October 4, 2009 by John Dickinson | 8,661 views | Comments (67)
Peder Norrby is the mastermind behind Trapcode. A gentle genius with a passion for art, music and programming. In this rare video interview, Peder reveals how this passion lead him to create arguably the most popular plug-ins for Adobe After Effects in the world today, including Shine, Particular and Form. Peder also reveals where the ideas for many of these plug-ins evolved and speaks honestly about his influence on the motion graphics industry today and the pressures that come with success.
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October 4, 2009 at 3:42 am |
I just wanted to add one thing: THANK YOU ALL MY USERS!! It’s you that make this possible. I’m very thankful.
Peder Norrby / Trapcode
October 4, 2009 at 7:37 am |
We thank you, man!
December 7, 2009 at 10:00 am |
I just want you to know that i really am amazed with the plugins, i will have to agree that trapcode is a must for after effects. I am glad i got a chance to meet the creater of such a great code. When i become reconized for my work i will be sure to reach out to you. Also you such catch up with Andrew Kramer at video copilet.
October 4, 2009 at 4:15 am |
Thanks for all of your plugins Peder! Really insightful interview John.
You were spot on about trapcode shaping the industry style, I can’t imagine what we’d be doing without particular, starglow and form.
Personally they’ve become staple tools that have brought me alot of joy, helped me on creative and commercial projects and allowed me to make a career out of something I love to do.
October 4, 2009 at 2:37 pm |
Hi Simon, I’m glad you enjoyed the interview. I really felt that people should see the man behind the software, which is basically what Unplugged is all about! Best wished, John.
October 4, 2009 at 4:50 am |
Thanx 4 this interview. great stuff.
October 4, 2009 at 2:38 pm |
You’re welcome Splasz. Best wishes, John.
October 4, 2009 at 6:02 am |
Great plugin, thanks for the interview!
October 4, 2009 at 2:38 pm |
You’re welcome Gyula. Regards, John.
October 4, 2009 at 7:46 am |
Keep up the good work peder! you the man
October 4, 2009 at 8:15 am |
Hi John,
again a very entertaining Interview. You asked the right questions, very nice.
And on the other hand you have great guests. Peder Norrby is a cool guy, who knows that he is happening… And he is enjoying his life…
That´s great… What a fantasic Community we AE Guys are
Hi from Berlin, Frank
October 4, 2009 at 2:40 pm |
Hi Frank, I’m glad you liked it. It’s nice to be giving a human face to our industry in these chats. Thanks for dropping into Motionworks and best wishes, John.
October 4, 2009 at 11:59 am |
Thanks for this unique interview guys! A true story of amazing success, to say the least!
Peder: satt du och slickade på en rizzla där??
October 4, 2009 at 2:41 pm |
You’re welcome Ivar.
October 4, 2009 at 12:16 pm |
You are an inspiration Peder!
October 4, 2009 at 6:58 pm |
John, thanks so much for getting this series on iTunes! I’ve been waiting for the Peder interview since Unplugged began, and here it is! Thanks, man.
October 5, 2009 at 2:33 pm |
Hey William, thanks, it took a little work to set up on iTunes but is rockin’ now. Best wishes, John.
October 5, 2009 at 2:58 am |
Great interview! Thanks John!
And thanks Peder. You are such a prodigious talent but I am most impressed with your humble and gracious spirit.
October 5, 2009 at 2:35 pm |
Hi Craig, I’m so glad that everyone can see what a great guy Peder is in person! Best wishes, John.
October 5, 2009 at 3:35 am |
Another feather in your cap John, bravo.
I love that this guy found his passion at such an early age and has maintained a calm, zen like steadiness in his appraoch to business and life. The admission that his major stress resulted from a desire to provide quality support for his product is admirable.
Interesting moment at 19:31
Rock on John.
October 5, 2009 at 2:38 pm |
Hi Jim, it’s truly inspiring to be able to reveal the people behind the technology, and what a great bunch of people we have in this industry! Best wishes, John.
October 5, 2009 at 4:47 am |
What a nice guy behind these great plugins. He really deserves his successes.
Good luck with all the upcoming plugins!
And thanks for the interview, John.
Crazy when you think about what’s possible these days: Video interview around the world with a free piece of software.
October 5, 2009 at 2:40 pm |
For sure Grishca. I’m always blown away by how close Skype brings us together. Best, John.
October 5, 2009 at 12:35 pm |
Maaaaaannnn… i use internet 10 years now, i am still surprise how the web make everything connected, im really amazing how i can see the creator of blowminds thinks like Peter and see him like a normal people!
We are luck to be this generation, not everyone can see, but we are change the world literaly (in dance, arts, politics, computers, etc).
He deserve the sucess for sure and u too John to have this website.
But, now i have sure that everyone smoke : )!
lol!
this little touch of Peter on the end of this video make me laught a lot!
October 5, 2009 at 2:44 pm |
Hi Lucas, it is amazing how we can connect with one another. Thanks for your support and connecting with us here on Motionworks. Best wishes, John.
October 5, 2009 at 4:53 pm |
I enjoyed this interview immensely! Makes me love these plugins THAT much more!
October 6, 2009 at 2:30 pm |
Good to hear Andy, thanks for your comment. Regards, John
October 5, 2009 at 10:44 pm |
Awesome interview with a true game-changer. Thanks!
October 6, 2009 at 2:31 pm |
Hi LD, thanks for the feedback. Best wishes, John.
October 6, 2009 at 1:56 am |
this man is a genius!!!
thank you very very much for all your work!
October 6, 2009 at 2:33 pm |
A true genius for sure. Thanks Stefano.
October 6, 2009 at 6:24 am |
Wonderful interview John!
October 6, 2009 at 2:34 pm |
Thanks Josh.
October 6, 2009 at 12:03 pm |
a true genius indeed he is ! thank you so much for the much needed insight.
October 6, 2009 at 11:36 pm |
You’re welcome Harry.
October 6, 2009 at 2:18 pm |
I just wanted to thank both of you for being such amazing creative talents and for your abillity to explain and teach and share your knowledge. It is people like you that make our creative communities such a great place.
Peder, fortsett ditt fantastiske arbeid, det må være utrolig kjekt for deg å se hva andre mennesker kan gjøre og lage på grunn av deg.
October 6, 2009 at 11:36 pm |
Thanks Cracchus, it’s alway nice to be appreciated! Best wishes, John.
October 6, 2009 at 6:18 pm |
Nice interview John, your a Pro. Fantastic guest list. Peder is a very chilled cat.
Trapcode is awesome, I use the plug-ins for loads of projects, still learning my
way around them. Peder’s face kept morphing? My mobile phone does that when
I take photos of myself. Maybe I’m not the only alien hybrid using After Effects.
Looking forward to the 10th offspring. Cheers guys.
October 6, 2009 at 11:34 pm |
Thank Liam for your support. I’m glad you are enjoying the series. Best, John.
October 7, 2009 at 4:41 am |
Hey John D.!
When are you going to interview me? Im a swedish VFX genius too
October 7, 2009 at 6:30 am |
Great plugins! Thanks Peder! You change the world!
Great interview! Unique interview! Thanks John!
October 7, 2009 at 8:51 am |
Thank you John to showing us the mastermind behind the industry!
You have great sense to make interviews like this.
Hilarious moment at 19:31
Thumbs up!
October 7, 2009 at 3:33 pm |
A very interesting interview. Unfortenately it stopped at about 9 minutes ( it should be 21 minutes). Is it me or you?
October 7, 2009 at 3:35 pm |
Hi Christer, seems to be loading okay here. Perhaps try again later. Best wishes, John.
October 7, 2009 at 10:26 pm |
whats next? whats next? love your work guys
Brett
October 8, 2009 at 10:14 pm |
Hey Brett, next up is Mark Coleran. Cheers, JD.
October 12, 2009 at 12:41 am |
What a guy ! Amazing …. great interview really enjoyed viewing it. ! So excited with Trapcode ,something like a little kid with their favorite Christmas toy .
Peace/T
October 12, 2009 at 2:22 pm |
Hi Terri, the Trapcode effects certainly are like toys… very powerful toys! Best, John.
October 14, 2009 at 12:16 pm |
Great interview guys! And thanks for the mention Peder!
October 19, 2009 at 10:00 am |
How do you get the most interesting people to talk the most interesting?
Great Interview.
October 19, 2009 at 3:15 pm |
Hi Hafeez, it’s easy to get people to talk when they are your friends
Best, John.
October 20, 2009 at 4:50 am |
muito bom
October 22, 2009 at 4:10 am |
Liked an interview a lot,such a decent guy
October 23, 2009 at 10:04 pm |
YO JD! Great interview. Very inspirational. The awesome sauce of this website never ceases to amaze me. Please keep up the good work. And thanks to Peter. I rarely find a project where I am not using one of the trapcode plugins.
October 25, 2009 at 12:44 am |
Thanks Shannon, I’ll keep the “sauce” coming
Best, John.
October 24, 2009 at 8:30 am |
To John: Super interview
To Peder: Dina pluggar är grymma!!
//Klas
November 12, 2009 at 9:51 pm |
Great interview John, thank you for introducing us to the man that changed the motion graphic industry forever.
Keep the interviews coming!
Best regards
December 4, 2009 at 10:15 am |
Great to see the man behind these amazing plugins. makes me feel good having bought particular knowing it’s supporting Peder. can’t believe all of the greatest ae plug-ins came from a ONE man operation. can’t wait to see what he has up his sleeve.
Thanks for the interview John. Much appreciated.
December 6, 2009 at 2:23 pm |
You’re welcome Andy, thanks for your comment.
January 12, 2010 at 6:00 am |
this is a ground breaking interview john, unveiling the man behind the awesome plugins, great work and insight, he deserves to be celebrated, its about time we have awards for people working behind the scenes, making Television Broadcast interesting and attractive. Cheers
January 13, 2010 at 1:24 am |
Thanks Adeolu.
January 24, 2010 at 12:20 pm |
thanx you guys are awesome!
January 26, 2010 at 2:25 pm |
You’re welcome Blair.
February 7, 2010 at 8:15 pm |
Peder Thanks! TRAPCODE SHINE, is mi first plug in, 10 years ago,
I caught him looking a tutorial on the internet, never
stop using the products TRAPCODE, the arrival of TRAPCODE particular was a real
party. I am truly grateful. Thanks to you and the entire team Trapcode. Thanks to
John Dickinson for providing this interesting interview. Love!
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