David Dodds is an artist with a lifelong love of learning and teaching, which led him to a teaching career at UCLA. He stays on the forefront of the motion graphics industry by working with companies and creating motion graphics for the entertainment industry. David teaches, mentors students, and lectures at various events in connection with the exciting motion graphics industry. He currently lives and works in Los Angeles.

Luis Medrano started his career as a hand-drawn cartoon animator in 1995 in Panama City, Panama, later becoming a 3D and After Effects artist. In 2003, he moved to the United States, where his distinctive cinematic style earned him recognition in the competitive New York City television market as a design director and animator. His vast experience covers marketing, animation, broadcast production, virtual integration, and live television.​ A self-proclaimed animation scientist, he is currently writing his theories on Motion Orchestration™. Luis is the recipient of two Emmy awards and three Promax awards for his work in animation. He currently works as a CGI artist and consultant in the New York area.

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