DIGITAL ANIMATION NCTVET Past Paper 20 questions

Tammoi is considering increasing the frame rate of an animation with sound synchronization. What effects should he expect?

• Neither playback would change.

• Both the audio and animation playback would increase.

• The audio playback would be unaffected, but the animation playback would increase.

• The audio playback would increase, but the animation playback would be unaffected.

Answer explanation

Increasing the frame rate affects the animation speed but not the audio playback, as they operate independently.

An animation runs for 3 minutes. Calculate the number of frames used if the frame rate is 30 fps.

• 900

• 2700

• 4800

• 5400

Answer explanation

Multiply the duration in seconds by the frame rate

You have completed an animation film accepted by most persons. However, the supervisor felt each scene was too short. To fix this problem without causing further errors, you must:

• Start from scratch to perfect every single detail within each scene.

• Increase the length of particular frames within each scene to lengthen the final product.

• Decrease the frame rate of each individual scene and recompile the scene to create the final product.

• Compile all scenes and lower the frame rate so all final products match the correct timing.

Answer explanation

Lengthening specific frames is the least disruptive method to increase duration.

You are using Adobe Flash to create a scene. Select the EASIEST method of scrolling an object across the screen while it changes color.

• Shape tweening

• Motion tweening

• Classic tweening

• Frame-by-frame

Answer explanation

Tweening refers to the process of creating intermediate frames between two keyframes to create the illusion of movements or change. Shape Tweening - allows you to change the shape of an object into another, creating a smooth and fluid transformation. Motion tweening allows you to move an object from one position to another. Classic tweening combines shapes and motion tweening it allows you to change the shape and position of an object over time. Frame by Frame is where each frame is drawn individually.

From the list of items below, choose the proper sequence for animation production:

i. Production

ii. Script

iii. Sound effects

iv. Special effects

v. Storyboard

• i, ii, iii, iv, v

• v, ii, i, iv, iii

• ii, v, i, iv, iii

• v, i, ii, iv, iii

Answer explanation

The correct sequence starts with the script, followed by the storyboard, production, special effects, and then sound effects.

Creative Art Limited is in the business of animation. An animation was exported to you with the file formats .SWF and .MOV. To CORRECTLY distribute them, you should choose:

• CD and DVD

• DVD and Web

• Web and CD

• CD and VCR

Answer explanation

.SWF (SMALL WEB FORMAT) is a web format, while .MOV is suitable for DVDs, making DVD and Web the correct distribution methods.

A customer would like to create a poster with a resolution of 72 ppi. The poster must be 17 × 21 inches. What would the width and height of the image be in pixels?

• 1144 × 1582

• 1224 × 1512

• 1234 × 1522

• 1534 × 2102

Answer explanation

Multiply the dimensions by the resolution

You have created a piece of artwork as a .psd file for one of your clients. It is BEST to use this file type when you:

• Want to have the document in picture format to make changes.

• Would like to enlarge the file and add pictures.

• Need to make changes to the document at a later date.

• Need to make changes to the document at a later date.

Answer explanation

Explanation: The .PSD file format preserves layers and edits, making it the best choice for future modifications.

Before putting an idea for a piece of art on paper, the artist has to think about its design. This is known as a/an:

• Artistic plan

• Creative plan

• Conceptualization

• Intellectual design

Answer explanation

Conceptualization is the process of developing an idea before executing the artwork.

To keep the appearance of scanned images closer to the original and at a reasonable quality, you should use ALL of the following EXCEPT:

• AutoCorrect

• Healing brush

• Contrast cast tool

• Dust and scratches

Answer explanation

AutoCorrect applies automatic adjustments that may alter the scanned image quality in unpredictable ways.