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Story reel

Also called: reel

ELI5

A timed sequence of storyboard images with temporary sound used to evaluate the film before full animation.

Used in conversation

“The story reel needs a clear reference before the team starts final work.”

Pitch context

You may encounter “Story reel” in vfx, virtual production & animation conversations or materials.

Why it matters: Explains image creation that extends beyond straightforward live-action photography.

Connected terms

  • AnimaticComputed from definition language and shared taxonomy. This indicates proximity, not synonymy.
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Supporting source families. This entry is an editorial synthesis rather than a quotation from one canonical glossary.