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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. The process of changing one data type to another.






2. Brings graphics into the library






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. Influenced by Jones' The Dover Boys. John Hubley; Gerald McBoing-Boing - Rooty Toot Toot - The Tell-Tale Heart - Moonbird






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






13. Scooby Doo -The Jetsons -and The Flintstones






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






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






16. Brings graphics directly onto the stage






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






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






19. Feline Follies - Felix Turns the Tide






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






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






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






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






24. To bring information into a computer or computer program






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






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






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






28. 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






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






30. Acceleration and deceleration refers to the tendency things have to start and stop moving gradually.






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






32. Flattens out and elongate slightly






33. 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.






34. Scenery hung at back of stage






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






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






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






38. 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.






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






40. Acceleration and deceleration refers to the tendency things have to start and stop moving gradually.






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






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






43. Gumby - Davey and Goliath






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






45. Something that should cause people to want to watch the movie






46. James and the Giant Peach - The Nightmare Before Christmas






47. Fantasmagorie






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






49. 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.






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