Broadcast Motion Timing Analyzer
Analyze and optimize motion graphics timing for broadcast frame rates and compliance.
What You Can Do
You can systematically analyze motion graphics timing across broadcast frame rates (23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 59.94 fps) and receive precise frame-duration calculations, animation sequencing guidance, and technical specifications. This skill transforms creative timing decisions into quantifiable specifications that translate directly into production workflows, ensuring your animations comply with broadcast standards while maximizing visual readability and impact.
Features
converts duration in seconds/milliseconds to exact frame counts across multiple broadcast frame rates
analyzes pacing coherence across layered animations and provides synchronized timing specifications
checks animation sequences against technical standards, duration locks, and sync points
identifies transition timing that prevents motion distortion during transcoding and compression
ensures animation sequences fit broadcast windows (15s, 30s, 60s spots) without frame-rate re-timing
calculates specifications for different frame rates and color standards across regions
evaluates reveal rates, hold frames, and easing curves for readability at compressed bitrates and small screen sizes
produces frame-accurate timing guidelines for editors working with motion graphics templates
Example Output
Example 1: 30-Second Spot Timing Analysis
Input: Logo reveal animation (250ms), text hold (2.5s), transition out (400ms) at 29.97 fps
Output:
- Logo reveal: 7-8 frames (233-267ms at 29.97 fps) ✓
- Text hold: 74-75 frames (2.467-2.500s) ✓
- Transition: 12 frames (400.4ms) ✓
- Total: 899 frames (29.97s) — fits 30s broadcast window with 3-frame buffer
Example 2: International Multi-Rate Compliance
Input: 5-layer animation sequence optimized for 24 fps, needs 25 fps delivery
Output:
- Layer 1 sync point: 18 frames (750ms) @ 24fps → 20.8 frames @ 25fps — adjust to 21 frames
- Layer 2-5 cascade timing: recalculated with 4% frame-rate adjustment
- Artifact risk: Medium (fast reveal rates) — recommend easing curve smoothing
- Recommendation: Add 8-frame buffer before fast transitions to prevent aliasing
What's Included
- SKILL.md instruction file for Claude:
- Broadcast Frame Rate Reference Table (all standard frame rates with frame-duration conversions):
- Timing Analysis Template (multi-layer animation breakdown worksheet):
- Compliance Checklist (duration locks, sync points, artifact prevention):
- Animation Pacing Guidelines (reveal rates, hold times, transition recommendations by broadcast type):
Who It's For
- Motion designers working on broadcast commercials, bumpers, and promotional content
- Video editors and post-production specialists optimizing animation timing for broadcast delivery
- Creative directors reviewing animation sequences for compliance and visual pacing
- Broadcast technical coordinators verifying animation specifications against delivery standards
- Freelance animators producing templates for international broadcast distribution
Best For
- Calculating exact frame counts for multi-region broadcast deliverables at different frame rates
- Optimizing animation pacing to fit strict time-slot requirements (15s, 30s, 60s spots)
- Analyzing multi-layer animation sequences for coherent visual timing and synchronization
- Preventing motion artifacts during broadcast transcoding and compression workflows
- Creating frame-accurate timing specifications for motion graphics template documentation
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