The 12 Principles of Animation Quiz

Who introduced the twelve principles of animation in their 1981 book, 'The Illusion of Life'?

• John Lasseter and Brad Bird

• Chuck Jones and Tex Avery

• Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks

• Ollie Johnston and Frank Thomas

Which principle of animation is described as giving objects an elastic life-like quality?

• Exaggeration

• Staging

• Squash and Stretch

• Anticipation

What is the purpose of the 'Anticipation' principle in animation?

• To exaggerate the main action

• To prepare the audience for the main action

• To create a sense of realism

• To add secondary actions

Which principle involves directing the audience’s attention toward the most important elements in a scene?

• Timing

• Staging

• Appeal

• Solid Drawing

What is the difference between 'Straight-Ahead Action' and 'Pose-to-Pose'?

• Straight-Ahead Action involves drawing the extremes first

• Pose-to-Pose involves drawing the extremes first

• Pose-to-Pose is more spontaneous than Straight-Ahead Action

• Straight-Ahead Action is more planned than Pose-to-Pose

Which principle is demonstrated when parts of a character continue to move after the main body has stopped?

• Secondary Action

• Arcs

• Follow-Through and Overlapping Action

• Ease In, Ease Out

What does the 'Ease In, Ease Out' principle help achieve in animation?

• A more mechanical motion

• A more realistic and fluid motion

• A faster animation

• A slower animation

Why are arcs important in animation?

• They make animation more mechanical

• They add stiffness to the motion

• They create a sense of life and fluidity

• They simplify the animation process

What is the role of 'Secondary Action' in animation?

• To distract from the main action

• To support and enhance the main action

• To replace the main action

• To slow down the animation

How does 'Timing' affect animation?

• It affects the speed and rhythm of the animation

• It alters the character design

• It changes the storyline

• It determines the color scheme