Animation and Modeling Techniques Quiz

Which principle gives the illusion of weight and volume to a character as it moves?

• Anticipation

• Squash and Stretch

• Staging

• Exaggeration

What is the purpose of the anticipation principle in animation?

• To make movements more realistic

• To prepare the audience for an action

• To create smooth arcs

• To add secondary actions

Which principle involves presenting an idea so that it is unmistakably clear?

• Solid Drawing

• Timing

• Staging

• Appeal

What is the main difference between straight-ahead action and pose-to-pose?

• Straight-ahead is for structured actions, pose-to-pose is for fluid movements

• Straight-ahead is for fluid movements, pose-to-pose is for structured actions

• Both are used for mechanical movements

• Both are used for unpredictable movements

Which principle helps to add realism by preventing actions from stopping abruptly?

• Arc

• Secondary Action

• Slow In and Slow Out

• Follow Through and Overlapping Action

What does the slow in and slow out principle achieve in animation?

• Ensures characters are well-constructed

• Emphasizes the impact of actions

• Adds secondary actions

• Creates a sense of acceleration and deceleration

Which principle states that most natural actions follow an arched trajectory?

• Arc

• Solid Drawing

• Timing

• Exaggeration

What is the role of secondary action in animation?

• To ensure characters are well-constructed

• To emphasize the impact of actions

• To create smooth arcs

• To support the main action and add dimension

How does timing affect animation?

• It ensures characters are well-constructed

• It creates smooth arcs

• It adds secondary actions

• It conveys the weight, emotion, and physical forces

What is the purpose of exaggeration in animation?

• To push movements further to make them more dynamic

• To create smooth arcs

• To add secondary actions

• To ensure characters are well-constructed