elaine montoya » animation

join me at motion 2010

elaine — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:47:13 +0000

I'd like to take this opportunity to personally invite you to attend motion 2010.

motion is an annual two-day event that I co-produce with Becky Padilla. motion is known for bringing together the brightest and most creative minds in the motion graphics, visual effects {VFX}, and animation industries. Hundreds of brilliant minds come together every October to discuss trends, address relevant industry issues, and share their skills, work, and creative insights.

join me at motion 2009

elaine — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 16:16:21 +0000

I’d like to take this opportunity to personally invite you to attend motion 2009. motion is an annual two-day event that I co-produce with Becky Padilla. motion is known for bringing together the brightest and most creative minds in the motion graphics, visual effects {VFX}, and animation industries. Hundreds of brilliant minds come together every [...]

Get the Flash CS4 Professional Update Now

elaine — Mon, 25 May 2009 16:30:54 +0000

Adobe recently announced an update to Flash CS4. To update, either download the updater , or run the updater directly from Flash by opening Flash and going to the the Help menu and selecting Updates.

Chris & Trish Meyer on Cartoonification

elaine — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 18:07:06 +0000

In Cartoonification at Artbeats, Chris & Trish Meyer have tips for getting better results from the “much-loved” cartoon looks plug-ins. Just slapping these plug-ins at their default settings onto any piece of footage rarely gives satisfying results. In this article, we will discuss which clips are better candidates for cartoon treatments, walk through using the [...]

Jamie Caliri Wins Annie Award

elaine — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 04:21:23 +0000

Congratulations Jamie Caliri! Congratulations to Jamie Caliri and team for winning the 2008 Annie Award for Best Animated Television Commercial for the spot titled Heart. This :30 spot was created for United Airlines. This is the second Annie win for Caliri and DUCK, who previously won in 2006 for Dragon, also for United Airlines. Caliri [...]

Yes – Albuquerque is changing!

elaine — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 06:38:32 +0000

Someone recently forwarded me an article from the LA Times that starts out “The sign inside the airport terminal here proclaims a dusty mesa a few miles away to be “Hollywood’s Newest Home,” a reference to a plot of land where four vanilla-colored soundstages recently sprouted.” It goes on to talk about Albuquerque Studios – [...]

motion: Animation & Motion Graphics and VFX Festival

elaine — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 06:34:24 +0000

If you are into Flash animation, motion graphics, or broadcast design, you won’t want to miss out on the 2007 motion conference. The conference takes place at the Albuquerque Embassy Suites Hotel & Spa from October 7-13, 2007. motion brings Flash animators, motion graphic artists, and broadcast designers together for a full week of non-stop [...]