Horizontal Scroll Animation | Wick Studio Tutorial

Hello, creative minds! 🌟 Today, we're diving deep into the exciting world of web animations. If you've been keeping an eye on award-winning websites lately, you might have noticed a beautiful trend: horizontal scrolling animations. They're sleek, modern, and incredibly captivating. And here's the best part—today I'll show you how to create one using Wick Studio without writing a single line of code. Trust me, it's simpler than you think!

What You’ll Learn

In just a few steps, you'll learn how to set up an engaging horizontal scrolling animation, the kind that's being used on top-notch sites. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced web designer, this tutorial will provide new insights into leveraging Wick Studio's native features to create visually stunning web experiences.

Getting Started with Wick Studio

If you're unfamiliar with Wick Studio, it's a fantastic tool for creating animations and interactive content—no coding required. Before we jump in, I recommend checking out my Wick Studio Basics course on this channel for a solid foundation. It covers everything from setting up your workspace to mastering basic animations.

Step-by-Step Guide to Horizontal Scrolling Animation

Step 1: Setting Up the Section

First, let’s create the section for our animation. Start by setting the section’s height to 150 VH—this is flexible, but 150 VH offers a good field of view in most designs. Make sure to set the overflow content to "hide" to avoid unwanted overflow and ensure a clean view.

Step 2: Creating the Sticky Container

- Add a container by right-clicking on your section and selecting the Quick Add option.

- Set the container's size to 100% viewport width and height.

- Anchor it to the top by setting its position type to sticky (Top = 0%).

Now when you scroll, the container holds its position at the top while the content flows behind it like magic! 🪄

Step 3: Introducing Content

Here’s where the fun begins—adding images!

- Add five or six images (right-click to quick add).

- Adjust their size to your liking.

- Use Ctrl + D to duplicate them quickly.

Select your images and stack them horizontally with a gap of about 40 pixels between each image. To do this, Wick Studio’s stack feature acts similarly to flexbox in CSS.

Step 4: Positioning Elements

Place a line at the bottom. Set its height to 60 pixels and its viewport height to 100%. This line will help trigger our animation, symbolizing when images should start moving.

Step 5: Bringing in the Animation

Ok, let's make things move!

- Access the animation section in Wick Studio.

- Select your stack and set the animation to start when the line (or the section it's in) enters the viewport.

- Adjust the scrolling from left to right. Aim for about 270 pixels movement over the horizontal span.

Preview your creation to ensure it all looks fluid and engaging. Voila! Your images glide across the screen effortlessly.

Step 6: Final Touches

Make the line invisible so it can't be seen by viewers. Enter the layers panel, locate your line, and adjust its opacity to zero.

Wrapping It Up

And there you have it—in just around 10 minutes, you’ve crafted a stunning horizontal scrolling animation! This trendy design is perfect for enhancing your portfolio or adding a dynamic touch to client projects.

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