Timeline Tracks

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Every animation is based on a sequence of events that happen at specific times.

Capture includes an advanced timeline control that not only allows you to dynamically view your animated objects by sliding the timeline dial, but also gives you a “bird’s eye” view of your entire animation.

The timeline helps you visualize each animated object’s relation to one another in the overall animation. You can slide the dial on the timeline to visually see animated objects move in either the CAD window or in the Capture player.

Precise Object Control

Capture is the only product that gives you precise control of your objects and cameras. Each object you animate is assigned its own track in the timeline. Each object has a track for velocity, pitch, roll, direction, and visibility.

Unlike other products in the market that only allow you to control object movement on a segment basis, Capture allows you to control accurately the movement at anytime, independent of the path you're following.

In the following example you should notice that the vehicle's body pitch forward during braking. While this is a subtle effect, precise object movement like this is usually only available in expensive animation products such as 3D Studio Max.