Mike Smith graduated with a BFA in production animation from Digipen Institute in 2008. He was hired shortly thereafter by XVIVO Scientific Animation, where he worked for more than five years as a Lead Animator and Art Director. During that time Mike successfully created dozens of animation projects, some of which have won awards for excellence. Mike is currently working as a freelance animator from Austin, TX.
Demo Reel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1z6UW5NdbQ
• "The Science of Milk" - 2011 RX Club Salon Award of Excellence for animation
• "The Science of Milk" - 2011 Association of Medical Illustrators Salon Awards, Animation: Advertising, Marketing, Promotional -- Award of Excellence.
• "Zirus Antivirotics" - 2009 RX Club Salon Award of Excellence for animation.
• "Zirus Antivirotics" - 2009 Association of Medical Illustrators Salon Awards, Best New Media (Members Choice).