Disney's 12 Principles of Animation Quiz

What is the most important principle of animation according to Disney?

• Squash and stretch

• Exaggeration

• Timing

• Appeal

Which principle helps prepare the viewer for what's about to happen?

• Staging

• Solid drawing

• Anticipation

• Arc

What is staging in animation similar to?

• Music in a concert

• Composition in artwork

• Physics in science

• Cooking in the kitchen

Which technique involves drawing frame-by-frame from start to finish?

• Straight ahead action

• Follow through

• Pose to pose

• Secondary action

What does the principle of 'Follow through and overlapping action' describe?

• Different parts of an object stopping at different rates

• Drawing the beginning and end frames first

• Adding more frames at the beginning and end of an action

• Using motion to guide the viewer's eye

What does 'Slow in and slow out' help achieve in animation?

• More dramatic effect

• Consistent volume

• Smoother and more believable movement

• Better character appeal

Which principle involves respecting the laws of physics?

• Arc

• Exaggeration

• Solid drawing

• Appeal

What is the purpose of secondary actions in animation?

• To add more frames to an action

• To support or emphasize the main action

• To create realistic action

• To make objects follow an arc

What does the principle of 'Timing' focus on?

• The path of motion

• The volume of objects

• The appeal of characters

• The speed of movement

What does exaggeration in animation help achieve?

• More dynamic animations

• More realistic animations

• More consistent volume

• More believable physics