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Part 5: Keyframes

This moves on from part 4 about frames. A keyframe is a frame where a major event takes place, this could be something like a change in shape, or using the elephant example when the trunk reaches its highest point, you could use a keyframe to signify, the start of the movement down, and then when the trunk finishes its movement you would use another keyframe.

Basically a keyframe is used where there is a major chnage in the movement or action that is taking place within your flash movie.

Again this is a slightly more advanced feature, but it is something that you should really get to grips with as keyframes are essential in flash animation.

Added by David on 12th December 2006

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