1. A frame in an animation or video sequence that defines the starting or ending point of a smooth transition between two poses or states.
Usage: commonly used in animation, film, and video production
2. In video compression, a complete image frame that serves as a reference point for subsequent frames.
Usage: technical; used in video encoding and streaming

Examples

• The animator set a keyframe at the beginning and end of the character's jump.
• By adjusting the keyframes, the director changed the timing of the entire scene.
• Keyframes allow animators to define key poses without drawing every single frame.
• The video codec uses keyframes to reduce file size and enable fast seeking.
• She placed keyframes on the timeline to control the motion of the camera.
• Keyframe interpolation automatically generates the frames between two keyframes.