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Animation Basics

Subjects : it-skills, arts
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The process of changing one data type to another.






2. Created rotoscoping - The Tantalizing Fly (Koko the Clown) - Dizzy Dishes - Minnie the Moocher(Betty Boop) - Popeye (Popeye Meets Sinbad) - Superman series - Gulliver's Travels (first animated feature not from Disney)






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






4. To bring information into a computer or computer program






5. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. An ActionScript operator - indicated by ++ that adds 1 unit to a variable or expression.






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






14. A container that holds information and is used in ActionScript code.






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






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






17. 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.






18. 1 second (default)






19. Sequence of images drawn page-by-page






20. Brings graphics into the library






21. Sequence of images drawn page-by-page






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






23. Scooby Doo -The Jetsons -and The Flintstones






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






25. A container that holds information and is used in ActionScript code.






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






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






28. Predefined blocks of ActionScript 3.0 code which provide a quick way to insert AS3 code into the Script pane.






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






30. Terminator 2






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






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






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






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






35. The process used to generate the files necessary for delivering Flash movies on the web - such as swf and HTML files.






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






37. The process used to generate the files necessary for delivering Flash movies on the web - such as swf and HTML files.






38. It is the most crucial elements physical and theatrical. actual motions required to perform an action - refers to the pauses and the emphases added to make it dramatic






39. A program specifically developed to optimize the playing of Flash movies using mobile devices.






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






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






42. A list of acknowledgements of those who contributed to the creation of a film (usually run at the end of the film)






43. A sound that is tied to the Timeline. No matter its length - a streaming sound stops at the end of the movie. Can start palying as they download.






44. 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






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






46. Feline Follies - Felix Turns the Tide






47. Two Towers (Gollum) - King Kong remake (2005)






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






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






50. Created theatre optique - hand cranked projectable device