Motion Graphics Motion Design Principles 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What principle describes the gradual acceleration or deceleration of motion?
- Squash and Stretch
- Easing (Correct answer)
- Anticipation
- Follow Through
Correct answer: Easing
Easing (ease-in and ease-out) describes the gradual change in speed at the start or end of an animation to create natural-feeling motion.
Question 2: Which animation principle involves an object compressing on impact and stretching when moving fast?
- Easing
- Anticipation
- Squash and Stretch (Correct answer)
- Staging
Correct answer: Squash and Stretch
Squash and Stretch exaggerates an object's deformation to convey weight and elasticity, making animation feel more lively.
Question 3: What is 'Anticipation' in animation?
- The final pose of a movement
- A preparatory motion before the main action (Correct answer)
- The color chosen for motion paths
- A looping technique
Correct answer: A preparatory motion before the main action
Anticipation is a small preparatory movement in the opposite direction before the main action, helping the audience predict what will happen.
Question 4: Which principle ensures that the most important element is immediately visible to the viewer?
- Follow Through
- Staging (Correct answer)
- Overlapping Action
- Arcs
Correct answer: Staging
Staging arranges elements in a scene so that the most important action or character is clearly communicated to the audience.
Question 5: What does 'Follow Through' describe in motion design?
- Looping an animation
- Parts of an object that continue moving after the main body stops (Correct answer)
- Increasing playback speed
- Extending keyframes
Correct answer: Parts of an object that continue moving after the main body stops
Follow Through refers to secondary parts of an object—like hair or a cape—that continue moving after the main body has stopped.
Question 6: What is the concept of 'Secondary Action' in animation?
- A backup animation file
- Additional movements that reinforce the main action (Correct answer)
- The second keyframe set
- Audio syncing
Correct answer: Additional movements that reinforce the main action
Secondary Action refers to supplementary motions that support and enrich the main action, adding depth and realism to a scene.
Motion Graphics Motion Design Principles 1
What principle describes the gradual acceleration or deceleration of motion?