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So You Want To Be An Animator?

So...You want to be an Animator?   " Why yes! Yes I do. What was the driving force for your decision? "Well let's see if I can pinpoint the exact moment. Oh! now I remember. I've always been fascinated with animation but rather than creating it I was more consumed with watching it. My father was a graphic designer and was amazed at the animation of the Smurfs cartoon. My son created stop-motion which blew my mind. My daughter is now involved with creating DIY videos. Each of them are a true inspiration for me. Recently, I applied for a position to create closed caption for videos. The application process required me to caption three different videos. Each more complex than the last. Needless to say, I didn't pass the application process. Their words "Please do not apply again". OUCH! The next morning, still stinging from their response, I had coffee in hand and thought about what I had learned. What could I do with this information. ...