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To animate parameters in the Inspector by setting an initial keyframe (Record button
is off)
1 In the Canvas, select the object to keyframe.
2 Place the playhead on the frame where you want the effect to begin.
3 Open the Inspector pane corresponding to the parameter you want to modify.
4 Set the parameter to the beginning value, then do one of the following:
• Press Control-K.
• In the Properties Inspector, click the parameter’s Animation menu, then choose Add
Keyframe.
• In the Properties Inspector, Control-click the parameter name, then choose Add Keyframe
from the shortcut menu.
• In the Properties Inspector, click the parameter’s Add/Delete Keyframe button.
A keyframe is added at the current frame, and the parameter appears red in the
Inspector.
5 Move the playhead to a new position.
6 In the Inspector, change the parameter to a new value.
The parameter now changes over time.
Animation Menu
The Animation menu in the Inspector provides additional options, such as the ability to
add keyframes to parameters, delete or reset keyframe information, navigate among
keyframes, open the Keyframe Editor, add Parameter behaviors, add parameters to Rigs,
and Publish parameters.
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