Animation Basics
What is animation?
A way to make drawings or objects appear to move.
What does the Latin word “animetio” relate to in English?
Animation
What is FPS short for?
Frames Per Second
What is squash and stretch?
A way to make things look bouncy or flexible.
What is momentum in animation?
How movement continues based on speed and weight.
What is a frame in animation?
One single picture/image in a sequence of pictures.
What is the Latin root of the word “animation”?
“Animare,” which means “to give life”
What is linear interpolation in animation?
Moving smoothly from one point to another in a straight line on the X & Y axis
What is anticipation in animation?
A movement that prepares the audience for a main action.
What law of physics helps with realistic falling motion?
Gravity
What does "frames per second" (FPS) mean?
How many images are shown each second in an animation.
Why is animation connected to the word “life”?
Because animation brings drawings to life.
What are Bezier curves used for?
To create smooth, curved motion paths.
How many main principles of animation are there?
12
How does “squash and stretch” help show weight?
By showing how an object changes shape when moving.
What’s the difference between anime and US animation style?
Anime often has more detailed art and fewer frames, US style is more fluid and cartoony.
What other English word comes from “anima”?
Animal (living being)
Which is smoother: 12 FPS or 24 FPS?
24 FPS
What is exaggeration used for in animation?
To make actions more clear
Why is timing important in physics-based animation?
It affects how realistic the movement feels in the animation
What are key frames?
Important frames that show the main poses or actions in an animation.
What does “anima” mean in Latin?
Soul or life
What does straight-ahead animation mean?
Drawing each frame in order, one after another.
Name 3 of the 12 principles of animation.
Any 3: squash and stretch, anticipation, straight ahead follow through, timing, exaggeration.
What makes an object look like it’s speeding up or slowing down?
Timing and spacing of frames.