3D and Motion Graphics for Entertainment Advertising with Concept Arts Inc.
Time
Thu, Aug 10, 2023
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM PT
Location/Platform
Live Stream (Twitch & YouTube)
& Gnomon Stage
Join us on Thursday, August 10th as we explore how 3D and motion graphics are used in film and television marketing!
We are thrilled to welcome an experienced panel of designers from Concept Arts Inc. to the Gnomon Stage. Curtiss Lopez (Creative Director of Print and 3D Graphics), Hongyu Zhou (3D Generalist and Motion Designer), and Gregory Thaler (Senior Art Director and AV Motion Graphics) will share valuable insights from their extensive careers in the entertainment industry creating iconic digital marketing campaigns.
Concept Arts, Inc. is a leading entertainment advertising agency based in Los Angeles. The agency’s work spans movie posters, AV trailers, and a variety of digital and social content, including work on Top Gun Maverick, Jurassic World Dominion, The Batman, and Pinocchio. Our panel will highlight a distinctive career path in the entertainment industry that runs in parallel with the content creation of production studios, utilizing related workflows, technology, and creative applications. Attendees will learn about working with 3D and motion graphics in a fast-paced, ever-evolving creative environment, and the panelists will highlight their work on some of their favorite projects. They will also discuss how they tackle new platforms and technologies and anticipate what’s next for our industry!
For those eager to broaden their horizons and learn more about the unique career paths for 3D artists that exist in the entertainment industry, this is a must-attend event! Our esteemed panel will present for an hour and leave plenty of time for a Q&A, so get your questions ready.
Speakers
Gregory Thaler
Senior Art Director / AV Motion Graphics
Gregory is a Senior Art Director and creates Motion Graphics for the AV department at Concept Arts, Inc. He attended USC for Film Production and his love for title sequences led him to the entertainment industry. Across his ten years of experience, some favorite projects that he’s worked on include Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building, Welcome to Chippendales, and Captive State. Gregory uses his problem-solving skills and programs like Adobe After Effects, Cinema 4D, and OctaneRender to bring projects to life. In his free time, he loves hanging out and playing with his two English Bulldogs.
Hongyu Zhou
3D Generalist and Motion Designer
Hongyu Zhou is a 3D Generalist and Motion Designer at Concept Arts, Inc. Before breaking into the industry, Hong studied Digital Media and attended Otis College of Art and Design. While in school, he put together a 3D portfolio that helped him land his first job in the industry. From there, his first feature film credits came from working on the opening credits of Uncle Drew. Some of Hong’s other favorite projects include Halo Infinite, Jurassic World Dominion, and Godzilla vs. Kong. Even in his spare time, everything Hong enjoys is related to art, such as 3D printing, photography, and watching movies.
Curtiss Lopez
Creative Director of Print and 3D
Curtiss is a Creative Director of Print and 3D Graphics at Concept Arts, Inc. With over 25 years of experience, Curtiss’s journey began in the music industry touring in bands and designing album covers. Without any formal training, Curtiss fell backward into the movie poster business. He eventually expanded into working in 3D because of the limitless possibilities it offers. The first project he designed and built in 3D was the current Universal Studios logo and he never looked back. Curtiss is looking forward to seeing what developments AI brings to 3D. In his free time, he enjoys writing bios and spending time with his daughter.
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