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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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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Allows you to view a graphical representation of the size of each frame and the frame-by-frame download process.






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






3. A written version of a play or other dramatic composition






4. Terminator 2






5. 1 second (default)






6. Indicates the class used to populate the variable.






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






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






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






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






11. Scooby Doo -The Jetsons -and The Flintstones






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






13. Flattens out and elongate slightly






14. Editable copies of symbols that are placed on the Stage.






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






16. Gumby - Davey and Goliath






17. Including another symbol within a symbol - such as nesting a graphic symbol - button or another movie clip symbol within a movie clip symbol.






18. Flattens out and elongate slightly






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






20. The process of turning a bitmap image into vector paths for animation and other purposes.






21. A written version of a play or other dramatic composition






22. Brings graphics into the library






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






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






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






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






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






28. Graphic based on pixels






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






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






31. Brings graphics directly onto the stage






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






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






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






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






36. 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.






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






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






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






40. Created by Eadweard Muybridge. May be considered the first movie projector. Projected images from rotating glass disks in rapid succession to give the impression of motion






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






42. 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






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






44. The process of turning a bitmap image into vector paths for animation and other purposes.






45. An extremely fast Internet connection that is widely used by businesses.






46. Terminator 2






47. Scenery hung at back of stage






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






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






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