Adobe After Effects Motion Graphics! Trivia Quiz
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One advantage of using Aftereffect with other Adobe software is that
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You can import other Adobe files such as Photoshop and Illustrator as is
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Compositions are only one layer
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Illustrator files do not open in AfterEffects
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It's impossible to use sound in AfterEffects
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This Adobe After Effects Motion Graphics Trivia Quiz assesses your knowledge in creating and manipulating text layers, using animation presets, and applying keyframe interpolations. It highlights essential skills for crisp, professional visual effects and animations, making it relevant for learners aiming to enhance their multimedia production capabilities.
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Adobe Illustrator files produce vector-based images. They are useful for many type of media because
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They are Adobe files
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They can be scaled up or down without loss of quality
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They stay the same size regardless of output media
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They cannot be scaled without distortion
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A. They can be scaled up or down without loss of qualityExplanation
Adobe Illustrator files produce vector-based images, which means that the images are created using mathematical equations rather than pixels. This allows the images to be scaled up or down without any loss of quality. Unlike raster images, which are made up of pixels and can become pixelated or blurry when scaled, vector-based images maintain their sharpness and clarity at any size. This makes Adobe Illustrator files ideal for various types of media, as they can be easily resized without compromising the image quality.Rate this question:
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In order to make an animation preset to animate in reverse, you would do what?
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Choose Animation > Keyframe Assistant > Time-Reverse Keyframes
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Drag keyframes to opposite ends of timeline
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Choose Animation > Keyframe Assistant > Easy Ease
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Right click on keyframes and choose Reverse
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A. Choose Animation > Keyframe Assistant > Time-Reverse KeyframesExplanation
To make an animation preset animate in reverse, you would choose Animation > Keyframe Assistant > Time-Reverse Keyframes. This option allows you to reverse the order of the keyframes, effectively playing the animation in reverse.Rate this question:
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An application is built into AE that allows you to browse, preview and insert media into your projects. This application is called
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Adobe Bridge
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Adobe Story
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Adobe Premiere
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Adobe Insert
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A. Adobe BridgeExplanation
Adobe Bridge is the correct answer because it is an application built into AE (After Effects) that allows users to browse, preview, and insert media into their projects. Adobe Bridge is a file management software that provides a centralized location for organizing and accessing media assets. It helps users to efficiently locate and manage their files, making it easier to work with different types of media within AE.Rate this question:
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The process of creating a finished video through AE is called
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Exporting
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Rendering
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Compositing
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Merging
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A. RenderingExplanation
Rendering is the correct answer because it refers to the process of creating the final video output from After Effects (AE). When a project is rendered, AE processes all the effects, animations, and edits to generate a high-quality video file. This includes rendering all the layers, effects, and transitions to create the finished product. The rendered video can then be exported and used for various purposes, such as sharing online or further editing in other software. Compositing, merging, and exporting are all related processes, but specifically, rendering is the term used for the final output creation in AE.Rate this question:
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Text layers created in After Effects are like layers imported from Illustrator. One big advantage of using text layers created in After Effects in terms of quality is that
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Text layers are continuously rasterized, so when you scale the layer or resize the text, it retains crisp, resolution-independent edges
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You don’t have to create text in another program
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Text layers are not independent layers and can be animated using presets
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Illustrator file are of a fixed resolution, whereas text layers are not
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A. Text layers are continuously rasterized, so when you scale the layer or resize the text, it retains crisp, resolution-independent edgesExplanation
The correct answer is that text layers created in After Effects are continuously rasterized, which means that when you scale the layer or resize the text, it retains crisp, resolution-independent edges. This is a big advantage in terms of quality because it ensures that the text remains sharp and clear regardless of how it is adjusted.Rate this question:
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To make animations seem more natural, a common last step in an After Effects animation is to add
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Motion blur
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Duplicate layers
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Sound
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Easy easy keyframe interpolation to all keyframes
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A. Motion blurExplanation
Adding motion blur to animations can help make them appear more natural and realistic. Motion blur is a visual effect that simulates the blurring of fast-moving objects, creating a sense of motion and smoothness. By adding motion blur, the animation will have smoother transitions between frames, reducing the choppiness and making it look more fluid. This effect is commonly used in animations to enhance the overall visual quality and make the movements feel more natural to the viewer.Rate this question:
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The process of nesting existing layers into a compostion is called
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Precomposing
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Compositing
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Layering
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Ordering
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A. PrecomposingExplanation
Precomposing is the process of combining multiple layers into a single composition within After Effects. This allows for easier management and manipulation of complex compositions by treating the precomposed layers as a single entity. It is a useful technique when working with nested compositions or when applying effects and transformations to multiple layers simultaneously. Compositing refers to the process of combining visual elements from different sources into a single image or sequence. Layering refers to arranging multiple layers on top of each other to create a composite image. Ordering refers to the arrangement of layers in a specific sequence within a composition.Rate this question:
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When previewing a composition, what indicates the preview has been created entirely?
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A red "X" on the composition
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A green bar across the top of the Time graph/Graph Editor area
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A checkmark in the timeline
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A green color on the time indicator
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A. A green bar across the top of the Time graph/Graph Editor areaExplanation
When previewing a composition, a green bar across the top of the Time graph/Graph Editor area indicates that the preview has been created entirely. This green bar signifies that the rendering process is complete and the composition can be viewed without any missing or incomplete frames.Rate this question:
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The animation preset used in the main “Road Trip” text in this tutorial was called
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Evaporate
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Jiggy
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Fogger
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Transporter
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A. EvaporateExplanation
The correct answer is Evaporate. This can be inferred from the question which mentions the animation preset used in the main "Road Trip" text. The other options, Jiggy, Fogger, and Transporter, are not mentioned in the question and are therefore not relevant.Rate this question:
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The following keyframe picture represents what the keyframe interpolation type?
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Easy Ease Out
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Reverse Out
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Normal Keyframe
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Ease In
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A. Easy Ease OutExplanation
The correct answer is "Easy Ease Out" because the keyframe picture shows a gradual slowing down of the animation, indicating that the motion starts quickly and then eases out smoothly. This type of interpolation is commonly used to create smooth and natural-looking animations.Rate this question:
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An easy way to apply the transform properties of one object to another in After Effects (like the compass to the letter “I” in the tutorial) is by
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Parenting
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Binding
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Copying the transform keyframes
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Creating a null object
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A. ParentingExplanation
Parenting is the correct answer because it allows you to link the properties of one object to another, making the second object inherit the transformations of the first. This means that any changes made to the parent object will also affect the child object. In this case, by parenting the compass to the letter "I", any transformations applied to the compass will be applied to the letter as well. This provides an easy way to apply the transform properties of one object to another in After Effects.Rate this question:
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What was the purpose of using the dialog box shown?
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To turn the car around so it faces the correct direction on the path
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To put the car on the path
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To put the car at the beginning of the path
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To copy the transform properties from the path to the car
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A. To turn the car around so it faces the correct direction on the pathExplanation
The purpose of using the dialog box shown is to turn the car around so it faces the correct direction on the path.Rate this question:
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The words “directed by” in the tutorial are animated using a preset called
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Pipes
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Tubes
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Paths
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Roads
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A. PipesExplanation
The correct answer is Pipes because in the tutorial, the words "directed by" are animated using a preset called Pipes.Rate this question:
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What is NOT true about compositions?
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They can contain other compositions
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They can consist of multiple layers
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They must have more than one layer
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They can contain text layers
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A. They must have more than one layerExplanation
Compositions do not necessarily have to have more than one layer. Compositions can consist of multiple layers, which can include other compositions and text layers. The statement that they must have more than one layer is incorrect because a composition can be made up of just one layer.Rate this question:
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The composition setting for the "Road Trip" and the "Travel Europe" composition is called
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NTSC D1
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NTSC AV
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NTSC A1
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NTSC SD
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A. NTSC D1Explanation
The composition setting for the "Road Trip" and the "Travel Europe" composition is NTSC D1.Rate this question:
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You can organize different parts of your main composition from each other by
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Using other compositions in your main composition
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Merging all layers in a composition
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Renaming all your assets
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Viewing items in Adobe Bridge
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A. Using other compositions in your main compositionExplanation
Using other compositions in your main composition allows you to separate and organize different parts of your composition. By creating individual compositions for different elements, such as text, images, or animations, you can easily manage and make changes to each component separately. This helps in maintaining a structured and organized workflow, as well as providing flexibility when editing or updating specific elements within the main composition.Rate this question:
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To get the car to follow the same path as the “Directed By” layer, you did the following:
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Copied the Mask Path property into the Position property of the car
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Parented the transform properties of the “Directed By” layer into the car layer
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Used the same path preset on the car as the “Directed By” layer
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Parented the car onto the “Directed by” text
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A. Copied the Mask Path property into the Position property of the carExplanation
By copying the Mask Path property into the Position property of the car, the car will follow the same path as the "Directed By" layer. This means that the car's position will be determined by the shape of the mask on the "Directed By" layer. This technique allows the car to move along the same path as the text or shape on the "Directed By" layer.Rate this question:
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To show the characters in “Your Name Here” separating and spreading across the composition, you used a text animation preset called
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Increase Tracking
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Character Spreading
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Easy Tracking
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Expand
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A. Increase TrackingExplanation
Increase Tracking is the correct answer because it refers to a text animation preset that can be used to separate and spread the characters in the composition. Increasing the tracking value will increase the space between characters, creating a spreading effect. This preset is commonly used to add emphasis or create dynamic text animations.Rate this question:
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Layered documents such as Adobe Illustrator files are usually imported into AE as
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Separate compositions
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Merged layers
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Folders with layers
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Layered compositions
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A. Separate compositionsExplanation
When importing layered documents such as Adobe Illustrator files into After Effects (AE), they are typically imported as separate compositions. This means that each layer in the Illustrator file will be imported as an individual composition in AE, allowing for easier manipulation and organization of the various elements. By importing the layers as separate compositions, it provides more flexibility and control over the individual elements within the file.Rate this question:
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