With Animated Views, Mark Smith, the owner and operator of MarkToons Video Animation, recently took the time to share some thoughts regarding his latest book, The Art of Flash Animation: Creative Cartooning. The publication examines how one may best apply the popular software, while also discussing other rules and tips that may help those working, and wanting to work, in the animation industry. Also in the interview, Smith reminisces on his career thus far, having experienced a wide variety of creative endeavors, from animation and illustration to puppetry and literature. A generous sample of his work, as well as detailed explanations of his services, may be viewed at MarkToonery.com.