Learning CSS3 Animations and Transitions

Book excerpt: Get Started Fast with Professional-Quality CSS3 Animation! For web designers and developers building rich web and mobile applications, standards-based CSS3 is the future! Learning CSS3 Animations and Transitions is the only tutorial focused entirely on creating quality animations and transitions with CSS3. Leading web developer and trainer Alexis Goldstein¿ covers everything web professionals need to know through solid examples that help you build your¿ skills one step at a time. Goldstein’s project-based approach guides you through using transforms, transitions, keyframe¿ animations, JavaScript, and even advanced techniques such as parallax scrolling. You’ll discover how to make the most of pure HTML5/CSS3, how to go even further with JavaScript and jQuery animation triggers, and how to add life, movement, and effects to any site or app. Along the way, you’ll find expert knowledge, best practices, and “jumpstart” code for building everything from rich animations to¿ advanced interactive infographics! If you’re ready to move on from Adobe® Flash® Technology,¿and create dynamic, motion-rich experiences for today’s¿ browsers and mobile devices, Learning CSS3 Animations and¿ Transitions is your fastest route to success! Coverage includes Employing free tools to make the most of CSS3’s capabilities Supporting vendor-specific prefixes and checking for HTML5 support Leveraging the full power of CSS3 transforms Combining transforms with transitions to animate changes over time Using keyframe animations to gain fine-grained control over every moment of your animation Building 3D-like effects without 3D manipulation Using 3D transform properties to control depth Creating powerful effects that combine 2D/3D transforms, transitions, and keyframe animations Bringing text to life with animation techniques and jQuery Creating full-fledged cartoon-style animations Visualizing data through animated and interactive infographics