Animation is generally more "dense" with dialogue than live-action, but silence is more powerful. Because animators can do anything, dialogue needs a reason.

. Often called the "invisible blueprint," an animation script is a specialized form of screenwriting that must bridge the gap between abstract literary storytelling and the highly technical, collaborative process of animation. The Blueprint for a World

While a standard feature script follows the 90–120 page rule (one page per minute), animation scripts often lean toward the shorter side (85–100 pages) because the action sequences are so dense. Action Descriptions vs. Dialogue

. Because every single frame must be designed and built from scratch, the writer acts as a primary architect, providing crucial cues for: Visual Direction