

BEZIER KEYFRAMESīezier is where you have full manual control and functionality over the motion path and or the value graph. Then go to Keyframe Assistant > Easy Ease. This can be added by selecting keyframes in the timeline and then right-clicking on one of those keyframes. You would see this keyframe type when adding an effects or additive such as the keyframe assistant “Easy Ease” option. After Effects will show you spatial interpolation by adding in a dotted red line where the line itself deals with the space (motion path) and the time (temporal interpolation) is represented by dots.Ĭontinuous Bezier interpolation is indicated by an hourglass keyframe. By utilizing spatial interpolation you change the path of keyframes from harsh to smooth or vice-versa. Spatial Interpolation relates an element’s motion path.


So let’s quickly break down both of these terms and see what each is doing for us. Now, interpolation can be spatial, and or temporal. Meaning, that if you animate an element using keyframes, After Effects determines what the motion of that element is between the keyframes you set. In After Effects interpolation how the software calculates the values between two points. Understanding Interpolation in After Effects Once we have a firm understanding of interpolation we’ll get into the different keyframe types we see in our timeline. But I know with a little patience (and a little bit of magic) you can figure this out. The verbiage used to explain things in After Effects can be hard to wrap your head around. But don't worry it's easier to understand than you think. We'll cover all sorts of nerdy terms like spacial and temporal interpolation. In this exciting article-extravaganza we'll take a look at the ins-and-outs of keyframes in After Effects. However, there is a lot more to keyframes than simply hitting a stopwatch or adjusting a value. If you're reading this than you probably have realized that keyframes are key (see what I did there?) for animation in After Effects. An Overview of the Different Keyframe Types in After Effects.
