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This template calculates word count and video length simultaneously as you write into the cells. It's meant to keep your ideas clear and make it easy to work within our creative pipeline.

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What is an AV Script?

What is an AV Script?

An AV Script (short for Audio-Visual Script) is a type of production script that details both what the audience will see (visual direction) and what they will hear (spoken dialogue, narration, music, or sound effects) in a video or animation project.

An AV Script (short for Audio-Visual Script) is a type of production script that details both what the audience will see (visual direction) and what they will hear (spoken dialogue, narration, music, or sound effects) in a video or animation project.

It’s typically laid out in a two-column format but could include more columns:

It’s typically laid out in a two-column format but could include more columns:

Left column (Audio): Dialogue, narration (voiceover), sound effects, and/or music cues.

Right column (Visual): On-screen action, animation direction, camera movements, graphics, transitions, and timing notes.

Why is an AV Script Useful?

Why is an AV Script Useful?

Clarity

Ensures that writers, directors, animators, and editors all have the same understanding of what each moment should look and sound like.

Efficiency

Helps clients and creative teams visualize the final piece before production begins.

Alignment

Provides a clear blueprint for animators, voice actors, and editors to follow, reducing rounds of revision.

Script Calculators

Do you know how long your script is? Let's find out!

The average English speaking speed is roughly 166 words per minute. We use this baseline to determine video length and word counts.

Words by Length

166 words
166 words
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166 words
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Length by Words

Video Length

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