Character Animation Character Animation MCQ 2

Question 1

Which animation principle describes the way a character's body parts continue moving after the main action has stopped?

Accepted Answer

Follow Through

Answer

Follow Through refers to the way appendages and loose parts keep moving after the main body has stopped, adding realism.

Question 2

In 3D character animation, what does 'gimbal lock' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Loss of one rotational axis when two axes align, causing unpredictable rotation

Answer

Gimbal lock occurs when two rotation axes align, collapsing three degrees of freedom into two and causing erratic interpolation.

Question 3

What is the purpose of 'arcs' as one of the 12 principles of animation?

Accepted Answer

Natural movement follows slightly curved paths rather than straight lines

Answer

Organic movement almost always travels in arcs; straight-line motion looks mechanical and unnatural.

Question 4

Which rigging approach uses a chain of bones where moving a child bone affects the parent?

Accepted Answer

Forward Kinematics (FK)

Answer

Forward Kinematics calculates position by rotating joints from the root down the hierarchy to the end effector.

Question 5

What does 'timing' control in character animation?

Accepted Answer

The number of frames an action takes, which communicates weight and mood

Answer

Timing determines how many frames an action occupies, directly affecting the perceived weight, size, and emotional quality of the movement.

Character Animation Practice Test