Animations and transitions

Mont creates animations by interpolating object properties between segments. This approach gives you precise control over how elements move and change.

How animations work

Instead of traditional keyframe animation, Mont uses segments as visual states. When you play through your project, objects animate smoothly from their state in one segment to their state in the next.

Example: If a text box is on the left in Segment 1 and on the right in Segment 2, it will smoothly slide across during the transition.

Creating animations

1. Set up the starting state: Position your objects in Segment 1
2. Create or navigate to the next segment
3. Modify objects: Change position, size, rotation, or opacity
4. Apply a transition: Use Magic Match to animate between states

The Magic Match transition automatically interpolates:

• Position (X, Y)
• Size (width, height)
• Rotation
• Opacity
• Scale

Animation examples

Slide in

1. In Segment 1: Position object off-screen (negative X or beyond viewport width)
2. In Segment 2: Position object at final location
3. Use Magic Match transition

Zoom

1. In Segment 1: Object at small scale
2. In Segment 2: Object at full scale
3. Use Magic Match transition

Fade

1. In Segment 1: Object at 0% opacity
2. In Segment 2: Object at 100% opacity
3. Use Magic Match transition

Combined animations

Combine multiple property changes for complex animations:

• Move + scale: Object slides in while growing
• Move + fade: Object slides in while becoming visible
• Rotate + move: Object spins while moving to position

Transition types

For segment-level transitions, see Transitions.

Timing control

Animation duration is controlled by:

1. Segment duration on the timeline
2. Transition duration (the in/out handles on segments)

Longer transition durations create slower, smoother animations. Shorter durations create snappier movements.

Tips for effective animations

Keep it purposeful: Animation should guide attention, not distract. Use movement to emphasize important changes.

Be consistent: Use the same animation style throughout your project for a professional feel.

Don't overdo it: Not every segment change needs animation. Sometimes a simple cut is more effective.

Test timing: Preview your animations and adjust segment/transition durations until the pacing feels right.

Object visibility

To make an object appear only in certain segments:

• Add it only to those segments
• Or set opacity to 0% in segments where it should be hidden

Magic Match will automatically fade objects in/out when they exist in one segment but not an adjacent one.