Animation in Godot
See Also
Tweens
tweens in Godot Allows for smooth interpolation of properties over time
Physics-based Animation
Godot's physics engine can be used for animation:
- RigidBody: For physics-based animations and interactions.
- Skeleton IK: For inverse kinematics in 3D animations.
Particle Systems
For animating large numbers of small elements:
- GPUParticles2D/3D: For creating particle effects in 2D and 3D.
- CPUParticles2D/3D: CPU-based alternative to GPU particles.
Shader-based Animation
Custom shaders can be used for complex visual animations:
- ShaderMaterial: Allows for creating custom shader-based animations.
Visual Shader Animations
- VisualShader: Allows for creating shader-based animations without writing code.
Root Motion
For 3D character animations:
- Root motion techniques can be used with AnimationTree for precise character movement.
The Animation System
The core animation system in Godot includes:
- AnimationPlayer: The primary node for creating and managing keyframe animations.
- Animation Tracks: Components within AnimationPlayer that define specific properties being animated over time.
- AnimationTree: An advanced node for complex animation blending and state management, working in conjunction with AnimationPlayer.
Animation in Godot
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See Also
Tweens
Physics-based Animation
Particle Systems
Shader-based Animation
Visual Shader Animations
Root Motion
The Animation System