[Javascript] animation algorithm

[Billy Reisinger]

One - half of a sine wave's period traces a nice curve, close enough  
to the bell curve for animation easing.  That would be a really  
simple algorithm to use.  If you really want fine grained control  
over the easing, I suggest using a Bezier curve.  If you google  
"Bezier curve javascript", you are likely to find a ton of  
resources.  Heck, you can probably cut/paste something pretty readily  
- this is one of those oft-solved (and interesting) programming  
puzzles.  Actually, I think i have a link.... ah: http://pupius.co.uk/ 
download/articles/bezier_curves/

Enjoy!





On Mar 12, 2007, at 1:27 PM, Anthony Ettinger wrote:

> I have a pretty simple idea to pan an element within it's parent.
>
> I'm having trouble coming up with an algorithm that would ease in/out
> of the far left or far right position, relative to it's parent.
>
> I want a basic bell curve, but am having a heck of a time getting my
> calculations correct.
>
> the variables I have to work with are positions of the mouse, the
> static container element and it's width, and the position of the child
> element that will be moved and it's width.
>
> Please help.
>
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