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The Birth of Animation: From Hand-Drawn Cartoons to Computer-Generated Imagery

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Who is considered the father of animation?

  1. Walt Disney

  2. J. Stuart Blackton

  3. Winsor McCay

  4. Max Fleischer


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

J. Stuart Blackton is credited with creating the first animated film, 'Humorous Phases of Funny Faces', in 1906.

Which animation technique involves drawing each frame by hand?

  1. Rotoscoping

  2. Cel animation

  3. Stop-motion animation

  4. Computer-generated imagery


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Cel animation is a technique where each frame is drawn on a transparent sheet called a cel, which is then layered over a background.

What was the first full-length animated feature film?

  1. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

  2. Fantasia

  3. Pinocchio

  4. Bambi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, released in 1937, was the first full-length animated feature film.

Which animation studio is known for its iconic cartoon characters such as Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck?

  1. Pixar

  2. DreamWorks Animation

  3. Studio Ghibli

  4. Walt Disney Animation Studios


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Walt Disney Animation Studios, formerly known as Walt Disney Feature Animation, is responsible for creating many beloved animated characters and films.

What is the term for the illusion of movement created by displaying a series of still images in rapid succession?

  1. Persistence of vision

  2. Phi phenomenon

  3. Motion parallax

  4. Stereopsis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Persistence of vision is the principle that allows us to perceive movement when viewing a series of still images in rapid succession.

Which animation technique involves moving physical objects frame by frame to create the illusion of movement?

  1. Rotoscoping

  2. Cel animation

  3. Stop-motion animation

  4. Computer-generated imagery


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Stop-motion animation involves moving physical objects frame by frame to create the illusion of movement.

What was the first computer-generated animated film?

  1. Toy Story

  2. Jurassic Park

  3. Terminator 2: Judgment Day

  4. Tron


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tron, released in 1982, was the first computer-generated animated film.

Which animation technique involves tracing over live-action footage to create animated characters?

  1. Rotoscoping

  2. Cel animation

  3. Stop-motion animation

  4. Computer-generated imagery


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rotoscoping involves tracing over live-action footage to create animated characters.

What is the term for the technique of using computer software to create and manipulate animated images?

  1. Rotoscoping

  2. Cel animation

  3. Stop-motion animation

  4. Computer-generated imagery


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Computer-generated imagery (CGI) is the technique of using computer software to create and manipulate animated images.

Which animation studio is known for its critically acclaimed films such as 'Spirited Away' and 'Princess Mononoke'?

  1. Pixar

  2. DreamWorks Animation

  3. Studio Ghibli

  4. Walt Disney Animation Studios


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Studio Ghibli is a Japanese animation studio known for its critically acclaimed films.

What is the term for the technique of using mathematical models to create realistic animations of natural phenomena?

  1. Rotoscoping

  2. Cel animation

  3. Stop-motion animation

  4. Computer-generated imagery


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Computer-generated imagery (CGI) can be used to create realistic animations of natural phenomena using mathematical models.

Which animation technique involves using puppets or other physical objects to create animated characters?

  1. Rotoscoping

  2. Cel animation

  3. Stop-motion animation

  4. Computer-generated imagery


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Stop-motion animation involves using puppets or other physical objects to create animated characters.

What is the term for the technique of using a series of drawings to create the illusion of movement?

  1. Rotoscoping

  2. Cel animation

  3. Stop-motion animation

  4. Computer-generated imagery


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Cel animation involves using a series of drawings to create the illusion of movement.

Which animation studio is known for its popular animated films such as 'Shrek' and 'Madagascar'?

  1. Pixar

  2. DreamWorks Animation

  3. Studio Ghibli

  4. Walt Disney Animation Studios


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

DreamWorks Animation is an American animation studio known for its popular animated films.

What is the term for the technique of using computer software to simulate the behavior of physical objects?

  1. Rotoscoping

  2. Cel animation

  3. Stop-motion animation

  4. Computer-generated imagery


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Computer-generated imagery (CGI) can be used to simulate the behavior of physical objects using computer software.

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