DAT Philadelphia Watch LIVE on May 15, 2023

May 8, 2023

Watch DAT, the Design & Animation Tour, live from Philadelphia on May 15. This show features artists Bryan Coleman, Byron Stanford, David Ariew, Chelsea Evenstar, Cameron Butterfield, Luis Miranda, and Shawn Astrom. In addition, watch presentations from Jen Van Horn, Scott Unruh, Revilo, EJ Hassenfratz, Chris Schmidt, Jonathan Winbush, Mathias Omotola, Dave Koss, & Matt Milstead.

Toolfarm is proud to be a part of the DAT: The Design & Animation Tour, presented by Maxon and Mograph.com. The show hits the road for a multi-continent journey across the U.S., Canada, and Europe. To be clear, this isn’t just any run-of-the-mill tour. They’re bringing together artists of all skill levels to inspire, educate, and connect like never before. So, whether you’re a seasoned pro, just starting out, or somewhere in between, this is a must-see event! You will surely feel inspired and ready to take your art to the next level.

DAT Philadelphia

‘CREATE’ PRESENTATIONS (12:00 pm – 3:00 pm)

EJ Hassenfratz

EJ Hassenfratz is a multi-Emmy-winning freelance motion design artist based out of Denver, Colorado. With over 15 years of experience in the industry, EJ has conducted numerous webinars and presented at events such as NAB, Adobe Video World, and Siggraph. He creates tutorials for the School of Motion and lynda.com and is a regular contributor to the Maxon blog. EJ’s passion for creating engaging content and sharing his knowledge with others has made him a highly respected figure in the motion design community.

Chris Schmidt

Chris Schmidt is a well-known figure in the Maxon community, having provided workflow-enhancing plugins, tutorials, and live-streamed knowledge for over two decades. He is the founder of Rocket Lasso, a resource for artists looking to improve their skills and workflow. Chris is a regular presenter at events such as NAB, Siggraph, and Adobe Video World, and is a popular Twitch streamer who tackles a wide variety of topics and questions live from the audience every Wednesday. His extensive knowledge and dedication to helping others have made him a highly respected and beloved member of the motion design community.

Jonathan Winbush

Jonathan Winbush is an award-winning motion graphics artist with over a decade of experience in television, virtual, and augmented reality. He is the owner of Winbush Immersive and an official Unreal partner, creating amazing content on his YouTube Channel about Unreal Engine, Motion Graphics, Virtual Production, and Interactive Development. Jonathan has been a featured presenter at events such as NAB, Siggraph, and Half Rez, and his work has been recognized by numerous industry awards, including an Emmy. His dedication to exploring the cutting edge of technology and pushing the boundaries of motion graphics has made him a highly respected figure in the community.

‘CONNECT’ PANEL DISCUSSION (3:00 pm – 5:00 pm)

Stay tuned for the line-up of artists!

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