WHAT THE TEXTOMATIC IS
The Textomatic is a stripped-down animatic. Instead of images, storyboards or footage, the timeline holds blocks of text describing what's happening. It's the fastest and cheapest way to assemble a first draft - and to finally see the story unfold in time.
WHAT GOES ON THE TIMELINE
The track, cut to the structure of the video
Text blocks on top of the track
Temporary title cards
If needed - a scratch voice-over
Assembled in Premiere Pro.
WHAT WE CHECK
Is the story clear?
Does the rhythm work?
Does the mood come through?
The structure often changes right here - and that's normal.
The Textomatic is our first test pilot: it shows whether the video flies or crashes on take-off.