To resize a specific segment or adjust the duration of frames within your timeline in Adobe Animate, you typically manipulate a selected span of frames directly on the timeline.
Here's the straightforward way to achieve this:
Adjusting Frame Span Duration on the Timeline
The primary method for "resizing" or adjusting the length of a section on your timeline involves interacting with the frame span itself.
As highlighted in the reference: Select the frame span and drag the right-side edge of the selected span on timeline, forward or backward. The frames within the timeline are adjusted automatically.
This action effectively stretches or compresses the selected frames, changing how long that sequence plays without necessarily changing the total number of frames in the document.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Select the Frames: On the timeline, click and drag to select the range of frames you want to resize (stretch or compress). This will highlight the frame span.
- Locate the Edge: Find the right-side edge of the selected frame span.
- Drag to Resize:
- Click and drag the right-side edge forward (to the right) to stretch the frames, making the segment longer in duration.
- Click and drag the right-side edge backward (to the left) to compress the frames, making the segment shorter in duration.
- Observe the Adjustment: As you drag, Adobe Animate automatically adjusts the timing and distribution of the frames within that span. Keyframes and tweens will adapt accordingly.
What This Method Does
This technique is useful for:
- Slowing down or speeding up a specific animation sequence.
- Adjusting timing without re-creating frames.
- Making a sequence fit a required duration.
| Action | Effect |
|---|---|
| Drag Right | Stretches the frame span (Increases duration) |
| Drag Left | Compresses the frame span (Decreases duration) |
This method focuses on manipulating existing frame durations within a selected range, giving you direct control over the pacing of specific parts of your animation on the timeline.
