Animation preproduction · Production guide
Animation shot list template with frame ranges and a handoff owner
Give each panel a stable shot ID, source filename, action, hold in frames, camera direction and owner. At 24 fps a two-second hold takes 48 frames.
Input and decision
A handoff row needs more than a scene name. Include the stable panel file, first and last frames, camera movement, action and an assigned owner.
Set up the comparison
At 24 fps, count a two-second shot as frames 0 through 47 when using inclusive frame numbers. The next shot begins at frame 48.
Make the comparison
Rename a copy of P02 while retaining shot 020. Have the next artist resolve the file from the handoff row and confirm its inclusive range is 24–71.
Worked record
The downloadable worksheet includes the records below and a blank row for your own project.
| Shot | Source panel | In frame | Out frame | Responsible artist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 010 | P01 | 0 | 23 | Layout |
| 020 | P02 | 24 | 71 | Animation |
| 030 | P03 | 72 | 143 | Editorial |
Check the result
Replace one file without changing its shot ID. Re-read the list in order and verify that total duration and editorial handles still match the approved animatic.
Hand off the revision
Send the stable shot IDs and inclusive frame ranges to layout, animation and editorial with the actual panel files.
Review question
If the first shot ends at frame 23, where does shot two start?
Shot 020 begins at frame 24. The three inclusive ranges are 0–23, 24–71 and 72–143, so there are no gaps or double-counted frames.
Use the task on your own brief
Use a copy of the worksheet to keep the project’s source files, reviewed options and decisions together.