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Pixel Bakery Bags Its First Judges Citation
I’m so thrilled to tell the world that Pixel Bakery won its first Judge’s Citation this year at the Nebraska ADDYs.
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A Goodbye Letter to PB
It’s with a heavy heart that I’m writing this goodbye letter to Pixel Bakery. It feels like just yesterday I was the new kid.
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Lesley Cifuentes Joins Pixel Bakery
Hi! My name is Lesley and I’m the newest baker here at Pixel Bakery! I’m not so great at these type of introductions.
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Why Your Brand Needs an Animated Explainer Video
Let's talk about why your brand should incorporate animated explainer videos into your marketing campaigns, and who could benefit from them.
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Tutorial: Make Yourself Look Amazing on Zoom Calls
Let's break down some helpful tips for talking business online. Here are some easy things to make your zoom calls look professional and highly produced.
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Do You Know Anything About Computers?
Molly Hobson Vaida joins the Pixel Bakery Leadership Team as our new Project Manager. Hiya Molly. We're very glad you're part of the team.
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Gluten-Free Options Now Available
My name is Rachel Dempsey and in retrospect I am just the new multimedia designer, but that doesn't fit the punny bakery brand.
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Nicole: From New York to Nebraska
Meet Nicole Klein, our new Motion Designer. From New York to Nebraska, her creative journey takes flight. BFA from Ringling College.
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Moore: My Time At PB
Goodbyes are hard. It's always been that way for me, whether it's a family reunion or friends moving out of state.
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Why Authenticity in Advertising Matters
We approach every project with the goal of creating authentic and relatable content.It's crucial that your brand be relatable. Here's why.
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Comparing BMPCC 6K Pro's New Gyro Stabilization
Explore the latest update for Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro. We review the new gyro stabilization in Firmware 7.9 through a test.
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Olli Jenkins: upgrades, people, upgrades!
Olli Jenkins joins Pixel Bakery as our new creative strategy intern. They're currently a student at UNL's Emerging Media Arts college.
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Mitchell Guynan: Getting in the Flow State
Personal finance, communication skills, sales skills, and leadership development are skipped in college. This means it’s on us to fill those gaps.
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A Little Reminder to Live In the Moment
Hi there! I’m Maddie Hahn and I’m the newest edition to the Pixel Bakery family. I'll be PB's studio manager and HR coordinator.
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Jordan Joins the LUX Center's Board of Directors
I’m super pumped to announce that I’ve accepted a position on the Board of Directors for the LUX Center for the Arts
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💫 Why I love working at PBDS
At Pixel Bakery, we prioritize genuine partnerships, mastering design and video. Your success is our craft.
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Johnny Redd Brings the Pink to Pixel
Hey, what's up?! My name is Johnny (they/them) and I'm the newest Multimedia Designer at Pixel Bakery.
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The Stream of Conscience Podcast
Join SEAchange co-founders Graham and Kyle as they discuss baked-in company values with Pixel Bakery's Director, Jordan Lambrecht.
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All Good Things
We have some news! Pixel Bakery is upgrading to a larger office, increasing our staff size, and continuing to kill it.
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Abby Hall’s Favorite Daily Affirmation
My name is Abby Hall and I am the newest baker in the shop here at PB! I'm currently a student at UNL's Emerging Media Arts college.
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Rotating Instagram CDNs with NextJS
I recently ran into an issue where I wanted to use NextJS's image optimization feature to display several images from Instagram.
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How Can I Support You?
I run a small, 11-person animation studio in Nebraska. As any small business owner knows, you’re only as good as your team.
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Ingredients for a Creative’s Work-Life Balance
Delve into the world of a creative's work-life balance with Rebecca, PB's animator. Discover tips from her journey in managing art as both a job & passion.
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New Kid on the Block
My name is Lizzie and I'm the new Post-Production Intern here at Pixel Bakery! I graduate from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in August.
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Samee Callahan: A Winding Path to Excitement
Hello, fellow Bakery fans. Welcome to this blog post about me, Samee Callahan, the new Associate Creative Director at Pixel Bakery.
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Sophia Stueven’s Favorite Way to Breathe
Join Sophia Stueven, Pixel Bakery's Post-Production Specialist, in her quick mindfulness technique for de-compressing and staying present.
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An Introduction to our Technology Stack
An internal process document that we provide to New Hire about the different technologies, terminologies, apps, and programs we use.
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Olivia Boldt: Bol(d)ting Into the Bakery
Graduating with a degree in Music Performance from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Olivia Boldt joins Pixel Bakery as a Project Manager.
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The Brenna Bode Starter Pack
Meet Brenna, our new Studio Manager at Pixel Bakery. She's here to keep things running smoothly and Jordan sane. Exciting times ahead!
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Gmail: Auto Delete/Archive Emails After a Set Number of Days
Writing a Google Script to help keep your work email sane. Learn how to auto delete/archive Gmail emails after a set time and stay organized.
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Black History Month: A History in Black Cinematography
Concluding our Black History Month series, we delve into the legacy of Black cinematography and its impactful journey.
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Adobe Illustrator PDF Presets. Which should you use?
An in-depth analysis on the science behind Adobe Illustrator's PDF presets, and a look into which option you should use.
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Pixel Bakery: Creative Direction
This is a scan of a newspaper article clipping. The article has disappeared off of the web and the original publication, LNK News, is now defunct.
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Creativity Behind Closed Doors: 2021 ADDY's Awards
Winning ADDYs while working from home. Tyler Loebig and Madeline Christensen win Ad Rookies of the Year, PB wins Gold for web design.
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Black History Month: A History in Black Photography
For Black History Month, we have been exploring the histories of our crafts and highlighting the Black creatives that have shaped our creative industry.
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Audrey Farnham, Batter Late Than Never
Hi, friends! Audrey Farnham here. I’m the newest recipe in PB's cookbook! I'm currently a graphic design student at Southeast Community college.
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Black History Month: A History in Black Animation
Celebrate Black History Month by exploring the contributions of Black creatives in animation, photography, videography, and graphic art at Pixel Bakery.
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Dan the Man
Daniel Hinz is an illustrative artist in his final year at UNL, and we couldn’t help but share his incredible senior Capstone project with you all.
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Busy AF and Living in a Pandemic
Miranda's witty and practical guide for thriving in a pandemic world. From Zoom mastery to self-care tips, navigate chaos with humor and resilience.
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Young Professional of the Year Award – 2020
We are incredibly proud to say that our very own Jordan Lambrecht got selected to be the inaugural 2020 Young Professional of the Year!
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A solution of choice in motion marketing
Discover the journey and vision behind Lincoln's Pixel Bakery Motion Studio, co-founded by Jordan Lambrecht, creating impactful motion marketing
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The Nebraska Creative
The Nebraska Creative a resource for discovering design, advertising, animation, and video production companies in Nebraska"
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Using Trim Paths to Animate Text
Today we’re going to talk about how to animate the illusion of text being drawn/painted onto the screen in After Effects using Trim Paths.
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Local Businesses to Support During COVID-19
We compiled a list of our favorite local businesses and artists you can support while we're all staying at home with way too much time to meditate.
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Bake It ‘Till You Make It
Newcomer Lindsey Stewart, our multimedia designer, brings fresh energy to Pixel Bakery. Embracing growth, challenges, and creative collaboration.
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Looking Back While Simultaneously Looking Forward
Meet Kaitlyn Pfannenstiel, Pixel Bakery's intern, embracing new possibilities beyond college. Join her journey!
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Mastering the Art of “Slowly but Surely”
Hey there, I’m Natalie! I’m a recent graduate from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and amPixel Bakery’s newest addition to the team.
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Balancing it All: Tips for College Students
Tips to balance college life: tools for organization, exercise, time management, self-care, and setting priorities.
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PB wins silver at AIGA Nebraska 2019 Show
This past weekend, Pixel Bakery was honored to earn a silver award for their work on SoulPancake: The Price of Free at the 2019 AIGA Show.
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Ten Tips For Using Adobe After Effects
Ten tips for anyone wanting to plunge into the daunting, fascinating, infuriating, yet always rewarding world of Adobe After Effects and motion design.
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The Sustainable Consumer
Explore the journey of becoming a sustainable consumer. From plant-based choices to reducing waste, discover simple swaps that make a big impact.
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Generate Assets in Photoshop for Web Images
In this tutorial: I’ll go over how we utilize the Generate Assets tool inside of Adobe Photoshop to quickly modulate web-ready image assets.
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A Designer’s Journey: Sugar, Spice, and Everything Right
Hi, I’m Tyler Loebig, and I’m the newest ingredient (multimedia designer/animator) to the Pixel Bakery spice rack.
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Gabby Joins PB as a Brand Manager
Hi! I’m Gabby, I'm a fourth-year advertising and public relations student at UNL and am Pixel Bakery’s first ever Brand Manager!
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3D Model: Polaroid Camera
The fusion of nostalgia and digital art with a 3D model of a Polaroid camera. Explore the intersection of tangible and virtual experiences in this creation.
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Owning Your Own Brand
When I first started to think about how to build my own personal brand I immediately thought about my social channels.
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Pixel Bakery wins two awards at the 2019 Nebraska ADDY’s
At the 2019 Nebraska ADDY Awards, Pixel Bakery was awarded one gold and one silver in two different categories including animation and music.
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Lincoln, Nebraska: This is for You
Discover the vibrant spirit of Lincoln, Nebraska, as local artists and creators contribute to a brighter future through their impactful creations.
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The Power of Extra: Guerilla Marketing and Novelty
Discover the impact of guerilla marketing, using unconventional methods like sampling, freebies, and videos to promote products and ideas.
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Tutorial: Crash Course on Motion2
Master Mt. Mograph's Motion2 plugin with this concise tutorial. Unleash 20 new tools for dynamic keyframes and enhanced animations in After Effects.
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Mind the Gap
Bridge education gaps: finance, communication, sales, leadership. Take charge of your learning journey with us.
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Tutorial: Getting Started with Bootstraps
Learn to set up a Bootstrap 4 website for responsive projects with Jordan's tutorial. Get started with essential tools and components.
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How To Cure Your Seasonal Depression
I’ve lived in Nebraska my whole life, and when you live in Nebraska, you get used to talking about the weather.
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Tutorial: Composition Settings in After Effects
Here's a quick tutorial that demonstrates how to set up and manage a new composition in After Effects.
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Creating Character Joints in Illustrator for Rigging
A very long class tutorial on how to get characters ready for animation, focusing on how their joints interact with each other.
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Becoming A Motion Designer
From journalism to design, learn about the journey of transitioning to a motion designer and discover essential steps to make it happen.
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Tutorial: Adobe Illustrator’s Smooth Tool
A quick tutorial that demonstrates how to smooth out bezier paths and points within Adobe Illustrator CC.
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5 Easy Steps to World Domination. (Not really)
Discover Mitch Johnson's 5-step recipe for personal growth and success at Pixel Bakery. Cheers to building a fulfilling life!
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We won an award for the way we run our business
A few weeks ago, Jordan, Karley and I were honored to accept the New Company Entrepreneur Award from the Nebraska Center for Entrepreneurship.
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Helping Uplift Community Art
This summer, we worked with local eCommerce company Spreetail on their latest community involvement event.
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BTS: Storyboards for Lincoln Calling
Now that Lincoln Calling 2018 has come to a close, we wanted to share with you our storyboarding process.
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PB wins Gold at AIGA SHOW for the second year in a row
This past Saturday, we were excited to accept a Gold AIGA award for work we created with our partners at KANEKO.
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Nebraska Type Challenge – 04/30 Exclamation Mark
Hello! Week Four of the Nebraska Type Challenge has concluded! We’re very excited about the submissions for this week!!
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Nebraska Type Challenge – 03/30 Semicolon
What’s up, egg whites? Week 3 of the Nebraska Type Challenge had our participants designing the semicolon.
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Ovenside Chats w/ Josh III
Explore the extraordinary journey of a former NFL player through Ovenside Chats w/ Josh III, delving into his impactful image and its unprecedented aftermath.
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Nebraska Type Challenge – 02/30 Question Mark
What’s up, rolling pins? Week 2 of the Nebraska Type Challenge had our participants tackling the question mark.
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Nebraska Type Challenge – 01/30 Ampersand
This week officially kicks off the Nebraska Type Challenge, a 30 week typography experiment that Pixel Bakery is helping put on.
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Hannah Klemme: Just Roll With It
Exciting journey of Hannah Klemme, a new addition to Pixel Bakery team. A graphic design student sharing her path to creativity and growth.
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PB Receives Prosper Lincoln Step Up Award
Pixel Bakery is honored to receive the Step Up Award from Prosper Lincoln, recognizing our commitment to community growth and positive impact.
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Ovenside Chats w/ Josh II
Evolving from brunch posts to design inspiration, Instagram's journey reflects diverse trends. Discover engaging accounts for creative inspiration and more.
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Top 10 Music Videos We Pull Animation Inspiration From
Here are my favorite animated music videos of all time. I love to reference them with clients- they always inspire creativity.
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Our Top 10 Films of All Time (In No Particular Order)
Explore Our Top 10 Films of All Time, a collection that fuels our creativity as a production studio and creative shop.
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A Sprinkle of Inspiration
The point of this post isn’t to tell you to “just go for it,” because sometimes that advice is wrong and thinking it out is the right choice.
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The Space You Create In Matters
I’m a firm believer that the space you create in dictates what the end result of your project will be.
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Ovenside Chats w/ Josh
Discover the fascinating world of color theory and its impact on design, emotions, and perception in this introductory guide.
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PHP and Bootstrap 4: How to get set up
Learn how to set up a PHP workflow with Bootstrap 4 for efficient web development. Combine the power of both to create responsive websites.
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Pixel Bakery wins five ADDY awards
Last weekend, Pixel Bakery was awarded two golds and three silvers in five different categories at the Nebraska ADDY Awards.
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Our 2018 ADDY Award winning work
We had a pretty good showing at this year’s ADDY’s. View the winning work below, and drop us a line if you want to get in on this list next year.
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After Effects Rendering Workflow
Hiya. Here’s a quick guide written for my students on what Pixel Bakery uses for our render workflow.
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Student Calendar Sketches – January
After reading this post on reddit, I decided it would be cool to have my design students try this project out.
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Character Rigging with DUIK – Digitigrade
Today in class a lot of my students were struggling with the AutoRig function inside of DUIK, so I walk them through how to rig a cow.
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KB joins PB as a Brand Strategist Intern
Kaitlin “KB” Brodeur – Baking creative goods since ’94. We can't wait to see what amazing things you do at Pixel Bakery.
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The Tale of Two Careers
When I graduated college back in 2015 with my art and advertising degree, my prospects were grim being a creative in the new world of adulting.
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Repetition and Revision in the Creative Process
Discover our logo for Omaha Spring Cleanup, an annual initiative by Keep Omaha Beautiful, promoting community beautification and environmental education.
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We won our first ADDY!
We now have as many ADDY’s as Leo DiCaprio has Oscars. Congrats to all the 2017 ADDY Awards winners.
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Motion Graphics for Pompeii: Wrath of Vesuvius
One of the awesome things about working for an animation studio is the wide variety of projects that you get to be involved in.
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Welcome to the PB blog/Leave while you still can
Explore our quirky yet informative blog where we blend sarcasm and insights. From social media tips to animation tutorials, we've got you covered!