large-500-800ms
Large Animations (500-800ms)
At 500-800ms, animations become events. Users stop and watch. Reserve this duration for significant moments that deserve attention and communicate importance.
Disney Principles at Large Scale
Full Expression of All Principles
Squash & Stretch: Dramatic deformation - 20-30% stretch visible and characterful. Objects feel elastic and alive.
Anticipation: Extended wind-up - 150-200ms anticipation sells the action. Clear "about to happen" signal.
Staging: Sophisticated choreography - multiple elements with clear hierarchy and timing offsets.
Straight Ahead/Pose to Pose: Definitely pose to pose - complex motion needs keyframe control.
Follow Through: Extended settling - elements continue moving 100-200ms after main action completes.
Slow In/Slow Out: Dramatic easing - strong deceleration creates impact at endpoints.
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