2D Animation Basics

What year is considered the birth of 2D animation?

• 1908

• 1915

• 1923

• 1899

Name one of the basic principles of 2D animation.

• Expand and Shrink

• Twist and Turn

• Jump and Hop

• Squash and Stretch

Which tool is commonly used for creating 2D animation frames?

• Blender

• Toon Boom Harmony

• Adobe Animate

• Clip Studio Paint

What is the purpose of storyboarding in 2D animation?

• To plan out the sequence of events, camera angles, and transitions before actual animation begins.

• To finalize the color palette for the animation

• To add sound effects to the animation

• To create detailed character designs

Who is considered the pioneer of 2D animation?

• Miyazaki

• Pixar

• Walt Disney

• Hanna-Barbera

Explain the principle of 'squash and stretch' in 2D animation.

• The principle of 'squash and stretch' in 2D animation involves deforming an object to give the illusion of weight and flexibility.

• The principle of 'squash and stretch' involves making objects rigid and inflexible in 2D animation.

• Squash and stretch is about maintaining the original shape of objects in 2D animation.

• In 'squash and stretch', objects are not deformed to show weight and flexibility.

What software is widely used for 2D animation production?

• Adobe Animate

• Blender

• Toon Boom Harmony

• Adobe Flash

How does timing play a crucial role in 2D animation?

• Timing in 2D animation is essential for setting the speed and flow of movements, ensuring they are realistic and engaging.

• The speed of movements in 2D animation is not affected by timing.

• Timing in 2D animation has no impact on the quality of the final product.

• In 2D animation, timing is only relevant for background elements.

What is the significance of 'anticipation' in 2D animation?

• Anticipation in 2D animation slows down the pace and flow of the animation.

• Anticipation in 2D animation is irrelevant and unnecessary.

• Anticipation in 2D animation helps create a sense of realism and weight to the movement.

• Anticipation in 2D animation makes the movement appear robotic and unnatural.

Describe the process of 'onion skinning' in 2D animation.

• Onion skinning is a technique used in 2D animation where multiple frames are displayed at once to see the progression of movement.

• Onion skinning is a term used in photography to describe the process of enhancing colors in an image.

• Onion skinning involves peeling layers of an onion to reveal hidden images for animation.

• Onion skinning is a technique used in 3D animation to create realistic textures.