noun / verb
tween
An animation frame generated between key frames.
The software adds a tween between two key frames.
Etymology
Tween shortens in-between. In animation it names an intermediate image generated to connect two key frames smoothly.
More examples
- She checks each tween for unwanted changes in shape.
- We tween the motion between the starting and ending poses.
- The generated tweens make the character's movement look smooth.
Forms
tween · tweens · tweened · tweening
Similar words
- in-between
- Names an intermediate animation frame, including one drawn by hand.
- interpolate
- Describes calculating intermediate values, not only generating animation frames.