Exploring Animation: Principles and Storyboarding

Which of the following is NOT one of the 12 principles of animation?

• Squash and Stretch

• Anticipation

• Colour Theory

• Timing

What is the primary purpose of storyboarding in animation?

• To create detailed character designs

• To plan the sequence of events and shots

• To finalise the animation's soundtrack

• To test different colour schemes

Which principle of animation involves making an action appear more realistic by having it start slowly, accelerate, and then slow down again?

• Staging

• Follow Through

• Slow In and Slow Out

• Exaggeration

In storyboarding, what is a "thumbnail"?

• A small, rough sketch of a scene

• A detailed, coloured version of a scene

• A written description of a scene

• A digital rendering of a scene

Which animation technique involves creating a series of drawings or images that are slightly different from one another to simulate movement?

• Stop Motion

• Rotoscoping

• Frame-by-Frame Animation

• Motion Capture

What is the term for the main character or object in a storyboard that the audience's attention is focused on?

• Background

• Focal Point

• Secondary Action

• Overlay

Which principle of animation is used to give the illusion of weight and volume to a character as it moves?

• Squash and Stretch

• Arcs

• Staging

• Appeal

What is the purpose of using "arcs" in animation?

• To create a sense of realism in movement

• To add dramatic effect to a scene

• To simplify the animation process

• To enhance the colour palette

In storyboarding, what does the term "animatic" refer to?

• A fully animated scene

• A rough draft of the animation with timed sequences

• A collection of character sketches

• A list of sound effects to be used

Which principle of animation involves adding secondary actions to support the main action and add more dimension to the character?

• Timing

• Secondary Action

• Exaggeration

• Solid Drawing