Animation preproduction · Production guide
Revise an animatic beat while keeping the next scene in sync
Keep the opening 32 frames and the next scene at frame 144. In B, hold panel two for 64 frames instead of 40 and reduce the reveal from 72 to 48 frames.
Input and decision
Open both timing files and the cue sheet. Compare the same moment in each version.
Read the fixed opening
In the first row, “Duration in A (frames)” is recorded as “32”. Its review entry under “Next scene starts (frame)” reads “144”.
Make the comparison
Seek both files to frame 80. A already shows the reveal while B still holds the outline. Play past 96 to check they return to the same picture.
Worked record
The downloadable worksheet includes the records below and a blank row for your own project.
| Panel | Duration in A (frames) | Duration in B (frames) | Change in B (frames) | Next scene starts (frame) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P01 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 144 |
| P02 | 40 | 64 | 24 longer | 144 |
| P03 | 72 | 48 | 24 shorter | 144 |
Check the result
Check the source table and decode both exports. The first 32 frames and the first frame beyond this scene must align in time.
Hand off the revision
Deliver both timing cuts and the frame ranges. Mark where the third panel begins in each version.
Review question
How much can the doorway reveal move while the next scene stays at frame 144?
The reveal moves 24 frames, from 72 to 96. The middle hold gains 24 frames and the final hold loses 24 frames. The six-second duration stays fixed.
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.