How did motion designers evolve and grow in 2024?

In this December 16th episode of Monday Meeting, hosts EJ, Jen, and Kons wrapped up Season 8 strongly with an open discussion about the year's journey - wins to celebrate, successful strategies to try, and a call to action to show more of our humanity in the year ahead!

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Join us in January 2025 as we kick off Season 9 with a "New Year, New Me" theme, hosted by Kendall Hotchkiss!

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What drives innovation and opportunity in motion design for live sports and events? In this December 9th episode of Monday Meeting, hosts EJ and Kons talk with Thomas Collier and Connor Henkle about bringing animation to life in stadiums, managing massive technical delivery demands, and finding creative growth through complex projects.

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Join us next week as EJ and Kons host an open discussion and 2024 wrap-up for the last episode of the year!

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How can motion designers transform physical spaces through projection and light? In this December 2nd episode of Monday Meeting, hosts EJ and Kons talk with Laura Oxendine and Brian Campbell about projection mapping, balancing creative passions with client work, and finding ways to push artistic boundaries in physical spaces.

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Join us next week where we have guests Thomas Collier and Connor Henkle, and we'll be discussing animation in the world of sports.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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What role does mindfulness play in creative growth? In this November 25th episode of Monday Meeting, host Jen Van Horn talks with Austin Saylor about reframing creative struggles, building intentional habits, and finding joy in the artistic process. 

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Join us next month when EJ and Kons co-host episodes about creating motion projects for experiences in the real world, starting with a chat with Brian and Laura from Thrownlight Studio.

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How do motion designers navigate fear, anxiety, and decision paralysis? In this November 18th episode of Monday Meeting, host Jen Van Horn leads an open discussion exploring how the community manages mental health challenges while building sustainable creative careers. 

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Join us next week when we talk with Austin Saylor about mental health and growth in the motion design industry.

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How do creatives maintain balance between work and self-care? In this November 11th episode of Monday Meeting, host Jen Van Horn speaks with Amanda Russell and Ruth Newberry from Cream Studio about creative burnout, finding your authentic self, and establishing healthy routines. 

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Join us next week for a general discussion about mental health in our industry - we look forward to hearing your advice and answering your questions!

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How do external "shoulds" affect our mental health and goal-setting in the motion design industry? In this November 4th episode of Monday Meeting, host Jen Van Horn talks with executive coach Dave O'Connor about reframing our relationship with expectations and exploring how they influence our creative journey. From industry pressures to learn every new tool to the push toward hustle culture, Dave offers insights on distinguishing between authentic goals and external pressures.

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Join us next week when Amanda Russell and Ruth Newberry from Cream Studio discuss self-care practices and maintaining wellness in the motion design industry.

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What role does value play in client relationships beyond rates and reels? In this October 28th episode of Monday Meeting, host Jen Van Horn leads an open discussion exploring how freelancers can shift from being seen as a commodity to being valued as creative partners.

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Next Month's theme is Mental Health. Join us on November 4th when Coach Dave O'Connor discusses the external pressures of "should" in the industry and how that affects our relationship to goal setting!

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How has the VFX industry evolved from Silicon Graphics to real-time rendering? In this October 21st episode of Monday Meeting, host EJ Brieva talks with Jeff Lopez, co-head of CG and VFX Supervisor at The Mill, about his 27-year journey in the industry. From his early days at SVA to leading innovation at The Mill, Jeff shares insights on adapting to technological changes while maintaining creative passion.

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Reminder: Join us next week for our spooktacular Halloween-themed open discussion. Costumes, masks, and haunting makeup are encouraged!

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In this October 14th episode of Monday Meeting, host EJ Brieva sits down with Ricardo Roberts, Executive Producer and Co-founder of BIEN studio. As BIEN celebrates its 7th anniversary, Ricardo shares insights on building a motion design company founded on principles of inclusivity and how it's shaping the industry landscape.

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Reminder: Join us next week when we have Jeff Lopez, Co-head of CG and VFX Supervisor at The Mill. Don't forget to submit any questions ahead of time for the show.

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