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.
motion09 speaker Andrew Orloff was recently nominated for yet another award: the 2009 Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Visual Effects For A Series. The project? J.J. Abrams’ new sci-fi series, Fringe on FOX. Orloff is the Creative Director and Visual Effects Supervisor for Zoic Studios – an award winning visual effects firm.
From J.J. Abrams (”Lost“), Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci, the team behind “Star Trek,” “Mission: Impossible III” and “Alias,” comes the new hit series Fringe. First premiered in the United States on September 9, 2008 on FOX, Fringe explores the blurring line between the possible and the impossible – providing viewers with a thrilling and terrifying ride.
The series follows an FBI Fringe Division team based in Boston, Massachusetts under the supervision of Homeland Security. The team uses unorthodox “fringe” science and FBI investigative techniques to investigate “the Pattern”, a series of unexplained, often ghastly occurrences which are happening all over the world. The show has been described as a cross between The X-Files, Altered States, The Twilight Zone, and Dark Angel.
Fringe has been one of Zoic’s best projects this season, and happens to be one of Orloff’s favorites. “It’s been a good one for us this season, we got to do a lot of different types of stuff,” said Orloff. “The pilot was really successful – and won the VES (Visual Effects Society) award.
Orloff and his team played a key role on the VFX for the season pilot. From creature work to what Zoic terms ‘digital prosthetics’ – the art of enhancing what would normally be done with prosthetic makeup. “We did a parasite in a human body, we did old age, teeth replacement, a lot of tracking of highly integrated 3D elements with real people and real makeup effects, which is what we did in the pilot for the invisible John stuff, which was really challenging.,” said Orloff in an interview with SciFi Scoop.
Zoic’s efforts on Fringe have paid off. The 7th Annual Visual Effects Society Awards were held February 21st, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles. The award for Outstanding Supporting Visual Effects in a Broadcast Program went to Andrew Orloff, Kevin Blank, Jay Worth, and Barbara Genicoff.
Then on July 16, 2009 it was more good news for Zoic. The 2009 Primetime Emmy Award nominations were announced. Fringe was nominated for Outstanding Special Visual Effects.
Fringe fans are hooked. Fortunately for us, FOX knows it. The series has been renewed for a second season. Season 2 will premiere Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 9:00 PM.
motion congratulates Andrew Orloff and the Zoic team on their Emmy award nomination!
speaking at motion09
Andrew Orloff 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.
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