Passive income: NO

It is unlikely that someone starting as a Motion Designer today could earn passive income solely from this side hustle. Most income in motion design comes from active client work, and transitioning to passive income would require creating and selling digital products like templates or stock footage, which is not passive in itself. Automation or outsourcing can help, but they require significant upfront effort and investment. Most people do not reach a level of passive income in this field; it is typically a few outliers who succeed. Many people fall for the myth that creating a few templates or tutorials will lead to passive income, but this often requires continuous updates and marketing.