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Smooth It Out - Camera Animation Smoother Add-On

by Blendreams·Workflow

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Note that smoothing is cumulative and only one backup is kept, so Revert only returns to the state before your most recent run.

What is Smooth It Out - Camera Animation Smoother Add-On?

Smooth It Out is a camera animation add-on for Blender by Blendreams. With one click, it automatically inserts in-betweens and smooths all keyframes on the active camera. A Smooth Passes slider controls the number of smoothing iterations applied, with higher values producing stronger smoothing. The developer suggests starting low and increasing gradually.

Smoothing is cumulative: applying 20 passes and then 10 more results in 30 passes. To reduce or change the smoothing strength, use Revert first, then reapply. The Revert button restores your original keyframes from a backup created before the last smoothing run. Only one backup is kept, so Revert returns to the state right before your most recent run, not to the original starting point.

To remove only the generated in-betweens created via Smooth It Out or the shortcut Shift+Alt+O, use Erase instead. The add-on works with Cycles and Eevee and is documented. A demo video is available.

Who is Smooth It Out - Camera Animation Smoother Add-On best for?

Smooth It Out - Camera Animation Smoother Add-On is best for blender artists working on camera animation who want to smooth choppy camera keyframes.

How much does Smooth It Out - Camera Animation Smoother Add-On cost?

Smooth It Out - Camera Animation Smoother Add-On is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • One-click smoothing that inserts in-betweens and smooths all keyframes on the active camera
  • Smooth Passes slider to control the number of smoothing iterations applied
  • Revert button that restores original keyframes from a backup made before the last smoothing
  • Erase option to remove only the generated in-betweens
  • Shift+Alt+O shortcut for generating in-betweens
  • Works with the Cycles and Eevee render engines
  • Included documentation

Tags

#Blender#camera animation#keyframes#smoothing#easing#automation#workflow

Frequently asked questions

What Blender versions does Smooth It Out support?

Smooth It Out is listed as compatible with Blender versions 4.1 through 5.0. It is also noted as working with the Cycles and Eevee render engines. If you are on a different Blender build, check the developer's page for the latest compatibility details before downloading so you can confirm the add-on will run in your setup.

How does the Revert button in Smooth It Out work?

Smooth It Out's Revert button restores your original keyframes from a backup created before the last smoothing run, letting you experiment without losing your setup. Only one backup is kept, so if you run the tool multiple times, Revert returns to the state right before your most recent run rather than the original starting point. Because smoothing is cumulative, the developer recommends using Revert first before reapplying to change strength.

How do I remove the in-betweens created by Smooth It Out?

Smooth It Out generates in-betweens when you run it or use the shortcut Shift+Alt+O. To remove only those generated in-betweens, use the Erase option instead of Revert. Revert restores your keyframes from the backup, while Erase targets the in-betweens specifically. Keep in mind that smoothing is cumulative, so the tool's Smooth Passes slider adds to any smoothing already applied unless you Revert first.

Is Smooth It Out free to use?

Smooth It Out is listed as free in this catalog and is distributed under the GPL license. Licensing terms and pricing can change over time, so check the developer's page for the current details before you download or purchase. The add-on is also noted as a Development Fund contributor, and the developer, Blendreams, maintains its listing directly.

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