Core Animation Controls:

• Play/Stop: Basic playback controls
• SetBool/SetTrigger/SetFloat: Tell animator when to change states
• GetBool/GetTrigger: Check current animation conditions
• Speed: Control animation playback speed

Animation Clips:

• Add/Remove clips at runtime
• Set frameRate for timing control
• Legacy vs Mecanim system compatibility
• AddClip for dynamic animation loading

Animation Events:

• Trigger functions at specific animation frames
• Set exact time for event triggers
• Useful for footsteps, attack hits, sound effects
• Add custom function calls during animations

Inverse Kinematics (IK):

• SetIKPosition: Place hands/feet precisely
• SetIKRotation: Control limb orientation
• SetIKPositionWeight: Blend between IK and animation
• Essential for dynamic interaction with environment

Animation Layers:

• SetLayerWeight: Control animation mixing
• CrossFade: Smooth transitions between states
• Multiple animations playing simultaneously
• Blend different body parts independently

Root Motion:

• ApplyRootMotion: Use animation for character movement
• DeltaPosition: Get movement from animation
• Essential for realistic character locomotion
• Handles complex movement animations

Remember:

• Animator Controller handles state management
• Animation Events for precise timing
• IK for environmental interaction
• Layers for complex animation mixing
• Root Motion for animation-driven movement