Copying a frame in Procreate animation is a simple process directly within the Animation Assist timeline.
To copy a frame in Procreate animation:
You can easily duplicate a frame right in your Animation Assist timeline.
Steps to Duplicate a Frame
Follow these simple steps to copy an existing frame in your animation:
- Select the Frame: Tap on the specific frame you want to copy in the Animation Assist timeline. This highlights the selected frame.
- Open Frame Options: Tap the selected frame again. This action will open a small menu showing available options for that frame.
- Tap Duplicate: From the options menu that appears, tap Duplicate.
This action will instantly create a copy of your selected frame and place it immediately beside the original in the timeline.
For clarity, here's a quick summary table:
| Step | Action | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Select Frame | Tap the frame in the timeline. | Frame is highlighted. |
| 2. Open Options | Tap the selected frame again. | Frame Options menu appears. |
| 3. Duplicate | Tap Duplicate in the options menu. | A copy appears next to the original frame. |
This process is fundamental for animation workflows, allowing you to easily repeat drawings or create slight variations for sequential frames. If you instead needed to remove a frame, you would tap Delete from the same options menu.
