized library of 100% human-made VFX elements, created by filmmakers for filmmakers. We produce original fire, smoke, and explosion footage specifically designed for compositing, editing, and motion graphics.
Our philosophy is simple: Preserve the craft. Empower the artist.
We believe filmmaking and post-production should continue to provide meaningful opportunities for human creativity, craftsmanship, and professional artistry. Every element in our library is created by real artists, without AI-generated footage.
What We Offer
Our footage is designed to give filmmakers the building blocks to create their own effects, with:- Alpha channel and green screen options
- 100% royalty-free licensing
- No subscriptions or recurring fees
- Affordable, individual clip purchases
- A selection of completely free footage
An Exclusive Offer for FilmPlatforms Members
As a thank-you for welcoming us into your community, we'd love to offer everyone here an exclusive 60% discount on our footage.Promo Code: FP60
Visit MotionLayers: https://www.motionlayers.com
And if you're not looking to purchase anything, please feel free to explore our library of free VFX footage. No purchase necessary.
We'd Love Your Input!
We're still developing MotionLayers, and we'd genuinely love to hear from fellow filmmakers:What kinds of VFX elements would make your editing, compositing, or post-production work easier?
Are there particular effects, formats, or elements you'd like to see us create?
Your suggestions could help shape the next additions to our library.
Thanks for welcoming us! We're looking forward to contributing to the discussions here and getting to know fellow filmmakers.
James Russo
Founder, MotionLayers
