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media-publishing
Use when designing animations for news sites, content platforms, publishing apps, or media consumption experiences
Install this agent skill to your Project
npx add-skill https://github.com/dylantarre/animation-principles/tree/main/skills/08-by-industry/media-publishing
SKILL.md
Media & Publishing Animation Principles
Apply Disney's 12 principles to create immersive reading experiences that enhance content without distracting from it.
The 12 Principles Applied
1. Squash & Stretch
- Very Minimal: Content is serious, not playful
- Bookmark Icon: Subtle press feedback
- Share Buttons: Light tactile response
2. Anticipation
- Article Load: Skeleton hints at content structure
- Image Reveal: Brief preparation before full quality
- Next Story: Preview of upcoming content
3. Staging
- Content First: Article text is always primary
- Media Integration: Images/video support, not distract
- Navigation: Minimal, reveals on scroll
4. Straight Ahead & Pose to Pose
- Reading Scroll: Continuous smooth flow (straight ahead)
- Section Navigation: Jump to defined sections (pose to pose)
- Slideshows: Clear frame transitions
5. Follow Through & Overlapping Action
- Parallax Images: Background moves slower than text
- Pull to Refresh: Content follows indicator
- Article Cards: Image loads, then headline appears
6. Slow In & Slow Out
- Page Transitions: Smooth, never jarring reading
- Modal Opens: Comfortable 300-350ms
- Menu Reveals: Elegant ease-in-out
7. Arc
- Scroll Progress: Curved indicator paths
- Share Sheet: Options arc into view
- Swipe Navigation: Natural curved gestures
8. Secondary Action
- Save Article: Subtle confirmation animation
- Loading Images: Shimmer while fetching
- Audio Player: Waveform while playing
9. Timing
- Unobtrusive: 200-300ms standard transitions
- Reading Flow: Never interrupt consumption
- Interactive Elements: Quick 150ms feedback
10. Exaggeration
- Avoid Mostly: News/content requires credibility
- Breaking News: Appropriate urgency only
- Feature Stories: Subtle dramatic reveals
11. Solid Drawing
- Typography Excellence: Perfect text rendering
- Image Quality: Crisp media at all sizes
- Layout Consistency: Reliable grid systems
12. Appeal
- Elegant Restraint: Premium publication feel
- Brand Voice: Motion matches editorial tone
- Readability Focus: Animations serve content
Industry Timing Standards
| Action | Duration | Easing |
|---|---|---|
| Page Transition | 300ms | ease-in-out |
| Image Load | 250ms | ease-out |
| Menu Open | 250ms | ease-out |
| Share Action | 200ms | ease-out |
| Scroll Indicator | 150ms | ease-out |
Key Principle
The content is king. All animation exists to enhance readability and content discovery, never to showcase design. Motion should feel invisible while reading.
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