Design High-End Scroll Animations with Framer - No Code Required

Introducing Framer, a design dream tool. Its user-friendly interface is similar to Figma, so if you're familiar with one, you'll grasp the other quickly. This tool is unique because it allows you to design intricate scroll animations for your website, with absolutely zero coding skills required. The best part is that you can start animating for free. Just create a Framer account here.

The scroll effect we are going to drill down this time is inspired by the one we see on the Cred website. Though you won't be able to recreate it to the letter using Framer, rest assured, the end product will still be quite impressive.

Getting Started: Designing the Animation

The first trick you need to learn is how to set the main breakpoint to a stack within Framer. Next is setting the direction to be vertical, restarting the dish, and making sure the gap is zero. After mastering these steps, you are ready to create your first section.

Remember, continuity in the content, i.e., maintaining a certain flow, is crucial. To ensure this, set the height of all sections to 'fit content'. This way, the section height will automatically adapt according to the content, keeping your animation seamless.

Now, suppose you want to add a frame to a section. Once added, move the frame freely around the section. Ensuring layout consistency will pay off later; free movement can lead to disarray. This is where Framer's layouts come in handy. Typically, most designs will incorporate this feature.Framer also allows you to distribute frames from the start – a helpful feature that ensures that everything stays organised.

Animating the Hero Frame

Do you want your hero frame to stay on top of the viewpoint as you scroll through the website? If so, Framer tutorials can be your guide! Getting the hero frame to stick in the section as you scroll down is the key to producing this animation. Remember, all parent frames need to be set to 'overflow visible' for effective positioning.

Besides scroll animations, you can add more elements to your hero frame, like text or video. For video content, create an additional frame inside the hero frame to integrate the video seamlessly. If you want a masked down effect as you scroll, you can achieve that too by choosing the Absolute setting for the added frame.

Framer is a tool that designers often rave about in their Success Stories. Whether you are a beginner yearning for more than generic designs, or a pro looking to finesse your designs, this tool is versatile enough to fit your needs. If you are eager to bring your ideas to life and create stunning animations that make your website stand out, consider exploring more lessons from Framer Experts. With interactive resources like Framer Remix and Framer Showcase, you can learn, remix, and create awesome designs right on your screen.

Remember: it's not about how many tools you use; it's about how you use them. With a tool as intuitive and powerful as Framer, you can create some truly artistic and engaging designs for your website.