Unit 4 Quiz

A(n) _____, in terms of 3D modeling, is a basic part of a 3D polygon; it fills the empty space between three or more edges.

face

Which of the following developments in technology allows artists to save drawings directly to a computer, and so save them the step of importing a drawing to a computer?

graphic tablets

Which of the following BEST describes images that illustrate concepts or data so people can better understand the information presented?

infographics

Tevin is using an animation technique in which key poses of the intended animation are created manually by an animator who uses a rigged object and a computer to fill in poses between the main key poses. Which of the following BEST describes the animation process Tevin is using?

key framing

Ophelia is creating moving animated text that uses kinematics to give life to, and create more interest in, what would otherwise be static text in motion pictures. Which of the following BEST describes the text that Ophelia created?

kinetic typography

Which of the following BEST describes images that are abstract moving shapes and that are often used for logos and other moving elements in graphics for TV and film?

motion graphics

In terms of digital animation, small "dots" of information that randomly spread across the scene are called _____.

particles

Bitmap images are made of little bits, called _____.

pixels

Video editing and visual effects are added to a film during which of the following production processes?

post-production

The sharpness of an image is determined both by the _____ and the _____.

ppi; spatial resolution

Which of the following BEST describes the part of video or movie creation during which the idea for the finished product is outlined?

pre-production

The process of creating a product in the entertainment business, whether it be a movie or video game, is called the _____.

production pipeline

Which of the following members of the creative department uses "code" to create the physics that makes up the virtual world?

programmers

Which of the following members of the creative department must understand the technical side of computers?

riggers

Which of the following members of the creative department oversees the modeling team, works closely with the scenic designer, and answers directly to the director?

technical director

Which of the following BEST describes the type of image that is composed of mathematical formulas and that creates geometric shapes?

vectors

A(n) _____, in 3D modeling terms, is the smallest component of the 3D polygon; it is the point of intersection between two or more edges.

vertex

Jeffery is using a computer to add digital effects to an explosion to make it appear more exciting. Which job BEST describes his role on the post-production team?

visual effects artist

Which of the following BEST describes when an animator creates a representation of a 3D object in lines and points?

wire-frame model

Which of the following refers to moving or still images that are made by, or with the assistance of, computers—for example, maps, architectural drawings, print graphics, logos and titles, or product renderings?

Computer Generated Imagery

Particles are a basic unit of data structure; they contain data and are linked to nodes that are implemented by pointers.

False

_____, in terms of 3D modeling, is a collection of vertices, edges, and faces that form a complex three-dimensional digital object.

Mesh

The famous animator Genndy Tartakovsky created which of the following television series?

Samurai Jack

When scaling up a vector image, which of the follow does NOT happen?

The image becomes blurry and harder to see.

Concept artists create every piece of the environment for every scene or game level, the look of every character and what every character wears, and the design of vehicles featured in the product.

True

After a character or object has been rigged by a rigger, it is passed on to the _____ who is responsible for making it come "alive,"

animator

Which of the following members of the creative department is responsible for any fixed movement in a video game?

animator

Kevin plans to create an image that has a color gradation. This type of image works BEST using which of the following formats?

bitmap

Television and digital projectors use pixels to represent images, so most images will be converted to _____ for projection.

bitmap

There are two ways that computers can generate and store an image: _____.

bitmap and vector

Which of the following members of the creative department oversees the actors who are in the film, all the way down to the people you see in the background that have no lines and that are never focused on by the camera (extras)?

casting director

Marlie is working with her team during the post-production process. Her job is to tie together various elements that have come to her from the creative departments. Which job BEST describes her role on the post-production team?

compositor

The storyboard of an animated film is MOST likely to be created by which of the following members of the creative department?

concept artist