Just what the doctor ordered - it's our Transfold tutorial!
This plugin contains several categories, and each one has multiple presets within.
We'll start with this category, using this preset as our example.
The first control we'll go over is Preview Mode.
To activate it, click on this box.
Notice the change in the viewer.
Let's get a closer look.
With Preview Mode on, we can see changes to our transition as we make adjustments.
We'll also be able to see the Transition Type in the top left.
This graphic illustrates how the animation will proceed.
For example, if we switch the transition type to close, it will switch the order that elements will animate.
We'll also be able to see if the animation is inverted,
which will reverse the animation in the opposite way.
At the bottom, there are a few more elements.
On the left, we'll see the Animation Speed we've set for Fold 1 and Fold 2.
In the middle, we'll see a representation of the animation.
And on the right, we'll see the Animation Type is set for Ease All.
Notice the change when we switch the Animation Type to Swing.
Now we'll toggle Preview Mode off.
Next, let's check out the Camera Controls, starting with Angle of View.
Angle of View adjusts the viewing angle of the camera.
Let's examine the difference.
Wow! That's a dynamic angle.
Below that, let's check out Dolly Amount.
Dolly Amount controls the movement along the Z-axis during the animation.
Here's how that looks.
With a greater Dolly Amount, the clips move deeper in space.
Next, let's look at Rotation.
We can either use this Rotation toggle, or we can select this disclosure triangle
to reveal more specific controls for Rotation.
We can rotate across the X-axis,
the Y-axis,
and the Z-axis.
Let's check how that looks.
Just look at how dynamic that is.
Animate only works when the Rotation parameter is keyframed.
We'll have a link to the help page as well as our keyframe tutorial in the description below.
Now, let's check out the Transition Controls, starting with Invert.
Invert reverses the angles of the transition.
Here's how that looks.
Big difference, right?
Next, let's look at the Flip control.
Flip literally flips the entire animation horizontally.
Here's the result.
It's like we're in a mirror room!
Next, we have Direction.
In this menu, we can choose if we want the animation to proceed horizontally or vertically.
We'll choose Vertical.
Let's take a look at that.
It makes a big difference.
Now let's check out Transition Type.
In this menu, we can determine if the animation will open or close.
We'll choose Close.
Here's how that looks.
Thanks to that effect, we can watch our transition close like a book.
Below that, let's look at Animation Type.
In the menu, we'll see different animations to choose from.
We'll switch from Ease All to Swing.
Check out the difference!
We recommend experimenting to find the Animation Type you like.
Next, we can adjust the speed of both of the folding animations.
Fold 1 Speed determines how quickly the first fold will occur.
We'll choose 25 percent.
And Fold 2 Speed controls the speed of the second fold.
We'll choose 100.
Check out the comparison.
Changing the fold speeds creates a huge difference in the animation.
At the bottom, we'll see the Background Gradient control.
In case you're not sure how to use gradients, be sure to check out the link to our gradient tutorial in the description below.
We'll use these controls to create a colorful gradient in the background during the transition.
Here's how that looks.
This is definitely an effect you can have fun with.
Now let's switch to the next preset.
We've seen these controls already, so we'll take a look at the new controls, starting with orientation.
In this menu, we can select a different pattern for the animation.
We'll select Layout 2.
Here's the result.
Check out the other options when you can!
Next, we'll check out Animation Order.
In this menu, we can select a different order of events for the animation.
Here's the result.
Again, this is just one of the possibilities available to you.
Below that, we can choose the direction for the folds.
In this menu, we'll select a different direction.
We'll choose down.
In Fold 2 and Fold 3 Direction, we'll also choose down.
Let's check out the results.
The tutorial is over, but don't worry, because we have more where that came from!