ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Keyframe

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈkiˌfɹeɪm/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Keyframe is a noun meaning A single frame in an animation sequence drawn by an artist, between which others are tweened.

Meaning

A single frame in an animation sequence drawn by an artist, between which others are tweened.

More Meanings

  1. (computer graphics) A complete video frame, used as a reference for subsequent interframes in video compression.
  2. To animate by interpolation between successive keyframes.

Example Sentences

Lightning is a very quick and simple animation technique that can easily be overanimated. Don't try and animate the lightning bolt into the frame by building it up over a sequence of keyframes.

Word Forms

Synonyms for keyframe

Depending on context, synonyms include intraframe.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include animation, cinemagraph, leader, intertitle, touch, downstroke.

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