Welcome to the Motion Design Conference at Ringling College
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FutureProof '24 Recap
FutureProof '24 - The Motion Design Conference at Ringling College has been a truly memorable experience for our Motion Design students.
A huge THANK YOU to all our guest speakers, recruiters, sponsors, and alumni for giving of your time and talents to educate, inspire, encourage, and support these young creatives.
In the words of some of our students:
"FutureProof shows us what we have the potential to become."
"FutureProof is such an incredible way of getting to actually know people in the industry... These connections are absolutely incredible."
"Beyond learning and networking, FutureProof feels like a "family gathering," where we reconnect with alumni and share in each other's successes. It's a reminder of the strong community we have here."
Schedule of Events
Monday, March 11th
Morning Workshops 9:00a
Exhibition Hall B
Networking Workshop
Alejandra Lance-Henterly - Center for Career Services
Exhibition Hall C
Presentation Title:
Name: Title:
Academic Center
Senior Demo Review. Room 310 9:00a - 11:00a
All Motion Design faculty
Recruiters/Interviews 10:00 - 4:30 at the Center for Career Services
FutureProof Kickoff Pizza Lunch 11:00a
Exhibition Hall A
Maxon - Hands-on Workshop 1:00 - 4:00 Academic Center Rm 321
Afternoon Presentations 1:00p
Exhibition Hall A
The Use of AI in the Creative Process
Mike Ring - The Garden Creative
Afternoon Presentations 3:30p
Exhibition Hall B
Casual Meet & Greet
The team from Disney Live Entertainment
Evening Keynote 7:00p
Exhibition Hall A
Disney Live Entertainment
Ed Stahr – Manager, Post/Systems/Facility
Jay Hatcher – Video Director
Jen Schuh – Resource Manager
Dan Tomeu – Post Production Manager
Japheth Lewis – Producer
Ashely Reser – Sr. Visual Effects Designer
Alyssa Masarik – Professional Intern – Post Production
Tuesday, March 12th
Morning Workshops 9:00a
Exhibition Hall B
Fiscal Savvy: A Guide to Starting Your Career with Confidence through Negotiation
Dr. Mari Garman, DBA, MEIM - Ringling College and MBCG, LLC.
Exhibition Hall C
Presentation Title:
Name: Center for Career Services
Recruiters/Interviews 10:00 - 4:30 at the Center for Career Services
Maxon - Hands-on Workshop 1:00 - 4:00 Academic Center Rm 321
Afternoon Presentations 1:00p
Exhibition Hall A
Designing for the News Environment
Kathryn Jaroneski - Creative Director, CNN Design
Evening Keynote 7:00p
Exhibition Hall A
Future Fresh | How to use your skills in various areas to keep yourself future-proof
Jonathan Winbush - Owner, Winbush Immersive
Wednesday, March 13th
Morning Workshops 9:00a
Exhibition Hall B
Understand Before you Sign: Industry Contracts for Freelance and Full-time
Matthew Roazen - Faculty, Business of Art and Design
Exhibition Hall C
Presentation Title:
Name: Center for Career Services
Recruiters/Interviews 10:00 - 4:30 at the Center for Career Services
Maxon - Hands-on Workshop 1:00 - 4:00 Academic Center Rm 321
Foundry - Software Demonstration 1:00 & 3:00 Goldstein Library Rm 113
Afternoon Presentations 1:00p
Exhibition Hall A
Art Direction and the Importance of Design
Nicole DiLeo - Art Director, Imaginary Forces
Evening Keynote 7:00p
Exhibition Hall A
The 5 Most Important Things You Don't Learn in School
Mathias Omotola - Author, Manager of Events and Community Outreach for Maxon
Thursday, March 14th
Senior Demo Reels submitted to Google Drive by 9:00a
Morning Workshops 9:00a
Exhibition Hall B
Interviewing Best Practices Workshop
Alejandra Lance-Henterly - Center for Career Services
Exhibition Hall C
SENIORS ONLY - Networking Preparation
Edward Panas - Toastmasters
Senior Dining Etiquette Workshops 11:00a
On-site at the Sarasota Yacht Club
Recruiters/Interviews 10:00 - 4:30 at the Center for Career Services
Maxon - Hands-on Workshop 1:00 - 4:00 Academic Center Rm 321
Afternoon Presentations 1:00p
Exhibition Hall A
How to Prepare for a career in Freelance
Mack Garrison & Meryn Hayes - dash
Evening Keynote 7:00p
Exhibition Hall A
Career Paths: Motion Design Alumni Panel
Hannah Segraves - 3D Designer/Animator at hims & hers
Daniel Moreno - Designer/Animator, Freelance LA
Duncan DeMichiel - 3D Motion Designer, BUCK
Ali Beisbier - Motion Graphics Artist, Freelance LA
Friday, March 15th
Morning Workshop 10:00a
Academic Center Auditorium
The Transition into the Industry
Alejandra Lance-Henterly - Center for Career Services
Recruiters/Interviews 10:00 - 4:30 at the Center for Career Services
Maxon - Hands-on Workshop 1:00 - 4:00 Academic Center Rm 321
Senior Demo Duel 7:00p Sponsored by MAXON
Sound Stage A
FutureProof '24 Closing Mixer 8:30
Sound Stage A
Speakers
Join us for an amazing variety of in-person presentations and panels in the Diane Roskamp Exhibition Hall on Ringling College's campus.
Reference the schedule to see when each presentation takes place.
This information will be updated regularly.
Through innovative storytelling and a culture of collaboration, Disney Live Entertainment creates, produces, and delivers remarkable and engaging entertainment experiences. From the intimate to the spectacular, our work can be seen at Disney theme parks, resort hotels, cruise ships and other locations the world over.
Ed Stahr
Manager, Post/Systems/Facility
Jay Hatcher
Video Director
Jen Schuh
Resource Manager
Jonathan Winbush
Owner, Winbush Immersive
Mathias Omotola
Author, Community Outreach, Maxon
Dan Tomeu
Post Production Manager
Japheth Lewis
Producer
Ashely Reser
Sr. Visual Effects Designer
Alyssa Masarik
Post Production
Jonathan Winbush is an award-winning motion graphics artist with over 18 years of experience in creating stunning visuals for various media platforms. He has worked on some of the most popular and critically acclaimed projects in the entertainment industry, such as Iron Man, Lego Batman 2, Transformers, and NFL on FOX. He has also collaborated with some of the biggest names in music, such as Method Man, Jin, and Mix Master Mike.
Jonathan is not only a talented artist but also a passionate educator who shares his knowledge and skills with others through his weekly YouTube tutorials and his speaking engagements at global events. He was also awarded the MegaGrant by Epic Games to support his educational efforts and inspire more artists to explore the possibilities of motion graphics.
Mathias Omotola is an international best selling author and community builder. Connecting the world through a new system guided by Passion Peace Balance and Harmony.
His book, The Five Most Important Things You Don’t Learn in School is the missing link between the education system and living a successful and happy life.
Specialties: Marketing, Advertising, Art Direction, CINEMA 4D, Adobe After effects, Motion Graphics, Economic systems, Web Design, Business Process, Design, 3D animation, Conflict resolution
Nicole Dileo
Art Director, Imaginary Forces
Nicole DiLeo is an Emmy nominated Art Director and animator from New York. After graduating from Ringling in 2019, she has worked for companies like Apple, Buck, and Imaginary Forces. Her Work spans a multitude of brands and her 2D animation skills have captivated audiences around the world, You can see Nicole’s designs for tech leaders such as Apple Google and Meta to streaming companies like Netflix, HBO Max, and Apple TV+.
When she's not creating, she's getting her steps in, traveling, doing pilates or walking her dog, Mia the Frenchie.
Kathryn Jaroneski
Creative Director, CNN Design
Mike Ring
Chief Creative Officer, The Garden Creative
Mack Garrison
Founder and Director of Content, dash
Meryn Hayes
Executive Producer, dash
Dr. Marilyn Garman
DBA, MEIM - Ringling College and MBCG, LLC.
Kathryn Jaroneski is a Creative Director with passion for innovation; skilled at hands-on creative with an eye for design, typography and concept. Experience working with a range of organizations to develop campaigns on multiple platforms (digital, on-air, social media, print). Respected team leader and collaborator with strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
The Garden is a live-action, animation, and events company, focused on storytelling and design. We are storytellers—trusted by some of the world’s most recognizable brands.
With a dedicated staff and a large network of award-winning directors, cinematographers, editors and designers, we consistently deliver high-end work that gets noticed.
Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, Dash is a high-end animation and motion design studio built around making incredible content. We believe in the power of creativity and community. Our team of writers, designers & freelancers create thought provoking animation designed to drive action & push boundaries. We make videos that matter.
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Mack is Co-Founder, entrepreneur, and goofball, Mack is in charge of finding the right projects with the right people.
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Experience combined with empathy and a get-things-done mentality is the perfect recipe for Meryn, our EP.
Marilyn Garman earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business of Art and Design from Ringling College of Art and Design (RCAD), a Master in Entertainment Industry Management from Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), and recently, a Doctorate of Business Administration from Saint Leo University. Guided by her goal to help others realize their greatest potential, Marilyn discovered a passion for education. Marilyn works as a practitioner and professor in the Business of Art and Design program at Ringling College and as the CEO of Meraki Business Consulting Group, LLC.
Motion Design Alumni Panelists
Hannah Segraves
3D Motion Designer, Hims & Hers
Panel topic : I'm (not) Going To Gaslight You Into Thinking Life After College Is Easy
Ali Beisbier
Motion Graphics Designer, Freelance LA
Panel topic : Sides of the Industry– the differences of VFX vs Advertising/Studio vs Agency/Staff vs Freelance
About
FutureProof '24 – The Motion Design Conference at Ringling College
includes industry presentations, workshops, technical demos, and activities designed for students studying at Ringling College to ensure they have a seamless transition from the classroom to their future careers. Our mission is to prepare the next generation of visual communicators through education, inspiration, and connection.
“There is no better way to inspire students than to provide them with professional engagements with the creative leaders of our industry,” said Ed Cheetham, Chair of the Department of Motion Design. “Leveraging Ringling's professional reputation and the exceptional quality of our students, we attract leading studios who are eager to engage with the next wave of emerging talent. This initiative underscores Ringling’s commitment to providing students with unique opportunities to connect directly with industry leaders, right from our campus.”
The event is created for Motion Design students and alumni — but all Ringling College students are welcome to attend. Representatives from Career Services will also be available throughout the event to provide students with workshops on topics such as resume building, networking, and interviewing skills.
We would like to give a big thank you to our FutureProof '24 sponsors for their generous support of our motion design students: Maxon, Foundry, SideFX, and our media sponsor, Stash.
For more information, email MotionDesign@c.ringling.edu