2D Sprite Animation Flashcards
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What is a sprite sheet in 2D game development?
Answer: A single image containing multiple animation frames arranged in a grid
A sprite sheet packs multiple animation frames into one texture to reduce draw calls and memory overhead.
What does 'frame rate' mean in the context of sprite animation?
Answer: The speed at which animation frames are cycled
Animation frame rate controls how many sprite frames are shown per second, determining how smooth or stylized the animation appears.
What is the purpose of an animation state machine in 2D games?
Answer: To manage transitions between different character animations based on conditions
An animation state machine defines states (idle, run, jump) and the conditions that trigger transitions between them.
What is sprite 'flipping' used for in 2D platformers?
Answer: To mirror a sprite horizontally so one set of frames works for both left and right movement
Flipping the sprite horizontally allows a single set of directional animations to be reused for movement in both directions.
What is 'tweening' in 2D animation?
Answer: Interpolating values between keyframes to create smooth transitions
Tweening (in-betweening) automatically interpolates position, scale, rotation, or color between defined keyframe values over time.
What is the difference between a looping and a one-shot animation?
Answer: Looping animations repeat continuously; one-shot animations play once and stop
Looping animations (like idle or run cycles) repeat indefinitely, while one-shot animations (like a death or attack) play a single time.