excitement-energy
Use when creating animations that generate enthusiasm, build anticipation, or create high-energy experiences.
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npx skills add dylantarre/animation-principles --skill excitement-energy
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Excitement & Energy Animation
Create animations that energize, excite, and create dynamic, high impact experiences.
Emotional Goal
Excitement builds through dynamic, escalating motion. Energy comes from fast, varied animations that create momentum and keep users engaged.
Disney Principles for Excitement
Squash & Stretch
Dynamic and impactful (20 35%). High energy compression and extension. Objects feel springy and responsive.
Anticipation
Quick, building tension (100 150ms). Like a coiled spring. The anticipation itself creates excitement.
Staging
Dynamic compositions. Diagonal lines, asymmetric layouts. Nothing static—energy in every arrangement.
Straight Ahead Action
Embrace for particle effects, explosions, and dynamic backgrounds. Energetic spontaneity.
Follow Through & Overlapping Action
Bouncy, energetic overshoot. Elements don't just stop—they rebound with vitality.
Slow In & Slow Out
Aggressive acceleration curves. Fast starts, snappy stops. cubic bezier(0.0, 0, 0.2, 1) for punch.
Arc
Dramatic, sweeping paths. High trajectories, dynamic curves. Motion that commands attention.
Secondary Action
Abundant energy effects. Particles, trails, glows. The environment responds to exciting moments.
Timing
Fast and punchy (100 300ms). Rapid sequences. Variety in timing creates rhythm and energy.
Exaggeration
High (25 40%). Push movements to feel impactful. Energy requires going beyond subtle.
Solid Drawing
Dynamic poses and forms. Lean into motion. Shapes that convey speed and force.
Appeal
Bold, high contrast design. Saturated colors. Dynamic angles. Visual energy.
Timing Recommendations
Element Duration Easing
Quick hit 100 150ms ease out
Bounce 300 400ms spring
Reveal 200 300ms ease out
Sequence step 50 100ms ease out
CSS Easing
High Energy Patterns
Building Energy
1. Start with anticipation build
2. Quick, impactful main action
3. Energetic follow through
4. Secondary effects cascade
5. Brief pause before next beat
When to Use
Sports and fitness apps
Music and entertainment
Gaming interfaces
Event promotions
Product launches
Sales and promotions
Streaming platforms
Action oriented apps