ANIMATION FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED #29
Squash and Stretch - correct answer Gives a feeling of weight & flexibility to objects.
Squash when an object hits the ground, and stretch on the objects way to its full height
before falling again.
Anticipation - correct answer Prepares an audience for action and to make the action
look more realistic.
Staging - correct answer Used to direct your audience's attention on what is happening.
It can clearly communicate to the audience the attitude, mood, or reaction of the
character as it relates to the story. Camera angles can tell the story.
Straight ahead & pose to pose - correct answer Uses frame by frame drawings. This
method allows for more spontaneity (on the spot). It is usually means fast and wild
animations. Drawing the beginning and ending of motion---filling in the in-between
images later. Size, volume, proportions, and action are controlled here.
Follow through and overlapping action - correct answer Certain parts of the body remain
in motion even after the body has stopped (law of Physics).
Slow in - Slow out (ease in/ease out) - correct answer The human body needs time to
accelerate and time to slow down. You might have more keyframes at the start and
end--fewer in the middle.
Arcs - correct answer Most human and animal actions occur along an arched trajectory.
Walking or running is a good example. We bob up and down.
Secondary action - correct answer A person walking can swing arms or put hands in
pockets, speak or whistle. This movement emphasizes action rather than take attention
away from the main action. Good examples are arms swinging, head bobbing, whistling,
chewing gum, texting (LOL)
Timing - correct answer Correct use of this stage of animation makes your project look
REALISTIC. It can also convey personality.
Exaggeration - correct answer Perfect imitation can look static. This bring realism into
animation. If you want a person to look angry, make him look furious.
Solid drawing - correct answer The artist has to understand basics of anatomy,
composition, weight, balance, light and shadow.
Appeal - correct answer The viewer needs to feel the character is real and
interesting...do this by giving the character charisma, charm, simplicity, magnetism.
Varying parts of the body including facial features makes characters more likable.
GRADED #29
Squash and Stretch - correct answer Gives a feeling of weight & flexibility to objects.
Squash when an object hits the ground, and stretch on the objects way to its full height
before falling again.
Anticipation - correct answer Prepares an audience for action and to make the action
look more realistic.
Staging - correct answer Used to direct your audience's attention on what is happening.
It can clearly communicate to the audience the attitude, mood, or reaction of the
character as it relates to the story. Camera angles can tell the story.
Straight ahead & pose to pose - correct answer Uses frame by frame drawings. This
method allows for more spontaneity (on the spot). It is usually means fast and wild
animations. Drawing the beginning and ending of motion---filling in the in-between
images later. Size, volume, proportions, and action are controlled here.
Follow through and overlapping action - correct answer Certain parts of the body remain
in motion even after the body has stopped (law of Physics).
Slow in - Slow out (ease in/ease out) - correct answer The human body needs time to
accelerate and time to slow down. You might have more keyframes at the start and
end--fewer in the middle.
Arcs - correct answer Most human and animal actions occur along an arched trajectory.
Walking or running is a good example. We bob up and down.
Secondary action - correct answer A person walking can swing arms or put hands in
pockets, speak or whistle. This movement emphasizes action rather than take attention
away from the main action. Good examples are arms swinging, head bobbing, whistling,
chewing gum, texting (LOL)
Timing - correct answer Correct use of this stage of animation makes your project look
REALISTIC. It can also convey personality.
Exaggeration - correct answer Perfect imitation can look static. This bring realism into
animation. If you want a person to look angry, make him look furious.
Solid drawing - correct answer The artist has to understand basics of anatomy,
composition, weight, balance, light and shadow.
Appeal - correct answer The viewer needs to feel the character is real and
interesting...do this by giving the character charisma, charm, simplicity, magnetism.
Varying parts of the body including facial features makes characters more likable.
