Question 1

You can use the Marquee tools and the Lasso tools interchangeably as they have the same effect when selecting an object.

Accepted Answer

The Marquee tools and Lasso tools have different effects when selecting an object. The Marquee tools create rectangular or elliptical selections, while the Lasso tools allow for freehand selections.

Question 2

You use the Quick Selection tool to create a selection with a round brush that automatically finds a distinct edge in an image.

Accepted Answer

The Quick Selection tool uses a brush to select an area of an image by finding distinct edges or color contrasts. It can automatically detect and follow the edges of an object, making it easy to create a precise selection quickly. The brush shape can be adjusted to be round or any other shape.

Question 3

When you work in shape layers mode, a shape is created on a separate layer.

Accepted Answer

When working in shape layers mode, each shape created is placed on a separate layer for easier editing and manipulation.

Question 4

When working in paths mode, you create a work path that is created on a new layer.

Accepted Answer

Work paths are not created on a new layer; they exist independently of layers in the Paths panel in Adobe Photoshop.

Question 5

You select the size and style of a brush tip in the Brush tool options panel.

Accepted Answer

In the Brush tool options panel, you can select the size and style of the brush tip by adjusting the options available.

Question 6

When you have created a document in Photoshop, the Stage, which is the white area in the center of the workspace, appears.

Accepted Answer

The concept of a "Stage" does not exist in Photoshop, it is used in other software like Adobe Flash. When you create a document in Photoshop, the workspace is divided into a canvas area where you can create your designs and other panels and tools around it.

Question 7

After you create a basic walk cycle, you can make variations to create a more interesting walk such as by adding a bounce, a slouch, or a shuffle to your character's steps.

Accepted Answer

Yes, adding variations such as a bounce, slouch, or shuffle can make the walk cycle more interesting and expressive.

Question 8

If you plan to animate several objects, you should create each object on its own layer.

Accepted Answer

Creating each object on its own layer allows for individual control and manipulation during the animation process.

Question 9

You should decide on the final output before beginning your project.

Accepted Answer

It is important to have a clear understanding of the final output you want to achieve before starting your project as it helps in planning and organizing the steps required to achieve the result.

Question 10

Phenakistoscope animation used a mirror and a disk with equally spaced slits so that, as the user spun the disk, the image appeared to be a single moving image .

Accepted Answer

This is an accurate description of how a phenakistoscope animation works.

Question 11

The drop zone appears just before you release the mouse button to drop a panel into a new location.

Accepted Answer

The drop zone is a visual indicator that appears before releasing the mouse button when moving a panel to a new location. It helps to ensure that the panel is dropped in the correct location.

Question 12

You can create a flip-style animation on a computer using layers.

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

If you plan to save a file as a QuickTime video, you must select the Render Video command using the file Export menu on the File menu.

Accepted Answer

To save a file as a QuickTime video, you need to use the Render Video command in the Export menu on the File menu.

Question 14

After you save an animation as a GIF or QuickTime video file, you can continue to edit the file.

Accepted Answer

Once an animation is saved as a GIF or QuickTime video file, it is a finalized version and cannot be edited unless additional edits are made to the original animation software and a new version is exported as a new file.

Question 15

The volume principle indicates the mass of a bouncing ball should not change when the ball squashes or stretches.

Accepted Answer

The volume principle states that the mass of a bouncing ball remains constant, regardless of its shape or size changes due to stretching or squashing. Therefore, the answer is true.

Question 16

Timeline animation terminology comes from the keyframe system developed by Disney Corporation when they created animation by hand.

Accepted Answer

The keyframe system was indeed developed by Disney when they created animation by hand, and the terminology used in timeline animation comes from this system.

Question 17

Once you have seen the Maximize Compatibility option, it is a good idea to deactivate it so you don't see this message again.

Accepted Answer

The "Maximize Compatibility" option in Photoshop is important for ensuring PSD files are compatible with older versions of the software or different applications. Deactivating it might lead to compatibility issues when sharing files.

Question 18

Cel animation or hand-drawn animation was widely used in the 20th century in Disney animated films.

Accepted Answer

Cel animation or hand-drawn animation was indeed widely used in the 20th century in Disney animated films, such as Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) and The Lion King (1994).

Question 19

If you want to reset your workspace, you can do so by clicking Reset Workspace on the Workspace Switcher menu.

Accepted Answer

Clicking Reset Workspace on the Workspace Switcher menu will reset your workspace.

Question 20

When creating a hand-drawn animation, the animator that drew various stages of the animation so that other animators could infer what needed to be drawn in the other frames was known as an inbetweener.

Accepted Answer

The animator who drew the key stages of animation was known as a key animator or lead animator, not an inbetweener. Inbetweeners were responsible for drawing the frames in between those key frames to create smooth motion.

Quiz 3: Creating Animations Using Adobe Photoshop