Storyboards Storyboard for Animation

Question 1

What is an 'animatic' and how does it relate to the storyboard stage in animation production?

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A timed, rough video assembled from storyboard panels with temporary sound to preview pacing

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The final animated version of a storyboard

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A live-action reference video used to draw storyboard panels

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A digital tool used to draw storyboards

Question 2

In animation storyboarding, what does 'staging' refer to?

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Positioning characters and elements in the frame to clearly convey an action, emotion, or idea

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Building the physical set for reference

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Scheduling which scenes are animated first

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Adding background music to animatic panels

Question 3

What are 'exposure sheets' (X-sheets) and how do they relate to animation storyboards?

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Timing charts that specify how many frames each drawing is held, linked to storyboard panel timing

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Sheets that record the lighting setup for each scene

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Documents listing all characters that appear on screen

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Camera rental agreements for the production

Question 4

What does 'squash and stretch' mean in animation storyboard notation?

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Exaggerating deformation of a figure to emphasize weight and flexibility during movement

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Compressing storyboard panels to fit a shorter runtime

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Stretching the canvas size of a panel for widescreen output

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A technique for drawing elastic backgrounds

Question 5

In animated storyboards, what is a 'scene breakdown' document used for?

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A list of all shots within a scene including camera directions, character actions, and dialogue timing

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A plan for how to physically break down an animated set

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A document listing errors found in the storyboard during review

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A schedule for which animators work on which scenes

Question 6

What does 'anticipation' mean as it is communicated through animation storyboard panels?

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A preparatory movement in the opposite direction before the main action

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The audience's excitement about an upcoming plot point

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The pause before a character speaks

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A zoom-in shot used to build suspense