(Sa 8mi) 7.1 Animation Blocking

1. Animation blocking is the art of creating keyframe (storytelling) poses and establishing the timing. It focuses on the 'big picture' ideas inherent in your shot.

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True

Blocking is the basic ideas of the animation...the key poses and the primary timing. It should be stepped out so you can pay attention to the foundational elements of your shot and not get 'bogged down' in details!

Explanation

Blocking is the basic ideas of the animation...the key poses and the primary timing. It should be stepped out so you can pay attention to the foundational elements of your shot and not get 'bogged down' in details!

2. Animation blocking helps you make sure your poses 'pop'!

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False

Animation blocking is a technique used in animation to establish the key poses and timing of a sequence. By creating strong and distinct poses, the animation becomes more dynamic and visually appealing. This technique ensures that the poses have a strong impact, making them "pop" and catch the viewer's attention. Therefore, the given statement is true.

Explanation

Animation blocking is a technique used in animation to establish the key poses and timing of a sequence. By creating strong and distinct poses, the animation becomes more dynamic and visually appealing. This technique ensures that the poses have a strong impact, making them "pop" and catch the viewer's attention. Therefore, the given statement is true.

3. The main reason for blocking your animation is:

To establish your timing

To establish your key poses

To establish your 'big ideas' and make sure the story is being told

To create perfect animation

Animation should support the story and filmmaking! A shot is a small piece of a larger pie!

Explanation

Animation should support the story and filmmaking! A shot is a small piece of a larger pie!

4. Blocking (pick all that apply):

Helps you get your shots 80% of the way completed (with big ideas)

Helps you focus on making sure the story is being told

Help you figure out your character's thoughts

Plan out your arc designs and basic timing

Tell you what music you will use

Blocking is the blueprint for your final shot. It should get you 80% of the way towards putting all your ideas onto 'the screen'. It will allow you to quickly begin the time consuming process of polishing your animation.

Explanation

Blocking is the blueprint for your final shot. It should get you 80% of the way towards putting all your ideas onto 'the screen'. It will allow you to quickly begin the time consuming process of polishing your animation.

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5. On a scale of to 1 to 5, how excited are you to start blocking out your animation shots?

5 - Extremely Excited

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1 - Not Excited

This question asks the respondent to rate their level of excitement on a scale of 1 to 5 regarding starting to block out their animation shots. The correct answer is "5 - Extremely Excited", indicating that the respondent is highly enthusiastic about beginning the process of blocking out their animation shots.

Explanation

This question asks the respondent to rate their level of excitement on a scale of 1 to 5 regarding starting to block out their animation shots. The correct answer is "5 - Extremely Excited", indicating that the respondent is highly enthusiastic about beginning the process of blocking out their animation shots.