Animation NC II Exam Weeks 11-19 (ICT-2122-2012S)
AMA OED ANSWERAdobe Animate CC Basics
The System Minimum Requirements of Adobe Animate CC operating system is Microsoft® Windows® XP (64 bit), Windows 8.1 (64 bit), or Windows 10 (64 bit).
It is called the big white rectangle in the middle of your screen.
The System Minimum Requirements of Adobe Animate CC is 1024x900 display.
What command is used to display the Library panel in Windows operating system?
The library panel is where you store and organize symbols created in Animation.
What command is used to display the Library panel in Mac operating system?
Regardless of the playback environment and document type, all document types are saved as ______.
It is used to create animated assets that playback in a modern browser.
It is the file format of Animate.
It is a software from Adobe that is used in the creative industry to develop engaging projects integrating video, sound, graphics, and animation.
To install Adobe Animate CC, one must do the following.
Your animation could play in a browser with the Flash Player, or they could play in a browser with HTML5 and JavaScript. Or, they could play as an app on a mobile device.
Animation Processes
In traditional animation, the first drawings are called "roughs" or ______ because they are often done in a very loose fashion.
______ are the drawings that are essential to animating a character.
The gray area is called the ______.
It refers to the process of creating the final drawings you see in the finished film.
Clean-up is generally done on a new sheet of paper. They can be done on the same sheet as the rough animation if this was done with a "non-copy blue" pencil.
The artist doing the clean-ups is responsible for the final line and finished look of the shot.
It is the process of creating the final drawings.
It is done in a very loose fashion. It is also the first drawing in traditional animation.
It is the broken down of a character’s action to represent the extremes of that action.
Animation Principles
It indicates speed and that when spacing change there’s acceleration.
It is the principle of applying a contrasting change of shape.
It is the visual path of an object or action.
It is one of the most important tools to make movements realistic and pleasing to the eye.
When there’s acceleration the velocity is constant so the speed is constant.
Animation physics is the introduction of the laws of physics into a genuine one.
A straight arc gives the movement more power.
The circular arc makes the movement mechanical.
Linear or angular arcs can be used for the organic movement.
In which of the Basic Principles of Animation refer to as one of the most overlooked principles. It is described as it directs the audience’s attention toward the most important elements in a scene in a way that effectively advances the story?
In which of the Basic Principles of Animation refers to operate along a curved trajectory that adds the illusion of life to an animated object in action. Without arcs, your animation would be stiff and mechanical?
In which of the Basic Principles of Animation refer to as the preparation for the main action?
In which of the Basic Principles of Animation defined as about where on a timeline you put each frame of action?
In which of the Basic Principles of Animation refer to gestures that support the main action to add more dimension to character animation?
In which of the Basic Principles of Animation refer to debatably the most fundamental principle?
This loosens the action and adds personality.
It creates a feeling of loose, cartoony motion.
It is an action that gives your animation a natural feel.
This gives characters to move believably and feel like they live on earth with gravity, weight.
Walk Cycle and Dialogue
In animation, a walk cycle is a series of frames or illustrations drawn in sequence that loop to create an animation of a walking character.
The walk cycle is looped over and over, thus having to avoid animating each step again.
Walk cycles can be broken up into 4 key frames, namely Forward Contact Point, Passing Pose1, Back Contact Point, and ______.
Walk cycles can be broken up into 8 keyframes.
Consonants are those points where the mouth closes.
Vowels are those points in a speech where the mouth closes.
______ are those points where the mouth closes.
These are those points in speech where the mouth opens.
Dialogue is slightly different from lip sync because lip sync simply involves the lips.
The lips are so important to dialogue.
When talking, many people use their bodies to clarify and emphasize the major points of their speech.
When animating characters, be sure to get the character's entire body into the acting.
Character Animation
A/an ______ character is one of the most important things to learn as an animator.
In Animate, it is the area that viewers see when a movie is playing.
In Animate, it is where you layout all your visual elements.
In Animate, it is where you organize frames and layers, and other panels let you edit and control your creation.
______ is really something that tells the audience that a new idea is going to occur.
______ is something else the character is doing, something on top of or in addition to the primary action.
______ is a movement that is dependent upon some other, active movement. It is a gesture that supports the main action to add more dimension to the character.
It is something else the character is doing.
It is a gesture that supports the main action to add more dimension to the character.
It is a movement that is dependent upon some other, active movement.
It is the action the character is manifestly trying to accomplish.
Poses with a good line of action are clearer and more understandable for the audience.
A good line of action improves the character’s poses, makes the character look more dynamic, energetic, and alive.
Line of action is an imaginary line that describes the direction and motion of a character’s body.
There are 3 types of lines of action.
Animation Physics and Terminology
______ is widely used in the creative industry to develop engaging projects integrating video, sound, graphics, and animation.
FPS stands for:
It is the technology that your final, published files use to play.
______ is the introduction of the laws of physics into a simulation.
______, in ethology, is any of a variety of methods that animals use to move from one place to another.
Timing and spacing indicate speed and that when spacings change there’s acceleration.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the role of a walk cycle in animation?
A walk cycle is a looping sequence of frames that depicts a character walking, using key poses like contact points and passing poses to create a smooth, repeatable motion, saving time in animation production.
How does anticipation enhance animation?
Anticipation prepares the audience for a major action by showing subtle preparatory movements, making the action feel more realistic and engaging, such as a character crouching before jumping.
Why is staging important in animation?
Staging directs the audience’s attention to the most critical elements in a scene, using composition, lighting, and posing to clearly convey the story and enhance narrative impact.
What is the difference between primary and secondary actions?
Primary action is the main action a character performs, like walking, while secondary action is an additional gesture, like swinging arms, that supports and adds depth to the primary action.
How do arcs contribute to natural animation?
Arcs create curved motion paths for objects or characters, mimicking natural movements like arm swings or head turns, making animations feel organic and lifelike instead of stiff or mechanical.