# Anijam: build an animated story in reviewable stages

Approve the outline and characters before producing the shots, then inspect the timeline and sound.

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Content language: en
Author: Luke Byrne
Video published: 2026-07-03
Guide published: 2026-10-31
Sponsored coverage: Anijam

[Watch the video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WH4tS1uxSM)
Video language: English

## Develop the story before generating a film

Thanks to Anijam for sponsoring this video.

Luke uses David and Goliath as an animated story-song. The demonstrated sequence works through an outline and a chosen style rather than accepting a single unreviewed generation.

1. Write the story’s audience, length, main beats and intended tone.
2. Review and revise the proposed outline before making every shot.
3. Choose a visual style and define the recurring characters.
4. Keep the approved character references available throughout production.

## Review storyboard, keyframes and clips

The video shows a shot being corrected for consistency. A tool designed to preserve characters still needs the actual outputs checked.

1. Inspect the storyboard for clear action and a readable sequence.
2. Review the keyframes before generating video.
3. Check faces, clothing, scale and continuity between clips.
4. Correct the specific inconsistent shot and compare the revision with the approved references.

## Assemble and listen to the complete result

The later steps add narration, voice, music and timeline editing, with an Episode 2 continuation option.

1. Choose the narration and music for the story’s actual pacing.
2. Inspect the assembled timeline for cut-off actions and awkward transitions.
3. Watch and listen through the exported film.
4. Check any continuation against the established characters and story, rather than assuming consistency carries forward automatically.

## The takeaway

The useful method is staged approval and specific revisions. The recording includes limitations and does not establish that a one-sentence brief produces a finished film without judgement.

## Workflow resources

- [anijam.ai](https://www.anijam.ai/?via=luke)

## Chapters

- [0:00 AI slop is everywhere (the problem)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WH4tS1uxSM&t=0s)
- [1:00 Inside Anijam: the interface and styles](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WH4tS1uxSM&t=60s)
- [1:52 Prompting the David and Goliath story](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WH4tS1uxSM&t=112s)
- [2:05 Why you should never one-shot it](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WH4tS1uxSM&t=125s)
- [3:01 Co-designing the story outline](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WH4tS1uxSM&t=181s)
- [4:49 Choosing a style and locking characters](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WH4tS1uxSM&t=289s)
- [6:36 Storyboard, keyframes and video clips](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WH4tS1uxSM&t=396s)
- [10:10 Fixing a shot for consistency](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WH4tS1uxSM&t=610s)
- [12:57 Narration, voice and music](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WH4tS1uxSM&t=777s)
- [14:17 Timeline, Episode 2 and beginner tips](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WH4tS1uxSM&t=857s)
- [16:14 My honest verdict](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WH4tS1uxSM&t=974s)
- [16:37 The finished film](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WH4tS1uxSM&t=997s)

## Sources and limitations

Written companion prepared 31 October 2026 from this exact published description and its chapter sequence where available. Checklists are editorial adaptations, not quotations from a reviewed final-cut transcript. Reported outcomes belong to the original video; the product was not retested. Model availability, setup details, prices and offers can change. Use the retained video and resources for the demonstrated setup.

[Original video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WH4tS1uxSM)