Browse our original, functional animation production tools and planning calculators.
Production Suite
Animation Tools Directory
Explore our suite of original, functional utilities engineered for traditional animators, storyboard artists, students, and timing supervisors.
Tool A • Timing Utility
Animation Frame-Rate & Timing Calculator
Accurately convert scene durations into total frame budgets across 12, 24, 30, and 60 FPS. Automatically computes physical drawing counts on 1s (fluid action), on 2s (standard anime/western), and on 3s (holds), alongside SMPTE timecodes.
Open Frame CalculatorTool B • Pre-Production
Interactive Storyboard & Beat Sheet Planner
Plan cinematic sequences scene-by-scene. Assign shot types (Extreme Wide, Medium, Close-Up), camera movements (Pan, Tilt, Push In, Whip Pan), action descriptions, and audio cues. Includes real-time runtime totals, local browser persistence, CSV export, and print layouts.
Open Storyboard PlannerTool C • Reference Library
Animation Glossary & Technique Explorer
Instant live search across 23+ original definitions covering the 12 Principles of Animation (Squash & Stretch, Anticipation, Arcs, Secondary Action), production stages (Animatic, In-betweens, Cleanup, Compositing), and technical timing concepts.
Open Glossary ExplorerTool D • Source Verification
Official Link & Platform Directory
A manually verified, timestamped register of legitimate artist accounts across Newgrounds, YouTube, X (Twitter), Shark Robot, and Plushiyo. Protects fans from malicious clones and unauthorized uploaders.
View Verified LinksTool E • Quality Audit
Technique & Animation Study Checklist
A systematic 14-item critique rubric assessing staging, silhouette clarity, line of action, parabolic motion arcs, volume preservation during squash/stretch, and audio-hit synchronization.
Launch Study Checklist