Mary C Taylor Animator

Well hello! That’s me to the right at my day job as a Senior Multimedia Designer at Oracle Cerner. There I do a mix of post production work including video editing and animation. I also implemented and improved upon the video workflow of the department. This includes processes, the creation of software template files and Adobe Motion Graphic Templates (MOGRTs). Helped to establish the video apprenticeship program. Mentored the Video Department interns, apprentices and Creative Services designers and other associates.

 

I am experienced in animation, illustration, video editing and front-end design with additional experience in business, management and teaching. I love to weave a story together. I love it when the right story beats come together to elicit a laugh or gets ya right in the feels. I love it when a story and a character comes to life. In my spare time I enjoy working on my traditional skill sets of drawing and painting along with my personal work which includes more 2d character animation and illustration.

 

I have been fortunate to work on projects ranging from loopable animated gifs to animated explainer videos; from broadcast tv graphics packages to animations for movie theatres; from live event visuals for conferences of 10,000+ to animations for professional sports stadiums broadcasting to audiences of 35,000+. It’s fun to see these projects come to life and it’s a thrill to see the audience enjoying them.

 

My freelance and original film projects are run through my animation and illustration studio, Flipt Pictures. My original short animations have screened at prominent film festivals across the United States including Animation Block Party, the Cucalorus Film Festival, the Kansas City FilmFest and World Animation Celebration. One was even featured on the home page of Yahoo! back in the day.

 

Want to work together? Please feel free to get in touch. Below are more of the specifics as to what I do, what I use  and who I have worked with.

Directing

Director for film and animation.

Animation

2D digital animation and motion graphics for animated gifs, commercials, explainer videos, film and television.

Illustration

Illustration for digital and print.

Post Production

Video editing and compositing for commercials, explainer videos, testimonials, film and television.

User Design

Front-end user design with HTML & CSS for emails and websites.

Consulting & Training

Consultation for animation and video projects. Training for animation and video editing software.

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Software and Programming Skills

In my career I have used a variety of software to create my work. These are just a few of the most common software and programming skills I have. I will never say I know a piece of software 100% as things are always changing and there is always something more to learn. Part of the reason I enjoy working in this field.

 

In the end, though, it’s not about what latest whiz bang software you are using, it is about how you make use of it.

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Premiere

Adobe Audition

Toon Boom Harmony

HTML

CSS

Fun Facts

I’ve been fortunate to meet and work with some great people and visit some cool places.

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Postcards

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Happy Clients

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Film Festivals

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States Visited

Clients and Employers

A few of the great companies I’ve had the privilege with which to work.

Andrews McMeel Universal • AMC Theatres • Oracle Cerner • National Cinemedia • Kansas City Royals • Midwest Music Foundation • WDAF Fox 4 News • UMKC • Intouch Solutions • Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City

  • Client – Andrews McMeel
  • Client – AMC Theatres
  • Client – Cerner
  • Client – NCM
  • Client – Royals
  • Client – MMF
  • Client – Lyn Elliot
  • Client – Fox 4
  • Client – UMKC
  • Client – The Art Institutes
  • Client – Intouch Solutions
  • Client – FRBKC

Awards & Recognitions

If you’re into that sort of thing.

2016 MarCom Gold Award

2016 KC IABC Quills Award for Communication Skills in Audio/Visual

2016 KC IABC Quills Award for Communication Skills in Digital Communication Vehicles

2012 Robert Altman Emerging Filmmakers Grant

2005 National Cinema Network Peer Excellence Award

What They Said

Bosses, clients and co-workers give their endorsements. Wow, I feel amazing now!

  • Mary is always so easy to work with and makes everything effortless.

    - Shafia Mirza, Oracle Cerner

  • Mary is the backbone of our department!

    - Alex Rico, Oracle Cerner

  • Mary created great animations for my short film. She devised a visually appealing, effective design within the parameters of what I needed. I found it very easy to communicate with her about the project, and to work with her on adjustments and refinements. I was 100% happy with the process, and the finished piece.

    - Lyn Elliot, Filmmaker

  • We’ve always been delighted with our collaborations with Mary C. Taylor. The options she presented us each went in a different creative direction but all of them showed that she understood the personality and message of our brand. Not only did she incorporate our input, she offered possibilities to us that we had not even considered.

    - Steph Scupham, Corkscrew Agency

  • She’s about as awesome as it gets. She’s a great designer, a great worker, and a great person.

    - Kyle Hamrick, School of Motion

  • Mary C. Taylor is a true creative professional. Mary’s work incorporates all of the requirements she’s given while also exhibiting originality and creativity. I’ve been impressed with her, her work and her point-of-view every time I have had the pleasure to work with her. Hire Mary and you will have a wonderful experience!

    - Steph Scupham, Kansas City Film Commissioner

  • Mary is a talented artist, designer, and animator.

    - Bryan Kearney, IN10T (INTENT)

  • Mary is quite disciplined in her craft and works efficiently under any adverse circumstance and during tight deadlines. Mary stands out with her outstanding work and as a team player.

    - Lisa Harris, National Cinema Network

  • Mary was quite simply the best hire I’ve ever made. Her work was highly creative, fast, and error free. She sets the bar for everyone around her.

    - Tom Stack, National Cinema Network

  • Mary is one of the mostly wildly creative people I’ve met. Not only is she a whiz in the edit bay, she is a dependable, self-motivated individual. Countless times I’d have to her a bare minimum of elements to put together a spot … and she’d manage to whip up something brilliant. Every. Single. Time. I was constantly amazed at her immediate vision and big picture mentality.

    - Michael Mackie, Plattform Advertising

  • Two words that always come to mind when I think of Mary is creative and original. Mary’s work reflects her attitude, she’s highly talented and creative, professional, consistent and always reliable. When it came time to review the department’s work, she always had exciting animations and edits to show off. I enjoyed working with Mary and would definitely work with her again!

    - Dave Hutton, Creative One

  • Mary has a great eye for detail. She takes direction well and gives not only what you are looking for but adds that extra creative spark to it.

    - Jen Unruh, B&W Trailer Hitches

  • Your creativity & attention to detail shine through!

    - Beth Costante, Costante Group