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Everything Flowmotion includes, from a single eased move to a full documentary scene.

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Animation

Moves that feel alive, never robotic.

  • Keyframes on everythingAnimate any property: position, color, blur, shape, text.
  • Curve editorShape speed and timing with smooth, visual curves.
  • House easingEvery move eases in and out by default. Nothing moves stiffly.
  • SpringsArrivals overshoot a little and settle, like real objects.
  • Spring presetsGentle, snappy and bouncy, tuned for explainers.
  • StaggerGroups arrive one after another in a graceful wave.
  • Overlapping phasesEach move begins as the last one settles.
  • True motion blurFast moves stay smooth and cinematic.
  • Motion pathsDraw a path and let anything travel along it.
  • Follow and orientObjects turn to face the way they move.
  • Gentle driftSubtle, natural wander so nothing ever sits dead still.
  • Time remappingSlow down, speed up or hold any part of an animation.
  • Loop and bounceRepeat a move forever, seamlessly.
  • Animation presetsSave a move and reuse it across the series.
  • Copy timingPaste a move's rhythm onto other layers.

Kinetic typography

Words that hit every beat.

  • Text revealsWords rise out of a mask, letter by letter or line by line.
  • Timed to the voiceEach word appears exactly when it's spoken.
  • Per-letter animationMove, scale, rotate and color each character.
  • Text on a pathType that flows along curves and shapes.
  • Typewriter and scrambleClassic effects with a polished finish.
  • Highlight and underlineMarks that draw on under key words.
  • Counting numbersFigures that roll up to their value, perfectly aligned.
  • Clean typographyReal minus signs, aligned numbers and tight display spacing.
  • Legible on any backgroundSoft shadows keep text readable.
  • Brand type scaleTitles, labels and captions sized from your brand kit.
  • EquationsMath set beautifully, built term by term.
  • Captions in styleNarration on screen, one balanced line at a time.

Shapes and drawing

Lines and shapes that draw themselves.

  • Shape layersRectangles, circles, stars, polygons and freeform shapes.
  • Pen toolDraw precise curves and paths.
  • Draw-on strokesLines that write themselves across the frame.
  • Trim and offset pathsAnimate a stroke growing, shrinking or traveling.
  • MorphOne shape flows smoothly into another.
  • RepeatCopies in rows, rings and spirals, animated together.
  • Rounded corners and wigglesSoften or energize any shape.
  • GradientsSmooth color fades in fills and strokes.
  • Arrows and calloutsPoint at what matters, with style.
  • Hand-drawn feelSlight wobble and texture for a crafted look.
  • DiagramsBoxes, connectors and flows that build step by step.

Paper collage

The handmade documentary look.

  • Photo cut-outsLift a person or object out of any photo in one click.
  • Torn edgesRough, natural paper edges with a white border.
  • Paper texturesNewsprint, cardboard, kraft, tracing paper and more.
  • Real paper depthLayers cast soft shadows on the ones below.
  • Print looksHalftone dots, ink bleed and photocopy grit.
  • Film and analog wearGrain, scratches, gate weave and light leaks.
  • Stop-motion timingA playful, handmade rhythm on any move.
  • Clippings and documentsNewspaper cuttings and letters that highlight themselves.
  • RedactionBlack bars that slide over the secret parts.
  • Hand-drawn marksCircles, arrows and underlines in marker and pencil.
  • Evidence boardsPins, string and photos connected across a board.
  • Frames within framesOld TVs, phones and photo frames that hold the story.
  • Source creditsClean citations for every archive image.

Maps

Places and journeys that come alive.

  • Animated routesLines trace a journey across land and sea.
  • Borders and regionsCountries and areas that fill, glow and change over time.
  • Pins and labelsPlaces that pop in and stay out of each other's way.
  • Zoom from space to streetSmooth flights between places.
  • Map stylesPaper, satellite-style, minimal and vintage.
  • Historic mapsOld maps from archives, ready to animate with Scout.
  • Battles and movementsArrows that sweep across a map in formation.
  • 3D globeA spinning globe that turns to the place you need.

Charts, data and timelines

Numbers that tell a story.

  • Bar and line chartsValues that grow into place.
  • Pie and donut chartsSlices that sweep in with their labels.
  • Graphs that draw themselvesCurves trace across clean axes.
  • Live dataPaste a table and the chart animates to match.
  • TimelinesDates and events that unroll as the camera travels.
  • ComparisonsSide-by-side figures that animate together.
  • Icons and pictogramsRows of icons that count up a quantity.
  • Data on paperCharts drawn on paper for the collage style.
  • Labels that never collideText steps aside from lines and other labels.

Particles and light

Glow, sparks and atmosphere.

  • Particle systemsSparks, dust, embers, snow, rain and bubbles.
  • Emit from anythingShapes, text, logos and lines can give off particles.
  • ForcesWind, gravity, swirls and attractors that shape the flow.
  • TrailsParticles leave soft, glowing streaks.
  • Swarms and flocksMany objects moving together naturally.
  • Soft glowBright parts bloom with a warm, cinematic halo.
  • Light raysBeams that stream through gaps and haze.
  • Lens flaresSubtle flares that follow a light.
  • Smoke and hazeAtmosphere drifting through the scene.
  • Glowing strokesNeon lines and light paintings.

Backgrounds and scenes

A backdrop for every scene.

  • Brand palettesSolid colors and gradients drawn from your brand kit.
  • Animated gradientsSlow, living color fields.
  • Paper and cardboardColored paper, construction paper and card.
  • TexturesConcrete, linen, wood, chalkboard and more.
  • PatternsGrids, dots, stripes and generated patterns.
  • Illustrated placesRooms, cities, landscapes and space, in matching styles.
  • Historic erasSettings from the ancient world to the modern day.
  • Teaching surfacesChalkboards, whiteboards and graph paper.
  • Science scenesLabs, cells, stars and planets.
  • Generated backgroundsDescribe a backdrop and get one in your style.
  • Readable by designSoft scrims and vignettes keep text clear.
  • Series consistencyBackgrounds that feel related across every episode.
  • Background transitionsScenes that slide, wipe and dissolve into the next.

Camera and depth

Real parallax, cinematic moves.

  • Scene cameraSlow push-ins and gentle drift that keep scenes alive.
  • Layer depthPlace layers near or far for real parallax.
  • 2.5D photosTurn a flat photo into layered depth the camera can move through.
  • Camera pathsSmooth flights through a layered scene.
  • Depth of fieldSoft focus that pulls to what matters.
  • 3D layersBring 3D models and text from Armature into your motion scene.
  • Lights and shadowsLight 3D layers and cast soft shadows.
  • Camera shakeSubtle handheld energy, never jittery.

Compositing

Mix footage, graphics and effects cleanly.

  • MasksDraw soft-edged shapes to reveal or hide.
  • Soft wipesReveals that sweep across with a feathered edge.
  • MattesLet one layer shape another, like text filled with video.
  • Blend modesScreen, multiply, overlay and more.
  • RotoscopingSeparate a moving subject from its background, frame by frame or in a click.
  • Planar trackingPin graphics onto screens, signs and walls that move.
  • Point trackingFollow a spot and attach anything to it.
  • Camera trackingMatch a 3D camera to real footage.
  • Green screenClean keys with soft, natural edges.
  • Object removalErase a sign, a wire or a passerby from a shot.
  • StabilizeSteady a shot, or lock onto a moving subject.
  • Color correctionGrade graphics and footage to sit together.
  • Blur, distort and stylizeEffects with soft, natural defaults.

Builds and transitions

Lessons and presentations that flow.

  • Build in and outItems arrive and leave with style, one by one.
  • Smart transitionsMatching objects glide to their new place between scenes.
  • Transition libraryWipes, pushes, zooms, shapes and paper tears.
  • Build orderChoose exactly what appears, and when.
  • Presenter modePresent a lesson live, with notes and a timer.
  • Rehearse and recordPractice your timing, then record the narration.

Templates and reuse

Make it once, use it everywhere.

  • TemplatesTitles, lower thirds, charts and intros, ready to fill in.
  • Editable controlsExpose just the text, colors and timing to change.
  • Linked propertiesOne slider can drive many layers at once.
  • Rules for motionMake a layer follow, bounce or react to another.
  • React to soundShapes and particles that move with the music.
  • Live in every filmUpdate a template and every scene that uses it follows.
  • Brand-lockedTemplates that always use your colors and fonts.

Lab Partner in Flowmotion

Describe the scene, get real animation.

  • Scenes from a sentenceA real, editable animation, not a flat clip.
  • Animate my scriptMotion for every point in your narration.
  • RestyleSwitch a scene to paper collage, minimal or 3D.
  • Fix the timingAsk for a slower reveal or a punchier entrance.
  • Checked before you see itYour partner reviews its own frames against the quality bar.
  • Always yoursEvery change is reviewable, and you can undo it.
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