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Blender Guide: Editing TF2 Merc Textures with Transitions

This is a guide on adding edits to the mercs' textures in such a way that the edit can fade in (for animation shots where a merc is given an injury, or blushes, gets marked by paint, etc). We'll be working on the face as an example, but this methodology can be applied to the clothes and other textures.

Making an edited texture

First, we need to make the textures.

Since we're editing the head textures, we'll want to save a copy of the head texture. Select the merc's face mesh. In the Material Properties tab, select the material slot for the merc's face texture you want to edit (example: sniper_head_red). Switch to the Shading tab at the top to see the Shader Editor. In the Shader Editor, select the Image Texture node for the merc's head (in this case, sniper_head.png). It should now appear in the Image Editor panel (if it isn't, you can select the png from the dropdown button at the top of the Image Editor). In this panel, select the three line menu button > Image > Save a Copy… In the new window, save the image.

Open an image editing program (example: GIMP is a free art program). Open the saved image. In a new layer, create the texture you want to place over the merc's face.

For bruises, I recommend using the TF2 cosmetic Beaten and Bruised (style 2) as reference: https://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/Beaten_and_Bruised You can grab its texture by spawning it in Blender using the TF2 Trifecta Blender addon and saving the texture as a png the same way you did for the merc texture.

Once you have it the way you want it, hide the merc's head texture and save the resulting image as a png. If you made your texture so that it's meant to be blended over the merc's head (examples: multiply or soft light), don't worry, there's a way to apply the blend mode in Blender.

Edit the Shader Material

In Blender, select the merc's face mesh. In the Shader Editor, select Add > Texture > Image Texture. In the newly added node, press the Open button and select the texture you made. Then add another node with Add > Color > Mix Color, adding a Mix Color node. Add in another Mix Color node so you have two.

Plug the Image node's Color to the Mix node's B. Plug the Image node's Alpha to the Mix node's Factor. Plug the Mix node's Result to the second Mix node's B. Set the node's Factor to 1.0.

Find the Image node for sniper_head.png already in the shader and plug in its Color output to both Mix nodes' A. Then plug the rightmost Mix node's Result to the Facemix group node's Color1 plug, replacing sniper_head.png's connection to it. You should now see the merc with the texture changes.

Depending on the texture you made, you may need to include some more steps here:

If your texture is meant to be given a blend mode (meaning, you used a blend mode in the art editing program earlier), you can left-most Mix node (the Mix node directly connected to the Image node) and change the Mix property to the blend mode you want (Multiply, Soft Light, etc.) in the drop-down menu.

If the texture still looks too dark/light, you can add a Gamma node (Add > Color > Gamma) and another Mix node between the first and second Mix nodes you already have. Then adjust the Gamma's value until the texture looks right.

Animating the texture

The rightmost Mix node's Factor can be keyframed on and off (with 0.0 being 0% off). To do so, hover your cursor over the number value and press your Add Keyframe hotkey (or right-clicking the value and selecting Insert Keyframe). The value should now be yellow. Yellow means the value had a keyframe on the frame you are currently on. Green means the value has a keyframe somewhere else on the timeline. Adding two keyframes of different values creates the transition.

Depending on your needs, you can make the transition instant (a merc getting kissed with a lipstick mark), or gradual over multiple frames (a merc blushing from embarrassment).

I am also including the pngs of the four example textures I used. Feel free to use them.

[scopostims]

stim gifs in photopea

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Hello! This is my (lengthy) tutorial for how I make GIFs for stimblr using Photopea. It's not going to be as extensive as how I make for shows, celebrities, etc, because I have different processes for both, however I'm still aiming to cover everything I think necessary!

It'll be split into multiple sections with headers, so feel free to skip whatever you want if you don't find it necessary :•] Reblogs appreciated if you found it useful, but no pressure obviously!

Sections:

Getting your video

Importing into Photopea

Making the GIF

Sharpening the GIF

Coloring

Exporting & Optimization (in EZGIF)

End results, and misc tips and comments

1. Getting your video

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Short section! These are the ways I download and source videos for use

Youtube - yt-dlp (installation instructions)

Instagram

Tiktok (Allows without watermark)

Pexels

For yt-dlp, check out this basic list of commands I made solely for downloading material to GIF! If you have further questions, either send me an ask or refer to the github page.

2. Importing into Photopea

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There are two ways to import into Photopea, the first is importing footage directly, and the second is screencapping (which I won't cover in detail, but this tutorial is for installing the program I use on mac & how to use it, and this is for installing on windows)

Option 1: Importing footage directly (see end for comments)

On the home page of Photopea, you'll want to click "Open from computer", and select your clip, upon selecting you'll be presented with a popup like below

All that really matters here is where you see "30 FPS", that's the videos native frame rate. I always put whatever that number is as my frame rate because I find it to be the best, but you can use different presets (Like ezgif, which gives you 12, 20, etc). The less frames you have, the chopper it will be. If you plan to slow it down later, I'd also recommend having more frames so it looks smoother after slowing.

Now you just have to wait for it to load all the frames, then you're set!

Option 2: Importing screencaps

This is my personal way of doing things, so this is assuming you've installed a screencapping program and already have your frames ready.

For this, when you click "open from computer", select the first frame and open it by itself. Once that's loaded, look in the top left at the "File" tab, select "Open & Place", then ctrl + shift to select the rest of your frames. Once they've all loaded in, you can either rasterize them now, or wait until after cropping and resizing (goes faster then).

What's important though, is use the shift key to select all your layers, in the top left open the "Layer" tab, hover over "Animation" at the bottom to expand it, and select "Make frames". With your frames still selected, hit the folder button in the bottom left.

Without this, Photopea won't recognize this as an animation, therefore you'll be unable to export it as a GIF.

3. Making the GIF

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3A. Cropping

To begin with cropping, select the crop tool, which is the fifth one down on the left bar (if you hover over, it will say the name), or the "C" key on the keyboard.

Along the top now, you should have some new options. The dropdown menu that says "Free" is going to be how you select an aspect ratio or fixed size, and I always set to 1:1 since most people on stimblr use square GIFs, but you can do whatever works for you! Make sure to leave "Delete uncropped pixels" unchecked, because that lets you move stuff around later without having to recrop.

Crop your animation down as you see fit, then either hit the enter key, or the check button along the top bar. If you're unhappy with the placement, you can undo it OR, select all your layers, then use the move tool (First icon on the left, or the "V" key) and drag it around as you see fit.

3B. Resizing

With all your layers selected still, open the "Image" tab in the top left, towards the bottom select "Image Size", then select what you want to resize to.

Tumblr's exact GIF sizing

1 per row: 540px

2 per row: 268px

3 per row: 177px

HOWEVER. For stim GIFs, I find the quality difference so negligible, you can resize to what you want. It's also better for it to be bigger and scale down, then smaller and scale up. For this reason, I typically do 268px no matter what, or 300px.

As far as resampling goes, leave it turned on, and I personally leave it on bilinear, but the different options vary slightly, so experiment and see what works for you!

If you're happy at this step, go ahead and skip down to exporting! But when doing this way, I do recommend sharpening for better quality at smaller size.

4. Sharpening the GIF

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The fun thing about this section is you get to experiment and find what works for you! I'll give you my personal method, but you can play around, add and remove bits, etc until you get something you're happy with!

4A. High pass

High pass is my personal favorite way to sharpen GIFs, and for stim GIFs I'll often use only this.

(Steps 1-3 in image) To do, start by right clicking the *Folder* all your frames are in, and select "Duplicate Layer". Select all the frames in Only the folder on top, then go to the "Filter" tab along the top left, hover over "Other", and select "High Pass". The grey look is entirely normal! I normally set my high pass at 2-4, but play around with this step and find something you like!

Select the *Folder* all your high pass frames are in, and change the blending mode (fourth step in image) to "Soft Light", it should be on "Pass Through" initially. With that done, you've used high pass on your GIFs! If you're content here, skip the next section about smart sharpening, and see about merging animation folders under it.

4B. Smart Sharpen

Note: I recommend testing your sharpening settings on one layer BEFORE applying them to all layers, as it will be easier on your computer.

I utilize this in addition to high pass usually, but you can do it all by itself as well! To begin, select all the frames in your folder (if you used high pass, select the frames in the *Bottom* folder). Open the "Filter" tab on the top left, hover over "Sharpen", and select "Smart Sharpen". Now find what you like!

For stim GIFs, if I used high pass, I'll go for 75-110% amount, and a .1 radius. I personally don't like the look of an over sharpened GIF, so I only use smart sharpen if I want to enhance some small details high pass didn't touch enough, which is why I use so little. If you don't like high pass, you might use more here!

4C. Combining animation folders

If you used high pass, you'll notice you have two animation folders. To fix this, select both folders using ctrl + shift, open the "Layer" tab, hover over "Animation", and select "Merge". It will give you a popup to confirm, and you can go ahead and accept!

If you don't merge these, Photopea will think they're two GIFs in one document, rather than only one, which is why this step is so important.

As a note, once you merge these folders, you can no longer shift the frames around to change where they are in the crop like you could earlier.

5. Coloring (Image Heavy)

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This section is going to be less of a tutorial and more a basic rundown of the adjustment layers and what they do. Coloring will change from GIF to GIF, and you can do light or intense coloring, so this is just a guide to begin with, but really just play around and find what you like!

To access the adjustment layer menu, in the bottom right where "New Folder" was, the one directly next to it that looks like a circle made of two half-circles, will bring up your adjustment layers.

As a note, I always group my adjustment layers in a folder above my animation, for ease of hiding to compare with and without.

5A. Levels

Levels is one I almost *Always* use on a GIF because it makes it look cleaner to me. In the first box, sliding the black square on the left *increases* the blacks, sliding the white square on the right *increases* the whites, and the one in the center changes the general brightness up or down.

Sliding the black box on the bottom bar *decreases* the blacks, sliding the white box *decreases* the whites.

If you change the channel from RGB to another option, you can change the balance of reds/cyans, greens/magentas, or blue/yellows, I personally don't touch this for stim GIFs. In the RGB channel, I set the top black box at ~10, and the top white box at ~245 usually.

5B. Curves

This is another way of adjusting brightness, blacks and whites, or color balance. By adjusting the dot in the bottom corner you adjust blacks, the top corner adjusts whites, and if you make a dot in the center, it adjusts general brightness! You can also make multiple dots to separately adjust some values. By changing the channels, you adjust color channels rather than white/black.

5C. Exposure

This is another way of adjusting the lights and darks of the GIF. Sliding the exposure up and down will add/take away light from the lighter parts of your images. Adjusting the gamma correction up and down will add/take away shadow from the darker parts of your image. Offset increases/decreases the brightness of the whole thing but I almost never use it.

5D. Vibrance

Vibrance is what I like to think of as a "softer" way to increase intensity of colors, instead of using a Hue/Saturation layer. It affects warmer colours more intensely than cooler colours, whether you use the vibrance or saturation slider. The saturation slider here is more intense than the vibrance one, but less intense than saturation in a Hue/Saturation layer.

5E. Hue/Saturation

This one is simple! Sliding the hue slider changes the colour, sliding the saturation slider increases/decreases saturation, and sliding the lightness is basically like directly adding black/white to a color. I use lightness only sparingly.

What's cool here, is you can adjust the range to target a specific batch of colours! If you find your reds are too bright compared to everything else, you can target the saturation of them specifically.

5F. Color balance

This is a simple way to adjust the base colors of an image, by changing it to be more cyan or red, magenta or green, or yellow and blue. This can be useful for making a GIF appear warmer or cooler!

I almost only touch the shadows & midtones, and highlights sparingly. "Preserve Luminosity" preserves the highlights and shadows of the image, so by unchecking it, you can achieve some more intense results.

5G. Black & White

The black and white layer is useful because you can change exactly how light or dark a color appears after making it black and white. For that reason, I prefer it over a gradient map if I need to make something black and white.

5H. Photo filter

Photo filter is a simple way to add a color filter over the entire image, and adjust how strong or weak it is. "Preserve luminosity" once again just keeps the darks and whites of the original GIF.

5I. Channel mixer

I couldn’t even begin to cover channel mixer here, but this is for very intense color edits (I typically use it when I'm trying to make a GIF fit a board). However, here's another tutorial solely about channel mixer if you're interested in taking a crack at it!

5J. Selective color

Finally, selective color allows you to adjust the amounts of color or lightness/darkness of a specific batch of color.

By changing the color channel, you can affect different batches of color. The cyan slider controls cyan/red, the magenta slider controls magenta/green, the yellow slider controls yellow/blue, and the black slider controls black/white.

Checking the "absolute" is essentially like "Preserve Luminosity" in the other layers. With absolute, it's like shifting the color one way or the other, and without absolute, it's like adding to the pre-existing color.

6. Exporting and Optimization

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6A. Exporting

With all that done, we're ready to finish it up! To finish your GIF, open the "File" tab in the top left, go to "Export As", and select GIF!

Here you can rename, adjust the size (WILL ruin the sharpening you did), the quality (I leave at 100%), and the speed.

Another important thing to note is the "Dither". If you leave dither off, you can potentially encounter color banding, which is where (typically gradients) with look like strips of color, rather than smooth. This is because GIFs only have 256 colors they can render, so if something has too many, it bands.

By checking dither, it can get rid of color banding, at the cost of dots on the image (around where the worst color banding is usually). Sometimes the dots aren't noticeable and this is the better option, however it will Also increase your file size. It's up to you if you want to use it!

6B. Optimization

This is technically an optional step, as tumblr's GIF size limit is 10mb, so as long as you're under that, you can post, however, smaller GIFs load faster and I personally find are better for use in stimboards where you're loading a lot of GIFs! So to help this, let's head on over to the optimize section of ezgif. My personal goal is UNDER 4.5MB, ideally under 4MB.

The two main things I recommend are Lossy GIF, or removing frames, and I always start with Lossy GIF. I do anywhere from 5-15, and usually this will bring down GIFs a lot if you made them in Photopea! My example GIF was 6.7 MB to begin with, and afterwards it was 4.2MB.

However if you find that to be not enough, you can remove frames. When you remove frames, it speeds the GIF up, so I also recommend slowing it down (this is why I set my frames high in the beginning as well). I typically do "Remove every 4th frame" and slow it down to 75%-85%.

7. End results, and misc tips and comments

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(source) The first GIF is without sharpening/colouring, the second is with sharpening but no colouring, and the third is with sharpening and colouring. I didn't color it much besides making it slightly warmer, but I hardly ever do much anyways!

As for misc comments:

In firefox, when you import footage directly, sometimes it glitches and tries to load 4000 blank frames, which is extremely resource intensive on a computer. The solution is import the footage in chrome, save as PSD, then open the PSD in firefox. (Or work in chrome but why do that /half silly). The other solution is screencap which I do since I do this often, but both work fine.

In firefox, sometimes you're unable to slow the GIF down upon export and it will export faster than it actually is. Slowing the video down to 50% restores it to native speed I've found, and you can do this in ezgif before other optimization.

When colouring, my number one tip is slide something all the way up first, then adjust down! By seeing it at max, you have a better idea of what's getting adjusted.

If you have any questions, drop me an ask :•]

And that concludes our tutorial! My apologies for the length, but I wanted to cover every possible thing here. It definitely seems like a lot, much more than working in ezgif, but when you get used to what you're doing, it goes extremely fast (even if you spend extra time screencapping). I personally find it worth it for the ability to sharpen GIFs alone, but as well as more detailed coloring opportunities.

Thank you for reading, I hope this has been useful!

[salemsimsrender]

Beginner Blender Tutorial Basic Render: Part Two (Posing Our Sim, & Setting up a Scene)

(Continued from Part One)

Welcome back!

In this tutorial, we'll be posing our sim & setting up our scene!

For this tutorial, you'll need Sims 4 Studio, which you can download here!

Step 1: Exporting Poses for Blender

Before we can pose our sim in blender, we need to prepare the pose. I'll be using this pose set by @roselipaofficial for this render! Download your pose and open it in Sims 4 Studio. Click "Clips" at the top

For my render, I'm going to use Pose #3 When you select your pose, the Clip Name will change (Each creator names their poses differently) Before we export, make sure you're set to the right rig! Blender does terrifying things if you export to the wrong rig. I'm posing an Adult Female sim, so we're good to go! Export the pose and save it somewhere that's easy to find! Now let's go back to Blender

Step 2: Posing Our Sim

In Blender, click on "Pose" in your Outliner Then hover over your sim/3D viewport area and hit I on your keyboard (not L) to open the Keyframe menu Select "Location & Rotation"

In your right-side workspace, change your editor type (window) to Nonlinear Animation This is where we'll pose our sim!

You'll see rig and rigAction. Click the little dropdown arrow next to rigAction, then you'll see a highlighted orange track

Now let's add in our pose Click File -> Append and navigate to where you saved your pose Double click your pose file, then elect the "Action" folder Double-click the file that comes up under "Action," that's your pose

It'll appear as though nothing happened... but it did! In your Nonlinear Animation window, click "Add" and select "Add Action Strip" Make sure your rigAction line is highlighted orange like mine is!

Select the Roselipa pose we added from the list, and TA DA! Our sim is posed!

Step 3: Setting up our Scene

I always add in my camera before doing anything else, that way I can adjust as necessary based on what I want the final render to look like. To add in a camera, you can either select "Add" in the top bar of your 3D viewport window, or hit Shift+A on your keyboard and select "camera"

You'll see that a camera has been added to our Outliner, and we can see it in our 3D Viewport (If you still have a lamp in your Outliner like I do, go ahead and delete it now, we don't need it)

I personally like to move my camera around in real time so I know where it's going. To switch to camera view, click the little camera icon in the right toolbar of your 3D Viewport You'll see that our camera is in a weird spot, but that's ok we're going to fix it

I want a portrait, so I'm going to switch the resolution settings. To do this, go to Output Properties and change the resolution values. The default is 1920x1080, but I like higher resolution renders personally, so I'm changing mine to 2080x2920. Only go up in resolution if your computer can handle it!

Now let's move our camera I like to use the Axis directions on my keyboard to get the camera where I want it Select your camera in the Outliner, then hover your mouse over the 3D Viewport Using the "G" key (the shortcut for move), combine G and "X, Y, or Z" on your keyboard to move the camera where you want it This will be fiddly at first but you'll get better with practice! I've set my camera up like this:

For basic portrait renders, I like to just use lights and a simple cube Remember the default cube we deleted in the beginning, we're going to bring it back now Add it in the same way as the camera, either by selecting "Add" in the top menu and choosing Mesh -> Cube, or by pressing Shift+A on your keyboard and selecting Mesh -> Cube I use keyboard shortcuts, so I'll add mine with Shfit+A like so:

You'll probably have something like this, your sim floating in a box

Use the same method you did to move the camera ("G" plus axis directions (X,Y,Z) to move it up and use "S" on your keyboard to scale it up To scale up, hit "S" then move your mouse outward Then center the box over your sim We want to have something like this:

Click into Camera view (click the camera on the right) and you should have something like this:

In Part 3, we'll adjust our render settings, add lights, and render!

I'd wanted to include those in part two, but Tumblr is yelling at me about my photo limit.

If you have any questions, please leave a comment below and I'll help as best I can!

[yourtechclub]

The Role of a Frontend Developer: Crafting Engaging User Experiences

In the digital age, the frontend developer plays a pivotal role in creating the online experiences we interact with every day. From websites to mobile apps, these professionals are responsible for shaping how users interact with digital products, ensuring that every click, scroll, and swipe is smooth and intuitive. But what exactly does a frontend developer do, and why is their role so critical in today's tech-driven world?

What Is a Frontend Developer?

A frontend developer is responsible for the visual and interactive elements of a website or application that users interact with directly. They bridge the gap between design and technology, translating a designer’s vision into functional, responsive, and user-friendly interfaces. Unlike backend developers, who focus on the server-side aspects, frontend developers specialize in client-side development, working with tools and technologies that directly impact the user experience.

Key Responsibilities of a Frontend Developer

The main job of a frontend developer is to ensure that users can easily navigate, interact with, and enjoy the digital product. Here’s a breakdown of their core responsibilities:

Turning Design into Code: Frontend developers take the visual designs created by UI/UX designers and bring them to life using code. They ensure that what users see on their screen aligns with the intended look and feel, while also making sure it’s functional across different devices and screen sizes.

Responsive Design: With users accessing websites from various devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and desktops, frontend developers focus on responsive design. This means building websites that automatically adjust to fit different screen sizes and orientations, offering an optimal experience regardless of the device.

Optimizing Performance: A key part of a frontend developer’s job is making sure that websites load quickly and perform smoothly. They optimize images, manage scripts, and streamline code to ensure fast loading times, as slow websites can lead to user frustration and high bounce rates.

Implementing Interactivity: Frontend developers add interactive elements like animations, hover effects, and dropdown menus that enhance the user experience. By using JavaScript and frameworks like React or Vue.js, they make websites dynamic and engaging, going beyond static designs.

Cross-Browser Compatibility: Websites need to work consistently across different browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc.), and frontend developers are responsible for ensuring this compatibility. They test websites in multiple environments to fix any bugs or inconsistencies in the design or functionality.

Core Skills of a Frontend Developer

To excel as a frontend developer, there are several technical skills and tools that are essential:

HTML/CSS: These are the building blocks of web development. HTML structures the content, while CSS styles it, ensuring that it looks polished and visually appealing.

JavaScript: This programming language allows developers to add interactive elements, like form validation, dynamic content updates, and animations, making websites more engaging.

Frameworks and Libraries: Frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js help developers build complex web applications efficiently by providing pre-built structures and components.

Version Control (Git): Collaboration is key in web development, and version control tools like Git allow frontend developers to track changes, collaborate with other developers, and manage different versions of the project code.

Responsive Design & CSS Frameworks: Developers often use frameworks like Bootstrap or Tailwind CSS to ensure that their websites are responsive and adaptable to all devices.

The Evolving Role of Frontend Developers

As technology continues to evolve, the role of a frontend developer is expanding. Today, the line between frontend and backend development is becoming increasingly blurred, with many frontend developers expected to have some knowledge of backend technologies (a role often referred to as "full-stack development").

Additionally, the rise of progressive web apps (PWAs) and headless CMS architectures has introduced new ways of thinking about frontend development. Frontend developers are now focusing on creating experiences that go beyond the browser, delivering high-performance, native-like experiences on the web.

Another area of growing importance for frontend developers is accessibility. Ensuring that websites are usable by people with disabilities is not just a legal requirement but a responsibility for developers who want to create inclusive digital experiences. This involves using semantic HTML, providing keyboard navigability, and designing with screen readers in mind.

Why Frontend Developers Are Crucial for Business Success

Frontend developers play a critical role in shaping the user experience, which directly impacts the success of a digital product. A well-designed, fast, and user-friendly website or application can increase engagement, boost conversion rates, and enhance brand perception.

For businesses, the user interface is often the first point of contact with potential customers. If a website is slow, difficult to navigate, or visually unappealing, users are likely to leave, costing the business potential sales or leads. Frontend developers ensure that the website or app not only looks great but also performs optimally, keeping users engaged and satisfied.

Conclusion

In the modern digital landscape, frontend developers are essential to creating seamless, engaging, and high-performance online experiences. Their unique combination of technical skills and creative problem-solving allows them to transform designs into functional, responsive, and dynamic websites. As the demand for intuitive digital products continues to grow, the role of the frontend developer will only become more integral to business success and the evolution of web technologies.

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Title: The Role of a Front-End Developer: Crafting the Digital Experience

In today’s fast-paced digital world, websites and applications are the primary touchpoints for businesses and users. The seamless experiences we enjoy on websites—from smooth navigation to responsive design—are largely due to the efforts of front-end developers. But what exactly does a front-end developer do, and why is their role crucial in building user-friendly, efficient digital products?

What is a Front-End Developer?

A front-end developer is a professional who focuses on the client-side development of a website or application. This means they work on the part of the website that users directly interact with. While the back-end (server-side) handles the logic and data storage, the front-end is responsible for what users see and how they interact with a site.

In essence, front-end developers translate design mockups into functional websites or applications using code. They combine the worlds of design, user experience (UX), and coding to ensure a smooth, responsive, and visually appealing user interface (UI).

Key Responsibilities of a Front-End Developer

The role of a front-end developer goes beyond just coding a website. It involves understanding user needs, optimizing for performance, and ensuring the digital product works flawlessly across various devices and browsers. Here are the key responsibilities of a front-end developer:

Translating Designs into Code: Front-end developers take designs created by web designers and bring them to life using programming languages like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. They ensure the design translates accurately into a functioning webpage or application, maintaining the visual fidelity of the design while ensuring usability.

Ensuring Responsiveness: In today’s multi-device world, websites need to work across desktops, tablets, and smartphones. Front-end developers make sure websites are responsive, meaning they adapt seamlessly to various screen sizes and orientations.

Implementing Interactivity: Interactivity is key to user engagement. Front-end developers use JavaScript and related frameworks to add interactive elements like animations, sliders, form validations, and dynamic content updates, making the user experience more engaging.

Optimizing Performance: Fast loading times are critical for user satisfaction and SEO. Front-end developers optimize images, minimize code, and ensure efficient loading of assets to create websites that load quickly and perform smoothly.

Cross-Browser Compatibility: Websites need to work consistently across different browsers such as Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. Front-end developers ensure that websites function correctly and look the same on all browsers, addressing any quirks or inconsistencies.

Maintaining Website Accessibility: Front-end developers also focus on making websites accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. They implement practices like semantic HTML, ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes, and keyboard navigation to create an inclusive user experience.

Essential Skills for a Front-End Developer

To excel as a front-end developer, professionals need a combination of technical skills, creativity, and attention to detail. Below are some of the key skills required:

HTML/CSS: These are the foundational languages of front-end development. HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) structures content on the web, while CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) defines how that content looks in terms of layout, color, fonts, and design.

JavaScript: JavaScript is a powerful scripting language used to add interactivity to a website. With JavaScript, developers can create dynamic content, handle user events, and interact with back-end data in real-time.

Responsive Design: Knowledge of responsive design is crucial to ensure that websites and apps work seamlessly across all devices. Tools like Bootstrap or media queries in CSS help developers create adaptive layouts that fit all screen sizes.

Frameworks and Libraries: Modern front-end developers often use libraries and frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js to build more complex web applications efficiently. These tools provide pre-built components and structures to speed up development.

Version Control (Git): Front-end developers often work in teams, and version control tools like Git allow them to track changes in code, collaborate with others, and ensure the codebase remains organized.

Cross-Browser Development: Each browser interprets code slightly differently, so front-end developers must test their websites across various browsers and devices to ensure compatibility.

The Importance of Front-End Developers in Business

In today’s digital economy, a company’s website or mobile app is often the first point of contact with customers. Whether it’s an e-commerce platform, a SaaS application, or a simple company webpage, the user experience can significantly impact brand perception and business outcomes.

Front-end developers ensure that these digital touchpoints are engaging, easy to navigate, and visually appealing, which can directly influence user engagement and conversion rates. A well-designed website that loads quickly, functions smoothly, and offers a seamless user experience can set a business apart from its competitors.

Moreover, front-end developers are key players in building websites optimized for SEO (Search Engine Optimization). Fast-loading, mobile-friendly, and well-structured websites tend to rank higher on search engines, driving more organic traffic to the site.

Front-End Development and Emerging Technologies

As technology evolves, so does the role of the front-end developer. The rise of progressive web apps (PWAs), single-page applications (SPAs), and headless CMS (Content Management Systems) has created new challenges and opportunities for front-end developers.

PWAs allow websites to function like native apps, offering offline capabilities and faster load times. Front-end developers need to integrate these features while maintaining the flexibility of a website.

SPAs load a single HTML page and dynamically update content as the user interacts with the app, creating a more fluid experience. This requires front-end developers to have expertise in frameworks like React and Angular.

Headless CMS decouples the front-end from the back-end, giving front-end developers more control over how content is presented. This allows for greater flexibility in design and user interaction.

Conclusion

The role of a front-end developer is crucial in shaping the digital experience. By combining technical expertise with creativity, front-end developers bring designs to life, ensuring that websites are not only visually appealing but also functional, responsive, and user-friendly. In a world where the digital experience can make or break a business, front-end developers are key players in driving online success.

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How to add & customize submenu in Astra theme wordpress in 2025 ?

o add and customize a submenu in the Astra theme on WordPress, here’s a step-by-step guide for both adding the submenu and customizing its style and behavior:

✅ Step 1: Add a Submenu (Dropdown Menu) in Astra

Log in to your WordPress dashboard.

Go to Appearance > Menus.

Select your primary menu (or create a new one).

In the left panel, select pages, posts, or custom links you want to add as submenu items.

Drag and drop them slightly to the right under the parent item – this creates a dropdown effect.

Example: markdownCopyEdit- Home - Services - Web Design ← submenu - SEO Services ← submenu - Contact

Click Save Menu.

🎨 Step 2: Customize the Submenu (Using Astra Customizer)

Go to Appearance > Customize.

Navigate to Header > Primary Menu (or Header Builder > Primary Menu, depending on Astra version).

Scroll to the Dropdown settings:

Dropdown Menu Style: Choose from options like Flyout, Full Width, Container, etc.

Dropdown Menu Animation: Fade, Slide Down, None.

Border Radius: Round the corners of submenu items.

Submenu Item Spacing: Adjust padding/margin between items.

Adjust Typography, Color, Background, etc., under Design tab:

Menu Text Color

Hover/Active Color

Submenu Background Color

💡 Step 3: Use Astra Pro (Optional) for More Control

If you're using Astra Pro, you get more advanced features:

Mega Menu support

Sticky headers with styled dropdowns

More styling control per device (mobile/tablet/desktop)

You can enable these under Appearance > Astra Options > Header Sections or Navigation Menus.

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Top Web Design Trends to Watch in 2025

Top Web Design Trends to Watch in 2025

As web technologies evolve, 2025 is set to bring a wave of innovative web design trends focused on user experience (UX), accessibility, and AI-driven personalization. Here are the top trends shaping the web design landscape in 2025:

1. AI-Powered Design Automation 🤖

AI-driven design tools like Figma AI and Adobe Sensei will help automate layout suggestions, color choices, and typography.

AI chatbots will enhance UX by providing real-time navigation assistance.

👉 Example: Websites that auto-adjust UI based on a user’s past interactions.

2. Immersive 3D and Augmented Reality (AR) Interfaces 🌐

3D elements and AR experiences will be widely integrated into websites, especially in e-commerce and real estate.

WebXR and WebGL will power interactive 3D product showcases.

👉 Example: A furniture store website lets users visualize products in their own space via AR.

3. Voice UI and Conversational Interfaces 🗣️

Voice navigation and voice search optimization will become mainstream.

Websites will integrate voice-based chatbots powered by AI assistants like Amazon Lex.

👉 Example: Users can navigate a website using voice commands instead of clicking buttons.

4. Dark Mode 2.0 🌑

Enhanced adaptive dark mode will automatically adjust based on ambient lighting conditions.

More accessibility-friendly color contrasts will improve readability in dark mode.

👉 Example: Websites dynamically shift between light and dark themes based on real-time user preferences.

5. Micro interactions and Animated UI Elements 🎨

Subtle hover effects, scrolling animations, and interactive elements will boost user engagement.

Lottie animations will replace traditional GIFs for smoother performance.

👉 Example: A button that slightly expands when hovered over, improving click-through rates.

6. Minimalist and Glass morphism Design ✨

Clean, clutter-free layouts with bold typography will dominate.

Glassmorphism (blurred glass effects) will be used for depth and layering.

👉 Example: A finance dashboard with semi-transparent widgets for a futuristic look.

7. Mobile-First and Thumb-Friendly Navigation 📱

Websites will prioritize one-handed usability for mobile users.

Circular menus and bottom navigation bars will replace traditional dropdowns.

👉 Example: A travel website designed for effortless scrolling and tapping with one hand.

8. Sustainable and Energy-Efficient Web Design 🌱

Low-carbon websites with optimized images, lazy loading, and green hosting solutions will gain traction.

Dark mode and lightweight themes will reduce energy consumption.

👉 Example: Websites displaying their carbon footprint to encourage eco-friendly browsing.

9. Password less Authentication & Biometric Access 🔐

Face recognition, fingerprint login, and passkeys will replace traditional passwords.

Users will log in via their mobile devices instead of remembering passwords.

👉 Example: A banking website allowing login via Face ID for better security.

10. AI-Generated Personalized Content 🎯

Websites will use AI to tailor content dynamically based on user preferences.

Personalized landing pages will replace generic homepage experiences.

👉 Example: A fashion e-commerce site showing product recommendations based on past purchases.

Conclusion

Web design in 2025 will be driven by AI, immersive experiences, and user-friendly interfaces. Designers must focus on accessibility, interactivity, and sustainability to stay ahead.

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How to Overcome Common Challenges in Custom Web Design

The ability to be unique and stand out from the crowd

The ability to scale the website whenever necessary

Better SEO

More personalized user experiences

These are some of the main reasons why businesses opt for custom website design over template websites. But, that does not mean going custom is easy.

Giving a website a 100% customized design is a complicated process full of unexpected challenges

From custom graphics to personalized checkout processes - there are simply too many variables to consider and too much room for error

That is why professional web designers always prepare for specific challenges long before they start the actual design process

In this article, we’ll discuss 5 common challenges in custom web design. We’ll explain how to overcome each of these challenges so that you too can prepare in advance.

Challenge #1. Usability Issues

Businesses opt for custom website design because they want to give their users inimitable experiences. Unfortunately, in their bid for inimitability, they make mistakes like:

Prioritizing aesthetic appeal or flashy features over the core user experience

Creating unique designs that do not meet real-world needs.

Packing their sites with too many features or options that overwhelm users

Adhering to outdated design trends

Using cursive fonts, hand-drawn letters, or other design elements that make website content unreadable

Creating complex designs that are not optimized for different devices or browsers

These types of design mistakes can kill a website’s usability. To overcome this challenge, designers must:

Ground their design decisions on user research

Use a limited number of visuals and optimize each one for fast-loading

Create a brand narrative and use only a limited number of media elements that fit that narrative

Follow established design conventions and webpage layouts that your user base is familiar with

Choose fonts that are easy to read on phone screens

Maintain consistent font styles, weights, and colors throughout the site

Use descriptive anchor text that indicates the destination of every link on the website

Use color to create a visual hierarchy

Make use of whitespace between elements

Use clear and concise menu labels

Implement breadcrumbs to help users understand their location on the site

Provide a robust search feature

Implement lazy loading for images and other content

By following these basic conventions, you can create custom websites that are just as easy to use as template sites.

Challenge #2. Mobile-Desktop Inconsistency

Over 60% of the world’s web traffic today comes from mobile devices. Despite this, many custom web designs are not optimized for smaller touchscreens. They are optimized for desktop screens and they feature design elements that pose major challenges on smaller screens:

Dropdown menus and nested navigation are very difficult to use on small screens

Flash animations that are slow-loading and do not render correctly on mobile devices

Large image galleries that slow down page load times on mobiles

Hover effects that don’t function as intended on touchscreens

Fixed header navigation that obscures content on smaller screens

Flashy pop-ups that take up whole phone screens

To avoid these challenges, web designers must:

While these elements and tricks can enhance the desktop experience, they often pose challenges on smaller screens:

Use simple, streamlined, and phone screen-friendly navigation structures like hamburger menus or a single dropdown menu

Use HTML5 animations or CSS transitions (instead of Flash animations)

Optimize image galleries for smaller screens and consider lazy loading

Use tap events or alternative interactions (not complex hover effects) that are more suitable for mobile screens

Make use of a collapsible header or a sticky navigation bar that scrolls with the page

Use unobtrusive notifications or in-line messaging – not intrusive pop-ups

In addition to taking these specific steps, custom web designers should always adopt a mobile-first approach. That means optimizing each element for touch and each page for a 6 to 9-inch touchscreen.

Challenge #3. Following a Strict Design Language

Improvisation and obedience often do not get along. It can be hard to follow a strict ‘design language’ when you are custom-creating your own custom layouts and design elements.

This challenge leads to design inconsistencies that confuse users:

Using colors that clash with the brand’s color palette

Making use of inconsistent spacing between elements, leading to an unbalanced layout

Using different icon styles throughout the site

Having elements that are not aligned properly

Using different button shapes, sizes, colors, or labels for similar actions on different pages

Using layouts that are not in line with user expectations (e.g., not using the F-shaped layout)

These subtle inconsistencies make website interfaces feel unfamiliar to users. Unfamiliarity breeds dislike. Design inconsistencies also increase project fees and development times.

That is because custom web designers have to create new components for each webpage instead of reusing existing ones. The only way to avoid this challenge is by creating a well-defined design system.

A design system is a comprehensive collection of design assets, guidelines, and principles that define a brand's visual identity and user experience

It serves as a centralized repository for designers

By looking at this system, designers can know what fonts, color palettes, iconography, layouts, grids, UI elements, etc., they should and should not use

By creating documentation that outlines the project’s design principles, best practices, and component usage guidelines, custom web designers can:

Ensures a cohesive and familiar brand experience across all digital touchpoints

Streamlines the design process by using reusable components across the website

Improve collaboration with developers and other stakeholders

Eliminate all inconsistencies from their design

Challenge #4. Browser Compatibility

Can you guarantee that your custom web design will function consistently across different browsers? Probably not if you are implementing responsive web design, which relies on CSS3 media queries and JavaScript for adaptive layouts:

Different browsers have their own unique CSS rendering engines

They interpret and render styles differently

This leads to variations in how elements are displayed across browsers

JavaScript engines also vary between browsers

While most new browsers support CSS3 media queries, older or less popular browsers have limitations in their implementation

Some browsers might have feature flags or built-in settings that affect media query behavior

These challenges lead to a website design that does not work as expected in certain browsers. To overcome this challenge, web designers must:

Exclusively use responsive design frameworks like Bootstrap or Foundation that come with built-in cross-browser compatibility features

Regularly test the website in a variety of browsers and devices

Use a CSS reset to normalize design styles across different browsers

Employ polyfills to provide fallback functionality for features that may not be natively supported

Monitoring of the site’s performance on different browsers should continue even after implementing these steps.

Challenge #5. Scalability

Businesses opt for custom designs because they want their websites to be flexible enough to grow with their brands. However, they often fail to define their long-term growth plans.

This failure leads to poor preparation which leads to a custom website that is unable to cope with evolving business/user needs.

So, many businesses are now questioning whether going custom is the right option if you want scalability. After all:

Many template marketplaces now offer themes with built-in scalability features (ThemeForest, TemplateMonster, etc.)

Platforms like Shopify and WooCommerce can handle large volumes of traffic and transactions in 2024

They offer scalable features like product variants and scalable inventory management plans

So, is scalability a challenge that is beyond custom web design today? Not if you prepare accordingly. Processing more user transitions and traffic will make your site work harder and designers need to prepare for that by:

Clearly outline your business' growth plans, including anticipated user growth, product expansion, and potential geographic expansion

Ensure your website is optimized for speed, even when traffic increases

Consider future scalability when designing the site’s information architecture, content structure, and navigation

Implement caching techniques to store frequently accessed data locally

Cloud providers like AWS, GCP, and Azure offer managed database services that can be easily scaled up/down based on demand. Providers like AWS, GCP, and Azure also offer scalable infrastructure that can handle varying traffic loads.

Make sure your tech stack features these types of technologies.

Conclusion

The best way to overcome these challenges is by working with experienced providers of custom web design & development services. If you can find a provider like that, discuss these challenges beforehand.

Once you overcome these challenges, you will realize that custom web design is still the quickest path to building a strong and inimitable online presence!

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Keeping Users Engaged: Interactive Elements for Affordable Web Design in Sydney

In the bustling city of Sydney, small and medium-sized businesses are continually seeking innovative ways to enhance their digital presence without breaking the bank. One of the key strategies to achieve this is by focusing on affordable web design in Sydney that incorporates interactive elements to keep users engaged. Interactive elements are not just about making a website look good; they play a crucial role in user retention, improving user experience, and ultimately driving conversions.

The Importance of Interactive Elements

Interactive elements are components of a website that actively engage users, encouraging them to interact with the site rather than passively consuming content. These elements can include animations, clickable buttons, interactive forms, sliders, and more. For businesses in Sydney, particularly those with limited budgets, affordable web design in Sydney that incorporates these features can make a significant difference.

Enhancing User Engagement

Interactive elements help in capturing and maintaining the attention of users. For instance, interactive infographics and animated graphs can present data in a more engaging manner compared to static images. This keeps users on the site longer, reducing bounce rates, and increasing the chances of conversion.

Improving User Experience

A well-designed website that includes interactive elements provides a seamless and enjoyable user experience. Features like dropdown menus, hover effects, and responsive design ensure that users can navigate the site effortlessly, finding the information they need without frustration. Affordable web design in Sydney should prioritize these elements to ensure that even businesses with limited budgets can offer a premium user experience.

Encouraging User Interaction

Interactive elements such as quizzes, surveys, and comment sections encourage users to engage with the content actively. This not only makes the website more dynamic but also provides valuable feedback and data for the business. Implementing these features as part of an affordable web design in Sydney strategy can foster a sense of community and engagement among users.

Key Interactive Elements for Affordable Web Design in Sydney

1. Interactive Forms

Interactive forms are essential for capturing user information, whether for lead generation, newsletter subscriptions, or feedback. These forms should be user-friendly, with clear instructions and a simple design. Implementing features like auto-fill, real-time validation, and progress indicators can enhance the user experience significantly.

2. Animated Call-to-Action (CTA) Buttons

CTAs are critical for guiding users towards desired actions, such as making a purchase or signing up for a service. Animated CTAs, such as buttons that change color or size when hovered over, can draw attention and increase click-through rates. Affordable web design in Sydney should include strategically placed and visually appealing CTAs to boost conversions.

3. Image Sliders and Carousels

Image sliders and carousels can showcase products, services, or testimonials in a dynamic way. They save space on the webpage while allowing users to view multiple pieces of content. For businesses aiming for affordable web design in Sydney, these elements can make the website more visually appealing and engaging without significant additional costs.

4. Interactive Infographics

Infographics are a powerful tool for presenting information succinctly. By making them interactive, such as allowing users to click on different sections for more details, businesses can enhance user engagement. This interactive element is particularly effective in affordable web design in Sydney as it combines visual appeal with functionality.

5. Video Content

Video is one of the most engaging forms of content. Including video backgrounds, product demonstrations, or customer testimonials can significantly enhance user engagement. Affordable web design in Sydney can incorporate video elements effectively without requiring a large budget, leveraging platforms like YouTube or Vimeo for hosting.

6. Social Media Integration

Integrating social media feeds and sharing buttons can increase user interaction and drive traffic to and from social media platforms. This not only keeps users engaged on the website but also promotes the business’s social media presence. Affordable web design in Sydney should consider seamless social media integration as a vital component.

7. Gamification

Gamification involves incorporating game-like elements into the website, such as points, badges, and leaderboards. This can be particularly engaging for users, encouraging repeat visits and prolonged interaction. For affordable web design in Sydney, simple gamification strategies can be implemented to enhance user experience without significant costs.

Case Studies: Success Stories of Affordable Web Design in Sydney

Case Study 1: Local Café Boosts Engagement with Interactive Menu

A local café in Sydney implemented an interactive menu on their website, allowing users to customize their orders and see nutritional information. This affordable web design strategy resulted in a 30% increase in online orders and a significant reduction in bounce rates.

Case Study 2: E-commerce Store Increases Sales with Animated CTAs

An e-commerce store in Sydney incorporated animated CTAs throughout their website. The affordable web design changes led to a 20% increase in click-through rates and a 15% boost in sales within three months.

Case Study 3: Fitness Studio Engages Users with Video Content

A fitness studio in Sydney added video backgrounds and customer testimonial videos to their website. This affordable web design enhancement resulted in a 25% increase in website engagement and a notable rise in new membership sign-ups.

Conclusion

In the competitive landscape of Sydney's digital market, small and medium-sized businesses must leverage affordable web design to stay ahead. By incorporating interactive elements, businesses can significantly enhance user engagement, improve user experience, and drive conversions. Whether it's through interactive forms, animated CTAs, or video content, these features are essential for keeping users engaged and ensuring the success of an affordable web design in Sydney.

FAQs

1. What is affordable web design in Sydney?

Affordable web design in Sydney refers to cost-effective website development and design services that provide high-quality and engaging websites without requiring a large budget. These services focus on maximizing value and functionality while keeping costs manageable for small and medium-sized businesses.

2. Why are interactive elements important in web design?

Interactive elements are crucial because they engage users, improve user experience, and encourage interaction. They can reduce bounce rates, increase time spent on the site, and drive conversions, making them an essential component of effective web design.

3. How can small businesses in Sydney implement affordable web design?

Small businesses can implement affordable web design by working with local web designers who specialize in cost-effective solutions. They can focus on essential interactive elements, use templates, and leverage free or low-cost tools and platforms to create engaging websites.

4. What are some examples of interactive elements in web design?

Examples of interactive elements include interactive forms, animated call-to-action buttons, image sliders, interactive infographics, video content, social media integration, and gamification features. These elements enhance user engagement and improve the overall user experience.

5. How does affordable web design in Sydney benefit small businesses?

Affordable web design in Sydney benefits small businesses by providing them with professional, engaging websites that attract and retain customers. It allows them to compete with larger businesses online, increase their digital presence, and drive growth without incurring prohibitive costs.

By focusing on affordable web design in Sydney and incorporating interactive elements, small and medium-sized businesses can create compelling online experiences that captivate their audience and drive business success.

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Creative CSS Dropdown Menu Hover Animation

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TF2 Blender Guide: Adding the Kritz Effect to Weapons

This is a guide on how to add hisanimations' Blender recreation of the Kritz effect to weapons. Guide by Katy133.

(Above image by hisanimations.)

The Shader Material

Select the mesh (not armature) of the weapon. (Image: Labeled 1 in screenshot)

In the Material Properties tab, select the weapon's material from the material slots (if there's a slot with gold in the name, it's the weapon's Australium material, which you can ignore if you aren't using that one. Ditto the RED/BLU team variant you aren't using). (Image: 2)

Go to the Shading workspace tab at the top. In the Shader Editor window, select the New Material button, located to the right of the name of the selected material. You've now created a copy of the weapon's material (its name ending with the .001 prefix). Rename this new material something clear, like c_scattergun_kritz (adding the _krtiz prefix to the name). (Image: 3)

Add > Color > Mix Color. Change the node's blend mode from Mix to Overlay and the node's Factor to a value of 1.0. For the B colour, select it and change the Hex to #FF423E (red). Then plug the $basetexture node's Color to the Overlay node's A. Plug the Result to the VertexLitGeneric node's $basetexture [texture]. (Image: 4)

For the VertexLitGeneric node, change the values of the following node properties:

$selfillum [bool]: 1.0

$selfillummask [texture alpha]: 0.230

Selfillum strength: 48.740

The weapon should now appear bright red, with the textures of the weapon appearing underneath. Depending on the weapon you are altering, you may want to play around with these values. (Image: 5)

To keep the data of the original weapon material shader, go to the Material Properties tab, press the Add Material Slot (the + button), and then add the name of the original (unedited) copy of the weapon material to the slot. (Image: 2)

The Lightning Geo Node

Go to the Modifiers property tab. Select Add Modifier > Geometry Nodes. There should now be a Geo Node modifier to the mesh. (Image: 1)

At the top of the screen, select Edit > Append… In the new window, find the .blend file for hisanimations' Kritz Effect. Select it > Node Tree > Kritz Effect > Append.

Back in the Modifiers property tab, select Kritz Effect from the dropdown menu of the Geo Node modifier. You will now see a bunch of new properties. (Image: 2)

For Spark Color, change the Hex to #FF4144 (red). Change Emission to 5. Change Max Jitter to 900. The lightning should now appear on the weapon when you play the Timeline. The lightning will face the active camera. (Image: 3)

Turning it Off/On For Animations

Sometimes, for an animation, you want a shot where a weapon becomes Krtiz-ed or a shot where the Kritz effect wears off. For that, you can keyframe the necessary values on/off, which I will list below for both the material shader and the lightning geo nodes.

To add keyframes to a value, you can either hover over it and press the add keyframe hotkey, or right-click on the value and select Insert Keyframe. Yellow means there is a keyframe on the frame you are currently on in the Timeline. Green means that there is a keyframe somewhere else on the timeline.

For the shader material: Keyframe the Overlay node's Factor's value from 1.0 to 0.0 (1 being 100% on, and 0 being fully off).

For the lightning: Keyframe on/off the Realtime and Render visibility buttons in the Geo Node modifier (via the Modifiers property tab).

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CSS Dropdown menu with transition effect

[jeonwonwoo]

hello! the set you made for @/woozi is so pretty. i was just wondering how you made the rotating circles? and how you put animations on your gifs in general? thank you very much!

☀️ hey! i'll explain two types of moving texts (rotating in a circle and zooming in). anon, i'm not sure sure on what you meant by animations 😭 so feel free to send another ask and i'll be more than happy to show u!!! i learnt this from the talented drea @sashafierce here!

♥ CIRCULAR / ROTATING TEXT

to make our text in the shape of a circle: go to the shapes / right click to select an ellipsis shape / go to the top left corner and next to the ellipsis shape it has a dropdown menu that says 'shape / click on the menu and choose path / draw your circle shape

once your path is set (as above) click on your text tool / hover it right over the circle's line (and it should show up with a wavy line through the text cursor) / type your text up in white / if you want it to be gradient set the text to exclusion and put a gradient overlay (in hard light) in blending options.

the animation: press the little drop down arrow on your text's layer in the timeline / make sure your preview blue thing (whatever its called) is at the very start of your gif or where you want the animation to start / press the little clock! this will create a small yellow triangle.

drag your blue cursor preview thing (still don't have a name for it) to the end of your gif (or where you want your animation to complete) / now rotate your text (if you rotate it the entire 360 degrees it will be pretty fast so i recommend even 1/4 to 1/3 of the way is enough)

once you've let go of the rotation and you've pressed the tick mark a small grey triangle will appear the end of your animation. that's it! just play the gif through to make sure nothing is choppy!

so this is our finished gif! ignore the typo please 😭

if you want to create the 'zoom in' text effect - it follows almost the exact same animation steps as above.

create your text (with the final approx. size that you want) and use the resize tool to make your text smaller.

once you've pressed the clock on your text, drag the blue slider to the end of the gif (or in the middle depending on preference) and then resize your text with the scale in the transform section.

once you've let go, a small grey triangle will appear again and you'll have your zoomed in text! if anyone needs clarification, i'll be happy to show you!

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Do You Know About JavaScript Why It So Important

JavaScript is a versatile language used for writing code on websites using functions and variables. By using JavaScript on your website, you can make your website faster and more user-friendly. It is great for creating website designs, user interfaces, and even small apps.

JavaScript is a popular language for web development and it’s used by millions of people all over the internet.

It is one of the most versatile languages in use, and it can be used to create dynamic websites and mobile apps too. It can be used to create beautiful graphics and animations as well.

You should know that it is the most used client-side programming language in the world. It is also easy to learn, making it a great choice for anyone who wants to develop web applications.

What is JavaScript? JavaScript is a scripting or programming language that allows you to create dynamic websites or web applications. These applications can be used by any website, regardless of the device or operating system on which it runs.

You must know that dynamic websites are websites that change as they are used, typically depending on the actions taken by users. JavaScript is used to write programs that carry out actions on web pages.

You can also use JavaScript to change the behavior of web pages based on user interactions or data collected by your site. In all cases, using JavaScript on your website will allow you to take advantage of its many features and make your site more flexible and responsive. JavaScript was designed by John Resig and released in 1995. What are the elements of the JavaScript Program? JavaScript program consists of a list of programming statements or instructions. These statements or instructions contains values, operators, expression, keywords like for loop, while loop, etc. Statements of JavaScript are grouped in the code block in curly brackets which is the form of function in JavaScript. What is JavaScript used for? JavaScript is majorly used for web-based applications and web browsers. Besides it, JavaScript is also used in software, servers, etc. Below are the following areas in which JavaScript is used –

To add dynamic behavior to web pages - There is an unlimited way to use JavaScript in web pages that allow user to interact with web pages e. g. -  dropdown menu in the website nav bar, showing and hiding the block on button click, a slideshow of images, changing the color of the button or HTML element on mouse hover, audio, and video playing, showing animations, etc.

Building the mobile and web applications - You can use many available JavaScript frameworks to develop or build mobile and web applications. There are many popular JavaScript framework are available for this g. –Angular, Vue, React, etc.

To develop the web server and related applications - You can build simple web servers and develop the backend application using the world's popular Node.js.

To build the game application - You can develop and build browser-based games in JavaScript.

What is a JavaScript framework? JavaScript frameworks are a versatile way to structure and organize code, making it easy for you to get started. There are several different JavaScript frameworks available for download, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. Some of the most popular frameworks include AngularJS, ReactJS, VueJS, and KnockoutJS.

Majorly there are three JavaScript types -

front-end (the forefront layer),

back-end (the layer below the front-end), and

mobile apps (an extension of JavaScript that runs on smartphones).

Each type has its own strengths and weaknesses which can impact how effective your code will be on different platforms. For example, mobile apps tend to require more coding time than front-end applications do; however, they can also be more versatile due to their ability to run in different browsers and devices without any problems.

By choosing the right framework for you, you can take your development experience to the next level.  When choosing a JavaScript framework, it’s important to take into account your needs. For example, if you’re primarily a front-end developer, then a framework like React or Angular might be better suited for you. If you’re more interested in using backend technologies like Node.js or ExpressJS, then another framework like Vue might work better for you.

Why is JavaScript used over other programming languages? There are many reasons for web developers to use JavaScript over other programming languages, some of them are -

JavaScript is the only scripting language that is native to web browsers.

It is easy to learn, you can learn in a fun way also as a gaming application.

It is the most widely used and popular scripting language

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Ele #theme01 or ‘Jemma loves the stars’ - super customizable theme

preview - pastebin

a remastered version here + optimized (as this was my first theme and I learned a lot more, and with plenty extras added, including script fixes for tumblr-originated problems and optional unnested captions)

This is my very first theme from scratch (or second if we count a way more basic container blog) and it took me one entire week to do it, because I decided to learn how to make/use the if-switches, the calc function, the linear gradients, and the container themes with sidebar in it all of the same time (which was slightly stressful).

I also wanted to be part of the New Year, New Theme color challenge so the colors I decided to use (which were picked not only because I liked them but because I associate most of them and/or the words with Jemma Simmons) are dabbed, #b055ed/bossed, #7007ed/tooted, #1c1e57/iciest, #def1e5/defied, #dec1de/decide, #b0bca7/bobcat, 0b0157/oboist, #ceA5e5/ceases, #5C0075/scoots, #bab1e5/babies. 

I couldn’t have done it without the tutorials/coding posts of @octomoosey​, @agirlingrey​ and @evansyhelp​ (plus, of course, w3schools, dash and codepen). Icons from linearicons, fonts from googlefonts. *as of feb 14 I added the video fix by @shythemes​ and styled the audio posts again. See my credit page in my pinned post for more!

so, you get:

a theme that is always centered no matter how big your screen is 

the ability to pick nearly every possible color, including the background of a customized pop-up askbox, and even the type of blockquotes (and of course font-size) right in your theme options. If you remove the container’s background image you get to pick a gradient to fill it (or make it one color by putting the same one in both)

the options that will give your container and your description a glow or not, colors or colors only if you hover, and the option whether to have a subtitle and the updates tab (a dropdown menu) visible on the sidebar 

post sizes: 400px, 500px, 540px, and you can easily get into the editor and add your own preferred size, the rest of blog will adapt to it. There are instructions on how to do it in the editor itself, after the metanames area

speaking of which, you also get all my notes in the editor page, which may be needed if you are new to html but want to customize the blog even more  

several (animated) popup links - there are already templates for the navi page, the verses page with tabs, the popup customized askbox I mentioned earlier, etc. But also sidebar’s tiny links. 

at the beginning of the html editor you’ll find how to add a message on top of your ‘regular’ askbox, which people will see when they send you a message from the dash and are redirected to the default one and which doesn’t shrink.

update of 24/02 - added npf posts fix by glenthemes and video fix by shythemes + optimized posts size (no more images 10px on the left to be aligned with the text, I added a padding and changed the container size to make it fit.)

please, like or reblog if you take (or even just if you like). Edit as much as you want but don’t erase the credit nor claim as yours (I’d recommend being careful if you edit anything that has to do with the calc function, I probably can’t help you if you mess it up. For everything else you got my notes too).

obligatory reminder I have a ko-fi if anyone feels like donating. ♡