I'm animating a user interface sequence in Flash. Yesterday afternoon, I made the window and its contents "pop" open. I sent it off to my AD and producer with a disclaimer, "Yes, there should be more sparkle, but I'm trying to get this done quickly. I'll add it later."

Of course, I get art direction back: "That's great, but add animating glow, add animating sparkle and add animating twinkling stars."

Add one full day of FX animation...! Now it is finally all decked out like a Christmas tree and off for comment again. Flash is not my friend!