Transitions

A transition hides the moment one screen becomes another and gives the cut a direction. Reely picks them by what the step means; you can override any of them by name.

StyleWhat it saysUse on
PushWe moved sideways in a stackNavigation, tabs, pager swipes
WipeThe state changedSheets, modals, mode switches
Cross ZoomWe dove into the detailOpening a detail or dashboard
FlipLook at the whole product3D videos only — the phone turns through its back
Dreamy ZoomSomething dramaticAn accent. One per video.
CrosswarpSomething dramaticAn accent. One per video.
RippleSomething dramaticAn accent. One per video.

The budget

Two quiet transitions beat five loud ones. Reely holds itself to at most two per video, at most one flip, and at most one accent — the rule that separates a launch video from a slideshow.

  • Do not transition an in-place tap, a text entry, a scroll, or a toggle — nothing changed screens.
  • Do not use the same style twice in a row.
  • The flip is the biggest move there is. One, or none.

Timing

You wantSay
Calm and slow“Gentle transitions.”
Crisp and quick“Snappy transitions.”
A little overshoot“Bouncy transitions.”
None at all“Hard cuts between screens.”

Transitions can carry a sound. They are silent unless you ask — see Sound & music.