It requires you to choose the scene durations and set the exact play intervals. This is the most sophisticated mode, but also the most powerful mode. Here is an example of an animation created in this mode.ĭownload the sample project file. Then set the animation duration and pause timing. Select an animation that should be played randomly, and set the Playback parameter to Random. Using this mode is quite straightforward. Speed - smoothly change the animation speed from maximum to zero.įade In/Out, sec - Sets the transition period. Translucency - smoothly change the animation translucency from maximum to zero. Intensity - smoothly remove the animation from the scene. Depending on the animation type, the following values may be available. Each time the program takes a random value within the defined interval.įade Parameter - Sets how animation disappears from the scene. Play, sec - Sets the period of time when the animation will be played/visible. Each time the program takes a random value within the defined interval. Pause, sec - Set the period of time when the animation will be stopped/invisible. Turning this mode on makes the following controls available: This mode designed for objects that should be played in the scene from time to time, like lightning flashing in the sky, bird's tweets, or ghosts appearing and disappearing in the mystic forest. For some animations, like stream brush, leaf fall, and butterflies, this is the only available mode. This is the simplest mode designed for background animations that should play without stopping. Now we will describe each mode in detail. Manual - This mode allows you to set exact time intervals on the time scale that is available on the right side. The pause and exposure time can be set in the control below. Random - In this mode, animation will randomly start/stop. In this mode, animation will play continuously without pauses. The following Playback modes are available:Ĭontinuous - The default value that turns off all other time options. It contains controls that allow you to set when and how animations will appears in your scene. The timeline settings dialog is placed at the bottom right under the view window.

Dp animation maker tutorial