Smooth Vs Corner Keyframes in Final Cut
When keyframing in Final Cut Pro you have the ability to choose to have the animation be either constant or variable. By right clicking on a keyframe you can choose to select Smooth, which will change the animation from constant to variable. You will also now see what is called a velocity handle. These handles can be adjusted to increase the amount that animation eases in or out.
This is a great way to soften the way an effect happens. Color effects for example will happen in a more gradual manner with a smooth keyframe at the begining. The best example is this, imagine if you were animating a tire swing hanging from a tree. As the swing reached it's highest point, it would slow to a stop, then speed back up as the swing started it's decent, instead of maintaining the same speed at all times.
This is a great way to soften the way an effect happens. Color effects for example will happen in a more gradual manner with a smooth keyframe at the begining. The best example is this, imagine if you were animating a tire swing hanging from a tree. As the swing reached it's highest point, it would slow to a stop, then speed back up as the swing started it's decent, instead of maintaining the same speed at all times.
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