Animation Principles: Timing and Spacing

How many frames per second is the standard for film and animation?

• 30

• 24

• 60

• 15

What does timing refer to in 2D animation?

• The speed of movement

• When a drawing occurs in a sequence

• The color of the drawings

• The size of the drawings

What is spacing in animation?

• How fast the drawings are made

• Where a drawing occurs in a sequence

• The type of drawing tool used

• The storyline of the animation

If you animate on twos, how does it affect your workload?

• It doubles your workload

• It cuts your workload in half

• It has no effect on your workload

• It makes it more complicated

What type of motion means an object moves at a consistent rate?

• Acceleration

• Constant Motion

• Easing

• Stopping

What is one common way to divide space between drawings?

• Quarters

• Fifths

• Halves

• Eighths

How can you determine the timing for your animation?

• Guessing

• Using a stopwatch to mimic the action

• Following a script

• Asking a friend

What should you do after drawing your key frames and breakdowns?

• Start coloring

• Identify what you want to happen in between

• Show it to others

• Delete everything and start over

Why is understanding timing and spacing essential for animators?

• It helps with character voices

• It is necessary for creating smooth animations

• It determines the color palette

• It is only important for 3D animation