Mesh Free-Form Deformation Animation

Auto Keyframe

1. Turn on the auto keyframe button in the timeline panel's left toolbar.
2. Move the playhead to where you want to add a keyframe.
3. Select a mesh and modify the position of mesh points.
4. Keyframes will automatically appear on the timeline.
5. Drag the playhead with the mouse to observe the animation.

Manual Keyframe

1. Turn off the auto keyframe button in the timeline panel's left toolbar.
2. Move the playhead to where you want to add a keyframe.
3. Select a mesh and modify the position of mesh points.
4. In the property panel, the flag icon next to the FFD property turns yellow. Click this flag button to manually add a keyframe.
5. The flag turns blue, indicating there is a keyframe at the current playhead position.
6. Drag the playhead with the mouse to observe the animation.