User Guide

CHAPTER 6
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Fine-tuning Animation
In the Composition or Layer window, the spacing between dots in a motion path indicates
speed. Each dot represents a frame, based on the frame rate of the composition. Even
spacing indicates a constant speed, and wider spacing indicates a higher speed. Keyframes
using Hold interpolation display no dots because there is no intermediate transition
between keyframe values; the layer simply appears at the next keyframe’s position.
A. Dots are close together, indicating slower speed.
B. Dots are far apart, indicating faster speed.
C. Inconsistent spacing of dots indicates changing speed.
To control speed between keyframes:
Use any combination of the following options:
• In the Composition or Layer window, adjust the spatial distance between two keyframes
on the motion path. Increase speed by moving one keyframe position farther away from
the other, or decrease speed by moving one keyframe position closer to the other.
More spatial distance between keyframes increases layer speed.
AB C
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