History Of Animation for Kids Flashcards
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What was the name of the first full-length animated feature film ever made?
Answer: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, released by Disney in 1937, was the world's first full-length animated feature film.
Who invented the zoetrope, an early animation device that spun pictures to create the illusion of movement?
Answer: William George Horner
William George Horner invented the zoetrope in 1834, a spinning drum device that made still images appear to move.
Which early animation technique involved drawing on clear sheets called 'cels'?
Answer: Cel animation
Cel animation used transparent celluloid sheets where characters were drawn so they could be layered over background art.
What was Mickey Mouse's original name before Walt Disney renamed him?
Answer: Mortimer Mouse
Walt Disney originally named his mouse character Mortimer, but his wife Lillian suggested the name Mickey instead.
Which 1928 cartoon is famous for being one of the first to use synchronized sound with animation?
Answer: Steamboat Willie
Steamboat Willie (1928) starring Mickey Mouse was groundbreaking because the music and sound effects were perfectly synced to the action.
What is a 'flipbook'?
Answer: A book of still images that appear to move when flipped quickly
A flipbook contains a series of slightly different images that create the illusion of motion when the pages are flipped rapidly.
Which studio produced the Looney Tunes cartoons featuring Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck?
Answer: Warner Bros.
Warner Bros. produced the beloved Looney Tunes series starting in the 1930s, home to characters like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Tweety.