Animation for Kids Principles of Animation 3

Question 1

What is the difference between 'Straight Ahead' and 'Pose to Pose' animation methods?

Accepted Answer

Straight Ahead draws every frame in order; Pose to Pose plans key frames first then fills in between

Answer

Straight Ahead uses computers; Pose to Pose is done by hand

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Straight Ahead is for animals; Pose to Pose is for human characters

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Straight Ahead is faster; Pose to Pose always takes longer

Question 2

In the 12 Principles of Animation, which principle was designed specifically to make animated characters look charming and memorable?

Accepted Answer

Appeal

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Exaggeration

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Timing

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Solid Drawing

Question 3

Which animation principle explains why a character's coat continues to flap after the character has stopped walking?

Accepted Answer

Follow Through and Overlapping Action

Answer

Squash and Stretch

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Anticipation

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Arc

Question 4

If an animator wants to make a character's punch look extremely powerful and dramatic, which principle would they use most?

Accepted Answer

Exaggeration

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Slow In and Slow Out

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Secondary Action

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Staging

Question 5

Why do animators use arcs when drawing character movements?

Accepted Answer

Because most natural body movements follow curved paths, making motion look smooth and realistic

Answer

To make characters look like they are always smiling

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To help animators draw faster

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Because computers can only calculate curved lines

Question 6

An animated character is running and smiling happily at the same time. The smiling is an example of which animation principle?

Accepted Answer

Secondary Action

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Timing

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Squash and Stretch

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Pose to Pose

Question 7

Which of the 12 Principles is MOST directly responsible for showing whether a character is heavy or light?

Accepted Answer

Squash and Stretch

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Arc

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Appeal

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Staging