
13 Excellent jQuery Animation Techniques
Only a few years ago, if something was animated on a website it was automatically assumed to be Flash. However, this is not the case today. With the growing popularity and wide spread use of JavaScript frameworks, sometimes you have to take a closer look to find out what is powering all of those smooth animations.
With several JavaScript frameworks available, jQuery is quickly becoming a favorite. If you are interested in using jQuery for animated effects, here are 13 excellent tutorials to get you on your way.
Building an Animated Cartoon Robot with jQuery
Animate a hover with jQuery
How To Create A ‘Mootools Homepage’ Inspired Navigation Effect Using jQuery
CSS Sprites2 – It’s JavaScript Time
Build An Incredible Login Form With jQuery
Learning jQuery: Revealing Photo Slider
Learning jQuery: Fading Menu – Replacing Content
Using jQuery for Background Image Animations
Animated Menus Using jQuery
Create a Cool Animated Navigation with CSS and jQuery
Animated Drop Down Menu with jQuery
jQuery Tutorials for Designers
How to Load In and Animate Content with jQuery
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Jun 15, 2010
If you look for fancy animated – javascript powered elements, maybe you gonna like my jQuery effects plugin.
http://rezoner.net/labs/jeffects/
It’s not free – but It’s cheap as pack of cigarettes.
Jul 14, 2010
Take a look on jQuery Bubble Engine Plugin:
http://www.soyos.net/bubble-engine-plugin-for-jquery.html
DEMO:
http://www.soyos.net/tl_files/demos/bubbles/
Jul 14, 2010
Great stuff. Already found some uses!
Jul 21, 2010
Excellent list of jquery resources, Thanks for sharing.
Jul 23, 2010
I prefer jQuery over flash now, feels like you can do more with it and browsers dont take a poop like they do with flash some times
Aug 5, 2010
How do i get updates sent to my email when you update the blog? I been browsing your website for a while now and wouldnt mind a heads up.
Aug 9, 2010
In the upper right hand corner there is a subscribe link.
Aug 27, 2010
Unbelievable, that’s just what I was searching for! You just spared me alot of digging around