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Dope Sheet

By Adrien-Luc Sanders, About.com

Definition: "Dope sheet" is the informal/common term for the worksheet used by animation directors to plan the timing and action of an animation. Each scene in an animation will have its own dope sheet, broken down into frame numbering for timing with detailed instructions regarding the field, camera movements, action, etc.
Also Known As: exposure sheet, X sheet, worksheet
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