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Animation Basics

Subjects : it-skills, arts
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The method for adding objects to be visible on the screen in ActionScript.






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






3. Fantasmagorie






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






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






6. Indicates the class used to populate the variable.






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






8. An animation stored as a single - reusable symbol in the Library panel. It has it own Timeline - independent of the main Timeline.






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






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






11. Alignment for hand drawings. Standard for holes to line up drawings for an animation. It was invented by Raoul Barre in 1915.






12. It occurs after an action - and is the direct physical result of it






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






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






15. To bring information into a computer or computer program






16. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






25. Scenery hung at back of stage






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






33. 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)






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






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






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






37. The ability of the human eye to keep an image in view for a split second after the image has been removed from sight.






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






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






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






41. Brings graphics directly onto the stage






42. King Kong

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43. It occurs after an action - and is the direct physical result of it






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






45. Gumby - Davey and Goliath






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






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






48. Formulas for manipulating or evaluating the information in variables.






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






50. Scenery hung at back of stage