Definition
Easing shapes the rate of change between keyframes. Linear interpolation is useful for constant-rate changes, such as a steady scroll or mechanical movement; it is not inherently amateur. Ease-in starts slowly and accelerates, ease-out starts quickly and decelerates, and ease-in-out starts and ends slowly. Cubic or custom Bézier curves offer different timing profiles. Bounce curves typically mimic impacts and rebounds and need not pass beyond the final value; back and elastic curves commonly include overshoot. Choose the curve for the intended action and reading time rather than assuming more easing always looks better.
How Loopdesk Uses This
For motion in Loopdesk, describe whether an element should move steadily, accelerate in, or settle into place. Review any available preset at playback speed and confirm which easing or curve controls the current version exposes, rather than assuming a specific default curve or prompt-level control.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does linear easing look cheap?
It does not inherently look cheap. Linear motion is useful when the rate should stay constant, such as scrolling or mechanical movement. An abrupt start or stop may feel wrong for a settling title or an object with weight; in that context, an appropriate ease-in or ease-out can help.
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A marker that stores a property's value at a specific time; values between keyframes can be interpolated to animate a change.
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