Animation Principles Flashcard

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What is the primary function of frames in animation?

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To represent a single moment in time

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How do keyframes contribute to animation?

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They define the start and end of an animation movement.

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What is the difference between regular keyframes and property keyframes?

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Property keyframes store changes in individual properties

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Which of the following statements about timing in animation is true? Timing has no effect on the perception of motion, A higher frame rate results in choppier animations, Closer keyframes result in faster action, Timing only affects the duration of an animation

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Closer keyframes result in faster action

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In the context of animation, what do X and Y coordinates represent?

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The position of objects on the stage

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What is the purpose of inbetweening (or tweening) in animation?

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To generate frames between keyframes for smooth motion

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Morphing in animation is best described as:

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A gradual transformation of one shape into another

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Which technology is now considered obsolete for creating interactive content and animations? Options: HTML5 Canvas, CSS3, JavaScript

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ActionScript 3.0

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Why is HTML5 Canvas preferred over ActionScript for web animations?

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It allows for dynamic graphics and has broad browser support.

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When creating a motion tween, which of the following properties can be animated? Only position, Only size, Only rotation and opacity, Position, scaling, rotation, and opacity

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Position, scaling, rotation, and opacity