Animation for Kids Principles of Animation

Question 1

How many basic principles of animation were developed by Disney animators Ollie Johnston and Frank Thomas?

Accepted Answer

12

Answer

The 12 Principles of Animation were introduced in the 1981 book 'The Illusion of Life: Disney Animation' by Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston.

Question 2

Which animation principle makes a bouncing ball look squished when it hits the ground and stretched when it's in the air?

Accepted Answer

Squash and Stretch

Answer

Squash and Stretch gives the illusion of weight and flexibility by deforming objects when they collide or accelerate.

Question 3

In animation, what is 'anticipation'?

Accepted Answer

A small movement that prepares the audience for a bigger action

Answer

Anticipation is a preparatory movement that signals to the audience that a major action is about to happen, like a character crouching before jumping.

Question 4

What does the principle of 'staging' help an animator achieve?

Accepted Answer

Guiding the audience's attention to the most important action

Answer

Staging presents an idea so it is completely and unmistakably clear, directing the viewer's eye to the most important element in the scene.

Question 5

Which animation principle describes the idea that movements in nature follow curved paths rather than straight lines?

Accepted Answer

Arc

Answer

The Arc principle states that most natural movements follow a slightly circular path, making animation look more fluid and lifelike.

Animation for Kids Practice Test

Animation for Kids Practice Test

Animation for Kids Principles of Animation