Match clips

In the following procedure, you match and blend the two clips to remove the jump in the animation.

To match and blend the two clips:

1. In the Story window, click next to the clips in an empty space in the Character Track, and then press A to zoom in on the clips.
2. Select the second clip.
   

3. In the Character Controls window, make sure the Right Ankle effector is still selected.
   

   Right Ankle Effector shown selected

4. In the Story window controls, click the Match options .
   

   The Match Options dialog displays.

   

5. Make sure the options selected match what is shown in the Match Options dialog figure and then click OK.
6. From the menu bar, choose Window Add Asset Settings.

   An empty Asset Settings dialog displays.

   

7. In the Story window Character Track, double-click the second clip.

   The Asset Settings dialog displays the Character Clip settings and options.

   

8. In the Character Clip In field, set a value of 23.
   

   The second clip now starts at frame 23, and cross-blends with the first clip to end at frame 29. This blend creates a slightly smoother transition between the clips.

   

9. Close the Asset Settings dialog.
10. Play the animation.
    

    In the Transport Controls, do either of the following:

    • Go to the Play Controls ( ) and click Play ( ).
    • Go to the Action timeline and drag the Timeline indicator ( ) to scrub through the animation.

    Mia starts and ends her walk in the same pose.

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