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Mothers of Mograph (M.o.M) is a community founded in 2023 by Kaci Smith and Jennie Davis, providing support and empowerment for mothers working in the motion graphics industry. In a field often dominated by men, M.o.M offers a safe haven that fosters connections and collaborative solutions while addressing the unique challenges faced by women, especially when they become parents. Beyond support, M.o.M aims to break down barriers for young motion designers, allowing them to choose their path based on personal aspirations rather than industry norms. Through a growing Instagram presence, the community advocates for greater empathy and support from studios and agencies, reshaping the motion graphics industry for mothers and parents alike. This community is a testament to the power of connection and support in an industry that is not only male-dominated but often dismissive of the unique challenges faced by women, particularly those who are also mothers.

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

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.

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.