join me at motion 2009
Jul 18I’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 October to discuss trends, address relevant industry issues, and share their skills, work, and creative insight.
Jamie Caliri Wins Annie Award
Feb 12Congratulations 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 will be speaking at motion this October.
Zoa Martinez :: Design Made to Move
Sep 16I am really excited about the extraordinary talent that is presenting at the 2007 Best in the SW! It’s a veritable who’s who in animation, broadcast design, and motion graphics.
One of the presenters – Zoa Martinez – is someone who I have admired for quite some time. Zoa is an internationally renowned designer and director. She has won multiple Emmy awards, and is best known for her strong branding concepts and innovative style.
Yes – Albuquerque is changing!
Aug 29Someone 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.”
motion: Animation & Motion Graphics and VFX Festival
Jun 18If 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.