MONTREAL, QC - Aug 22nd, 2023 - 12:00 PM
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Montreal
‘CREATE’ PRESENTATIONS
EJ Hassenfratz
EJ Hassenfratz is a multi-Emmy winning freelance motion design artist based out of Denver, Colorado. With over 15 years of experience in the industry, EJ has conducted numerous webinars and presented at events such as NAB, Adobe Video World, and Siggraph. He creates tutorials for School of Motion and lynda.com and is a regular contributor to the Maxon blog. EJ's passion for creating engaging content and sharing his knowledge with others has made him a highly respected figure in the motion design community.
Chris Schmidt
Chris Schmidt is a well-known figure in the Maxon community, having provided workflow-enhancing plugins, tutorials, and live-streamed knowledge for over two decades. He is the founder of Rocket Lasso, a resource for artists looking to improve their skills and workflow. Chris is a regular presenter at events such as NAB, Siggraph, and Adobe Video World, and is a popular Twitch streamer who tackles a wide variety of topics and questions live from the audience every Wednesday. His extensive knowledge and dedication to helping others have made him a highly respected and beloved member of the motion design community.
Jonathan Winbush
Jonathan Winbush is an award-winning motion graphics artist with over a decade of experience in television, virtual, and augmented reality. He is the owner of Winbush Immersive and an official Unreal partner, creating amazing content on his YouTube Channel about Unreal Engine, Motion Graphics, Virtual Production, and Interactive Development. Jonathan has been a featured presenter at events such as NAB, Siggraph, and Half Rez, and his work has been recognized by numerous industry awards, including an Emmy. His dedication to exploring the cutting edge of technology and pushing the boundaries of motion graphics has made him a highly respected figure in the community.
‘CREATE’ EMCEE
Mathias Omotola
Mathias Omotola has worked as a Fortune 500 sales and marketing specialist to a digital artist, with a passion for Visual Effects / Special effects and motion design. Pulling from his diverse background, Mathias has focused and adopted the principle of “form follows function”, associated with modern architecture and industrial design in the 20th century. This philosophy has allowed Mathias to keep the final result of his creations and their purpose, top of mind throughout the design process. Over the last 14 years, Mathias has operated as Manager of events community for Maxon.
‘CONNECT’ EMCEE
Matt Milstead
Matt Milstead is a partner at Mograph.com and a freelance 3D animator with over 22 years of experience in the industry. As a leader in his field, he has worked on diverse projects for video games, concert visuals as well as movies and interactive content. He co-hosts the Mograph podcast, where he shares his expertise with others in the industry.
‘CONNECT’ PANEL
Victor Dimitrov
Victor Dimitrov is a multi-disciplinary artist with a background in Art Direction, Motion Design, and Concept Art. He is a 3D Generalist working in the VFX/Film industry and creates art under the moniker, Weight Of Thought. His works have been influenced by hip-hop and sci-fi from the 80's/90's and loves to blend the two when he can.
Mark Cernosia
Mark Cernosia stands at the helm of PRØFANITY Creative, an animation studio nestled in the picturesque surroundings of Burlington, Vermont. Mark seamlessly blends his fervor for animation with a profound connection to the outdoors. This unique combination is evident in the studio's work, which crafts compelling narratives for outdoor enthusiasts and lifestyle brands. Beyond his animation endeavors, Mark wears the hat of a Camp Director at Camp Mograph, a unique experience that merges the worlds of motion design and the great outdoors. He's also the host of "Monday Meeting," where he delves into insightful discussions with the motion community. With a blend of creativity and leadership, Mark has carved a niche for himself, making significant contributions to both the animation and outdoor communities.
Nik Nenov
Nikola Nenov is a senior motion designer and technical artist, working at the Moment Factory Montreal office for the past 6 years, with another 5+ years prior experience working in London on mapping events, theatre and immersive experiences. His primary tools are Cinema 4D, Houdini, Unreal Engine and After Effects.
Over the years at Moment Factory, Nikola has worked on content for some of the largest LED screens in the world, complex projection mapping projects and live shows. Nikola has been sent around the world on integrations as part of a team of some of the most talented and practical content creators to ensure the quality of final deliverables.
Noseman
Athanasios Pozantzis AKA Noseman, has been servicing the Creative industry for more than 3 decades, spending most of his working hours creating Artwork and 3D Packaging Renders for big brands. He moved to Toronto – Canada in 2013, and now records tutorials for artists, teaches, and occasionally takes up a project or two; everything – of course – using his favourite 3D software, Maxon Cinema 4D. He is also a Maxon Certified instructor. His professional Zenith was achieved when he realized that googling “Noseman” shows his website first on the search results.
Patrick Goski