Animated Storyboards is able to provide full audio services, including: record, mix, edit, sound design (sfx), stock music search + licensing, VO casting, and non-union VO talent payment. While the majority of our audio work is built from scratch for animatic testing, we also have extensive experience in developing audio for Broadcast, Digital/Web, Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Immersive 360.

OUR AUDIO SERVICES

VO CASTING & RECORD

ASB can source local or foreign VO talent, and tap into our global network when needed. With our staff that speaks over 40 languages, we excel at language versioning for all regions.

EDIT & MIX

Our highly trained audio engineers can take any raw audio files that either you provide or we create, and edit them together in a harmonious soundscape based on the timing of your animatics.

SOUND DESIGN

audio project

Whether uniquely crafted for your creative or plucked from our existing sfx library, our audio engineers are able to assemble a full sound design array for your campaign.

MUSIC SEARCH & LICENSE

sound board

We have relationships with a wide variety of popular stock music libraries, so we are able to source the best possible music for your creative.

Animatic Sound Design Montage

TOOLS

At ASB we stay up to date with the latest Pro Tools Ultimate versions, using audio interfaces that are capable of running up to 24 bit/196khz (extreme high fidelity audio).

WORKFLOW

We maintain an “in-person” feel with our remote recording and mixing sessions. Our engineers work with Source Connect and Zoom to connect clients and VO talent in live remote sessions. Our systems are optimized for low latency video and audio playback in session.

LOCALIZATION

Leveraging our global workforce, we are able to adapt any spot into a variety of languages by casting local voice-over talent.

Featured Work

Planters “Crunchtime”

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

3D Illustrated Cinematic

Doritos “Bar”

SPANISH LANGUAGE

3D Hybrid Boardomatic

Novanuit “Floating”

FRENCH LANGUAGE

3D Hybrid Cinematic

Audio plays a crucial role in animatics by enhancing the overall storytelling experience. It adds depth to the visual elements, helping to convey emotions, mood, and pacing. Sound effects (sfx), music, and voiceovers are what bring characters to life, creating a more immersive environment. Furthermore, audio serves as a valuable guide for our animators and directors as they craft animations tailored to specific spot lengths.

 

In summary, audio in animatics is not just an accompaniment. It is an important part of the creative process, allowing for a more comprehensive and engaging outcome.

 

We encourage you to lean on our audio department for their expertise, but we’re also open to collaborating with your trusted engineer if you prefer.