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Character Animation & Animation Principles
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60 frames per second is the rate at which animations appear smooth. At 24 fps, our animations are
less smooth
are shorter
more smooth
the same
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A motion tween creates smooth transitions of an object's location, scale, transparency, filter value and
rotation and 3-D rotation
stage
motion path
timeline
3
A motion tween requires a symbol instance on the stage and its own layer.
True
False
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Animators direct viewer's attention through their character's poses & actions, placement, setting, background & scene.
anticipation
exxageration
staging
timing
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What do we call the visual/functional working system where we engage Animate's tools and functions?
stage
screen
interface
panel
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Which workspace has the timeline at the top?
Essential
Animator
Basic
Classic
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Which of these is represented on the timeline with a circle and indicates a change in content on the stage?
symbol
keyframe
frame
layer
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What is a motion path?
The total time of your timeline in frames.
The path on which your character appears to move on your stage.
Like a symbol w/ a motion tween, it can be bent & moved using select tool
A path on which your object is attached (snap to objects) to create motion.
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To create a character with moving body parts, it is necessary to
create all of your parts on one layer then choose the parenting view
create a complete character, make it a movie clip symbol & use warp tool
design each part having its own layer & make them graphic symbols
create each part in Photoshop, save them as jpegs, & import to library
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The path of an object's motion cannot be edited.
False
True
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With an object on a motion path, how can you make it loop?
An object on a motion path can't loop.
Turn it into a graphic symbol & in symbol editing mode, click loop button.
Turn it into a motion tween and it will automatically loop.
Motion paths automatically loop.
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How many principles of Animation are there?
12
8
10
5
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Which best describes the concept behind 'squash and stretch'?
deals with the speed at which an action will occur
deals with what setting, angles and placement of characters
deals with the physical properties of weight, volume & gravity on object
deals with motions that proceed an object's action
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What is the benefit of creating your digital animation using a smaller file size?
You will have a higher quality animation.
There is no benefit.
Your file will download/upload faster.
Your file will download/upload slower.
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How do you select multiple frames on your timeline?
hold down your SHIFT key and select all frames
hold down your SELECT key and select all frames
hold down your OPTION key and select all frames
hold down your COMMAND key and select all frames
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What is FPS?
Frames per second
Foot per second
Frames PostScript
Flash Programming System
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What option do you use in Animate to enable you to see the progressive movement of an object?
onion skin
apple skin
paper skin
dry skin
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What is standard frame per second in animation?
36
12
24
48
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Which file formats can you bring into Animate?
.jpeg
.ai
all of the above
.png
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What do we click to create a parent-child relationship between parts of our character?
Parenting View
Family Tree
Family Pyramid View
Parent-Child Animation
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Where does the visual action take place in Adobe Animate?
the Timeline
the Properties Panel
the Stage
the Artboard
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Animate provides three drawing modes. Which one is best for combining shapes into new and unique shapes?
Merge Drawing Mode
Primitive Drawing Mode
Object Drawing Mode
Selection Drawing Mode
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Smooth and creative transitioning between frames is enhanced when we use this feature.
Loop
Classic Tween
Onion Skin
Symbol editing
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Symbols are very useful in Animate. Which of the answers below is NOT a reason to use symbols?
Symbols can represent an idea & therefore replace larger concepts
Symbols can create a library of poses
Symbols can reduce the need to redraw common elements
Symbols can loop animations
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Which best explains the principle of 'anticipation'.
anticipation prepares the audience for the action by drawing pre-actions
anticipation deals with the setting, timing and mood of an animation
anticipation implements realism by drawing a projectile motion
anticipation deals with an object's acceleration of speed
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Each answer below should list 3 principles. Which of these does NOT have 3 of the 12 animation principles?
1. Symbol 2. Timeline 3. Alpha Value
1. Straight ahead and pose to pose 2. Overlap. 3. Timing/Motion
1. Slow-in~Slow-out 2. Appeal 3. Secondary Action
1. Squash & Stretch 2. Anticipation 3. Arcs
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When you want to add a fill to a shape outline on the Stage. Which tool should you use?
pen tool
ink bottle tool
brush tool
paint bucket tool
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Which folder in your panels offers you the ability to make changes to tools, objects, your frame or your document?
Library
Properties
Assets
Motion Presets
