motionsketch
nounUK /ˈməʊʃən skɛtʃ/
US /ˈmoʊʃən skɛtʃ/
A quick drawing that shows how something moves.
The animator made a motionsketch of the bouncing ball before drawing the final frames.
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2. A fast, loose drawing that captures the movement of a person or animal.
She filled her notebook with motionsketches of dancers in the studio.
3. A preliminary visual plan for an animation showing motion paths.
The director approved the motionsketch before the team began rendering.
4. A simple diagram that uses arrows to show how parts move.
The manual included a motionsketch of the folding chair.