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Which principle of animation is debatably the most fundamental?
Which principle of animation is debatably the most fundamental?
Who introduced the Twelve Basic Principles of Animation?
Who introduced the Twelve Basic Principles of Animation?
What was the main purpose of the principles of animation?
What was the main purpose of the principles of animation?
Which principle deals with the timing of actions in an animation?
Which principle deals with the timing of actions in an animation?
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Which principle is related to creating more realistic animations?
Which principle is related to creating more realistic animations?
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Which type of animation did the Twelve Principles of Animation originally apply to?
Which type of animation did the Twelve Principles of Animation originally apply to?
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What is the term for the widening of an object on impact to maintain its volume?
What is the term for the widening of an object on impact to maintain its volume?
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Which principle directs the audience's attention toward the most important elements in a scene?
Which principle directs the audience's attention toward the most important elements in a scene?
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Which technique involves drawing each frame of an action one after another as you go along?
Which technique involves drawing each frame of an action one after another as you go along?
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What describes the movement of secondary elements following through on the primary element's action?
What describes the movement of secondary elements following through on the primary element's action?
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Which principle involves carefully controlling the changing speeds of objects to create believable animation?
Which principle involves carefully controlling the changing speeds of objects to create believable animation?
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What term is used to describe the circular paths along which living beings, including humans, move?
What term is used to describe the circular paths along which living beings, including humans, move?
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Which method involves drawing the extremes (beginning and end drawings) of an action, followed by filling in the frames in-between?
Which method involves drawing the extremes (beginning and end drawings) of an action, followed by filling in the frames in-between?
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What is the preparation for the main action called?
What is the preparation for the main action called?
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"How do you swing your foot back to wind up?" is an example of which principle?
"How do you swing your foot back to wind up?" is an example of which principle?
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"Carefully controlling the changing speeds of objects creates an animation that has a superior believability." This statement is related to which principle?
"Carefully controlling the changing speeds of objects creates an animation that has a superior believability." This statement is related to which principle?
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Study Notes
Fundamentals of Animation
- The most fundamental principle of animation is debatable, but various principles contribute to creating a believable animation.
The Twelve Basic Principles of Animation
- Introduced by unknown animators at the Walt Disney Studio, specifically Ollie Johnston and Frank Thomas.
- The main purpose of the principles is to create more realistic, engaging, and believable animations.
Principles of Animation
- Timing: deals with the timing of actions in an animation to create a sense of realism.
- Secondary Action: creating more realistic animations by adding secondary motions that follow the primary action.
- Follow Through and Overlapping Action: describes the movement of secondary elements following through on the primary element's action.
- Slow In and Slow Out: involves carefully controlling the changing speeds of objects to create believable animation.
- Arcs: describes the circular paths along which living beings, including humans, move.
Animation Techniques
- Straight Ahead Action: involves drawing each frame of an action one after another as you go along.
- Pose-to-Pose: involves drawing the extremes (beginning and end drawings) of an action, followed by filling in the frames in-between.
- Anticipation: the preparation for the main action, e.g., "How do you swing your foot back to wind up?"
Additional Concepts
- Squash and Stretch: the widening of an object on impact to maintain its volume.
- Staging: directs the audience's attention toward the most important elements in a scene.
Original Application
- The Twelve Principles of Animation originally applied to hand-drawn animation, specifically traditional animation.
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Explore the 12 principles of animation introduced by Disney animators Ollie Johnston and Frank Thomas in their book 'The Illusion of Life: Disney Animation'. This quiz covers the fundamental principles that serve as a foundation for creating realistic and compelling animations.
