animatic

[ˌænɪˈmætɪk]
nounpl: animatics
animático
1. A preliminary animated film or video sequence created using storyboard artwork, rough sketches, and temporary audio to preview how a final animated production will look and flow
The director presented an animatic to the studio before beginning production on the full animation.
O diretor apresentou um animático ao estúdio antes de começar a produção da animação completa.
2. A low-cost animated test or proof of concept used in filmmaking, advertising, and animation studios to visualize sequences and timing
We created an animatic of the commercial to test audience reaction before investing in final animation.
Criamos um animático do comercial para testar a reação do público antes de investir na animação final.
The term 'animatic' is widely used in professional animation, film, and advertising industries in both the US and Brazil. It represents a crucial step in the pre-production process, allowing filmmakers and studios to visualize concepts before committing significant resources to full animation. This is especially valuable in advertising agencies and major animation studios like those in Los Angeles and São Paulo.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
storyboard reelrough cutanimated storyboardtest animation
Antonyms / Antônimos
final animationfinished product

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
animático
Standard term used in animation and film industries
Portugal
animático
Same usage as in Brazil; professional animation terminology
United States
animatic
Common in animation studios, film production, and advertising industries

Related Words

storyboardanimationcinematographykeyframemotion graphicsfilm production

Related Idioms & Phrases

create an animatic
test with an animatic
animatic preview
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