The automatically generated frames that fill the gap between two keyframes, creating smooth in-between motion. The name comes from 'in-betweening', the traditional animation job of drawing those middle frames.
Synonyms
- in-between
- inbetween
- interpolation
Related terms
- keyframe
- interpolation
- easing
- timeline
- frame rate
In plain words
- the software filling in the middle steps
- the automatic in-between movement
Usage example
Instead of drawing every frame, the animator let the tool tween between the two poses.
Don't confuse with…
- keyframeA tween is the generated motion in between; keyframes are the fixed states at each end of it.
Categories
- Motion & animation