Release V.0.3.4: Smarter Physics, Cleaner UI, and True Camera Zoom

Release V.0.3.4: Smarter Physics, Cleaner UI, and True Camera Zoom

Building the best free browser-based motion graphics tool means constantly refining how you interact with procedural animation. In version 0.3.4, we focused heavily on predictability, physics accuracy, and creating a seamless workflow across all our animation templates.

Here is what is new and improved in Animdock.

Unified Controls & "Honest" Parameters

We believe that creating motion graphics online should be intuitive. Previously, adjusting settings like color or scale felt slightly different depending on the template you were using. We have completely unified the control language across the entire platform. Now, when you jump from one procedural motion template to another, the logic remains exactly the same. No more guessing why a slider behaves differently in a new scene.

Furthermore, we recalibrated our physics engine so that parameters act "honestly" and match your visual expectations:

• Morph Speed now accurately dictates the true duration of the effect.
• Density increases smoothly and homogeneously without clumping in one spot.
• Gravity actually pulls with realistic force—crank it up all the way to completely shatter and scatter your text!
• Magnet dynamics pull in the correct direction, and Flow behaves perfectly evenly for balanced generative art.

True Camera Zoom

Zooming should feel like looking through a real camera lens, not breaking the simulation. We completely rewrote the zoom behavior. Instead of awkwardly scaling from the top-left and pushing particles into the center, the scene now remains completely stable while you push in. Your procedural animation stays intact, giving you precise framing for your WebM and PNG exports.

Template Fixes & Feature Completions

A motion design tool is only as good as its templates. We squashed bugs and shipped highly requested features so every template delivers on its promise:

• Type Morph & Pattern Particles: Completely repaired. The sliders in Type Morph are now fully responsive, and Pattern Particles no longer crashes into a black screen (and runs much faster) when you add custom logos.
• Shape Collider: Added built-in shape selections and full color controls for robust physics domain simulations.
• Orbit System: Introduced true axis control to help you build tiny, accurate galaxies.
• Comment Rain: Added a highlight feature for standout comments, plus responsive cards that dynamically fit longer text for your social proof animations.
• Text Gravity: A massive upgrade. You can now type directly, select custom fonts, trigger the simulation play state, and live-edit settings from the right panel just by clicking your text on the canvas.
• Particle Field: Added real-time mouse interaction so you can literally paint with particles.

A Cleaner, Beginner-Friendly Editor

If you are looking for a free After Effects alternative, you shouldn't have to deal with a steep learning curve. We did a massive cleanup of the UI to ensure new users never get stuck:

• Streamlined Landing Page & Themes: We removed the interactive "peel" theme switcher from the corner (it was a bit too tricky to discover) and replaced it with a clear, clickable circle in the center. Switching to dark mode is now instant, obvious, and inviting.
• Canvas Backgrounds: Adjusting the background color of your canvas is now front-and-center and much easier to access.
• Zero Clutter: We aggressively removed all non-functional UI elements. Say goodbye to the dead morph-width sliders, useless "From Logo" toggles, and confusing "AE Fill" labels.

Our goal is simple: If you see a control in the Animdock editor, it works perfectly and does exactly what it says. Pick a template, tweak it, and ship it.