CDA CDA Motion Graphics & Animation 2

Question 1

In motion design, what is the purpose of 'easing' a keyframe?

Accepted Answer

To gradually accelerate or decelerate motion for a more natural feel

Answer

Easing (ease-in/ease-out) adjusts the rate of change near keyframes so animations feel less mechanical and more organic.

Question 2

Which file format is best suited for exporting a short looping animation with a transparent background for web use?

Accepted Answer

APNG or WebM with alpha channel

Answer

APNG and WebM with alpha channel support transparency and deliver smaller file sizes and better quality than GIF for web animations.

Question 3

What is a 'motion path' in animation software?

Accepted Answer

The visible trajectory line showing how an object travels through space over time

Answer

A motion path displays the spatial trajectory of an animated object, allowing animators to edit the curve of movement directly in the composition view.

Question 4

In After Effects, what does 'parenting' a layer accomplish?

Accepted Answer

Links a child layer's transformations to follow its parent layer

Answer

Parenting creates a hierarchical relationship where the child layer inherits and follows the parent's position, scale, and rotation.

Question 5

What animation technique involves tracing over live-action footage frame by frame to create realistic motion?

Accepted Answer

Rotoscoping

Answer

Rotoscoping traces real footage to extract realistic movement data or create stylized animation based on actual human motion.

CDA - Certified Digital Artist Practice Test

CDA - Certified Digital Artist Practice Test

CDA CDA Motion Graphics & Animation 2