Editing American Dad! (section)

===Animated scenes===
MacFarlane played a lead role in the animated character designs for ''American Dad!''.<ref name="autogenerated4" />

In describing the characters' appearances, Weitzman remarked "It's all very bright, very easy on the eyes."<ref name="autogenerated3a" /><ref name="autogenerated3b" />

In explaining the animated side of the job, Barker stated, "Fifty or so animators from the Fox animation group are involved. A lot is done in-house: poses, models, props, all storyboards and timing."<ref name="autogenerated4" />

Also as reported in February 2005, animation for ''American Dad!'' is colored and detailed overseas. [[Yearim|Yearim Productions Co., Ltd.]] of Korea are said to handle that end of the pre-production process.<ref name="autogenerated4" />