XR MOTION

Kaci Smith and Jennie Davis, founders of Mothers of Mograph (M.o.M), discuss the challenges faced by women in the motion graphics industry and the importance of support. They explore the need for representation, building a supportive community, and questioning work culture's impact on mental health. They emphasize the significance of celebrating accomplishments and taking 'me time' for moms.

David Ariew is a renowned 3D motion designer and educator. He has collaborated with high-profile artists such as Katy Perry, Beeple, Zedd, Deadmau5, Keith Urban, Excision, and The Lumineers. Known for his expertise in Cinema4D, Octane Render, and Realflow, Ariew's work often involves creating intricate visual elements like ice caves, melting figures, and dynamic water scenes. In addition to his design work, he is an NFT artist and a dedicated educator in C4D and Octane, sharing his knowledge through various tutorial series. Ariew, who is also referred to by the nickname "Octane Jesus," is recognized for his innovative approach in utilizing tools like KitBash3d and Octane for animation https://arievvisuals.com/

Episode 40 is here with Tony Bevilacqua! The Founder and CEO of Cognitive3D, a spatial analytics platform that gathers data from virtual and augmented reality experiences in new ways, and turns them into actionable insights. Specifically, Cognitive3D helps companies measure human behavior within 3D simulations.

Ryan Selvy is a Brooklyn based artist specializing in motion design and livestreaming. His visual work is a mix of vector process and digital illustration. His motifs surround technology, cartoons, and entertainment. He creates festive holiday specials, is a host of Adobe Live programming and the creator of Asteroid Fields.

Jonathan Winbush is a motion graphics artist who has won multiple awards for his creative work on various media platforms. He has over 15 years of experience in creating stunning visuals for television, movies, and immersive technologies. He has collaborated with some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry, such as Epic Games, Marvel, Netflix, DC, Warner Bros, and Happy Madison. Some of his notable projects include Iron Man, Lego Batman 2, Lego Harry Potter, Transformers, NFL on FOX, Power Rangers, Fantastic Four, Deadliest Catch, and My Little Pony. He is also passionate about sharing his knowledge and skills with others through his weekly YouTube tutorials and his speaking engagements at global events like Adobe Max, Siggraph, NAB, and is currently one of the headliners for the Design & Animation tour. He was recently awarded the MegaGrant by Epic Games to support his educational efforts and inspire more artists to explore the possibilities of motion graphics. https://winbushimmersive.com/ Sponsor: https://www.123rf.com #123RF”

Will Harvey, a 3D digital artist and motion designer, discusses his work with artists like Lil Nas X and Migos. They explore the potential of AR and VR technologies, talk about the controversy around Elon Musk and fighting, and discuss the limitations and emerging 'look' of AI art.

Hafid Reyes is a master of none and often better than a master of one. From Web2 Hafid's interests have evolved from Photography>Motion Graphics>Projection Mapping>VFX and Digital Fabrication. To Web3 with crypto projects including X*Y=K, Ethereum: The Infinite Garden, and The Fortune Magazine Cover Aug/Sep (All 3 by Pplpleasr), NFTianguis, and now Augmented Reality for Filta The Web 3 Camera and the Zero10 AR Fashion Platform.

Nicole Ruggiero is a 3D visual artist whose work concentrates on tech and culture. She lives in Queens, NY and has recently been heavily inspired by retro gaming, storytelling, character creation, the psychology of gambling, laundromats, and gamifying mundane tasks. When she’s not working she enjoys playing video games, collecting trading cards, touching grass, and hanging out with her cats.

Andrew Hess is a passionate, curiosity-driven Senior Freelance Art Director based in NYC. He has directed talented teams as well as been involved in every part of the process from design frames through to final animation and production. He likes to say he's in a long-term relationship with Design, Direction, Motion and 3D and has been working in the industry for 12+ years. In addition, he worked in the interactivity industry for the first 5 years of his career bringing motion design to interactive spaces. He's consistently honing his craft whenever he has free time with his experimental work keeping up on the latest tools, technologies, and trends. He understands this career is about lifelong learning and finds that to be one of the most rewarding things about it.

With a transformative journey from a skilled music producer to a proficient Blender artist, Steve Christy has cultivated his passion for 3D art, have multiple viral videos and acquiring millions of views within a mere year. As a self-taught visionary, John has swiftly delved into the freelance world, amassing valuable experience over the past few months. His expertise lies in the realm of music visualization, where he seamlessly merges auditory and visual elements to create captivating and immersive experiences.