ABSTRACT
The rhythm and flow of images can be an abstract concept to grasp, but it is often the element that defines a particular piece of animation. The great majority of films are produced in this fashion and there is a lot of interpretation, spontaneity, and creative flow with this production protocol. It is important to work with a composer or sound designer who has experience with moving image sound tracks and who understands the rhythm and flow of a narrative or experimental production. Working with a pre-existing sound track and following that track to the frame is a lot more work, but the results can be very potent. Some animators have followed music and sound effects to the frame and others have let the sound track become more interpretive and less connected directly to the images. Both approaches have strengths and different effects on the audience.
