NASHVILLE, TN - June 11th, 2023 - 12:00 PM
Location: Vanderbilt University
Student Life Center Ballroom
Vanderbilt University
310 25th Ave. S.
Nashville, TN 37240
Parking: 25th Avenue Garage
2401 Highland Ave, Nashville, TN 37212
‘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.
Patrick 4D
Patrick 4D is Patrick Foley, a 3D Artist based in Atlanta GA specializing in digital photorealism within the food and product space. Previously a Director of Photography in the commercial/film industry, Patrick leverages his knowledge in camera, lighting, and composition inside 3D programs such as Zbrush and Cinema 4D to create photorealistic indulgences.
Michael Szalapski
Michael has been doing digital graphics for over 30 years, but he's still chill about all this stuff. His loves include particles, efficient rigs, and finding better workflows. A true generalist, he does 3d animation, motion design, and visual effects, but his true passion is you. Just kidding; it's his family, but he is fond of you.
‘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’ PANEL
Andrew Kramer
Andrew Kramer is a director and visual artist passionate about pushing boundaries and creating tools since founding his company Video Copilot in 2005.
Seth Worley
Award-winning writer/director of commercials, short films, and explainer videos for Bad Robot and Sandwich, a content creator at Maxon, the co-founder and creative director of Plot Devices, and the co-host of VFX and Chill with Hashi & Seth. He is currently in postproduction on his first feature film, which he wrote and directed, starring Tony Hale and D'Arcy Carden.
Darby Faccinto
Darby Faccinto is a freelance FUI (Future User Interface) designer working remotely out of Tennessee. With a love for all things cool, Faccinto has carved out a niche in helping stories further their worlds by creating a look and feeling to their tech. Specializing specifically in the Film/TV space, he expands and pushes the visualization of data, interfaces, and technology featured in films and shows.
Vernon Roberts
Vernon Roberts is a 3D generalist with a deep background in branding, print design, and color management. He started his career as a graphic designer in print. He went on to become prepress manager for a commercial printer, overseeing all artwork and color management. He learned 3D on the side and eventually started freelancing for a local studio. Today he’s full-time as a freelance 3D generalist. He also runs the Music City Mograph meetup group.
Sarah Ann Banks
Sarah Ann Banks is a digital artist based in Brooklyn, NY working primarily with 3D animation software. She uses the virtual space to build an expansive world full of fantastical objects and creatures. These creations are born from vintage objects, nature, and her own personal narratives. Banks develops stories and personalities that overlap between her works, updating with her own interests and daily life. The content ranges from deer with thick pink lashes to mysterious smoking cauldrons.
Banks received a BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 2019. Some of her recent clients include Instagram, Urban Decay, Coach, and Nike.
María Guðjohnsen
María Guðjohnsen is an Icelandic New Media Artist / 3D generalist based in New York City. She has exhibited all over the world with work that experiments with different mediums to explore the potentials of reality and virtuality. The artist’s works depict utopian speculations of potential realities, inspired by the future, Sci-fi, and computer graphics. Commercially, she has worked with brands including Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Adidas, Palace Skateboards, Jagermeister, LN-CC, One Times Square and more. She has also been featured in i-D Magazine, It's Nice That, The Face etc.
Nathan Duck
Nathan Duck aka Ducky3D, creates immersive visual experiences through vibrant animations, beautiful 3D environments, and concert visuals. He is based in Nashville,Tennessee, working with musicians from around the world creating tour packages and visual art of the music industry. He also teaches Blender online and has garnered over 470,000 subscribers on YouTube, uploading weekly tutorials.
‘CONNECT’ EMCEE
Dave Koss
Dave Koss is a motion graphics artist under the handle Zeta.art. He is also owner of Nexus Motion, an animation studio in Dallas, TX. He's part owner of Mograph.com, an online community for motion graphics artists. Over the years, he has worked on numerous high-profile projects for clients such as Deadmau5, EA Sports, George Strait, and Oprah Winfrey. He co-hosts the Mograph Podcast weekly with Matt Milstead on Mograph.com. Dave also maintains Mograph.com's 24/7 Motion Graphics Channel called MographTV. Additionally, he is one of the directors of Camp Mograph, a 4-day immersive retreat for animators & motion designers with workshops, networking, and campfire gatherings led by top industry artists.