I have several years of fantastic experience producing exciting motion graphics and beautiful traditional animation as both a freelancer and as part of a marketing/advertising team. I've created many dynamic short films during my career, including music videos, children's videos, corporate videos, whiteboard animations, and abstract films.Several of my animated projects have won professional awards, including the award for Best Animated Short at the Uptown Film Festival for 'Heart-Shaped Man.' I've also won an Emmy for video editing on a news feature while working at WXYZ Channel 7.The animation industry has grown exponentially over the past 2 1/2 years, and it continues to do so. As marketers continue to see the value of the limitless possibilities of animation, animators have risen in demand. This has been a great boon for the industry as a whole. Forecasts predict the trend will continue for the next few years, creating a need for even more animators. As a result, the value of animators will rise to keep up with the demand. That's why it's crucial for businesses to begin their animation projects now before rates go up and project costs become out of their reach.