Character Animation Character Animation 2

Question 1

Which principle of animation describes the tendency of objects and characters to resist changes in motion?

Accepted Answer

Inertia (Follow through)

Answer

Follow through and overlapping action depicts inertia — parts of a character continue moving after the main action stops.

Question 2

In character animation, what is the purpose of a 'breakdown pose'?

Accepted Answer

To define the transitional position between two key poses

Answer

A breakdown pose is an in-between that defines the path or arc of motion between two key poses.

Question 3

What does 'overlapping action' mean in animation?

Accepted Answer

Different parts of a character moving at different rates

Answer

Overlapping action means different body parts (like hair or a cape) trail behind or lead the primary motion at different rates.

Question 4

Which graph type in most 3D animation software shows how a parameter changes over time and is used to fine-tune easing?

Accepted Answer

Graph Editor (Curve Editor)

Answer

The Graph Editor (or Curve Editor) displays animation curves that control the rate of change of each parameter over time.

Question 5

When animating a realistic bipedal walk cycle, where is weight typically shifted over the planted foot?

Accepted Answer

At the passing position

Answer

At the passing position the body is highest and the center of gravity passes over the support foot, shifting weight to it.

Character Animation Practice Test