Zoic Studios was honored with Outstanding Special Visual Effects For A Series during the Creative Arts Emmy awards held in Los Angeles on Saturday, August 21st 2010. The award honors the CSI: Crime Scene Investigation episode “Family Affair”.
“What a fantastic night for the CSI team and Zoic,” says Zoic VFX Supervisor Rik Shorten. “I’m so [...]
motion+connect 08.10.10
KEYNOTE: Apple Motion and Cinema 4D
Today’s rapid development cycle in the motion graphics and vfx industry calls for efficient workflows. Sometimes the best workflow comes from integrating multiple software applications, creating the ‘best of both worlds’. Such is the case with Apple’s Motion and Cinema 4D.
With the release of Motion 4, it’s easier than [...]
nailgun* teamed up with NickToon’s to create 4 new explosive IDs
motion+connect 07.13.10
KEYNOTE: Kick it up a Notch! Flash Animation with After Effects
In Hollywood, the demand for quality animation on a budget inspired Stanton Cruse to incorporate After Effects into his production process. In our next motion+connect, join Stanton Cruse as he shares quick and effective techniques for compositing, animating cameras, and adding subtle to stunning [...]
motion+connect 07/13/10
motion+mini2: The Swiss Army Knife of Visual Effects
Boris Continuum Complete 7 AE brings over 200 filters to Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro. Version 7 features 11 new filters including a 3-way color grade filter with built-in keying and masking tools, a new video noise reduction tool, a spline-based warp filter, an audio-driven keyframe [...]
motion+connect 07.13.10
motion+mini1 : Scott Valentine: Using Repousse and 3D in Photoshop CS5 Extended
Join author Scott Valentine as he demonstrates how to create a realistic 3D theater marquee using the new Repousse and 3D tools in Photoshop CS5 Extended. Learn how to convert text into a 3D object and composite it into an image using lighting [...]
Emmy award winning director Jamie Caliri has always been a favorite of ours at motion. He has been a speaker at several of our annual motion events, and is always a crowd favorite.
Jamie became a household name in the world of animation for his work on the title sequence Lemony Snicket’s A Series Of Unfortunate [...]
Over the past 30 years, the art and techniques of animation have changed drastically. The advent of computer animation ushered in ‘better and faster’ ways to work. But at what cost? How did it affect the art of animation?
In this month’s motion+connect, Legendary Disney Animator, Dan Haskett shares his views and insights on the current [...]
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Concept Vehicle Design in 2D and 3D Using Sketchbook, Maya and Mudbox
Marcel de Jong is a visionary when it comes to his concept vehicle designs. His inspired designs simply state, ‘what if?’ and ‘why not?’ From his ‘Maasai’ motorcycle that Batman would drool over, to his ‘futuristic’ bomber that looks like…well, [...]
We are continually amazed by the talent we see in the up-and-coming members of the motion community . . . students! This year we provided two unique opportunities for students to have their work seen at motion09.
Congratulations to Alyx Loos, a senior at Ex’pression College for Digital Arts in Emeryville, CA
Congratulations to Lisa Hetherington, a senior at Ex’pression College for Digital Arts in Emeryville, CA
motion09 is an event that inspires.
Once a year, animators, motion graphics artists, title designers, visual effects (VFX) artists and broadcast designers come together to share their skills, work, and professional insights at this unique summit.
Industry professionals and students spend four days together in a collaborative environment designed for experiencing and participating in the creative process.
And [...]
motion09 is honored to announce yU+co.’s Synderela Peng
Specializing in broadcast design
Dan Haskett is a master animator with four decades in the business
Flash animation expert and founder of High Bar Films in Los Angeles
Brad Swardson, had a passion for computer animation and special effects since before he knew what it was.
Former Disney animator, Phil Nibbelink, now makes his own films.
Illustrator, Cedric Hohnstadt’s specialty is character design.
Fast Company recently released
motion09’s most recent rock-star
motion09’s most recent rock-star
Ex’Pression College for Digital Arts – part of the motion community
A graduated from Ex’pression College for Digital Arts, Tina was an attendee last year at motion08.
Last year at motion08, Jamie Caliri surprised and amazed the audience.
A look at Brandon Sugiyama’s reel. Brandon is a recent graduate of Ex’pression College for Digital Arts.
Mark Coleran’s screen designs appear in The Bourne Ultimatum, Mission Impossible 3
Jamie Caliri is a storytelling genius who connects with his audience
An interview Chris and Trish Meyer – the After Effects experts.
An interview with Zoa Martinez from Zona Design. Design Made to Move.
How many of you purchased the DVD Lemony Snicket’s A Series Of Unfortunate Events – purely for the amazingly creative title sequence? Go ahead. Raise your hands. You’re not alone.
The New York Times called it “…the best bit of animation to originate in a DreamWorks film yet.”
Jamie Caliri is a storytelling genius with one goal: to make an emotional connection with his audience and give them something special.
“there’s a childlike point of view in a lot of my work”
In 2004, Caliri directed the brilliant end titles for Lemony Snicket’s A Series Of Unfortunate Events. This moody masterpiece combines paper cutouts and a perfect score to transport us to a dizzying world on the edge of looming disaster.
“I never let go of my ultimate goal. I wanted to make an enchanting, inviting piece that not only held true to the sentiment of the Lemony Snicket books, but also paid tribute to the amazing talent listed in the end credits,” said Caliri.
The Boston Globe describes the sequence as the “purest example of visual elegance on the big screen.”
“getting to entertain people is a luxury, and it’s fun”
In 2006 Caliri directed the Annie Award winning commercial Dragon for United Airlines. This :60 spot first shown at the 2006 Super Bowl tells a magical story of a father who after tucking his son into bed, travels to a different world on the back of a giant ‘paper’ bird. There, he meets with the knights of the round table before they head off to defeat a fire-breathing dragon. All to return to his son with a ‘miniature’ dragon in hand.
This masterpiece was shot on miniature sets, one frame at a time using digital stills and Dragon – a stop-motion software application that Jamie and his brother developed.
With absolutely no words, the story unfolds and effectively enters the hearts and minds of viewers purely through animation. Dragon will go down as one of the most elegant animated spots in the history of advertising.
Jamie is currently working on The Sun And The Seed, a personal 4 minute short. Dragon software is being used now by many top stop-motion studios including Cuppa Coffee.
speaking at motion09
Jamie Caliri will be one of the ‘rock stars’ at motion09
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Animators, motion graphic artists, visual effects artists, screen designers, title designers – here’s your chance to show the world your work.
A shout-out to the rockstars of motion09, attendees, volunteers and sponsors of motion. You are what motion is all about!
Top students in the motion graphics and vfx industry win reels@motion competition.
register now…pay in October. Great for company’s whose fiscal year starts in October!
ABQ Doubletree discounted rate ends 09.18.09
motion09 pre-conference pricing ends 09.30.09
Barbara Geary has led her innovative Physical Expression For Animators all over the world.
A couple of months ago we ran a Twitter contest, with the winner receiving a free {m}ticket for motion09. The winner? Ken Latman.
To provide motion09 attendees a unique experience that only an intimate conference can offer, we limit the number of attendees to 360
motion{u} welcomes Alex Lindsay, founder of the Pixel Corps. Hands-on greenscreen & digital sets training.
May 28th, 2009 at 1:57 am
[...] stop-motion animation. Caliri rocketed to the forefront in 2004 for his title design created for Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events. Since then, he has created two Annie Award winning ads for United Airlines. The first, Dragon, [...]
May 28th, 2009 at 3:16 pm
I love the Caliri bothers – Jaime’s presence alone will likely draw me to the Motion 09 event.
July 7th, 2010 at 10:21 pm
[...] became a household name in the world of animation for his work on the title sequence Lemony Snicket’s A Series Of Unfortunate Events. Most known for his artistically creative stop motion animation pieces, Jamie recently directed [...]