2012 Schedule

8:15 - 8:30 am
Registration

8:30 - 8:35 am
Conference Kick-Off

8:35 - 9:00 am
The Web Industry...It's Scary

James Harber - Studio FJ

If you are looking for a position or currently work in the web industry, you've probably seen an acronym-orrific job posting with requirements similar to the following: HTML, CSS, Flash, AJAX, Photoshop, Fireworks, PHP, ASP, .NET, CAT, MON, KEY, ELE, PHA, NT, Dog Training, Potential Baby Encounters and Moderate to Light Experience with the Elderly. And that's just entry level. Okay, maybe that's a bit over-dramatic, but you get the point. In this talk, James Harber, owner of Studio FJ, mustache grower and sarcasm-enthusiast, will shed some light on the topic of the dreaded job search and hopefully make it a bit less scary.

8:35 - 9:00 am
Leverage your company campaigns so that
they get noticed!

Stephanie Moore - KSBI TV

Stephanie will take you through the steps for launching a huge campaign from a corporate level, to include a massive web integration, including the legal attributes of promoting a contest on Facebook and the vitality of Twitter tags. You will hear how she helped plan, implement and complete a campaign using free social media tools to help a small business owner look like more than an average Joe.

9:05 - 9:30 am
Cross-browser compatibility: Who cares?

Tim Priebe - T&S Web Design

Tim will share his views and philosophies on cross-browser compatibility, and what has worked best for working with his client base.

9:05 - 9:30 am
Life Animated: A glimpse into the CG Industry

Brooks McGinnis - Skyline Media Group

Learn what works and what doesn't when trying to get into the industry. Brooks will discuss effective portfolios, work ethics, employer expectations, freelancing how-to's and share general tips and suggestions for creatives who want to work as a FX Artist, Motion Designer or Animator.

9:35 - 9:45 am
Morning Break

Take this time to network with the Pros or other student creatives!

9:50 - 10:15 am
The Care & Handling of Website Clients

Dave Miller & JR Ross & Amy Samuel - Back40 Design

Tips and tricks on how to deal with website clients: the great ones and not-so-great ones. It's your job to be of service to your client. Learn from one of OKC's largest long-standing web design firms, Back40 Design. Owner and Design Director, Dave Miller will present typical client scenarios. JR Ross, Account Executive, and Amy Samuel, Sr. Graphic Designer, will guide you through the do's and don'ts of the client experience as Dave's panel of professionals. Examples of situations we will address:

• How to sell yourself and your ideas
• How to steer a client toward a good idea and away from a bad one
• How to keep a client focused
• How to educate the client
• How to talk about money and value
• How to deal with a "Client from Hell"

9:50 - 10:45 am
How to get your Portfolio Production Ready

Piyush Patel - Digital-Tutors

Piyush will discuss some technical dos and don'ts associated with creating your portfolio to become production ready in today's industry. He will explore different techniques to add the final polish to your work including rendering tips, presentation of your work and expectations. Piyush has helped thousands of aspiring young artists enter the market place and has worked with some of the largest companies in developing their artists to become production ready in this industry.

10:20 - 10:45 am
From Student to Intern or Employee

Janell Carpenter - Former Intern at The Div &
Natasha Martin - Project Manager Intern at ONEsite

Tips and hints to be an AWESOME intern from two current Web Design & Development students who have been out in the real world!

10:50 - 12:25 pm
Lunch on Your Own

There are many great restaurants located around Francis Tuttle.

12:30 - 1:45 pm
Industry Panel

Jessica Green - T&S Web Design, Amber Hanks - Studio FJ, Neill Harmer - Element Fusion, Ralph Miller - ONEsite, Terry Storch - LifeChurch.tv, Stephanie Stroud - Chesapeake Energy

This is your chance to hear it straight from the experts. These panelists will share tips on the do's and dont's of landing a job. They will also take any questions that the audience has! Their goal is to help you succeed in this industry by giving you great advice!

12:30 - 1:15 pm
Interactive 3D Simulations and Animation

Ben Stone & Wes Davis - Stone Graphic Design

Learn the techniques and technology of Stone Graphic Design, a small business with some of the world's biggest international clients. Ben and Wes will show you some of the most innovative 3D technologies as well as current industry standards. Topics will cover:

• 3D Web-based Simulations
• 3D Animation
• Integration
• Industry Standards
• Standing Out from the Competition
• Microsoft Kinect for Basic MOCAP

1:20 - 1:45 pm
From Student to Intern or Employee

Katie Nichols
Jake Swanson

Tips and hints to be an AWESOME employee from two 3D Animation & Visual FX students who have been out in the real world!

1:50 - 2:05 pm
Afternoon Break

Get up and collaborate!

2:10 - 2:55 pm - Keynote Presentation
The Entrepreneurial Adventure: Starting Your Own Biz

Cory Miller - iThemes

Entrepreneurship is a fantastic journey. But not for everybody. Cory Miller, founder of iThemes, will share insights and tips into why and how to start your own business.

2:10 - 2:55 pm - Keynote Presentation
I'm Smartish, but I am no Freaking Einstein!

James Harber - Studio FJ

3:00 pm
Conference Wrap