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Hi Joel: The spline handles do require a little getting used to. First of all, make sure to select a range of frames in the Keyframe List over which the animation path is allowed to change. Then choose one of the two buttons that allow you to modify the curve either on one side fo the keyframe or on both sides. If you are modifying the curve on both sides of the keyframe, it doesn't matter which side of the keyframe you click and drag on: the results will be the same. However, I've discovered that the control is far more intuitive (sensible) if you select and drag on the right side of the camera. Dragging the pointer to shorten the handle will make the operation define a curve that is tight and close to the keyframe position. As you lengthen the handle the curve becomes flatter at the keyframe location and a broader curve is defined. If you are modifying the curve on one side of the keyframe, the handle to the right of the keyframe affects the curve to the left of the keyframe and vice versa. At the end of the day you just have to "get the feel" of it. I hope this helps. Nick Josephs Visual Software