The keyframing process can be broken down into five general steps.

To set a keyframe:

1. Select an object.
2. Change the value of the object’s properties.
3. Select the properties you have changed.
4. Select the time at which you want to set a keyframe.
5. To set a keyframe, do one of the following:
   • Press K.
   • In the Key Controls window, click the Key button.
   • In the Properties window, click the Keyframe (K) button next to the selected property.

To set keyframes automatically:

1. Click the Auto Key option (f, A) to activate it.
   

   Key Controls window A. Auto Key button

2. Change the value of the property you want to animate.

   A keyframe is set at the current time.

3. Move the Timeline indicator.
4. Change the value of the property to set a keyframe.
5. When you are finished setting keyframes, click the Auto Key option to disable it.