Continuous Loop Animations

Apply Disney's 12 principles to animations that never stop.

Principle Application

Squash & Stretch: Subtle scale oscillation (0.98-1.02) creates organic breathing. Avoid rigid mechanical loops.

Anticipation: Build anticipation into the loop cycle. Brief pause at extremes before reversing.

Staging: Loops should support, not dominate. Keep amplitude subtle for background elements.

Straight Ahead vs Pose-to-Pose: Design keyframe poses that loop seamlessly. End frame must flow into start frame.

Follow Through & Overlapping: Multi-part loops have elements at different phases. Three dots pulse with 120° phase offset.

Slow In/Slow Out: Use ease-in-out for smooth oscillations. Linear motion looks mechanical.

Arcs: Circular motion follows true arcs. Spinners rotate, pendulums swing, orbits circle.