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15 stunning motion typography videos

Motion typography (or kinetic typography) refers to the art and technique of expression with animated text. Expressing yourself through animated words with graphics can be really convincing and cool to see. Flying, floating, growing, expanding, turning characters is what you'll see in the next minutes.

I've selected 15 very nice motion typography movies. Some are more breathtaking than others, but they're all outstanding. They all know how to use typography very well and it'll be a joy for your eyes, although some will be really fast.

Typography in Motion

You can get a massive design inspiration kick just by watching these videos. I wouldn't mind if real film starters or music videos in the future will be like this.

If you want to create such a movie on your own, you can try Adobe After Effects or SWiSH Max.

(Movie) Dialogs

Ocean's Eleven

Ocean's Eleven

I love this movie! The motion typography video is, just like the movie itself, a "must see". The effects are really clever.


Full Metal Jacket

Full Metal Jacket

Another well known movie. The recipe is simple: Taking a famous scene from the classic film + Adding motion typography = A beautiful movie.


Devil's Advocate

The Devil's Advocate

Although I didn't like the particular film, I did like the way this kenetic typography movie displays one of the conversations in the movie.


Pulp Fiction

Pulp Fiction

Just like the Ocean's Eleven one: A must see movie with a must see motion typography video.


The Matrix

The Matrix

Everyone must that has seen this movie must recognize this dialog shown in the kinetic typography movie. Although the effect in the movie isn't as impressive as the film, it's still nice to watch.


Kill Bill

Kill Bill

Another one of Quentin Tarantino creations made it to a typography movie. Although I found the movie more amusing than the typography, it's still very impressive how it looks.


Duck and Cover

Duck and Cover

Typography using audio from an old public service announcement called "Duck and Cover" from the 50s. An absolute must see.

Music

The Hush Sound's - We Intertwined

The Hush Sound's - We Intertwined

It was an absolute bummer this movie ended so abruptly. Growing words, nice blur and much more are some of the effects used in this great vid.


The Hush Sound - The Lions Roar

The Hush Sound - The Lions Roar

From the page: we decided to do a typographical motion graphic piece to one of The Hush Sound's songs. We love the band, we love typography, we love design, and we love motion graphics. Heavily inspired by motion graphics studio MK12, we decided to try our shot at it. And what a shot it was, just watch.


Weezer - Surf Wax America

Weezer - Surf Wax America

Although the creator of this vid calls it "really bad", I don't think it's that bad at all. Flash causes the video to move a little bit out of sync, but the typography and effects are great!


Streetlight Manifesto - Point Counterpoint

Streetlight Manifesto - Point Counterpoint

This movie was created with SWiSH Max. Pretty simple, but the colors and typography is very well used. I'll never get to heaven if I'm singing this song.


Epsilon-Blue - Look What You've Done

Epsilon-Blue - Look What You've Done

An absolute must see! Although the song doesn't impress me very much, the kinetic typography does. This has to be one of the best typography videos on this list.


Citizen Cope - Let The Drummer Kick (AFX)

Citizen Cope - Let The Drummer Kick (AFX)

The effects used in this movie are absolutely outstanding. Every word is taken literally and transformed to a stunning effect.

Other

Who's on first

Who's on first

Really fast typography video that is really funny. I can't explain this, you should watch it. Who's wife? Yes.


Typography

Typography

A great video explaining by motion typography what typography is. The effects are awesome, another "must see" video. Make your type taste good!

Worth mentioning

Typolution

Typolution

This isn't really a typography video, since it doesn't show words to express itself. Instead, it's using all kind of different characters to build itself up. Very, very impressive.


Which one did you liked the most? If you created one already, feel free to place it in the comments.


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Pablo - Nice ones! But miss this two!   2008-03-05 14:34:54
Gravatar image Hey, I'm also a big fan of this type of animation, really like those you've posted, but this two are also great:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=8542y8KF5qI
http://youtube.com/watch?v=SHhkpl72aSY -> This one really tries a different thing

Anyway, the Pulp fiction one is still on the top of my list

Greets
Marco - Thanks   2008-03-05 16:01:19
Gravatar image Hi Pablo,

Thanks for mentioning them! I already knew the first one. Yesterday, when I wrote the list, I already had that one. Guess I removed / forgotten / I-don't-know-what-happened-to it accidentally.

The second one is indeed really nice, a totally new approach.

If you like this kind of animation, you should try to make them on your own!
Pablo - I have!   2008-03-05 19:28:57
Gravatar image In fact, I did tried to do my own... have you? I can handle AFX pretty well, but its just too difficult to sync audio and vid while production, dont you think?
Marco - dont know: never tried it   2008-03-05 22:25:03
Gravatar image I dont know it, Ive never tried to make something like this. Really want too though! Maybe, when I have more time I'll give it a shot. Untill then, Ill enjoy watching other vids ;) .
love quotes - love   2011-10-31 04:27:02
Gravatar image In fact, I did tried to do my own... have you? I can handle AFX pretty well, but its just too difficult to sync audio and vid while production, dont you think?
damon   2012-02-24 10:27:13
Gravatar image can u put some videos on here :evil:
spanish? french? italian? perh - an actual music vid.   2008-04-07 03:11:04
Gravatar image "I wouldn't mind if real [...] music videos in the future [were] like this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_btNlLikmSA&feature=related

The future is now.

Heh. found it in a video browse session.
Elrond Hubbard - Tutorial   2008-07-05 16:26:23
Gravatar image Anyone who's interested in making their own motion typography videos, a tutorial is available at http://www.crookedgremlins.com/Creative-Tutorials/Kinetic-Typography-Tutorial.html

I love the videos, Marco, but people don't have the right to use the content from these movies/songs/classic vaudeville comedy bits without licensing them first.
Elrond Hubbard - Oops!   2008-10-23 22:20:38
Gravatar image Sorry, everyone! The tutorial page has moved.

http://www.crookedgremlins.com/09/01/2008/kinetic-typography-tutorial/

It should stay there for a while.
Marco - Thanks!   2008-10-23 23:19:07
Gravatar image Thanks for the update Elrond! Great tutorial ;) .
Lucas Catt - Thanks   2008-07-27 10:52:19
Gravatar image Great collection here but anyone with a tutorial for adobe after effects CS3 could you email it to me at lacidcat@hotmail.com

or a tutorial for a program apart from adobe illustrator
thanking you muchly
you dont need to know   2008-08-15 06:21:16
Gravatar image there is also another great music video that deals with typography
its called yo no se que hacer comingo
or somehting like that
anyways it deserves mention
John - The Typography Channel   2008-09-05 22:32:36
Gravatar image also check out "The Typography Channel"http://www.stubes.net/page/page.php?id=6830" for more...
artwerk - Thanks for sharing   2009-02-13 22:49:58
Gravatar image I've recently been following links on kinetic typography and most of these have become my fave on youtube. Thanks for the list. and made my first one recently of the christian bale rant :)

http://artwerk.com/2009/02/09/christian-bales-rant-set-to-animated-type-part-1/

feel free to check it out and post your critiques, cheers.
Anonymous   2009-02-16 18:41:35
Gravatar image http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0LIvrxf-R0
This one is really good
typographyRules   2009-03-09 18:46:44
Gravatar image i just wanted to reiterate what the anonymous person posted and say this is probably my favorite typography video ever...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0LIvrxf-R0

especially if you like blink 182...
Aira Mitsuki   2009-07-26 05:25:10
Gravatar image http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hpW90qfV5w

I love this one!
Pen Sprx   2009-11-25 16:50:29
Gravatar image You have to try this one!
I love it! :D
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6Q0dfrbr10
Stevie Wonder Kinetic Typograp - Kinetic Tpography to Stevie Wonder's Higher Groun   2009-12-02 07:38:37
Gravatar image http://www.vimeo.com/7278465
Mig Reyes - Interactive Designer, Threadless   2009-12-18 06:42:36
Gravatar image Hey Marco, thanks for posting the Hush Sound - Lions Roar video I did. It was a blast to experiment, you've got a great list of videos on here. Nice work, and cheers!
typeography is a-ok   2009-12-31 17:50:43
Gravatar image you should look into the graphics during Stranger Than Fiction. Not only are they really good, but as Will Ferrel's life collapses so do the graphics
Adam Smith   2010-03-15 12:16:54
Gravatar image Im very fond of this one its awesome

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzbuSGAqsnI
haïmen - hello   2010-03-23 23:36:43
Gravatar image Hello,
These videos are well done...
I also worked on Kinetic typography, using a song of the White Stripes
http://www.vimeo.com/6453397
John K. - Typography project   2010-04-15 00:52:22
Gravatar image Hi,

These videos are amazing, I myself am creating a Typography video for my project in university and I was wondering if you had any advice on the best programme to use, like I know After Effects is great, but is ther any specific one that could be a great help?

Also, is there any kind of guidelines I should follow to help my project look more professional?

Any help would be much appreciated
Boldis Media - Just wow!   2010-05-01 13:04:01
Gravatar image Holy-Walle! This typo action is awesome!
goatblood   2010-06-03 06:02:17
Gravatar image probably the grimiest kinetic typography ever made

Scatter Brain & Psychopop - Creative Anarchy


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzYISAumu88
Jose Mercedes - Kinetic Typography "Elevator Etiquette"   2010-06-13 18:17:00
Gravatar image This is a Kinetic Typography video done by Jose "ART-UNBOUND" Mercedes. So check it out on youtube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnuiwuKhGkc

I would also enjoy to get your thoughts about it whether you liked it or not. It was my first attempt with after effects.
Donnie Lurko - Music video / Typography   2010-09-13 00:34:40
Gravatar image This is trippy and very emotive, I think. It's a music video, with typography. The combination of kinetic text and background visual just works very well:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-8COohnA_s
Donnie Lurko   2010-09-13 00:38:39
Gravatar image Op, I wonder if you realize that some of your links are leading to vids that are no longer available or blocked?
Aleksanderb   2010-11-25 02:14:55
Gravatar image Kill Bill is the best.
Mark Sleight   2011-02-04 15:27:35
Gravatar image I like these two:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRpix84U1Hw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJ6Tr48CVNk
natalia   2011-02-11 22:34:03
Gravatar image how do you make kinetic typography videos? what program or software? I have a project due this coming monday..I need to do a typography video. can somebody help me please
Anonymous   2011-02-21 00:29:45
Gravatar image nice.. :lol:
Evan Seitz - Editor / Motionographer   2011-02-21 13:51:25
Gravatar image The Knights Who Say Ni @

http://vimeo.com/20196311
Marissa L. - KT is all about emotion   2011-03-22 19:14:40
Gravatar image What's crazy is that Bob Dylan was the first one to ever use kinetic typography! Who woulda known...

Check it out: http://kinetictypography.com/kinetic-typography-is-like-music-to-your-ears/
Anon   2011-04-06 11:12:17
Gravatar image When I clicked the link for 'Typography' (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2o1U4o1bc2k) I got an error message:

| This video is no longer available because the YouTube account
| associated with this video has been terminated.
| Sorry about that.

Is it available anywhere else?
designdon - My favorite!   2011-05-28 13:10:27
Gravatar image My favorite one by far! Classic Tarantino

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUzddRrt6qE
Anonymous   2011-06-18 01:30:02
Gravatar image someone should totally do one of this scene with picard:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRmmHPE8EvA
Jay - Breaktaking   2011-08-10 16:23:37
Gravatar image All Stars - Kinetic Typography Video For Their New Single!!
Check It Out..Breathe Taking Stuff
http://vimeo.com/27118324
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TAO LUND - Kinetic the best   2011-09-01 01:50:20
Gravatar image http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNxoLJy3m3s

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4nqFL2o5Cw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSmSvZ1UYhA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Uv7mNOaYVE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sc0UJtBVXNI

thanks and a nice day
Hale Reese   2011-09-08 18:05:38
Gravatar image

Are there any tutorials that are similar to this video--
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OehxXNCYvTM
shrewd ape - Seek the Northerner   2011-09-12 09:50:04
Gravatar image http://youtube.com/watch?v=SHhkpl72aSY

This is a music vid I made over a couple of months incorporating Kenetic Type with motion graphics....
Hope you like it.

Shrewd
TLR - Here is Ron Paul's "What If" speech....   2011-10-03 00:49:26
Gravatar image Here's a good one of Presidential candidate Ron Paul's great "What If" speech: http://www.youtube.com/user/MissTammyChannel?feature=mhee#p/f/4/FqAF-Alc7CM
PhotoshopWarrior - Good   2011-10-21 10:50:57
Gravatar image Love the Epsilon-Blue one :kiss:
Tom Self - Move Your Body and The Story of The Living and The   2012-01-21 15:31:13
Gravatar image Check out both of these videos, they are pretty intense to say the least!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kj49xM57nj4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8psmWf1JFDw
Ljorente82   2012-02-10 12:39:07
Gravatar image my favourite
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jVomM7pC8o
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James Trill   2012-05-27 05:03:07
Gravatar image this is a really good kinetic typography music vid for an original song i saw on yt the other day ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3Fnq51HPow
Jason - We made our own Kinetic Text Videos   2012-07-30 18:16:10
Gravatar image Im the summer marketing intern at my company and we just made two Kinetic Text videos a couple of weeks ago. I think we did a good job. Check 'em out. B)
Video 1: http://youtu.be/BJRIdcV5G-I
Video 2: http://youtu.be/gWpuXLO6ag8
Phil - Interested in learning Kinetic Typography?   2013-01-18 03:30:28
Gravatar image Interested in learning Kinetic Typography. I'm teaching a course on Skillshare and need 250 'interested' folks before it goes live. No commitment, just click the link and pre-enroll! http://www.skillshare.com/Kinetic-Typography-Crash-Course-Everything-to-get-Started/2115605367 Cheers!
najla   2013-02-06 22:52:37
Gravatar image samples
Darjeeling   2013-05-08 12:54:48
Gravatar image :lol: Wow! I wish I could do kinetic typography but sadly when tried to download it, it keeps saying I can't open the file. Eventhough I have the WinRar and the BlueZipper it still won't open. :( I mean, does that happen to your laptops or computers?
Help would be dearly appreciated. :)
Moloy Dey - nice animated videos   2013-06-04 17:29:41
Gravatar image Hey Marco..
Great stuff. Thanks for posting. I am the director at http://pixelgenio.com where we create animated video. We get to do this kind of video quite often. Let me show you some of them. I hope you like them and include one in your next writing. B)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKN8qpudTgQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRa5D2IiNCY
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