What is an Animatic?
An animatic is a timed video preview made from storyboard images. It shows pacing, timing, and flow before you generate final video clips. Think of it as a rough draft of your video using still images.Why Use Animatics?
| Benefit | Description |
|---|---|
| Preview pacing | See if scenes feel too fast or slow |
| Check flow | Verify story makes sense visually |
| Test audio | Add scratch dialogue and music |
| Save credits | Catch issues before expensive video generation |
| Client review | Share direction before final production |
Animatic Elements
Shot Duration
Set how long each shot stays on screen:- Default: 3 seconds
- Adjustable per shot
- Total runtime calculated automatically
Camera Movement Preview
Visualize planned camera movements:- Pan (horizontal)
- Tilt (vertical)
- Zoom (in/out)
- Tracking (lateral)
Scratch Audio
Temporary audio for timing:- AI-generated dialogue
- Placeholder voiceover
- Temp music
- Sound effect markers
Animatics Director Agent
The AI Animatics Director helps with:- Timing recommendations
- Pacing analysis
- Shot duration suggestions
- Motion planning
How to Use
- Complete your storyboard
- Click “Consult AI Film Crew”
- Select Animatics Director
- Ask for timing/pacing help
- Apply suggestions
Creating an Animatic
From Animatic to Production
Once your animatic is approved:- Generate video prompts - AI suggests prompts based on storyboard
- Select models - Choose video generation models
- Batch generate - Create videos for all shots
- Use first/last frame - Kling v2.5 Pro for controlled transitions
Animatic Toolkit
| Feature | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Scene layouts | AI-generated compositions |
| Motion paths | Animated camera movements |
| Timing controls | Shot duration sliders |
| Export options | Video, PDF storyboard, shot list |
Production Types
Animatic / Story Reel
Current production mode:- Storyboard images in timeline
- Video prompts generated
- Dialogue speech synthesized
- Generate videos shot-by-shot
AI Production (Coming Soon)
Automated full production:- Auto-generate all shot videos
- Auto-adjust pacing
- Add voiceovers automatically
- Complete video ready to share
Tips
Start rough, refine later- Get timing right before perfecting images
- Easier to adjust pacing early
- First watch: overall flow
- Second watch: individual shot timing
- Third watch: audio sync
- Share animatic before production
- Cheaper to change storyboard than video
Next Steps
Video Models
Choose generation models
Production Pipeline
Full workflow