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You are now watching: nailgun* co-founders Michael Waldron and Erik van der Wilden to speak at motion09

motion09 is honored to announce its most recent rock stars in our 2009 lineup – Michael Waldron and Erik van der Wilden!

nailgun* We’ve all seen their work. With a list of clients that could easily span this entire article – you’d have to be living in a cave to have not seen some of the projects they have created. Specializing in broadcast design, their clients include almost every network imaginable including: A&E, ABC News, Animal Planet, Cartoon Network, CBS, Comedy Central, ESPN, Food Network, Fox, HBO, National Geographic, Nickelodeon, Showtime…you get the picture.

With a strong belief that great art derives from making creative choices – and sticking to them, veteran graphic designer Michael Waldron and editor/animator Erik van der Wilden co-founded motion graphics house nailgun* in 2003 and since then have guided the young company to its lofty status as one of the industry’s most respected broadcast design houses.

storyboards for the 79th annual academy awards

Michael began his career as art director at NewsChannel6, Richmond, VA and left there to become creative director at The Diecks Group, New York. His work has been recognized by awards from Graphic Design USA, PROMAX/BDA, the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, the Type Directors Club and ID magazine, to name a few.

Eric van der Wilden came from a completely different background. An All-American soccer player and former professional actor, Erik gradually migrated to broadcast editing, animation and design, and founded Vandyink in 1996. He later worked for The Diecks Group as Director of Editorial and Animation, where he met Michael.

The rest is history. And an amazing history at that. Their award roster includes honors from the BDA, New York Festivals, Type Directors Club, Emmy Awards and the Promax Judges Awards. nailgun*’s work has been featured in several publications in the US, UK, Asia and Europe, as well as in the books After Effects in Production: A Companion for Creating Motion Graphics (by motion09 speakers Chris & Trish Meyer), Broadcast Design (Daab, 2007), The IdN 15th Anniversary Edition (2009) and in 2010 will be included in the title, Visual Effects Artistry (Drate, sched. pub. 2010).

As nailgun* evolves, the studio continues to foster the same spirit that has brought it to this point. In an industry that is ever-changing, they continue to adapt, inspire, imagine and most of all, together, hold fast to knowing no limits.

This year, the two co-founders are going to do just that at motion09 – inspire. Tuesday evening, October 13, nailgun*’s keynote presentation will be all about broadcast design. And then, get ready for an amazing experience Wednesday morning as Michael and Erik offer a 3-hour intensive in this year’s promotion series. This series provides attendees to opportunity to work interactively with top-talent in the industry on a specific project. Watch the motion09 conference website for details on nailgun*’s interactive promotion presentation.

speaking at motion09
Michael Waldron and Eric van der Wilden will be two of the ‘rock stars’ at motion09

10.11 – 10.14 2009 | abq | nm
motion | experience inspiration

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author: Elaine Montoya
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