(http://elainemontoya NULL.zocosites NULL.com/about-2/elainemontoya/)elaine montoya is the CEO/creative director of the motion group – an organization specializing in live events and video-on-demand for the motion picture and broadcast industries. the motion group covers trends and relevant topics in motion graphics, animation, title design, visual effects, broadcast design and screen design for the motion community. the motion group consists of four primary components:

- motion: an annual two-day event every October in ABQ, NM
- motion{u}: a full-day of intensive training that takes place in conjunction with motion
- motion+connect: live, online events
- motion.tv: video-on-demand

Additionally, elaine is the principal of Zocoloco Studios – a visual design firm specializing in print, motion graphics, title design and video on the web. Founded in 1985, Zocoloco Studios has won numerous awards and has been published in HOW Magazine. A balance of passion and creativity, humanity and technology, Zocoloco Studios helps bring print, and motion graphics projects to life by creatively and effectively integrating technology with design.

elaine has been described as a ‘right down the middle Left Brain/Right Brain’ creative technologist. She started her college career at the University of NM with a NASA scholarship in computer science. She later went on to get a second degree in graphic design from the Art Institute of Colorado.

elaine enjoys sharing her skills and knowledge with others through presenting at conferences, leading seminars, and online tutorials. elaine serves as an Adobe Community Professional (http://www NULL.adobe NULL.com/communities/professionals/).

In her spare time, elaine enjoys cycling, art, reading, — and day spas. Additionally, as a breast cancer survivor, elaine is committed to advancing survivorship issues.