In this tutorial, you will learn how to:

• Create animation using transforms.
• Cop keys in the track bar.
• Use ghosting to visualize in-betweens.
• Use tangent handles in the Function Curve Editor to control in-betweens.
• Create looping animation using Parameter Out-of-Range Types.
• Animate using dummy objects.
• Use Layout mode.
• Apply Multiplier curves.
• Work with the Dope Sheet Editor to speed up animation and reverse time.
• Use Weighted List controllers.
• Create squash and stretch effects with the Flex modifier.
• Animate using Set Key mode.

Files for This Tutorial

All the files necessary for this tutorial are provided on the program disc in the \tutorials\intro_to_animation directory. Before starting the tutorials, copy the \tutorials folder from the disc to your local program installation.

Lessons in This Tutorial

Creating Animation Using Auto Key

Controlling In-Betweens

Adding Parameter Curve Out-of-Range Types

Animating with Dummy Objects

Using the Dope Sheet Editor

Using Weighted List Controllers

Adding Squash and Stretch with Modifiers