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>> I think one of the reasons animators (some) hate storyboarding is because it is the time when you make a lot of really difficutl decisions… << That and the fact that to do it right requires a lot of time and effort. On the other hand, its one of the most important tools an animator has for defining the scope and magnitude of a project; the commitment to the task by both parties. If done right it will save you from countless after thoughts which can absolutely devistate your budget, as well as provide a framework to negotiate the bid and any further changes the client might make. Definitely well worth the effort. But as you know, you don't always have the option to spend as much time on or get as detailed a storyboard as you might wish. I'd hope that most animators do spend the effort as it the best way I know of to safeguard the integrity of a project and its good for the image of our profession. John