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THUMBNAIL
When it comes to thumbnails, I usually work with three different approaches:
1) Organized and Semi-Clean
I use this approach when the director wants to closely follow this stage of production. I work within a template where I can include character lines, notes from the script, and other observations. The drawings remain sketchy but are more refined and structured than in earlier drafts.
2) For Myself
This method is used when the director or production team only needs to see the animatic version. In this case, I draw quickly and fluidly to establish the narrative flow, camera angles, and overall visual tone of the episode. At this stage, I’m not concerned about the drawing quality—I focus instead on the cinematic aspects and storytelling rhythm.
3) Client Involvement
I apply this approach when the client wants to be involved early in the process, alongside the director. It’s similar to an animatic presented in PDF format, since the workflow closely follows the animatic pipeline. I usually work this way when the studio I’m with is providing outsourced services, and the main studio wants to review every step of the animatic production. In this case, what I deliver is technically a thumbnail version, but it functions more like an animatic with fewer movement breakdowns.
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