Get ready to unleash your inner animation aficionado! To mark the joyous occasion of World Animation Day, we’ve put together a delightful quiz designed to challenge and entertain fans of all ages. From pioneering visionaries to revolutionary film techniques and beloved cinematic masterpieces, this quiz covers a spectrum of animation history. Grab a pen and paper, or just play along in your head – let’s see if you can score a perfect!
- Question 1: Can you name the Padma Shri-winning Indian artist widely recognized as the ‘father of Indian Animation’?
Answer: Ram Mohan - Question 2: Which iconic animated film, marking the unforgettable debut of Mickey Mouse, was a trailblazer as the very first cartoon to feature fully synchronized sound?
Answer: Steamboat Willie - Question 3: In a landmark achievement, which animated feature film made history in 1991 by being the first of its kind to be nominated for Best Picture at the prestigious Academy Awards?
Answer: Beauty and the Beast - Question 4: What unique animation technique was brilliantly employed in celebrated films such as The Nightmare Before Christmas, Fantastic Mr. Fox, and Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit?
Answer: Stop Motion animation - Question 5: There’s a fascinating animation technique where live-action footage is meticulously traced over, frame by frame, to achieve remarkably realistic motion. What is it called?
Answer: Rotoscoping - Question 6: Which groundbreaking Pixar blockbuster holds the distinction of being the first feature-length film animated entirely using Computer-Generated Imagery (CGI)?
Answer: Toy Story - Question 7: Founded in 1994 by industry titans Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg, and David Geffen, which renowned studio is behind animated hits like Shrek and Kung Fu Panda?
Answer: DreamWorks Animation
How did you do? Whether you’re an animation expert or just starting your journey through its wonderful world, we hope you enjoyed this quick dive into some fun facts. Keep celebrating the art of animation every day!