1. Detailed sheets or documents used in animation that specify timing, movements, dialogue, and other production details for each frame or scene.
Usage: animation industry term; plural form; singular is 'dopesheet'

Examples

• The animator consulted the dopesheets to ensure the character's walk cycle matched the soundtrack.
• Dopesheets are essential tools that help coordinate timing between different departments in animation studios.
• The director reviewed the dopesheets before approving the final sequence.
• Traditional animation relies heavily on dopesheets to maintain consistency across hundreds of frames.
• Digital animators still use dopesheets, though many now work with software versions instead of paper.