Theory Flashcards
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What does 'anticipation' mean in animation theory?
Answer: A small action that prepares the audience for a bigger action
Anticipation is a preparatory action that signals to the viewer what is about to happen, making movements feel natural.
What is 'squash and stretch' used for in animation?
Answer: To give objects a sense of weight and flexibility
Squash and stretch exaggerates the deformation of objects to show their physical properties and make movement feel alive.
How many frames per second does traditional theatrical animation typically use?
Answer: 24
Traditional theatrical animation runs at 24 frames per second, which creates smooth motion on film.
What is a 'keyframe' in animation?
Answer: A drawing that defines the start or end of a smooth transition
Keyframes mark the important poses in a movement, and in-between frames are drawn or generated to connect them.
What does 'follow through' mean as an animation principle?
Answer: Parts of a character continuing to move after the main action stops
Follow through shows that loose parts like hair or a cape keep moving briefly after the character's main body has stopped.
What is 'timing' in animation?
Answer: The number of frames given to an action to control its speed and feel
Timing controls whether an action feels fast or slow, light or heavy, by deciding how many frames the action takes.
What is a 'storyboard' in the animation process?
Answer: A series of sketched panels showing how scenes will look and flow
A storyboard is like a comic strip that maps out the story, camera angles, and action before full animation begins.