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Graphkit

by Blastframe·Motion Graphics

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Why we like it

Graphkit earns its place in the Superhive library for consolidating 17 Graph Editor operations and multiple F-Curve selection and toggle modes into one add-on.

What is Graphkit?

Graphkit brings a set of 17 features to Blender's animation workflow, each aimed at reducing repetitive steps when working with F-Curves and keyframes. Core commands include Align for arranging selected F-Curves in a straight line, Amplify for adjusting animation intensity, Arcs for creating coordinated arcing motion from two selected F-Curves, and Distribute for even timing between keyframes. Others handle hold frames (Divide, Flatten Holds, Hold), Fade using standard ease functions, Mirror around the playhead, Offset, Overlap, Overshoots, and Tween with Breakdown, Blend to Neighbor, and Blend to Default blend types.

Looping is covered by Perfect Loop, Range to Loop, Repeat, and Randomize for organic variation. Beyond the core tools, Graphkit adds several selection modes: Select All by Object Type, Solo All by Object Type, Select F-Curves by Left/Right Side, Select Random F-Curves, and Select Objects/Pose Bones from Selected F-Curves.

Single-button toggles round out the set, letting you Mute, Lock, or Hide All F-Curves, Toggle All Modifiers, and Toggle All Pins. Graphkit is also included in the Ultimate Animators Bundle.

Who is Graphkit best for?

Graphkit is best for blender animators working in the Graph Editor who want faster control over F-Curves, keyframes, and loops.

How much does Graphkit cost?

Graphkit is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Curve shaping commands: Align, Amplify, Arcs, Distribute, Offset, and Overlap for selected F-Curves
  • Hold and timing tools including Divide, Hold, Flatten Holds, Overshoots, and Fade using standard ease functions
  • Tween slider with Breakdown, Blend to Neighbor, and Blend to Default blend types plus preset percentage amounts
  • Looping tools: Perfect Loop, Range to Loop, Repeat, and Randomize for organic loop variation
  • Selection modes by object type, left/right side, random, and selecting objects or pose bones from F-Curves
  • Single-button toggles to Mute, Lock, or Hide all F-Curves, and to Toggle All Modifiers and Pins
  • Mirror selected keyframes horizontally around the playhead

Tags

#Blender#animation#F-Curves#keyframes#graph editor#loops#tween

Frequently asked questions

What does Graphkit's Tween feature do in Blender?

Graphkit's Tween is a slider for creating anticipation, breakdowns, and overshoots in Blender. It can create new tween keyframes using different blend types — Breakdown, Blend to Neighbor, and Blend to Default — along with a dial of preset percentage amounts. It sits among Graphkit's 17 features, which also include Overshoots for inserting anticipation and overshoot keyframes between each keyframe pair. Together these give you several ways to shape breakdown and overshoot timing directly on your F-Curves.

How does Graphkit help with animation loops?

Graphkit includes several tools aimed at loops. Perfect Loop matches a loop's start and end frames, while Range to Loop sets the scene's Preview and/or Frame Range to a multiple of your loop's length for seamless playback. Repeat loops entire F-Curves or selected keyframes simultaneously, and Randomize adds organic randomness to animation loops as a polishing step. These features work on F-Curves within Blender's Graph Editor alongside the add-on's other keyframe and timing commands.

What F-Curve selection options does Graphkit add?

Graphkit adds several selection modes for Blender's Graph Editor. You can Select All by Object Type or Solo All by Object Type, choose F-Curves by their left or right side, or select random F-Curves. It can also select objects or pose bones directly from selected F-Curves. In addition, single-button toggles let you Mute, Lock, or Hide all F-Curves, Toggle All Modifiers, and Toggle All Pins, giving control over which channels are active and editable.

Is Graphkit free to use?

Graphkit is listed as free in this catalog, and it is also included in the Ultimate Animators Bundle. Licensing terms can change, so check Blastframe's developer page for the current details before you rely on it. A demo video is available if you want to see the add-on before installing. Beyond that, Graphkit is a Blender add-on focused on the Graph Editor, so you'll be working with its F-Curve and keyframe tools inside Blender itself.

Alternatives to Graphkit

Also in Motion Graphics for Blender.

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