The Annnimate Blog

Deep dives into web animation, GSAP tutorials, and motion design insights

GSAP 3.15 easeReverse property explained — fixing how easing behaves on reversed animations

Tutorials·May 7, 2026

GSAP easeReverse: The One-Line Fix Every Modal Needs

GSAP 3.15 added easeReverse, a property that fixes how easing behaves on reverse() animations. Here's why it matters and how to use it.

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Intersection Observer vs GSAP ScrollTrigger comparison for scroll animations in 2026

Comparisons·April 26, 2026

Intersection Observer vs GSAP ScrollTrigger: Which Should You Use?

Comparing Intersection Observer and GSAP ScrollTrigger for scroll animations. Performance, control, scrub, batch, and when each approach makes sense.

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GSAP page transitions in Next.js App Router — overlay and reveal animation between routes

Tutorials·April 25, 2026

GSAP Page Transitions in Next.js: A Practical Guide (2026)

Learn how to build smooth GSAP page transitions in Next.js App Router. Covers overlay animations, exit animations, useGSAP cleanup, and common pitfalls.

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GSAP hover effects tutorial — magnetic buttons, mouse tracking, and card tilt with GSAP

Tutorials·April 24, 2026

GSAP Hover Effects: 5 Patterns Worth Knowing (2026)

Learn how to build GSAP hover effects that feel polished. Covers play/reverse pattern, magnetic effects, quickTo for mouse tracking, and React implementation.

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GSAP stagger animation tutorial — animating lists and grids with timing offset

Tutorials·April 23, 2026

GSAP Stagger: Animate Lists and Grids with Rhythm (2026)

Learn how to use GSAP stagger to animate multiple elements with perfect timing. Covers basic stagger, advanced object syntax, from options, and real-world grid reveals.

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CSS animations vs GSAP comparison — when to use each for web animation in 2026

Comparisons·April 22, 2026

CSS Animations vs GSAP: When to Use Each (2026)

CSS animations vs GSAP compared honestly. Performance, control, complexity, and clear use-case recommendations for developers choosing between the two.

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GSAP useGSAP hook in React and Next.js - animation setup with refs and cleanup

Tutorials·April 21, 2026

GSAP in React: How to Use the useGSAP Hook (2026)

Learn how to use GSAP in React with the useGSAP hook. Covers setup, refs, scoping, contextSafe callbacks, ScrollTrigger cleanup, and Next.js SSR patterns.

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GSAP timeline tutorial showing animation sequencing with gsap.timeline() position parameter

Tutorials·April 20, 2026

GSAP Timeline Tutorial: Sequence Animations Like a Pro (2026)

Learn how to use gsap.timeline() to sequence animations with precision. Covers the position parameter, defaults, labels, playback control, and real-world examples.

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GSAP ScrollTrigger tutorial showing multiple scroll animation patterns including parallax, reveals, and text effects

Tutorials·April 19, 2026

GSAP ScrollTrigger Examples: 10 Scroll Animations You Can Use Today

Ten production-ready GSAP ScrollTrigger patterns: fade reveals, parallax, text effects, SVG drawing, mask reveals, and flip animations. Copy-paste code for each.

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GSAP SplitText tutorial showing character and line text animations with scroll triggers

Tutorials·April 17, 2026

GSAP Text Animation: A Practical SplitText Guide (2026)

How to animate text with GSAP SplitText. Covers chars, words, and lines with scroll-triggered reveals, stagger, and mask effects. Copy-paste examples included.

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GSAP vs Framer Motion vs React Spring comparison for React animation libraries in 2026

Comparisons·April 3, 2026

GSAP vs Framer Motion vs React Spring: Which Should You Use in 2026?

Comparing GSAP, Framer Motion, and React Spring for React animation. Bundle sizes, performance data, code examples, and honest recommendations.

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GSAP ScrollTrigger tutorial showing scroll-based animation with trigger markers and 60fps performance

Tutorials·March 27, 2026

GSAP ScrollTrigger Tutorial: Animate on Scroll (2025)

Learn GSAP ScrollTrigger with step-by-step examples. Includes code snippets, performance tips, and ready-to-use scroll animations for your project.

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