Animation And The Entrepreneur

Released on = February 9, 2006, 1:17 pm

Press Release Author = Lizard Fire Studios

Industry = Small Business

Press Release Summary = Animation is another tool in the Entrepreneur\'s toolbox. A
checklist is provided for evaluating when to use it.

Press Release Body =
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2/9/2006

For More Information:
John Burch, (512) 458 1855 , john2004@lizardfire.com.
http://www.lizardfire.com

February 9th, 2006, Austin, Texas - Animation has been successfully used to fund
a new product from the World Showerball Corporation. An entrepreneur needs
investors. Investors want a product that clearly solves a problem. What tool
supports both goals? Animation. The investor can see what the entrepreneur has
developed, and how it works. Customers can see the product solving a specific
problem.

Often the entrepreneur has to dazzle investors before the device even exists.
Animation is able to show the final device in an impressive context. Special
effects catch the eye. Voice track and music create a mood. All this requires the
entrepreneur to select an experienced animator to create a realistic, virtual model
of the product and to present it with impact and market appeal. Finding the right
animator is the key decision.

What considerations are important?
1) Does the animator\'s portfolio show artwork that matches the product in both
quality and style?
2) Does the project need an animator with technical experience in the field? Ask for
examples.
3) Are the two parties awake at the same time? Do you need face to face or phone
contact?
4) Will the animator work closely with the client during development? Is the
animator open to feedback?
5) Can the animator work with the client\'s data? Agree on formats for delivery in
both directions.
6) Is the animator\'s portfolio wide and deep? Look for related experience beyond the
immediate need.
7) Finally, will the two parties work well together? On first contact, evaluate the
ease of communication.

A perfect example is the ShowerBall (
http://www.lizardfire.com/theshowerball/showerball.mov ) This product sells
itself once the user understands what it does. The 100 second movie shows
operation, installation and associated products without boring the audience. The
clip was used during investor negotiations and, in the near future, will be a major
component of the marketing campaign. And the clip existed before the product.

Paul O\'Brien, CEO of the World Showerball Corporation (http://www.theshowerball.com
), says, \"This animation helped convince more than one investor we had a winner. We
are very proud of the presentation. It will be used on high definition screens in
the retail markets.\"

An entrepreneur would do well to find an animator who cares about mutual success as
much as a paycheck. Lizard Fire Studios (http://www.lizardfire.com), working with
the World Showerball Corporation, is an example of mutual success in action.


Web Site = http://www.lizardfire.com

Contact Details = John Burch||2004 Pompton Dr.||Austin ,
78757||$$country||||512.458.1855||john2004@lizardfire.com||http://www.lizardfire.com

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