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Animation Basics

Subjects : it-skills, arts
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A sound that plays independently of the Timeline. The sound starts in the keyframe to which it is added - but it can continue playing even after a movie ends. Must download completely before it begins playing.






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






3. Scooby Doo -The Jetsons -and The Flintstones






4. Created theatre optique - hand cranked projectable device






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






6. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. 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






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






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






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






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






21. Terminator 2






22. Brings graphics into the library






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






24. Is a type of stop-motion animation that photographs people to give the illusion of seemingly impossible actions.






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






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






27. Created theatre optique - hand cranked projectable device






28. 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.






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






30. 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






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






32. 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)






33. Feline Follies - Felix Turns the Tide






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






35. Fantasmagorie






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






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






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






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






40. Is a type of animation made by drawing pictures on to a clear plastic sheet one by one.






41. To bring information into a computer or computer program






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






43. 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






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






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






46. Graphic based on pixels






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






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






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






50. 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.