Removing Keyframes

You can remove a single keyframe manually in the Timeline window pane. Single position keyframe trajectory points can also be removed in the Frame Editor. Additionally, you can remove entire keyframe type bars.

How to Remove Individual Keyframes in the Timeline

1. Open the movie.

2. In the Timeline window pane (View > Timeline), do one of the following:

   • For all standard object types, click Frame View. Any action objects converted to objects will also be in this view.
   • For action object types, click Action View. Any objects converted to action objects will also be in this view.
3. Scroll down to the object or effect's keyframe bar (e.g., size, position).

4. Click on a keyframe (diamond) within the keyframe bar.

5. Do one of the following:

   • Press the DELETE key.
   • Right-click on the diamond and select Delete.

6. Click to save your work.

How to Remove Individual Position Keyframes in the Frame Editor

1. Open the movie.

2. Click the object (in the Frame Editor or the Timeline) or clip effect (in the Timeline) that contains position keyframes.

   A blue trajectory appears in the Frame Editor.

3. Click on a circular blue point within the trajectory.

   The selected point will change to yellow.

4. Do one of the following:

   • Press the DELETE key.
   • Right-click on the point and select Delete.

5. Click to save your work.

How to Remove Keyframe Type Bars From an Object

1. Open the movie.

2. In the Timeline window pane (View > Timeline), do one of the following:

   • For all standard object types, click Frame View. Any action objects converted to objects will also be in this view.
   • For action object types, click Action View. Any objects converted to action objects will also be in this view.
3. Scroll down to the object or clip effect's keyframe bar (e.g., size, position).

4. Click and drag your mouse over all of the keyframes in the bar.

   Each keyframe diamond changes to yellow.

5. Press the DELETE key.

6. Click to save your work.