Motion Graphics Motion Design Principles

Question 1

What principle describes the gradual acceleration or deceleration of motion?

Accepted Answer

Easing

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Squash and Stretch

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

A preparatory motion before the main action

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Staging

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Parts of an object that continue moving after the main body stops

Answer

Follow Through refers to secondary parts of an object—like hair or a cape—that continue moving after the main body has stopped.

Motion Graphics Practice Test