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Timecontroller: Freeze Animations Or Make Them Race Against Time With One Click. (Slow And Fast Motion)

by Pegaso Top 3D·Workflow

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Why we like it

Time Controller stands out in the Superhive library for keeping speed changes non-destructive, so the original keyframes remain intact and adjustments stay reversible.

What is Timecontroller: Freeze Animations Or Make Them Race Against Time With One Click. (Slow And Fast Motion)?

Time Controller is an addon for Blender that handles animation speed changes through one-click time remapping. You can slow footage down or speed it up without editing keyframes manually or reworking the graph editor. It offers predefined presets of 0.25x, 0.5x, 2x, and 4x, and you can also define your own playback speed.

The workflow is non-destructive: original keyframes stay untouched, so changes remain reversible. Time Controller syncs with the timeline, adjusting the timeline range and playback settings when you remap speed. An instant preview shows changes in real time without baking or rendering first.

It works across animation types including objects, character rigs, and cameras. The addon uses the Cycles render engine and is distributed under the GPL license, with documentation included. Applicable uses noted by the developer include cinematic slow-motion shots, speed ramping, time-lapse sequences, and stylized animation effects.

Who is Timecontroller: Freeze Animations Or Make Them Race Against Time With One Click. (Slow And Fast Motion) best for?

Timecontroller: Freeze Animations Or Make Them Race Against Time With One Click. (Slow And Fast Motion) is best for animators, VFX artists, and motion designers adjusting animation speed for slow-motion, speed ramping, time-lapse, or stylized effects in Blender.

How much does Timecontroller: Freeze Animations Or Make Them Race Against Time With One Click. (Slow And Fast Motion) cost?

Timecontroller: Freeze Animations Or Make Them Race Against Time With One Click. (Slow And Fast Motion) is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • One-click time remapping to slow down or speed up an animation
  • Predefined speed presets of 0.25x, 0.5x, 2x, and 4x, plus custom playback speed
  • Non-destructive workflow that leaves original keyframes untouched and reversible
  • Timeline sync that adjusts the timeline range and playback settings
  • Instant real-time preview without baking or rendering
  • Works with objects, character rigs, cameras, and other animation types
  • Documentation included

Tags

#time remapping#slow motion#fast motion#animation speed#Blender addon#speed ramping#motion graphics

Frequently asked questions

What Blender versions does Time Controller support?

Time Controller lists support for Blender versions 3.0 through 4.4, and the developer notes it has been tested on Blender 4.x versions. If you run one of these releases, the addon should fit your setup. Because it targets a broad range of Blender versions, it suits both older and current installs within that span. Check the developer's page for the most current compatibility details before installing on a version outside the stated range.

Does Time Controller change my original keyframes?

Time Controller uses a non-destructive workflow, so your original keyframes remain untouched while you remap speed. This means changes are reversible, letting you experiment with slow motion or fast motion without permanently altering the underlying animation. It also provides an instant preview, so you can see the effect in real time without baking or rendering first. Together these let you adjust and undo speed changes freely across your animation.

What render engine does Time Controller use, and how is it licensed?

Time Controller uses the Cycles render engine and is distributed under the GPL license. It is listed as free in this catalog, so no purchase figure applies here. For current licensing terms, documentation, and any additional details, visit the developer's page. The addon ships with documentation to help you get started, and works across animation types including objects, character rigs, and cameras.

Can Time Controller set a custom playback speed instead of a preset?

Time Controller lets you choose from predefined presets of 0.25x, 0.5x, 2x, and 4x, and you can also define your own playback speed if the presets do not match what you need. When you apply a change, it automatically adjusts the timeline range and playback settings. An instant preview shows the result in real time, so you can dial in the exact speed you want across your animation.

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