Exploring Animation Techniques

What does the term 'animation' originate from?

• An Old English word meaning 'to create'

• A French word meaning 'to entertain'

• A Latin word meaning 'a bestowing of life'

• A Greek word meaning 'to move'

Who is considered a pioneer of motion pictures due to his work with rapid photography?

• Walt Disney

• John Bray

• Eadweard Muybridge

• Émile Cohl

Which film is considered the first to feature traditional animation?

• 'Toy Story'

• 'The Enchanted Drawing'

• 'Fantasmagorie'

• 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarves'

What significant advancement did Earl Hurd and John Bray make in animation?

• Introduced computer-generated imagery

• Created the first animated feature film

• Developed the cell animation process

• Invented the multiplane camera

Which of the following is not one of the '12 Principles of Animation'?

• Follow through

• Squash and stretch

• Anticipation

• Rotoscoping

What is rotoscoping?

• A method for capturing motion capture data

• Drawing over live-action footage frame by frame

• A technique for creating 3D models

• An early form of stop motion animation

How does anime typically differ from US animation in terms of frame rate?

• US animation emphasizes detailed visuals more

• Anime uses a new image every three frames

• US animation uses more frames for detailed visuals

• Anime is animated on ones or twos

What significant difference does anime have from US animation in production?

• US animation emphasizes detailed visuals over movement

• Anime often animates on threes for more detailed visuals

• US animation uses more active camera movements

• Anime voice recording happens before animation

What is a key characteristic of stop motion animation?

• It is primarily used for creating backgrounds

• It uses traditional cell animation techniques

• It involves animating objects in slightly altered positions

• It relies on digital technology to create movement

What is the main advantage of cutout animation?

• It is primarily used for creating special effects

• It uses 3D models for animation

• It is cheaper and less time-intensive than traditional animation

• It allows for more realistic movements