Animation and Modeling Techniques Flashcard

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What does the slow in and slow out principle achieve in animation?

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Creates a sense of acceleration and deceleration.

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What is the appeal principle in animation?

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The character or object should be interesting and engaging.

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What is the purpose of the anticipation principle in animation?

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To prepare the audience for an action.

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What is the main difference between straight-ahead action and pose-to-pose?

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Straight-ahead is for fluid movements, pose-to-pose is for structured actions.

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What is the purpose of exaggeration in animation?

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To push movements further to make them more dynamic.

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What is the principle of secondary actions in animation?

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Adding additional movements to enhance the main action.

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Define the principle of timing in animation.

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The speed of an action, which affects the perception of weight and realism.

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What does the principle of arcs refer to in animation?

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Movements should follow a natural arc to appear more fluid and realistic.

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Explain the concept of staging in animation.

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Presenting an idea clearly so that it is easily understood by the audience.

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What is the role of follow-through in animation?

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Ensures that parts of a character continue to move after the main action has stopped.