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Animation Basics

Subjects : it-skills, arts
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Circle with string attached to each slide with different images on each side. When spun it would created one image.






2. Is a type of animation made by taking photos of any objects - moving the objects slightly between each shot.






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






4. An animation process that does not redraw entire frames of animation but instead variably reuses common parts between frames. This was a quick and cheap way to produce animations for Saturday morning cartoons.






5. The part of the animation program window that organizes and controls an animation's content over time using layers and frames.






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






7. Flattens out and elongate slightly






8. An attribute of an object such as its size or color.






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






10. A three-footed stand often used to balance a camera






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






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






13. An attribute of an object such as its size or color.






14. Allows you to test Flash movies on various models of mobile devices.






15. A moving picture show presented by Charles-Emile Reynaud in 1892. It was the first presentation of projected moving images to an audience.






16. Influenced by Jones' The Dover Boys. John Hubley; Gerald McBoing-Boing - Rooty Toot Toot - The Tell-Tale Heart - Moonbird






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






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






19. To make changes by adding - deleting - or modifying text - graphics - or other items in a document






20. Looney Tunes (Hugh Harman - Rudy Ising - Fritz Freling) - Sinkin in the Bathtub (Bosko) It is now known as Warner Brothers.






21. In ActionScript 3.0 the functionality of an object - that is - what it can do.






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






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






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






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






26. Graphic based on pixels






27. Looney Tunes (Hugh Harman - Rudy Ising - Fritz Freling) - Sinkin in the Bathtub (Bosko) It is now known as Warner Brothers.






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






29. Feline Follies - Felix Turns the Tide






30. 1 second (default)






31. The name of a work of art or movie etc.






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






33. One of a series of still photographs on a strip of film used in making movies or animations






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






35. Object on the stage that is used to provide interactivity - such as jumping to another frame on the Timeline.






36. Bugs Bunny - Daffy Duck - Droopy - Screwy Squirrel - Porky Pig - Chilly Willy - Red Hot Riding Hood






37. To make changes by adding - deleting - or modifying text - graphics - or other items in a document






38. An action or set of actions that repeat as long as a condition exists.






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






40. Allows you to position the Flash movie window in the browser window.






41. 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






42. 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.






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






44. The part of the animation program window that organizes and controls an animation's content over time using layers and frames.






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






46. 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.






47. An animation process in which frames are created between the keyframes that are needed to create the illusion of movement.






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






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






50. Terminator 2