The Bouncing Ball that could! What I loved about this assignment was being able to infuse character into the little bouncing ball. The actual purpose of it was to squash and stretch, but putting life and a mood into the little ball was a lot more fun. Part of what draws me to animation is the ability to bring something to life. If asked, I'm sure a lot of people would answer the same, but for me it's taking a regular object and giving him emotion and a goal! I personally think every moving object, in an animated scene, should have some sort of character and motivation. Even...a bouncing ball. :D