What are entry/exit animations?
Entry/Exit animations define when an element appears or disappears.
💡 Want to add effects to your elements for emphasis during a scene? Check out our How do I add an effect to my video? article
Adding an Animation
Animation triggers control when an element appears or disappears in sync with your script.
📚 Want to learn more about triggers? Check out the Synthesia Academy Feature Fridays: Triggers recording.
To add an enter or exit animation
Select on the element you want to animate on the canvas.
Locate the triggers in the script box at the start and end of the scene.
Select the trigger and drag it to the word in the script where the element should enter or exit.
Customize the animation
Direction – Set where the animation comes from.
Velocity – Adjust the speed.
Duration – Choose how long it lasts.
Delay – Set when it should begin.
Add sound effects to your animation using the Add Sound button in the animation panel.
Removing an Animation
Select on the trigger and then the trash icon.
The Enter/Exit trigger will reset to its default position.
💡 All elements use an Instant animation by default. You can change the effect of the animation from the Animation panel in the inspector on the right.
⚠️ Important:
An Enter trigger cannot come after an Effect trigger for the same element.
An Exit trigger cannot come before an Effect trigger for the same element.
If multiple triggers are on the same word, a trigger cluster will appear. Select it to apply animations individually or to all grouped elements.
Available Animation Styles
Instant
Instant
Element appears immediately.
Fade
Fade
Softly fades in.
Move
Move
Moves into place from a direction.
Slide
Slide
Slides in from any direction.
Scale
Scale
Grows to full size.
Zoom
Zoom
Zooms in while fading in.
💬 FAQs
Can I place an Enter trigger after an Effect trigger?
Can I place an Enter trigger after an Effect trigger?
No. An Enter trigger must come before an Effect trigger for the same element.
What if multiple triggers are set on the same word?
What if multiple triggers are set on the same word?
A trigger cluster will appear. You can select it to apply animations either individually or to all grouped elements.
Can I use animation effects on videos set to Play Once?
Can I use animation effects on videos set to Play Once?
No. Animation effects are not supported for videos set to Play Once.
Can I apply effects to videos used as backgrounds?
Can I apply effects to videos used as backgrounds?
Effects cannot be applied to background videos.
📚 To see animations in action, check these Synthesia Academy videos: