about elaine

elaine montoya is the chief imagination officer at 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 is dedicated to the enrichment of the motion graphics, visual effects {vfx}, and animation community by providing:

• motion.tv is the place to enjoy video-on-demand designed specifically for creatives in the motion picture and broadcast industries. Think of it as the ‘hulu’ of our industry. Premium content plus live, online events including the ever popular motion+connect.

• cgnews is the place to go for creative content that // feeds your brain // as well as the latest news for the motion picture, broadcast and video game industries.

• motion is our annual, two-day event. Hundreds of brilliant minds – pros in the film, broadcast, and game industries – all coming together to share unique ideas that revolutionize the industry, change the way they look at their work and serve as inspiration for one another. motion takes place each October in Albuquerque, NM. It is the place to // feed your creative brain //.

• the adobe post show is full-day of intermediate to advanced Adobe Production Premium workflow sessions designed specifically for pros in the motion picture, broadcast and video game industries. Presented by leading industry experts.

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.

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.