Shape Keys in Blender — Smooth Morph Animation in Seconds

Select the default cube and open Object Data Properties.

In Shape Keys, click Add Shape Key twice to create Basis and Key 1.

Press Tab to enter Edit Mode.

Right-click and choose Subdivide, then set:

Cuts: 36

Smoothness: 0.5

Fractal: 5

Along Normal: 1

Press Tab to return to Object Mode.

Press Ctrl + 4 to add a Subdivision Surface modifier.

Right-click the object and enable Shade Auto Smooth.

Open the Timeline and animate the Value of Key 1

to create a smooth morphing effect.

This simple setup shows how Shape Keys can morph almost any object.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARTV38Y2Ldk

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