TLDR
- Animatics are timed storyboard rough-cuts with temp VO and SFX. Music helps pacing and intent.
- Pick steady cues with clear edit points.
- Keep a small palette per project: neutral bed, tension, reveal stinger, comedy, and montage pulse.
- Use licensed tracks. Every TunePocket download includes a license for YouTube and client reviews.
Hi, I’m Mik, one of TunePocket music composers. I reviewed our royalty free music and sounds catalog and selected cues that work well for animatics like dialogue and comedy backgrounds, tension and reveals, action cues, whimsy, and tech or sci-fi. Read animatics music FAQ below or jump straight to the playlist.
Before you start
Animatics often go to YouTube or Vimeo for feedback. Avoid commercial songs or random rips that cause takedowns. Every TunePocket download includes a commercial license you can save with your project files, so your animatic is safe to share privately or publicly.
How to quickly find music for any animatic board
Here are some easy to follow suggestions how to quickly locate fitting background music based on your board’s overall mood.
- Neutral background: 70 to 110 BPM, steady dynamics, clear endings.
- Tension builder: risers or drones that can ramp or release on cue.
- Reveal stinger: short cue with 1 to 2 second tail for title cards.
- Comedy: marimba or pizzicato with clear phrase edges for gag timing.
- Montage pulse: percussive bed that drives without covering the voice over.
Use TunePocket search to quickly locate matching music using the above keywords.
Frequently asked questions about music for animatics
What is an animatic and why add music?
An animatic is a timed storyboard with scratch voice over and simple SFX. Music adds rhythm and emotional cues so rough frames feel like scenes, helping stakeholders evaluate pacing and intent early.
What music fits best for dialogue-heavy boards?
Use light underscore such as soft piano, pads, or minimal guitar at 70 to 110 BPM. Look for steady dynamics, clean arrangement, and edit points, so you can trim or extend quickly.
How do I time cuts to the music?
Align shot changes to downbeats or phrase ends such as every 4 or 8 bars. Keep a palette of 3 to 5 cues per project including a neutral bed, tension builder, reveal stinger, comedy cue, and montage pulse to maintain consistency.
Can I use any music I like?
No. For animatics you need tracks you have the right to sync and share. Commercial songs or random rips can trigger Content ID claims, mutes, or takedowns and block client reviews. Use properly licensed music. Every TunePocket download includes a license for animatics, private reviews, and online previews. Save the license certificate with your project and contact support if you need channel whitelisting.
Can I post my animatic on YouTube or TikTok with this music?
Yes. TunePocket licenses authorize use in online video and social posts. Save your license certificate alongside the project.
Do I need SFX in animatics?
Light SFX such as page flips, subtle whooshes, button taps, and ambience improve readability without distracting from voiceover. Save big hits for reveals or major cuts.
Any pitfalls to avoid?
Avoid complex themes that compete with dialogue. Watch out for temp love and pick music you can easily license and keep in final edits.
Do I need to credit TunePocket?
Attribution is not required for members. Credit is welcome where feasible.
Download music for animatics
TunePocket music and SFX help storyboard rough-cuts read like finished scenes. Add clean underscore and subtle stingers so your animatics play clearly in reviews.
All music and sound effects in TunePocket catalog are licensed for animatics, private client review, online video, and VOD. Safe for YouTube, Vimeo, and internal screenings. License certificate included with every download.
TunePocket provides copyright support and YouTube channel whitelisting when applicable.
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