For complex scenes with many objects and numerous keyframes, clutter is inevitable. The Track Filter Tool addresses this by allowing you to narrow down the tracks displayed in your timeline. This makes it quick and easy to focus on specific animations without getting lost in a sea of keyframes.

While v1.1.3 is a "community favorite" due to its free availability, the official author (Kengo Ito) has released newer versions (v1.2.x) on platforms like aescripts. These newer versions include features like (hover over the curve to see the motion in real time) and improved UI stability (such as retaining dialog sizes). However, v1.1.3 remains highly stable and is perfectly suitable for most general production needs.

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Beyond curve manipulation, the tool includes utility features for timeline management:

If you cannot get v1.1.3 to work, or if you use a newer C4D version, consider:

Motion Manager provides a suite of tools intended to reduce the manual labor required for complex animations: Ease Copy & Paste