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Animation Basics

Subjects : it-skills, arts
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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.






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






3. A description of the hierarchical relationship that develops between nested symbols - especially nested movie clip symbols. When you insert a movie clip inside another movie clip - the inserted clip is considered the child and the original clip is th






4. Oswald the Lucky Rabbit (Trolley Troubles) - end up abandoning Oswald - becomes Mickey (created by Iwerks)






5. 1 second (default)






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






7. Created theatre optique - hand cranked projectable device






8. The process of smoothing the edges of a graphic so they appear less jagged.






9. Is the rapid display of images in a specific order that give the illusion of movement.






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






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






12. 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.






13. A spinning disc mounted vertically on a handle. Around the center of the disc a series of pictures was drawn corresponding to frames of the animation; around its circumference was a series of radial slits. The user would spin the disc and look throug






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






15. ActionScript 3.0 code that defines the attributes and functionality of an object.






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






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






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






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






20. Tool for planning visual media like animation - video and even websites.






21. An Action Scrip 3.0 statement that executes a block of code in response to the event.






22. Feline Follies - Felix Turns the Tide






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






24. Simple animation that starts in frame 1 and loops until the rest of the movie has been downloaded.






25. Circle with string attached to each slide with different images on each side. When spun it would created one image.






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






27. Brings graphics into the library






28. A small part of the overall story such as the introduction of a character or conflict.






29. 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.






30. Scenery hung at back of stage






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






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






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






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






35. Tool for planning visual media like animation - video and even websites.






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






37. In ActionScript - a variable type that contains a number with which you can use arithmetic operators - such as addition and subtraction.






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






39. Complex Bugs and Daffy work - created Pepe LePeu - Road Runner - Wile E. Coyote - What's Opera Doc?






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






41. In ActionScript - a variable type that contains a number with which you can use arithmetic operators - such as addition and subtraction.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






50. Scooby Doo -The Jetsons -and The Flintstones