Disney Animation Techniques

What is the key to creating a convincing organic material in animation?

• Squash and stretch

• Anticipation

• Follow through and overlapping action

• Secondary actions

Which principle is used to direct the focus of a viewer's eye in animation?

• Squash and stretch

• Staging

• Arcs

• Timing

What is the purpose of the principle of ease in and ease out in animation?

• To add authenticity to movements

• To create smooth and graceful movement

• To emphasize the direction of motion

• To enhance the emotion and expression

Which method of animation involves drawing each frame in chronological order?

• Straight ahead action

• Post to pose

• Squash and stretch

• Follow through and overlapping action

What is the purpose of secondary actions in animation?

• To add weight and mass to the main action

• To create smooth and graceful movement

• To enhance the emotion and expression

• To add layers of supporting gestures

Which principle of animation is influenced by weight and mass?

• Arcs

• Timing

• Exaggeration

• Follow through and overlapping action

What is the purpose of exaggeration in animation?

• To add weight and mass to the main action

• To create smooth and graceful movement

• To enhance the emotion and expression

• To amplify an expression for readability

Which principle of animation involves following an arched trajectory?

• Squash and stretch

• Staging

• Arcs

• Timing

What is the purpose of staging in animation?

• To add weight and mass to the main action

• To create smooth and graceful movement

• To enhance the emotion and expression

• To provide clarity and direction of action

Which method of animation involves plotting out the main beats of the action and then filling in the in-betweens?

• Straight ahead action

• Post to pose

• Squash and stretch

• Follow through and overlapping action