Navigating Alight Motion: Keyboard and Mouse Controls

Mastering the keyboard and mouse controls in Alight Motion can significantly enhance your editing efficiency. Here's a detailed breakdown of the default controls:

Function	Keyboard Shortcut	Mouse Action
Play/Pause	Spacebar	Click play button
Zoom In/Out	Ctrl + +/- (plus/minus)	Scroll wheel
Pan	Hold Spacebar + Arrow keys	Middle mouse button drag
Select Tool	V	Click select tool icon
Add Keyframe	K	Click on timeline

Additional important shortcuts include:

• Ctrl + Z: Undo
• Ctrl + Y: Redo
• Ctrl + S: Save project
• Ctrl + C/V: Copy/Paste

Customizing Controls in Alight Motion

Alight Motion allows users to customize controls for a personalized editing experience. Follow these steps to access and modify control settings:

1. Open Alight Motion on your computer.
2. Click on the "Settings" icon in the top-right corner of the interface.
3. In the Settings menu, select "Keyboard Shortcuts".
4. You'll see a list of all available commands with their current shortcuts.
5. To change a shortcut:
   • Click on the command you want to modify.
   • Press the new key combination you prefer.
   • If there's a conflict, the app will notify you.
6. To reset to default, click the "Reset All" button at the bottom.
7. Click "Apply" to save your changes.

When customizing, consider these tips:

• Group similar functions with related keys for easier memorization.
• Avoid overriding common system shortcuts (e.g., Ctrl+C for copy).
• Use function keys (F1-F12) for less frequently used commands.

Remember, efficient navigation in Alight Motion comes with practice. Start with the default controls and gradually customize as you become more familiar with your workflow. Regularly used functions should have easily accessible shortcuts, while less common tasks can have more complex combinations.

By mastering these controls and tailoring them to your needs, you'll significantly speed up your editing process in Alight Motion, allowing for a smoother and more productive creative experience.