Animation Vocabulary
Interactive visual glossary of animation terms.
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Entrances & Exits
How elements appear and disappear.
Sequencing & Timing
Coordinating multiple elements or moments.
Movement & Transforms
Changing an element's position, size, or angle.
Transitions Between States
Connecting one state, view, or element to another.
Scroll
Motion tied to scrolling or navigating between views.
Feedback & Interaction
Responding to the user's actions.
Easing
How speed changes over an animation.
Spring Animations
Physics-based motion as an alternative to fixed-duration easing.
Looping & Ambient Motion
Animations that run on their own.
Polish & Effects
The small touches that separate good from great.
Performance
What keeps motion smooth instead of stuttering.
Principles to Know
Concepts that guide when and how to animate.