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Mixing incoming and outgoing interpolation methods


    By default, a keyframe icon uses one interpolation method, but you can apply two methods: the incoming method applies to the property value as the current time approaches a keyframe, and the outgoing method applies to the property value as the current time leaves a keyframe. When you set different incoming and outgoing interpolation methods, the keyframe icon changes accordingly. It displays the left half of the incoming interpolation method icon and the right half of the outgoing interpolation icon.

    You can freely mix Linear and Bezier interpolation methods using the Speed or Velocity graph. See Fine-tuning speed. Because Auto Bezier interpolation automatically adjusts both incoming and outgoing direction handles, once you mix Auto Bezier with another method, the original half of the keyframe becomes Bezier.

To mix Bezier and Linear interpolation methods:

  1. In the Timeline window, select the Bezier or Linear keyframe you want to change.
  2. Expand the layer outline to display the Speed or Velocity graph for the layer property containing the keyframe.
  3. Note: Make sure that you adjust the handles on the Speed or Velocity graph, not the Value graph. See Factors affecting speed.

  4. Drag the incoming or outgoing handle to adjust the speed of the keyframe.
  5. Dragging the incoming or outgoing handle to adjust the speed of the keyframe

To apply or remove Hold interpolation as outgoing interpolation:

  1. In the Timeline window, select the keyframe you want to change.
  2. Choose Animation > Toggle Hold Keyframe.