WCTC 3.2.2: Animation and User Direction: Timeline Editor Basics
This video discusses the overview of the timeline editor in WorkLink Create, with emphasis on understanding its functionality and usage for animations. You will learn more about:
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Setting up a Basic Animation:
- Starting with a simple example using cubes to practice animations.
- Introduction to the timeline, channels, and time bars.
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Applying Animations:
- Two methods to apply animations: using the "Add Selected to Timeline" button and the record button.
- Demonstrating the "Set Object Color" animation on a cube.
- Exploring time bars, editing options, and playback functionalities.
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Record Button and Scene-Level Animation:
- Explanation of the record button's function.
- Illustrating how the record button captures starting and ending conditions for the entire scene.
- Managing recorded animations, including ease-in and ease-out settings.
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Copying and Pasting Animations:
- Copying time bars and pasting them onto other objects.
- Copying entire channels, allowing for more efficient reuse of animations.
- Demonstrating the process of copying animations to a new object.
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Handling Set Animations:
- Copying and pasting entire sets of animations for a specific object.
- Assigning animations to a new 3D element and playing back the animations.
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Note on Recording Limitations:
- Highlighting the limitation of recording based on starting and ending conditions.
- Noting the importance of understanding how the record button captures actions.