Timeline

The Timeline Add-on is a custom tool designed to streamline animation workflows in Blender. This add-on allows users to quickly set their scene's timeline duration based on a chosen frame rate and a specified duration in seconds.

It integrates seamlessly into Blender's Output properties, providing an intuitive and efficient way to calculate and set the total number of frames required for an animation.

Key Features:

• Easy selection of frame rate from Blender's existing FPS presets.
• Simple input field to specify the duration of the animation in seconds.
• Automatic calculation and update of the timeline's end frame based on the frame rate and duration.
• User-friendly interface integrated into Blender's Output properties panel.
  

Tutorial:

1. Installation:
   • Edit
   • Preferences
   • Addon
   • Install
   • Locate The Timeline.zip file
   • Install
2. Specifying Animation Duration:
   • In the "Duration (Seconds)" field, input the total duration of your animation in seconds.
3. Applying the Settings:
   • Click the "Set Timeline" button. This action will calculate the total number of frames needed for your specified duration at the chosen frame rate.
   • The script automatically updates the scene's start and end frames, fitting your animation's length.
4. Start Animating:
   • With the timeline set, you can now begin animating within the specified duration.
5. Adjustments:
   • If you need to change the frame rate or duration, simply repeat the steps in the Timeline Setter panel. Your timeline will update accordingly.

This add-on is ideal for animators and motion graphics artists who regularly adjust their scene's timeline for different projects. It saves time and reduces the manual calculations typically required in setting up animation timelines.