The motion08 conference – an event that focuses on the art of animation, broadcast design, title design, VFX, and motion graphics – is kicking off October 12 – 15 at the ABQ Hyatt Regency in Albuquerque, NM.

We’ve partnered with motion to offer you a discounted rate on full conference passes. All you need to do is enter the promo code when you register here.

Promo Code MT499MO for {m}ticket – Full-conference pass: $499 (regular $1099)
Promo Code MT299MO for {m}ticket – Student Full-conference pass: $299 (regular $499). You must be a full-time student!

This promo is only good until midnight September 30, 2008, or until tickets sell out – whichever comes first. The sooner you register, the better the chances that you will be able to attend.

The Animator Line-Up:

* Dan Haskett - veteran Disney animator and successor to Disney’s Nine Old Men;

* Stanton Cruse - Nick Jr., Frederator, MTV2, Cartoon Network, ABC Family;

* Phil Nibbelink - Disney, Casper, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, An American Tail;

* Jim Berney - Spider-Man 3, the Polar Express, Harry Potter, The Matrix Reloaded; stop-motion genius

* Jamie Caliri - Lemony Snicket’s - A Series of Unfortunate Events, United Airlines, Dreamworksand more.

The event includes four-days of keynotes, panels, and sessions. Also, each attendee gets to participate in a full day of intensive training in one of five tracks at motion including:

* House of Cards: Are you an After Effects Power User? (Trish Meyer)

* Broadcast Animation: The 2D Digital Pipeline (Stanton Cruse)

* Audio Fundamentals for Animators, Editors, & Motion Graphics Artists (Chris Meyer)

* VFX | 3D : Greenscreen (Alex Lindsay)

* Animation & Motion Graphics for the Full-Dome Experience (Hue Walker)

Also, on Sunday, October 12, they are hosting an animation festival - motionfest - which we’ve mentioned before. While they offer three specific tracks 1) animation, 2) motion graphics, title design, and 3) 3D and VFX - you can ‘jump the tracks’ and explore any area. It’s your choice.

We hope to see you there!

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