Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

animatic

Noun

/ˈæn.ɪˌmæt.ɪk/

Definition

An animatic is a series of storyboards displayed in sequence, which are used to visualize how a scene will play out in an animated production.

Examples

The director presented the animatic to the team to illustrate the flow of the scene.
After reviewing the animatic, they decided to change some character movements for better clarity.
Animatics are essential in the pre-production phase to visualize the director’s vision.

Meaning

Animatics are commonly used in the animation industry to create a preliminary version of a film or sequence, allowing creators to plan out timing, pacing, and composition before proceeding with full animation.