keyframe
Defined motion point
A keyframe is a frame in animation or video that defines a starting or ending point for a transition.
Software interpolates the frames between keyframes automatically, so an animator need only set positions at key moments: I set keyframes at the beginning and end of the bounce.
In video compression, keyframes are complete images that anchor sequences of partial frames.
Generating intermediate animation frames
- tweeningAutomated in-between frame generation
- interpolationEstimating between known values
- easingReducing strain or difficulty
- splineFlexible strip for drafting
rigging · timing · spacing · anticipation · follow-through · breakdown · extremes · arc
Estimating between known values
- easingReducing strain or difficulty
- bezierMathematical curve formula
- velocityDirected rate of motion
- accelerationRate velocity changes
trajectory · spline · curve · path · smoothing · linear · exponential · bounce
Ordered display of events
- markerSomething that signals location
- anchorSecures ships to seabed
- spliceJoin end to end
- cutSeverance or reduction
sequence · storyboard · postproduction · compositing · layering · footage · montage · scrubbing
Gradual audio overlap transition
- dissolveDisperse into liquid
- fadeLose intensity gradually
- morphChange form gradually
- blendCombine into mixture
wipe · transform · opacity · scale · rotation · position · property · attribute
Of supreme importance
- decisiveQuick to conclude
- definingSpecifying exact meaning
- milestoneNotable event marking progress
- breakthroughSudden important advance
critical · landmark · watershed · climactic · significant · hinge · inflection · memorable
inbetweening
Generating intermediate animation frames
- tweeningAutomated in-between frame generation
- interpolationEstimating between known values
- easingReducing strain or difficulty
spline · rigging · timing · spacing · anticipation · follow-through · breakdown · extremes · arc · staging
interpolation
Estimating between known values
acceleration · trajectory · spline · curve · path · smoothing · linear · exponential · bounce · elastic
timeline
Ordered display of events
cut · sequence · storyboard · postproduction · compositing · layering · footage · montage · scrubbing · playhead
crossfade
Gradual audio overlap transition
blend · wipe · transform · opacity · scale · rotation · position · property · attribute · tween
crucial
Of supreme importance
breakthrough · critical · landmark · watershed · climactic · significant · hinge · inflection · memorable · highlight
- animationanimation, animator, animators, cartoon, cartoons
- digital artdigital art, render, 3D modeling, digital illustration, graphic design
- Animation Termscel animation, cels, digital animation, inking, layering
- digital videodigital video, video capture, video formats, 4K, 4K resolution
- Stop Motionstop motion, claymation, armatures, plasticine, tie-downs
- stop-motionanimation, stop-motion, onion skinning, timing, pacing