Before starting to read this page, please refer to the Introducing the Timeline section for more information about the user interface and tools.
In CrazyTalk Animator, there are 5 types of data in the tracks for Timeline Editing- Key, Clip, Representative Key or Switch, Target-switching, and On/Off.
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Data Name |
From |
Descriptions |
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1 |
Key |
Object Transform Panel |
Animation Keys store RTS data (Rotation, Transformation, Scale) and Opacity data for all items and sprites, including; camera, actors, props and accessories. The animation between two keys can be auto-generated. |
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2 |
Clip |
Puppeteering Panel |
Animation Clips store the motion clip segments of character and prop (accessories). |
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3 |
Representative Key |
Sprite Transform Key |
This type of key implies that it contains one or more keys (by the |
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4 |
On/Off |
Visible Setting |
The On/Off data on the Visible track stores only one status of the object. You may allow the object to be visible (On) at one frame, until it is set to be invisible (Off) in another. |
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5 |
Target-switching |
Link Setting |
The Target-switching data resembles the key concept. It stores the targeting relationship between one object and its target. The target can be changed or even dissolved at any time frame. The Link features for actors and props (accessories) are under this category. |
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Note: |
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Select single key - Single click on the target key/clip, the selected key/clip will then be highlighted in red.
Tab Key - Press Tab to jump to the next key/clip, Shift + Tab to jump to the previous key/clip.
Select All keys - Double-click on the target track name.
Multiple key/Clip selection
Drag the cursor in the specific track to highlight the keys/clips covered under it.
Use Ctrl + LBM (Left Mouse Button) to select multiple keys/clips.
Use Shift + LBM to select the adjacent keys/clips.
Motion Key Editor
or 
Sprite Editor in
the stage mode) in the Transform or Sprite tracks under the
Facial Motion and Motion tracks.
