Animation Study Guide (Flash Cards)

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What is animation?

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The process of creating the illusion of movement by displaying a sequence of images or frames.

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How long has animation been used in storytelling?

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Over a century.

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Name three modern uses of animation.

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Films, TV shows, video games, advertisements, digital media.

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What creates the illusion of motion in animation?

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Showing a sequence of slightly different images or frames in rapid order.

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How has animation evolved over time?

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From hand-drawn images to computer-generated graphics (CGI).

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Name one type of media that relies heavily on animation.

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Examples: films, video games, TV shows, social media content.

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What is another name for traditional animation?

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Frame-by-frame animation.

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How is each frame created in traditional animation?

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Each frame is drawn by hand, either on paper or digitally.

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Name two classic Disney films that used traditional animation.

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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, The Lion King (1994).

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List two tools used for traditional animation.

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Light tables, paper, Procreate, Flipaclip.