Animation Flashcards

(12 cards)

1
Q

•This is the technique of creating the illusion of motion by
displaying a series of static images or frames in quick
succession.
• This is used in various multimedia, including films, video
games, and advertisements, to bring still images to life.
• It is a powerful tool for storytelling and communication.

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Animation

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2
Q

*Video on the other hand was popularized in the __th Century with
early mechanical TVs.

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20th

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3
Q

•Animation was invented in the 19th century with the

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phenakistoscope and zoetrope

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4
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Types of Animation

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  1. Traditional Animation
  2. 2D Animation
  3. 3D Animation
  4. Motion Capture
  5. Motion Graphics
  6. Stop Motion
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5
Q

• Hand Drawn Animation Like Snow
White, or Tom and Jerry.
• Each component is drawn on separate sheets and painted on several layers known as “cels”

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Traditional Animation/Cel
Animation

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6
Q

• The art of creating
movement by combining
sequence of images
together in a
two-dimensional space.

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2D animation

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7
Q

• 24 frames per second or
12 frames per second.
• Animators also started
using digital “rigs” to make
the process easier.

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2D animation

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8
Q

• __ Animation is the art of bringing digital
characters, vehicles, props, and full scenes to life in a virtual 3D space.
• More mechanical than technical.

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3D animation

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9
Q

• In 2D, only one side of the camera is animated, but in __, you can set up multiple cameras and
angles.
• The movie that revolutionized the genre was Toy
Story.

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3D animation

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10
Q

• Enhances the realism of 3D
Animation.
• GTA V, Avatar, Lord of the
Rings.
• The ___ animation
software translates the motions
from the sensors into a digital
version. There is also software
that can capture facial
expressions to help convey the
emotions and nuances of an
actor more accurately.

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Motion capture

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11
Q

• They’re commonly seen in animated logos, opening and closing film and
TV credits explainer videos, and the
graphics you see on top of sports
plays on TV. These can be done as either 2D or 3D graphics.
• are created by
designing frames and using tweens
(the process animation software uses
to generate images between
keyframes for a smooth transition) to simulate smooth motion between the frames.

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Motion Graphics

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12
Q

• is a series of still
images filmed, or shot, sequentially
to simulate action.
• You can create this animation style
with real actors, clay figurines, or
even toys and other props.

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Stop motion

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