LESSON 8: PRODUCING CLEANED-UP AND IN-BETWEENED DRAWINGS (CI)

​Clean-up requirements for drawing (cartoon-simple)

By Honey Daquipil

Types of model sheets

By Honey Daquipil

Multiple Choice

To draw appropriate movements, you must first draw an __________ extending through the main action of the character.

• guide line

• sketch line

• straight line

• imaginary line

Multiple Choice

True or False.
All videos are allowed to be imported in Adobe Flash

• True 
• False

Multiple Choice

Long video clips work best when importing directly into the Flash library.

• True
• False

Multiple Choice

 There are different ways of adding videos in Flash.

• True
• False

Multiple Choice

FLV is a supported video file format in Flash.

• True 
• False

Multiple Choice

MP4 is a supported video file format in Flash.

• True
• False

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are the series of mouse clicks to be able to go to the Import Video window.

•  File ► Import ► Import Video
•  File ► Import ► Import to Library
•  File ► Import Video► Import to Library
• File ► Import Video

Multiple Choice

Which of the following determines the appearance and position of play controls.

• Controls
• Windows
• Skin
• Minimalist

Multiple Choice

Classic tweens are an __________ way of creating animation in Adobe Flash.

• older
• cooler
• newer
• best

Multiple Choice

Motion tween is more complicated to create and less flexible.

• True 
• False

Multiple Choice

A _____________ is an animation that is created by specifying different values for an object property in different frames

• motion
• classic

Multiple Choice

Tweening is the short term for the _______________.

• betweening
• in between
• in beetwen
• in the between

Multiple Choice

______________ removes the motion tween from the selected tween span.

• remove tween
• classic tween
• delete tween
• motion tween

Multiple Choice

The following are the video formats that flash professional can import except:

• FLV
• F4V
• MPEG
• MJPG

Multiple Choice

The most common video format in importing on a flash file is the ___________.

• MP4
• MPEG
• FLV
• FLY

Multiple Choice

What type of animation should Jane use if she wants to move an object from one position to another over a period of time?

• Shape tween
• Frame by frame animation
• Motion tween
• Static animation

Multiple Choice

Write the letter of the choice that contains a common concept from the keyword chain:
Line, Oval, Free Transform,Pencil: _____________

• Property inspector
• Toolbox
• Timeline
• Layer

Multiple Choice

Write the letter of the choice that contains a common concept from the keyword chain:
Layer, Frames, Locking layers, Play button:________________

• Property inspector
• Library
• Timeline
• Toolbox

Multiple Choice

Write the letter of the choice that contains a common concept from the keyword chain:
Pencil,Brush,Eraser,Line:____________.

• Toolbox
• Property inspector
• Timeline
• Library

Multiple Choice

Identify the picture.

• Text tool
• Pencil tool
• Word tool
• Deco tool

Multiple Choice

Identify the picture.

• Selection tool
• Free transform tool
• Sub selection tool
• Lasso tool

Multiple Choice

The correct proportioning technique will fit on the action you want to communicate with your audience.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

Made of key positions that create the effect of action.

• Creating Animation

• Drawing

• Animating a walk

• Sketching

Multiple Choice

In animating a walk, there are key poses that you first need to define.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

Make sure to animate all the connected parts of the character. _________ should be proportioned to the body.

• Face and arms

• Head and legs

• Hands and feet

• Head and shoulder

Multiple Choice

For the half-cycle, you can already draw the half of the action including the hands, _____, _____, and feet.

• hips, legs

• elbow, wrist

• arms, legs,

• knee, legs,

Multiple Choice

For the jump, the legs are flung up to suddenly create momentum.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

Key poses for walk and run are same.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

A run should relay speed compared to a walk.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

The gap of your character’s feet defines speed. The _____ the gap, the more it shows the action that will take place.

• wider

• larger

• smaller

• bigger

Multiple Choice

Basically, to animate a walk requires two _________ and in-betweening them in a logical way.

• design

• key positions

• pose style

• poses

Multiple Choice

. The head, arms, body, and legs must move __________.

• independently.

• smoothly

• freely

• simultaneously

Multiple Choice

A walk is a continuous series of steps.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

The main action in a walk stems from the legs and the lower body so starting with it would be ______.

• align

• logical

• physical

• reality

Multiple Choice

Drawings in between the key positions.

• key poses

• In-betweening

• between drawing

• key drawing

Multiple Choice

inbetweening is usually done by an assistant.

• drawing table

• film

• studio

• lightbox

Multiple Choice

What is the fundamental requirement of in-betweening?

• detailed

• accuracy

• proportion

• alignment

Multiple Choice

To know how many in-betweens are needed, what is the animator must do?

• draw the first and last characters

• draw the first character

• draw a sketch

• draw a chart

Multiple Choice

These are the key drawings and are circled.

• line drawing

• walking drawing

• breakdown drawing

• in-between

Multiple Choice

The in-between drawings in a walk animation.

• Passing Position

• Breakdown Drawing

• In-Betweening

• Key poses

​Performance Task #5: Students finalize and export their in-between animation clip.

​Procedure:

• Students review their previous in-between drawings and make necessary refinements.

• They ensure line consistency, proportion accuracy, and smooth transitions between frames.

• Using animation software or tools, students compile and export their drawings as a short animation clip.

• The final output should show fluid motion, proper timing, and character consistency.

• Teacher evaluates and provides feedback based on quality and technical execution.

​Performance Task #5: Students finalize and export their in-between animation clip.

Expected Output: A finalized and exported short in-between animation clip (5–10 seconds).

Skills Developed:

·       Mastery of in-betweening and clean-up principles

·       Digital workflow and exporting process

·       Attention to motion detail and consistency

·       Technical and creative proficiency in animation production

​Criteria Description Points 1. Smoothness and Consistency of Motion Animation flows naturally with proper spacing and timing between frames. Movements are fluid and continuous. 40% 2. Accuracy of In-Betweens and Proportions In-between frames are accurately placed and maintain correct proportions, alignment, and model consistency. 30% 3. Technical Execution and Export Quality Properly compiled, rendered, and exported animation file with correct settings (frame rate, resolution, and format). 20% 4. Creativity and Presentation Demonstrates creativity in motion, clarity of character action, and neat presentation of final output. 10%

Tinkercad

By Mr. Muniz

Duplication occurs when an copy of an object is created.

​tinkercad

​Duplication

​Duplication on Tinkercad

Simply follow these steps:

1. Select any object you like on TinkerCad

2. Hold and click CTRL + D ONLY ONCE.

3. Make any changes you like to the object. (ex: rotate, move,etc)

4. Hold and click CTRL + D once more and the object will duplicate along the changes you made on step 3.

Subject | Subject

Some text here about the topic of discussion

Open Ended

What is the differences between symbols A and B in the picture?

Open Ended

On TinkerCad, what will happen if I group a solid object with a transparent object?

Now you try!

On TinkerCad, show 3 features:

1. Grab any shape you like and duplicate it 4 or more times

2. ​Group it with any other shape you like

3. Raise it to about a measure of 15.00

​Some text here about the topic of discussion.

• ​Comics are known for two big things (besides the superheroes): The graphical art style and the way everything seems to be drawn dynamically.

• Creating something dynamic tends to be an advanced technique no matter the medium.

• The greatness of comics can be broken down into dynamic character poses, thoughtfully planned storytelling, well composed shots and world building

The Human Body As A Volume

Multiple Choice

Why did the flying pose in the lesson still look balanced even though the character wasn’t grounded?

• Because the center of gravity felt right

• Because the arms were extended

• Because the legs were bent

• Because the character was drawn with a gesture

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT considered a basic 3-dimensional shape used for constructing poses?

• Cube

• Sphere

• Cylinder

• Hexagon

Open Ended

What are some foundational skills required to master dynamic character posing in comic art?

Written Works #6: Create a 3D Character Posing Model Sheet Using Basic Shapes in SketchUp

Instructions:

1. Open SketchUp (Web or Desktop version).

2. Create a simple 3D character using only basic shapes such as:

   • Sphere (head, joints)

   • Cylinder (arms, legs, neck)

   • Box/Cube (torso, feet)

   • Rectangle shapes for extra features (ears, accessories)

3. Assemble the shapes to form a complete humanoid or stylized character.

Written Works #6: Create a 3D Character Posing Model Sheet Using Basic Shapes in SketchUp

1. Pose your character in three (3) different positions, for example:

   • Front pose (neutral)

   • Action pose

   • Side pose

2. Arrange the three poses in a Model Sheet layout (side-by-side).

3. Add labels for each pose (e.g., “Front View,” “Action Pose,” “Side View”).

4. Export your final model sheet as an image (.png / .jpg) or PDF.

5. Submit your work following the required filename format:
   WW6_Lastname_Firstname_3DModelShee

Performance Task #6: 3D Character Posing Model Sheet

o   Students create a 3D character model sheet in SketchUp showing at least three dynamic poses (idle, action, reaction).

o   Export screenshots or rendered images for presentation.

Performance Task #6: 3D Character Posing Model Sheet

Answer on your notebook

1. How can a pose tell a story without movement?

2. You are assigned to create a short 3D scene where your character reacts to dropping their phone.
   Question: How will you adjust the poses — from idle to reaction — to show surprise or frustration through body language alone?

3. You are creating a 3D model of a superhero ready to leap into action. The director asks you to make the pose look powerful but natural.
   Question: What adjustments will you make to the pose’s balance, line of action, and center of gravity to convey strength and readiness?

Multiple Choice

What is an exposure sheet (X-sheet) mainly used for in animation?

• rendering the final output for the scene

• recording all the sound effects used in the scene

• coloring the characters in each frame of animation

• giving instructions for timing and character actions

Multiple Choice

What does the Dial column hold?

• breakdown of pre-recorded dialogue

• timing of the scene

• background numbers

• camera commands

Multiple Choice

If an animator wants to add a zoom effect, where should they record this in the exposure sheet?

• camera column

• background column

• action column

• cel levels column

Multiple Choice

Which column in the x-sheet contains the character’s poses and timing?

• dial

• background

• action

• camera

Multiple Choice

Which column specifies panning, zooming, or shaking movements?

• dial

• background

• action

• camera

Multiple Choice

How many cel levels can a standard x-sheet usually accommodate?

• 3

• 5

• 4

• 6

Multiple Choice

When animating on twos, which numbers are usually used on the x-sheet?

• even numbers only

• multiples of four

• odd numbers only

• random numbers

Multiple Choice

Even with modern software, why is a physical x-sheet still useful?

• It replaces software animation.

• It improves computer performance.

• It automatically animates characters.

• It helps plan timing, spacing, and key poses clearly.

Multiple Choice

Refer to Figure 1, in a chase scene, the camera is supposed to follow a moving car while the background changes rapidly. You notice that the camera pan column overlaps with the background action and some character keyframes. How should you maintain accurate planning and readable scene?

• Combine camera, background, and character actions into a single column, marking all frame numbers for each element, and use color coding to differentiate overlapping actions.

• Separate each element into its respective column (Camera, Background, Characters), calculate the frame positions for each action based on the 24 fps frame rate, and clearly mark timing and key poses to maintain readability.

• Ignore the camera pan and rely on the software timeline to adjust movement dynamically, while keeping character keyframes in their columns without recalculating timings.

• Reduce the number of character keyframes to simplify the X-sheet, and stretch background or camera actions across multiple frames to maintain approximate timing, sacrificing exact synchronization for clarity.

Multiple Choice

Which line type from the alphabet of lines indicates visible edges of an object?

• visible line

• center line

• hidden line

• cutting plane line

Multiple Choice

Which line type is used to show symmetry or axes in a character or object?

• visible line

• center line

• hidden line

• cutting plane line

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of a hidden line in clean-up drawing?

• to indicate motion and action lines

• to mark reference grids in backgrounds

• to emphasize main character contours

• to show parts of an object that are not directly visible

Multiple Choice

What is the function of leader lines in clean-up drawing?

• Mark axes of symmetry or center lines for alignment.

• Indicate the direction or flow of motion for a character.

• Connect labels or notes to the correct points on the drawing.

• Show where a cutting plane passes through an object or character.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following tasks do clean-up artists primarily perform?

• Broadening the details.

• Adding unnecessary lines.

• Refining details, removing unnecessary lines.

• Simplifying characters and objects.

Multiple Choice

Why do clean-up artist remove unnecessary lines from a sketch?

• To refine and clarify the drawings for smoother motion.

• To add imperfections for a more realistic animation.

• To simplify the animation process for faster production.

• To add extra details and make the animation more complex.

Multiple Choice

When removing unnecessary lines, what should clean-up artist be careful?

• Avoiding the removal of essential details that define the character’s form and expression.

• Erasing as many lines as possible to simplify the design, even if details are lost.

• Removing all shading and texture to make the animation appear flat.

• Randomly adjusting line weight without considering consistency.

Multiple Choice

Which principle helps a character look stable and not about to fall?

• balance

• foreshortening

• contrapposto

• flow

Multiple Choice

Which posing principle shows the natural shift of weight between hips and shoulders?

• balance

• foreshortening

• contrapposto

• flow

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of contrapposto in character posing?

• It locks the hips and shoulders into a rigid alignment.

• It removes the need for perspective and depth cues.

• It simplifies anatomy by reducing body movement.

• It shifts weight naturally to create a relaxed and dynamic stance.

Multiple Choice

Which concept ensures that the size of the head, body, and limbs remains correct across all poses in a model sheet?

• proportion

• silhouette

• turnaround

• consistency

Multiple Choice

Which concept focuses on keeping the character’s appearance the same in every pose and view?

• proportion

• silhouette

• turnaround

• consistency

Multiple Choice

Which concept makes the character easy to recognize even at a distance or in shadow?

• visual readability

• proportion and scale

• model accuracy

• line consistency

Multiple Choice

A character looks structurally correct, but the line weight varies across different poses. What action should be taken?

• The line weight should be thickened uniformly for every pose in the sheet.

• The line weight should be reduced equally across all drawings in the sheet.

• The line weight should be varied slightly to show movement across all poses.

• The line weight should be made consistent across all poses in the model sheet.

Multiple Choice

While cleaning up a character model sheet for a dynamic action pose, you notice several issues: the character is leaning too far forward, the shoulders and hips are overly symmetrical making the pose stiff, the hand reaching toward the viewer looks disproportionately large, and overlapping limbs make the silhouette unclear. Which approach best corrects all these issues while maintaining proper posing, proportion, and readability?

• Adjust the weight and posture, correct the hand size, refine the line of action, fix proportions, and clarify the silhouette.

• Keep the pose as it is, emphasize all lines, exaggerate the background, adjust arm length slightly, tilt the torso, and simplify overlapping limbs.

• Shorten the torso and limbs, remove perspective distortion, tilt shoulders slightly, refine the movement line, fix only head and hand proportions, and leave the silhouette.

• Thicken all lines, adjust arm and leg lengths, tilt the torso moderately, change background perspective, maintain symmetry, and simplify overlapping limbs.

Multiple Choice

What are the drawings called that appear between the key poses in animation?

• keyframes

• thumbnails

• in-betweens

• backgrounds

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a "don't" when in-betweening animation frames?

• Overlapping action to create depth and dimension.

• Using the same timing and spacing for every in-between frame.

• Experimenting with different easing techniques for smoother motion.

• Adding unnecessary complexity by introducing breakdowns.

Multiple Choice

Where do you create and view your 3D model in SketchUp?

• status bar

• Modeling Area

• toolbar

• measurement box

Multiple Choice

Where do you type specific dimensions when creating or modifying a model?

• It displays the drawing area.

• It contains drawing and editing icons.

• It shows messages about tool usage.

• It allows users to enter exact numeric values.

Multiple Choice

Which function allows the user to undo mistakes while modeling?

• It saves the current file.

• It reverses the last action performed.

• It changes the camera angle.

• It deletes selected objects permanently.

Multiple Choice

While navigating the model, you accidentally move geometry instead of adjusting the camera view. What is the most effective action to correct this?

• It deletes the moved object and redraws it again.

• It saves the file and reloads the project workspace.

• It undoes the action and switches to a navigation tool.

• It locks the object and continues navigating the model.

Multiple Choice

While attempting to orbit the model, you notice the object is being rotated instead. What is the best way to prevent this mistake?

• It groups the object and rotates it carefully.

• It increases the zoom level before orbiting the view.

• It selects the Orbit tool before dragging the mouse.

• It changes the camera to perspective view mode.

Multiple Choice

When preparing a SketchUp drawing for animation, what is a good practice?

• avoid using scenes

• organize objects into layers or groups

• keep all geometry visible, even stray lines

• use only default settings without creating groups

Multiple Choice

If your animation looks jumpy, which step should you check first?

• camera angles and scene transitions

• font style

• material colors

• export file type

Multiple Choice

What is the benefit of hiding unnecessary objects before animating in SketchUp?

• It changes the object’s color.

• It increases the model’s polygon count.

• It automatically creates animation paths.

• It reduces clutter and improves animation clarity.

Multiple Choice

Which workflow is best for preparing a SketchUp model for animation?

• add materials → animate → cleanup → organize layers/groups

• cleanup → organize layers/groups → set scenes → animate

• animate → cleanup → export → cleanup → animate

• set scenes → add textures → cleanup→ animate→ export

Multiple Choice

Marco is working on a SketchUp model for an animation, but he notices that some objects disappear when layers are turned off, and some redundant lines and faces remain in the model. He wants to ensure the animation runs smoothly, looks professional, and avoids rendering errors. Which of the following is the best approach Marco should take to solve the issues and prepare the model for animation?

• Group repeated objects as components, organize all layers properly, and remove unnecessary lines and faces from the model.

• Increase the rendering quality, adjust the lighting settings, and add more textures to improve the visual appearance of the animation.

• Convert all objects into 2D faces, hide redundant layers, and use scenes sparingly to reduce file size for faster animation.

• Export the model to a different file format, re-import it into SketchUp, and create new scenes to bypass the disappearing objects problem.

Multiple Choice

Which Tinkercad interface feature helps you to change your camera angle and view your model from different perspectives?

• shape panel

• inspector panel

• navigation cube

• timeline

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the inspector panel in Tinkercad?

• to edit properties such as size, rotation, and color

• to automatically animate the objects in the scene

• to import new shapes from the online gallery

• to merge multiple projects into a single design

Multiple Choice

Where can you save, export, or access your Tinkercad projects?

• workplane

• dashboard

• navigation cube

• shape panel

Multiple Choice

Which feature helps you change camera angles and view your model from different perspectives?

• the shapes panel containing 3D objects

• the navigation cube for adjusting the view

• the inspector panel for editing object properties

• the timeline for controlling animation sequences

Multiple Choice

Which feature in Tinkercad allows you to combine or subtract objects to create complex 3D shapes?

• workplane

• navigation cube

• group / ungroup

• gallery

Multiple Choice

Which Tinkercad tool helps in aligning multiple objects along a common axis to prepare for animation?

• move tool

• inspector panel

• shapes panel

• dashboard

Multiple Choice

Where do you place objects in Tinkercad to start building your design?

• workplane

• inspector panel

• shapes panel

• dashboard

Multiple Choice

Which Tinkercad workflow ensures a clean model ready for animation?

• import objects → remove unnecessary geometry → group and align → animate

• animate objects → adjust camera angles → apply textures → export → group

• apply colors → animate → remove shapes → group objects → import → export → group

• export the project → import → adjust the timeline → add shapes → adjust camera angles

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to organize objects into layers or groups before creating animation in Tinkercad?

• to reduce the size of the workplane

• to automatically generate animation keyframes

• to increase the color options for each object

• to control visibility and prevent unintended object movement

Multiple Choice

You are assigned to create props from the storyboard in Tinkercad for an animation scene. While cleaning up your 3D models, you notice some parts are misaligned, and certain details are inconsistent across different props. Which approach best ensures that all props are accurate, clean, and ready for animation?

• Focus only on coloring and texturing the props while ignoring alignment and proportion issues for now.

• Adjust all misaligned parts, refine every detail across all props, and use Tinkercad tools for alignment and grouping.

• Delete the misaligned parts and recreate them later without checking proportions or alignment for each prop.

• Keep all props as they are and rely on the animation software to automatically correct any alignment or detail issues.

Multiple Choice

Which TinkerCad tool is used to combine two or more objects into one solid shape?

• group

• align

• hole

• duplicate

Multiple Choice

Which operation is MOST useful when arranging multiple computer tables in a laboratory layout?

• hole

• scribble

• workplane

• align

Multiple Choice

If you need 20 identical chairs for your TinkerCad animation set, which tool will save the MOST time?

• undo

• workplane

• duplicate

• import

Multiple Choice

What is the main advantage of using the Duplicate tool in TinkerCad?

• It removes overlapping shapes.

• It creates a perfect copy instantly.

• It makes objects transparent.

• It changes the color of objects.