Blender 2.8-2.9 - Un-Confusing the NLA Editor - Nonlinear Animation

Explore the intricacies of Blender's Nonlinear Animation (NLA) Editor in this comprehensive 41-minute tutorial video. Gain a thorough understanding of the interface, key features, and settings that make the NLA Editor a powerful tool for animation. Learn about tracks, strips, blending modes, extrapolation, active actions, playback scaling, tweak mode, action trimming, looping, and transitions. Discover how to effectively use the NLA Editor to create complex animations by combining separate actions, and avoid common pitfalls that can confuse beginners. Perfect for those new to Blender's animation system or looking to expand their knowledge of nonlinear animation techniques.

Intro
Scene Setup
Moving Actions to the NLA
Tracks & Strips
Tracks Overview
Blending Modes
Extrapolation
Active Action + NLA
Quick Recap
Strip Name & Active Action Name
Muting Strips
Playback Scale Action speed
Tweak mode Edit Mode for Action Strips
Action Strip "trimming"
Repeat Looping Actions
Cyclic Strip Time!?
Influence Action Transitions
Beware the Keyframes
"Push Down" VS "Stash"
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