Motion (conference)
| Type of business | Private |
|---|---|
Type of site | Conference |
| Headquarters | , United States |
| Area served | Worldwide |
| Owner | Zocoloco Studios, Inc. |
| Founder(s) | Elaine Montoya and Becky Padilla |
| Key people | Elaine Montoya, Chief Imagination Officer Becky Padilla, VP of Creativity |
| Employees | 2 |
| Website | motionconference |
| Launched | 2006 |
| Current status | Active |
motion conference is a three-day creative conference for professionals in the motion picture and broadcast industries. Held each June in Santa Fe, NM it showcases motion picture title design, motion picture futuristic user interfaces (FUI), and broadcast design.
motion was founded in 2006, as a one-off one-day regional event taking place in the Southwest part of the United States. In 2007, the conference became an annual multi-day worldwide event, and was attended by creatives including motion designers, producers, visual effects artists, writers, animators, motion picture title designers, broadcast designers, creative directors, graphic designers, and illustrators.
In 2018, after a successful 12-year run, motion conference drew to a close. Over it’s 12-year history, it featured industry greats including Emmy award winning title designer Kyle Cooper, award winning creative director Garson Yu, award winning director Karin Fong, award winning Fictional User Interface (FUI) designer Jayse Hansen, award winning Fictional User Interface (FUI) designer Mark Coleran[1] [2], Legendary Disney Animator Floyd Norman[3] [4], [5] [6] [7] and many more. The complete list of past speakers can be viewed on the motion website, which is being maintained as a tribute to these legendary creatives.
Background[edit]
Mission Statement[edit]
To fuel the creative brain.
The motion staff of 2 people is headquartered in Albuquerque.
History[edit]
2006–2009: Founding and early years
motion was conceived by motion and graphic designers Elaine Montoya and Becky Padilla, who observed that many working professionals in the motion picture and broadcast industries experience creative burnout largely due to the demands and long hours common in the industry.[8][9] motion served as an intimate "creative retreat" where professionals gathered to revitalize creativity.
motion founders observed that while there were numerous opportunities for working professionals in the motion picture and broadcast industries to further their technical skills, there were no venues where experienced creative professionals could come together as a community to address common issues and be inspired.
In its early years, (2006-2009), motion was held at various hotels in Albuquerque, New Mexico. From 2010-2013,
2010–2014: Growth
As motion grew and began to attract a worldwide audience, the conference was held at the historic KiMo Theatre in Albuquerque, New Mexico, commencing on the first Friday of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.
2015–2018: Recent years
In 2015, motion moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico to provide participants with access to the unique art and creative stimuli the town has to offer. The conference was held at the New Mexico History Museum Auditorium.
In 2018, after a successful 12-year run, motion came to a close.
motion[edit]
motion is a three-day creative conference for professionals in the motion picture and broadcast industries. Held each June in Santa Fe, NM it showcases motion picture title design, motion picture futuristic user interfaces (FUI), and broadcast design. Influential creative pros in the motion picture and broadcast industries take the stage to share unique concepts and innovative ideas: 18-minute TED talk style presentations designed to revitalize the creative muse and feed your creative brain.
Interviews with motion speakers are an integral part of the experience, providing audience members with the opportunity to dig deep into the minds of the most creative thinkers and innovators today.
motion encompasses a unique creative culture across its wide spectrum of talks, providing an environment where audience members are encouraged to take an active role in the discussion. Participation in debate and reflection after each motion segment enhances the process, uniting speakers and audience members who wish to take the conversation to the next level.
Past industry leaders include:
- Emmy award winning title designer Kyle Cooper
- Legendary Disney Animator Floyd Norman, Sleeping Beauty, The Jungle Book, Robin Hood, Mulan, Toy Story 2, Monsters, Inc.
- Emmy award winning creative director Garson Yu
- Karin Fong Emmy award winning Director at Imaginary Forces
- Mark Coleran, Award winning Fictional User Interface (FUI) designer
- Award winning Fictional User Interface (FUI) designer Jayse Hansen
- Andrew Orloff VFX Supervisor and Owner of Zoic Studios
- Dan Haskett a veteran Disney animator: Beauty and the Beast (1991 film)|Beauty and the Beast]], as well as Ariel for The Little Mermaid and Tod as an adult for The Fox and the Hound
- Patrick Hanenberger, Production Designer at Dreamworks Animation
The full list of past speakers can be seen on the motion conference website.
References[edit]
- ↑ https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=122874292
- ↑ https://www.fastcompany.com/1663199/a-master-of-sci-fi-movie-gadgets-moves-over-to-the-real-world
- ↑ https://d23.com/walt-disney-legend/floyd-norman/
- ↑ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0635488/
- ↑ https://www.npr.org/2016/08/26/491370725/at-81-disneys-first-african-american-animator-is-still-in-the-studio
- ↑ https://www.thehistorymakers.org/biography/floyd-norman-41
- ↑ https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-xpm-2014-jan-30-la-et-mn-floyd-norman-classic-hollywood-20140202-story.html
- ↑ "Will 60, 70, or 100 hour work weeks be common with a union contract?".
- ↑ "Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition, Film and Video Editors and Camera Operators". 8 January 2014.
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