Setting keyframes

 
 
 

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 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.

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