Animation for Kids Theory 2

Question 1

What does 'anticipation' mean in animation theory?

Accepted Answer

A small action that prepares the audience for a bigger action

Answer

Anticipation is a preparatory action that signals to the viewer what is about to happen, making movements feel natural.

Question 2

What is 'squash and stretch' used for in animation?

Accepted Answer

To give objects a sense of weight and flexibility

Answer

Squash and stretch exaggerates the deformation of objects to show their physical properties and make movement feel alive.

Question 3

How many frames per second does traditional theatrical animation typically use?

Accepted Answer

24

Answer

Traditional theatrical animation runs at 24 frames per second, which creates smooth motion on film.

Question 4

What is a 'keyframe' in animation?

Accepted Answer

A drawing that defines the start or end of a smooth transition

Answer

Keyframes mark the important poses in a movement, and in-between frames are drawn or generated to connect them.

Question 5

What does 'follow through' mean as an animation principle?

Accepted Answer

Parts of a character continuing to move after the main action stops

Answer

Follow through shows that loose parts like hair or a cape keep moving briefly after the character's main body has stopped.

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