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Key frame vs tweened frame: A key frame is a frame where you set or change a value. Tweened frames are generated by the software between two key frames.
Motion tween vs shape tween: A motion tween moves an object (its position, possibly along a path). A shape tween changes an object's outline into another shape.
Shape tween vs morphing: A shape tween changes vector shapes. Morphing warps and cross-fades one image seamlessly into another.
Layer vs mask: A layer holds objects that animate independently. A mask is a shape that decides which parts of the layers it masks are visible.
Stop motion vs time lapse: Stop motion: you move the objects between photos. Time lapse: the scene changes by itself between photos taken at intervals.
What is frame rate?: The number of frames shown per second (fps).
Primary vs secondary components of an animation: Primary components are the main focus, e.g. the main characters. Secondary components support them, e.g. sound and background.
Loop vs stop at the end of an animation: Loop replays from the start, e.g. banners and loading icons. Stop holds on the final frame, e.g. an advert ending on a logo.
2D vs 3D animation: 2D uses x and y only: quicker, cheaper and smaller files, but less realistic depth. 3D uses x, y and z with models, lighting, camera and rendering: realistic, but complex with long render times.