Keyframe Animations

Master the art of animation with CapCut's keyframe effect. Create animated movements, motion graphics, and smooth animations to captivate the audience.

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Features of CapCut's keyframe animation

Intuitive design for adding keyframe animations

Intuitive design makes adding keyframe effects easier

CapCut is the editor of choice for millions of users worldwide, loved for its user-friendly interface. Our meticulously engineered keyframe tool reduces the manual labor traditionally associated with animation. You can now conjure up stunning animations while leveraging AI interpolation to automatically generate smooth, natural movements between your keyframes, saving hundreds of hours of work.

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Custom parameters for smooth keyframe animations

Set custom parameters to create smooth animation

Our video keyframe feature comes packed with all the tools you need. You can do everything from tweaking the position, scale, and rotation to transfiguring shape, opacity, and color with our keyframes in video editing. For that extra layer of polish, combine keyframe animations with our speed curve tool to create smooth, non-linear motion with natural acceleration and deceleration. Launch our all-in-one editor via web browsers, on PC or Mac, start your first project, and get creative with our AI-powered editing tools to create animations for ages. Learn how to add keyframes in CapCut PC.

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Collaborate with your team for keyframe animation editing

Enjoy keyframe editing with your team - edit, review, and share in one place

Boost your content creation productivity with our cloud-based editing platform featuring team space. You can invite multiple members to work on the same project, making content creation easier than before. Save, sync, edit, and share your masterpiece whenever and wherever you like. Start now to captivate the audience with keyframe video editing.

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Benefits of using CapCut's keyframe effects

All-in video editor for perfect keyframe animations

All-in-one video editor

CapCut is a powerhouse built to help you along every nook and corner of creative editing. Our PC and Mac editor, as well as online editor, comes packed with features enabling you to edit images, videos, audio files, including advanced features like chroma key, and advanced color grading, all of which can be customized with keyframe animations.

Unlimited media assets

Worrying about copyright risks is now a thing of the past. Not only can you get video keyframes on CapCut, but you also have unlimited access to media assets like trendy music, sound effects, stock videos, and templates. This gives you everything you need to create dynamic, professional animations with ease.

AI-powered tools

Enter into a seamless and fruitful symbiosis with artificial intelligence to create stunning content that will last ages. Our editing platform has AI tools like auto-captions, AI video background remover, AI movement, AI avatars, split scenes, slow-mos, and more.

Tap into the potential of keyframe effects

Mind-blowing animations

Want to start a new social media channel to entertain your audience? Animated content is the perfect solution. From explaining complex concepts to portraying your impeccable witty humor, our keyframe editing helps you all the way.

Match the background music with keyframe animations

Perfect synchrony

Looking for ways to make the objects on your screen dance to the background music? Now, instead of imaging, you can create just that and conjure up perfect synchrony with our keyframe effects. Set parameters to make every single frame just perfect.

Stunning content

Whether you are a social media content creator or marketing promoter, you know keeping your audience entertained is no small feat. To unleash your full creative potential, you must know the art of animation. Started with keyframe editing in one go.

How to add keyframes in CapCut

Step 1: Start a new project

1. Open CapCut's editor in your web browser.
2. Click "Create new" and under the "Video" tile select the video ratio for your project.
3. Upload media or use stock videos in the multitrack edito

Step 2: Add keyframes to video

1. Select a video clip in the multitrack editor.2. Go to the 'Basic' tab in the upper-right control panel.3. Find the property you wish to animate (e.g., Position, Scale, Rotation, Opacity).4. Click the keyframe icon (often a diamond shape) next to the property at your desired starting frame to set the first keyframe.5. Move the playhead to a later point in the timeline.6. Adjust the property value (e.g., change the position or increase the scale). 7. A new keyframe will be added automatically, creating a smooth transition between the two points.Pro Tip: Use the integrated 'Speed Curve' or graph editor (usually accessible near the keyframe points) to refine the timing and feel of the motion, making it fast at the start and slow at the end (ease-out).

Step 3: Export and share

1. Review your animation and apply any final edits.
2. Click Export to download or share the finished video with one click for presentations, reviews, or social media.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is key frame?

Keyframing is a feature that allows you to create motion graphics and smooth animation. To create a motion sequence, you need to define your object's starting and ending points. These markers are referred to as keyframes. Use CapCut to employ video keyframes with our easy-to-use user interface. Besides keyframe effects, you can add speed curve to smooth your video clips.

What are the best keyframe animation examples?

Keyframe animation is widely used in both video games and animated movies to bring characters and scenes to life. Here are some prime examples:Video games: Character movements (running, jumping, etc.) are all driven by keyframes.Movies: Animated classics like The Lion King and Avatar use keyframes to animate everything from characters to environments.CapCut's keyframe tools help you create similar high-quality animations for your projects, taking your content to the next level.

How can I use the keyframe effect on CapCut online video edit t online video editor?

Adding keyframe animations in CapCut is simple and straightforward. Here’s how:Visit the CapCut online editor.Start a new project and select the video you want to edit.In the 'Basic' menu, find and click the keyframe option.Set keyframes for various video parameters (e.g., position, opacity) to create your animation.Adjust the timing and smoothness of your keyframes to refine the effect.s.

How does keyframe video editing work?

Keyframe video editing combines art and technology by allowing precise control over an animation's properties. Here's how it works:Set keyframes at specific points to define changes in position, opacity, scale, and more.The video automatically interpolates the movement or change between keyframes.CapCut lets you adjust keyframe timing and combine them with tools like speed curves for smoother transitions.

Can I add keyframes to animated movies?

Yes, absolutely. Keyframe technology is fundamental to creating animated movies and applying complex visual effects.Classic examples: Movies like 'The Lion King', 'Guardians of the Galaxy', and 'Avatar' have been made using keyframe technology.Creating stunning content: Using CapCut's keyframe video editing tools, you can create stunning movies and content for free.