CDA Motion Graphics & Animation Flashcards
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In animation, what term describes the technique of defining the start and end positions of a movement, with intermediate frames generated automatically?
Answer: Tweening
Tweening (in-betweening) automatically interpolates intermediate frames between two keyframes to create smooth motion.
Which of the 12 principles of animation describes exaggerating a character's movement before it occurs to prepare the audience?
Answer: Anticipation
Anticipation signals an upcoming action to the viewer, making movement feel natural and physically believable.
What frame rate (fps) is the standard for cinematic motion graphics and film playback in the US?
Answer: 24 fps
24 fps is the standard cinematic frame rate, giving film its characteristic look and used in most US motion picture production.
In After Effects, what is a 'pre-comp' used for?
Answer: Nesting a composition inside another to organize complex animations
Pre-compositing nests a composition inside another, allowing complex animation groups to be treated as a single layer.
Which interpolation type creates a smooth ease-in and ease-out between keyframes in motion graphics?
Answer: Bezier interpolation
Bezier interpolation uses curved velocity graphs to gradually accelerate and decelerate motion, mimicking natural physics.
What does the 'squash and stretch' animation principle communicate to the viewer?
Answer: Weight and flexibility of an object
Squash and stretch exaggerates deformation to convey an object's mass, elasticity, and physical weight during motion.