As the name implies, it's about motion. Specifically, web animation to get your pixels movin'. It's a collection of tutorials, tips and tricks that will hopefully help with your daily animation work.
My main focus will be real world projects. All lessons assume a basic working knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript. Knowledge of SVGs and the GreenSock Animation Platform will also be super helpful.
Finally, I hope the site is a source of ideas and inspiration for you.
This isn't a place to learn basic coding. There are many wonderful sites to learn the basics. I also won't be using React, Vue, Angular or any other frameworks. All code will be written with vanilla JavaScript and I won't be animating anything with CSS keyframes.
It's also not about perfection. This website isn't perfect. I'm not perfect. You're not perfect. Well, maybe you are. I don't know you. I'm just trying to share knowledge, make some pixels move around the screen and have a bit of fun.
Vector software for your SVGs? Sure, but sometimes it's easier and more flexible to create dynamic SVG elements with JavaScript.
SVG calligraphy can be tricky with varying width strokes and text overlapping itself. Learn how to do it with multiple masks.
Learn how to get the correct path points out of Adobe Illustrator for smooth organic SVG morphing.
Dynamically build a SVG wavy gauge with jumping numbers and link the time to a draggable element.
Learn the basics about GreenSock's MotionPath plugin with a piggy bank and some flying dollars.
Using GreenSock's mapRange() utility method, we'll create four dials and interactively change the background color with (hsla).
What is GSAP? Why do you want to use it? Let's find out in this quick 5 minute tutorial.
You can unfold most any SVG shape with a helper line. Squares, triangles, hexagons? Yep. It's easier than you think.
