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Animation Basics

Subjects : it-skills, arts
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Indicators on the video timeline that can be used in ActionScript.






2. This cursor symbol means you can click to select as click and hold to MOVE the object.






3. ActionScript that tests whether or not certain conditions have been met and - if so - can perform other actions.






4. A text box created on the Stage with the Text tool that displays information derived from variables.






5. Shows where the key (most important) action occurs.






6. A component that can load external jpg graphic files and swf movie files






7. Allows you to view a graphical representation of the size of each frame and the frame-by-frame download process.






8. An ActionScript operator - indicated by two minus signs - that subtracts 1 unit from a variable or expression.






9. Terminator 2






10. Checks for any errors in the syntax of the coding.






11. Allows you to view a graphical representation of the size of each frame and the frame-by-frame download process.






12. In ActionScript - a sequence of characters including letters - numbers - and punctuation.






13. Brings graphics directly onto the stage






14. Spins images on paper in rotating drum; 1834; early motion-picture machine






15. First full lengthed animated picture and color cartoon - 1937. It was produced by Walt Disney.






16. The method for adding objects to be visible on the screen in ActionScript.






17. Humorous Phases of Funny Faces (the first cartoon using chalk drawing and cut-outs)






18. Projection device consisting of a light source and a magnifying lens. Used with still transparencies.






19. The process of breaking apart text to place each character in a separate text block. The process of separating groups - instances - and bitmaps into ungrouped - of editable elements.






20. In ActionScript - a sequence of characters including letters - numbers - and punctuation.






21. Nick Park - The Wrong Trousers - and Chicken Run.






22. Acceleration and deceleration refers to the tendency things have to start and stop moving gradually.






23. A broadband Internet connection speed that is available through phone lines.






24. A sound that plays independently of the Timeline. The sound starts in the keyframe to which it is added - but it can continue playing even after a movie ends. Must download completely before it begins playing.






25. Gertie the Dinosaur and Little Nemo (character from a well-known newspaper comic)






26. Brings graphics directly onto the stage






27. This is a good way to emphasis to certain movements and thereby draw attention where you want it.






28. Mighty Joe Young - 7th Voyage of Sinbad - Jason and the Argonauts






29. The process of changing one data type to another.






30. Is a type of animation made by taking photos of clay characters - moving the characters slightly between each shot.






31. The panel where you create and edit Action Scrip code for an object or a frame.






32. Indicators on the video timeline that can be used in ActionScript.






33. Moveable objects used on the set of a play or a movie






34. Is mounted above a series of cells - each containing separate elements of the scene.. Because the cells are mounted at varying distances from the camera - if it pans or moves toward them - an effect of motion perspective is created. This was invented






35. The group of people you imagine will watch the end product that you create.






36. Colonel Heeza Liar - Krazy Kat - and Bobby Bumps






37. Is a made by tracing over live-action film movement frame by frame






38. A feature that enables you to view the contents of multiple frames onscreen at the same time.






39. Brings graphics into the library






40. An image calculated and stored according to mathematical formulas rather than pixels - resulting in a smaller file size and the ability to resize the image without a loss in quality.






41. Projection device consisting of a light source and a magnifying lens. Used with still transparencies.






42. The panel that contains the objects that are used in a Flash movie.






43. John Lasseter founding member - The Adventures of Andre and Wally B - The Great Mouse Detective (Disney Released) - Luxo Jr - Tin Toy - Toy Story






44. ActionScript 3.0 code that 'listening' to 'hear' when an event occurs. For example - a button object might listen for a mouse click.






45. An animation stored as a single - reusable symbol in the library panel






46. An animation device - the successor to the zoetrope. It was invented in France in 1877 by Charles Reynaud






47. A type of data transmission - such as DSL and cable - in which a wide band of frequencies is available to transmit more information at the same time.






48. NFB - Boogie Doodle - Begone Dull Care - Binkity Blank -






49. A component that can load external jpg graphic files and swf movie files






50. To bring information into a computer or computer program