Animation stopped being linear

Introduction

• Traditional linear animation
• The state-based model
• Why this changed

Timeline vs. State Machine

• Old approach: keyframes and timelines
• New approach: states and transitions
• Fundamental differences

Interactive Triggers

• User input as animation driver
• Event-driven motion
• Responsive systems

Non-Linear Narratives

• Branching animations
• Conditional states
• Dynamic paths

Real-Time Adaptation

• Context-aware animation
• Environmental factors
• Personalized motion

Technical Implementation

• State machines in code
• Transition systems
• Tools and frameworks

Benefits of State-Based

• Flexibility
• Maintainability
• User control

Case Studies

• Apps using state-based animation
• Before and after comparisons
• Performance improvements

The Paradigm Shift

• Industry adoption
• New workflows
• Skill requirements

Conclusion

• Why linear is limiting
• The state-based advantage
• Future of animation