Have you noticed more mixed media projects popping up lately? Studios everywhere are blending 2D animation with live-action footage to create deeper, more emotional narratives. It’s less about visual polish — and more about friction.
The contrast between what is crafted and what is captured. Between the tactile and the digital. Between what feels real and what feels imagined.
This contrast pulls viewers in almost instantly — and that’s why mixed media has become such a powerful visual language for modern brands.
Mixed media breaks predictability. In a feed where everything looks the same, combining techniques turns your video into a natural scroll-stopper.
With 2D and 3D animation techniques, visual storytelling for brands, and blending reel footage and graphics, agencies can:
Recently, I worked on a mixed media piece for Alamance Foods, blending real footage with animated elements to give the product more energy and visual presence — and here’s the result: (Alamance video)
Choose mixed media when your project needs to:
Mastering mixed media motion design allows agencies to create campaigns that feel more alive, more dimensional, and more memorable.
Sometimes it’s not about producing “more.” It’s about combining the right elements to make every frame meaningful.
2D explainers, 3D experiences, polished video edits.
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