During this time of year last year, we were very low on animators, all of our veteran animators had either graduated or had not yet returned for the season. I approached a new member and asked him and he said he would try. He had to teach himself and spent a great deal of time making not one but two animations for us to choose from. He also spent a lot of time tweaking and finished the final animation just after deadline for submission.
I am *encouraging* some of our team members to think about this. We are in our final week of preparation before Capitol BEST and the focus is on that right now but maybe we'll see.
Even though we missed submitting our entry last year, the student had a wonderful time creating the animations and enjoyed the process - and - he gained valuable experience in a new area. I would encourage every team to submit.
Animators rock!
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Excellence is contagious. ~ Andy Baker, President, AndyMark, Inc. and Woodie Flowers Award 2003
Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved.
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