Character Animation Animation Principles 2

Question 1

Which principle of animation is concerned with the weight, mood, and personality conveyed by the number of frames per action?

Accepted Answer

Timing

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Exaggeration

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Appeal

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Secondary Action

Question 2

'Secondary Action' in animation refers to:

Accepted Answer

A supporting action that reinforces the main action

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An action performed by a secondary character

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The follow-through on clothing

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The anticipation before a jump

Question 3

The principle that requires animators to create poses that read clearly even in silhouette is called:

Accepted Answer

Solid Drawing

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Staging

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Appeal

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Straight Ahead Action

Question 4

Which animation principle describes drawing one frame at a time from start to finish without planning ahead?

Accepted Answer

Straight Ahead Action

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Pose to Pose

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Slow In Slow Out

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Overlapping Action

Question 5

'Pose to Pose' animation technique involves:

Accepted Answer

Planning key poses first and filling in the in-betweens later

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Drawing each frame in order from start to finish

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Using motion capture data to set keyframes

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Tracing over live-action reference footage

Question 6

'Appeal' as one of the 12 principles means:

Accepted Answer

A character's design is engaging and has a clear, strong presence

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A character always looks cute or friendly

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Movements are exaggerated beyond reality

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Every action has a preparatory anticipation