Adobe Firefly: Loop playback to test animations

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Demo summary

Demonstrates setting in-and-out points and enabling loop playback in the Program Window to rapidly test different animation styles using the 'Surprise Me' button.

Step-by-step

Select the logo or graphic in the timeline
Press the forward slash key to set in-and-out points
Click the Loop Playback button in the Program Window
Hit play to start the looping sequence
Click the Surprise Me button while the loop is running to cycle through animation styles

Options

Drag the Loop Playback button from the plus menu if it is not visible in the Program Window
Use the Shape Flow transition for static logos or graphics instead of text

Tips

Use loop playback to rapidly test different animation styles without manually restarting the playhead
Use the 'Surprise Me' button to quickly explore various AI-generated animation variations

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