I'm in the process of overhauling our landing page and product walkthroughs, and my design team is really pushing for some stunning, high-end motion graphics. We're talking about animations similar to those from Apple, featuring smooth scrolling and interactive UI elements. However, last time we tried implementing these, it resulted in heavy MP4 and GIF files that drastically slowed our mobile load times and appeared blurry on 4K screens. We've considered using Lottie for animations, but the workflow from After Effects seems overly complicated for anyone not specialized in motion graphics. Is there a way to utilize AI-assisted tools or smarter resources to create that 'wow factor' for investors and customers without sacrificing load times? I'm curious about the best modern tech stack for this as we head into 2026.
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It sounds like your design team might be missing the mark on the user experience. Users don't want to watch flashy animations; they just want to find information quickly. Last time you mentioned using MP4s and GIFs, that seems totally off for scrolling animations. Have you considered using CSS animation libraries instead? It's surprising no one suggested that. Communication and clarity should definitely come first before launching into heavy animations.
Yeah, exactly! I think focusing on clear design principles could help. Maybe try simplifying the animations instead of going all out.