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Animation Basics

Subjects : it-skills, arts
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1. The process used to generate the files necessary for delivering Flash movies on the web - such as swf and HTML files.






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






3. Sequence of images drawn page-by-page






4. Brings graphics into the library






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






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






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






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






9. Scenery hung at back of stage






10. Scooby Doo -The Jetsons -and The Flintstones






11. To bring information into a computer or computer program






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






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






14. Graphic based on pixels






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






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






17. Objects - such as drawings - that are converted to symbols and stored in the Library panel. The original object.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. 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.






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






33. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. Feline Follies - Felix Turns the Tide






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






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






45. In ActionScript - a sequence of characters including letters - numbers - and punctuation.






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






47. King Kong

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48. King Kong

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






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