Exploring Animation Techniques

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Which type of animation is also known as cel animation?

Computer-generated animation
Traditional animation (correct)
3D animation
Stop-motion animation

What is the base layer in traditional animation?

Transparent sheets
Characters and moving objects
Background scene (correct)
Lines and shapes

Which type of animation involves painting frames on separate transparent sheets?

3D animation
Traditional animation (correct)
Computer-generated animation
Stop-motion animation

Which type of animation is created using physical objects moved in small increments?

Stop-motion animation (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of animation involves creating characters and objects using computer software?

Computer-generated animation (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is claymation and what material is generally used to make the characters?

Claymation is a type of stop-motion animation where malleable characters are used. The characters are generally made out of a substance called plasticine, not actual clay. Signup and view all the answers

What are puppets used for in stop-motion animation and how are they built?

Puppets are sometimes used instead of clay characters in stop-motion animation. They are usually built with a skeleton rig and the faces of the characters can be replaced based on the expression or controlled within the rig. Signup and view all the answers

What are action figures and Lego characters commonly used for in animation and where is this genre popular?

Action figures and Lego characters are commonly used for animation, particularly in creating funny skits. This genre is very popular on YouTube, with many channels dedicated to it. A great example of this is Robot Chicken, which uses famous action figures to make fun of pop culture. Signup and view all the answers

What is cut-out animation and what material is used to create the characters?

Cut-out animation is a variation of stop motion where characters are built out of paper shapes. They might be pinned together at the joints to make a posable figure. Signup and view all the answers

What are the five types of animation mentioned in the article?

The five types of animation mentioned in the article are claymation, puppets, action figures/Lego, cut-out, and stop motion. Signup and view all the answers

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Traditional Animation

Cel animation is also known as traditional animation.
The base layer in traditional animation is the background.

Paint-on-Glass Animation

Paint-on-glass animation involves painting frames on separate transparent sheets.

Stop-Motion Animation

Stop-motion animation is created using physical objects moved in small increments.
Claymation is a type of stop-motion animation that uses clay to make the characters.
In stop-motion animation, puppets are used to create characters and are built to have movable parts.

Computer-Generated Animation

Computer-generated animation involves creating characters and objects using computer software.

Other Types of Animation

Cut-out animation uses flat articulated characters made of materials like paper, foam, or cardboard.
Action figures and Lego characters are commonly used in stop-motion animation, particularly in the Asian market.

Overview of Animation Types

The five types of animation mentioned are traditional animation, paint-on-glass animation, stop-motion animation, computer-generated animation, and cut-out animation.