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What is the term for the art of making inanimate objects appear to move?

  • Visual Effects
  • Motion Graphics
  • Animation (correct)
  • Video Editing

What is the number of consecutive images that are displayed each second in a film?

  • Frame rate (correct)
  • Picture rate
  • Image rate
  • Motion rate

Which of the following is an early example of projected animation?

  • Flip-book
  • Thaumatrope
  • Magic Lantern (correct)
  • Phenakistoscope

What is the principle behind the thaumatrope?

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What is the device that features spinning disks reflected in mirrors to create the illusion of movement?

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Which device is credited with inspiring early animators more than the machines developed in this era?

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What is the primary goal of solid drawing in animation?

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What is the term for the process of making sure animated characters are pleasing to look at and have a charismatic aspect?

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What is the function of Filmora's keyframing feature?

<p>To bring dynamism and energy to videos with smooth animated effects (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Filmora's motion tracking feature?

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What is the function of Filmora's auto-synchronization feature?

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What is the purpose of Filmora's color match feature?

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What is pixilation in the context of film?

<p>A technique that makes real people appear like artificial animations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following principles of animation helps prepare the viewer for what's about to happen?

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What is the name of the core group of animators who developed Disney's animation style?

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What is the purpose of staging in animation?

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Which of the following principles of animation creates the illusion of gravity, weight, mass, and flexibility?

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What is the name of the animation technique that uses cut-out characters or props?

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Flashcards

Pixilation

A technique that uses real people and objects, but makes them appear as animated through stop-motion techniques where each frame is captured individually and slightly shifted.

Cut-out Animation

A stop-motion animation technique featuring characters or props cut out from materials like paper, cardboard, or photographs to simulate movement frame by frame.

Slow-in and Slow-out

A principle of animation that creates a realistic transition between animation poses by slowing down the movement at the beginning and end of an action.

Arcs

Animation principle guiding movements to follow curved paths instead of straight lines, resulting in more natural-looking motion.

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Secondary Action

Actions or movements that add depth and richness to the main action of an animation, making it more engaging.

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Timing

The number of frames between animated poses that controls the speed of action in an animation.

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Squash and Stretch

An animation principle involving exaggerating the shape of an object to depict its weight, force, or flexibility.

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Anticipation

In animation, creating a pause or action that prepares the viewer for an upcoming event, increasing anticipation.

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Exaggeration

A principle of animation that involves exaggeration of physical characteristics, movements, or even supernatural elements, enhancing the visual impact.

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Staging

The art of arranging the stage, including character placement, camera angles, and background, to effectively communicate the scene and its elements.

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Solid Drawing and Solid Posing

Emphasis on creating believable three-dimensional forms and poses for animated characters, giving them body weight and solidity.

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Appeal

A principle of animation ensuring characters are visually appealing and memorable to the audience.

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Straight Ahead Action and Pose-to-Pose

Two approaches to animating a scene, one involves drawing frames directly in sequence, while the other involves planning key poses and filling in the gaps.

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Follow Through and Overlapping Action

An animation principle that creates a sense of continuity by adding trails or trailing movements to objects as they finish their actions.

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Editing

A software tool that allows you to edit videos, including adding effects, transitions, and text.

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Title Editing

Creating or modifying titles using various font options, animations, and other visuals.

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KeyFraming

Creating animation effects by setting points in time called keyframes, which define the starting and ending points of the animation.

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Screen Recorder

A feature that allows users to record their computer screen and create video content from it.

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Study Notes

Animation Techniques

  • Pixilation: a technique used in film to make real people appear like artificial animations
  • Cut-out Animation: a form of stop-motion using characters or props cut out from materials like paper, cardboard, photographs, or fabric

12 Principles of Animation

  • Slow-in and Slow-out: easing in and out of actions to create a more natural motion
  • Arcs: curved trajectories that add the illusion of life to an animated object
  • Secondary Action: actions that support the main action and add interest
  • Timing: the number of frames between two poses, controlling the speed of action
  • Squash and Stretch: creating the illusion of gravity, weight, mass, and flexibility
  • Anticipation: preparing the viewer for what's about to happen
  • Exaggeration: using extreme movements, physical alterations, or supernatural elements
  • Staging: setting up the scene, including character placement, background, and camera angle
  • Solid Drawing and Solid Posing: creating three-dimensional forms and poses
  • Appeal: creating memorable, engaging, and pleasing characters
  • Straight Ahead Action and Pose-to-Pose: two approaches to animating a scene
  • Follow Through and Overlapping Action: creating a sense of continuity and fluidity

Filmora Features

  • Editing: including split screen, speed ramping, and preset templates
  • Title Editing: creating and editing titles
  • KeyFraming: creating smooth animated effects
  • Screen Recorder: recording screen activity
  • Auto Beat Sync: synchronizing video and audio
  • Motion Tracking: tracking object movement and adding graphics and media
  • Instant Mode: an easy and efficient editing mode
  • Auto Reframe: automatically reframing video
  • Effects: including video, audio, and color effects
  • Mask and Blend: combining multiple images
  • Green Screen: replacing backgrounds with a single click
  • AI Portrait: using AI to create portraits
  • Audio Ducking: automatically adjusting audio levels
  • Auto Synchronization: synchronizing video and audio
  • Text to Speech (TTS): converting text to speech
  • Silence Detection: detecting silence in audio
  • Speech to Text (STT): converting speech to text
  • Audio Visualizer: visualizing audio

History of Animation

  • Early Ways of Showing Motion: 3,000 B.C. - 1500 A.D
  • Shahr-e Sukhteh: ancient bronze-age pottery bowl depicting goats leaping
  • Vitruvian Man: Leonardo da Vinci's drawing showing multiple angles, implying movement
  • Animation Before Film: 1600 - 1877
  • Magic Lantern: the first example of projected animation using pictures on glass sheets
  • Thaumatrope: a rotating mechanism with different pictures on each side, creating the illusion of movement
  • Phenakistoscope: spinning disks reflected in mirrors, creating the illusion of movement
  • Zoetrope: a hollow drum with images on interchangeable strips, creating the illusion of movement
  • Flip-Book: a kineograph that reached a wide audience, inspiring early animators
  • Movieola/Praxinoscope: an expanded zoetrope using multiple wheels to rotate images

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Test your knowledge of 12 basic principles of animation, including solid drawing, appeal, and follow through and overlapping action. Learn how to create engaging characters and animations.

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