CDA CDA Motion Graphics & Animation

Question 1

In animation, what term describes the technique of defining the start and end positions of a movement, with intermediate frames generated automatically?

Accepted Answer

Tweening

Answer

Tweening (in-betweening) automatically interpolates intermediate frames between two keyframes to create smooth motion.

Question 2

Which of the 12 principles of animation describes exaggerating a character's movement before it occurs to prepare the audience?

Accepted Answer

Anticipation

Answer

Anticipation signals an upcoming action to the viewer, making movement feel natural and physically believable.

Question 3

What frame rate (fps) is the standard for cinematic motion graphics and film playback in the US?

Accepted Answer

24 fps

Answer

24 fps is the standard cinematic frame rate, giving film its characteristic look and used in most US motion picture production.

Question 4

In After Effects, what is a 'pre-comp' used for?

Accepted Answer

Nesting a composition inside another to organize complex animations

Answer

Pre-compositing nests a composition inside another, allowing complex animation groups to be treated as a single layer.

Question 5

Which interpolation type creates a smooth ease-in and ease-out between keyframes in motion graphics?

Accepted Answer

Bezier interpolation

Answer

Bezier interpolation uses curved velocity graphs to gradually accelerate and decelerate motion, mimicking natural physics.

CDA - Certified Digital Artist Practice Test

CDA - Certified Digital Artist Practice Test

CDA CDA Motion Graphics & Animation