What are Keyframes in Alight Motion?

Keyframes are the fundamental building blocks of animation in Alight Motion. They are specific points in time where you set particular values for an object’s properties, such as position, scale, rotation, or opacity.

By setting keyframes at different points in the timeline, Alight Motion interpolates the values between these points, creating smooth transitions and animations.

In Alight Motion, keyframes are located within the timeline panel. When you select a layer, you can see the keyframe options appear. The timeline is divided into frames and seconds, allowing you to precisely place keyframes to control the animation’s timing.

• Choose the layer you want to animate.
• Tap the timeline icon to expand the layer’s timeline.
• Use the “+” button to add keyframes at specific points.

Keyframes in Alight Motion are essential for creating dynamic animations by allowing you to animate objects through movement, scaling, rotation, and opacity changes over time. 

They enable precise control over various effects, making it possible to introduce dynamic changes and synchronize animations with audio or other elements in your Alight Motion project. This precision ensures your animations are fluid and aligned with your overall creative vision.

You can use keyframes in Alight motion by following these steps.

• Setting Initial Keyframe

Select the layer and property you want to animate (e.g., position, scale). Move the playhead to the starting point and add a keyframe.

• Adjusting Properties

Change the property values at this keyframe (e.g., move an object to a new position).

•  Setting Final Keyframe

Move the playhead to a later point in the timeline where you want the animation to end and add another keyframe.

• Interpolating Motion

Alight Motion automatically interpolates the values between the keyframes, creating a smooth transition.

Adding Keyframes

• Choose the layer and the specific property you want to animate.
•  Position the playhead where you want to start the animation.
• Tap the keyframe icon (usually a diamond shape) to add a keyframe at the playhead’s position.
• Change the property value at this keyframe.

Copying and Pasting Keyframes

• Tap on the keyframe you want to copy.
• Use the copy option in the menu (usually found in the context menu or under the edit options).
• Position the playhead where you want to paste the keyframe.
• Use the paste option to insert the copied keyframe at the new playhead position.

Easing curves control the acceleration and deceleration of the animation between keyframes, making movements more natural. In Alight Motion, you can adjust easing curves by selecting the keyframe and choosing an easing option from the menu.

Yes, keyframes can also be used to animate audio properties, such as volume and pitch, allowing you to create dynamic audio effects in sync with your animations.

Alight Motion allows frame-by-frame precision, enabling very detailed control over animations.

Yes, many functions like copy, paste, and delete have shortcuts to streamline your workflow.

Absolutely, you can animate multiple properties of a layer simultaneously by adding keyframes for each property independently.

In conclusion, keyframes in Alight Motion are powerful tools that allow you to animate elements smoothly in your videos. By setting keyframes at different points, you can control how objects move, scale, or change over time, adding dynamic effects that bring your creations to life. Experimenting with keyframes opens up endless possibilities for creativity in your video editing journey.