Founded in 2007, BTRY is a multi-disciplinary art and design studio producing commercial and non-commercial projects in motion design, 3D animation, and live action.
Presenters — Ron Gervais & Michael McDougall
Ron Gervais
Ron Gervais is creative director of BTRY. Ron started his career as co-founder of Iamstatic and partner in toronto based production company; Electric Company.
Graduating with a degree in Fine Arts from the renowned NSCAD, Ron benefited from studying and practicing both fine art and design for many years and has been able to develop a well rounded and versatile knowledge of the visual language.
This background has enabled him to approach projects from perspectives in which each discipline can lend its particular voice in order to achieve unique results.
Michael McDougall
After studying Contemporary Art Theory & Experimental Sculpture and several years spent as a maintenance man, Mike was able to pull his influences into motion design and found a love in this new art form. Mike is currently Creative Director and Co-Founder of Toronto based studio BTRY.
Presentation — IN BETWEEN THE FRAMES: Creative Processes of a New Studio
Founders of a newly formed studio will take you through their processes and the challenges they face as a team finding their elbow room. With the use of case studies, this presentation will look at the creative, the technical and the benefits of creating work within the context of a small studio.
