In computer animation, what is a keyframe?

Options

  • A. A frame that defines an important state or position of an animated object
  • B. A frame that must always be the first frame of a video
  • C. A frame containing only audio information
  • D. More than one of the above
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

A. A frame that defines an important state or position of an animated object

Detailed Explanation

A keyframe defines an important state of an object at a particular point in time, such as its position, size or rotation. Intermediate frames can then be generated between keyframes to create smooth animation.