Introduction

You build animations simply by editing the values of parameters in any effect editor or menu. When you animate a parameter, you also create an animation channel that you can use to control the values of the parameter over time.

To build animations automatically in the editor for an effect or tool:

1. Enable Auto Key.

2. Go to the frame where you want to add the keyframe.

3. Change the value of the parameter. Enter a new value in the field using the calculator, or click and drag left or right to change the value.

   A keyframe is added to the animation channel for the parameter you edited.

   Note: With Auto Key, you create keyframes whenever you change the value for a parameter. You also change the value of any parameter that you have already set.

To set keyframes manually in the editor for an effect or tool:

1. Disable Auto Key.

2. Go to the frame where you want to add the keyframe.

3. Change the value of the property.

   Enter a new value in the field using the calculator, or click and drag left or right to change the value.

4. Right-click the field and select Set Keyframe (Current Value).

To delete keyframes:

1. Go to the frame that contains the keyframe to delete.

2. Right-click the parameter that contains the keyframe and select Delete Keyframe.

   Note: Parameters with a keyframe display a yellow bar under their value.

To reset keyframe values:

1. Right-click the parameter and select one of the following options.

   Select:	To:
   Reset (Default Value)	Reset the value of the keyframe to the original value.
   Reset Channel (Current Value)	Reset the value of the entire channel to the current value.
   Reset Channel (Default Value)	Reset the entire channel to the original value.