What does timing refer to in animation?

The speed at which an action occurs

How does squash affect an object's appearance in animation?

It compresses the object when it moves quickly

It elongates the object when it moves slowly

What is the primary purpose of using timing in animation?

To enhance realism and believability

To remove frames from the sequence

Principles of animation: timing and squash Quiz

About this quiz

What you’ll practice

Sharpen your understanding of timing, spacing, and squash & stretch so actions feel believable and expressive. You’ll learn to read poses and motion choices the way animators do.

Each question has 4 options and there’s no timer, so you can think through arcs, weight, and impact without rushing.

Common pitfalls to watch for

Over-squashing rigid objects, breaking material logic
Using even timing everywhere, making motion feel robotic
Adding squash without proper volume consistency
Ignoring anticipation/settle, so impacts feel weak
Confusing timing (frames) with spacing (distance between poses)

Difficulty and question count

Difficulty is mixed: you’ll get approachable fundamentals alongside trickier scenarios that test judgment and observation. Before you start, choose your question count and difficulty to match your goal—quick review, focused practice, or a full deep-dive.

Tips for better scores

When in doubt, ask what the audience should feel: weight, speed, softness, or force. Pick the option that supports clarity first, then realism, then style.