Understanding Animation

Where can we commonly see animation?

• Only in video games

• In textbooks

• Only in educational materials

• In movies and TV shows

What is the term used for each still image in animation?

• Frame

• Pixel

• Snapshot

• Clip

What principle gives objects a sense of weight and mass?

• Anticipation

• Squash and Stretch

• Staging

• Arcs

Which principle is used to hint at what will happen next?

• Timing

• Exaggeration

• Secondary Action

• Anticipation

What does the principle of 'Staging' help achieve?

• Longer animations

• Faster animation

• Clearer communication of ideas

• More colors in animation

What is the purpose of 'Straight Ahead and Pose to Pose' techniques?

• To organize animation drawing process

• To manage animation speed

• To create backgrounds

• To define character roles

How does 'Follow Through and Overlapping Action' add to animation?

• By reducing the number of frames

• By adding realism

• By simplifying scenes

• By adding humor

What does the principle of 'Arcs' contribute to in animation?

• More organic movements

• Brighter colors

• More linear movements

• Faster action scenes

Why is 'Exaggeration' important in animation?

• To enhance the impact on viewers

• To reduce production costs

• To make the animation more realistic

• To make scenes longer

What does 'Solid Drawing' ensure in animation?

• Faster frame rate

• More vibrant colors

• Cheaper production

• 3D space and volume perception