I do not understand a simple concept on Motion

I hate to admit it, but I just can't understand this concept. All I want to do is use the red button (keyframe record) to move a simple graphic. Say my timeline is 10 seconds. I just want to move an element from the middle to the lower left. But, I do not want to move this element until 3 seconds in. Every time I try to use the record button, the element starts its' motion from the beginning of the timeline! I don't want to move it until 3 seconds in. I have no problems using key frames in FCP. What am I missing here? Any help will be appreciated and so will my sanity.
Best,
Tom

hi,
this can catch us all out ( I speak for myself!) at times. A common workflow for me is to move to where I want the animation to start, click the red button, in the parameters inspector change the value I want to animate and then change it right back again. This creates a keyframe but maintains the original value. I just find this easier than clicking on the drop down menu and selecting add keyframe, and it focuses my attention on the parameter I'm animating. Then hop forward to the end point of the animation and change the value to its end mark.
hth
adam

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