Learn THREEJS-ANIMATION with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 26, 2025
Learning Path
Basics of KeyframeTracks
Understanding AnimationMixer
Using GLTF animations
Advanced blending techniques
Camera/morph/skeletal animation mastery
Skill Improvement Plan
Week 1: KeyframeTrack and Clip basics
Week 2: Character animation imports
Week 3: Blending and transitions
Week 4: Camera path animation
Week 5: Full scene cinematic sequencing
Interview Questions
Difference between AnimationClip and AnimationAction?
How does AnimationMixer.update work?
What Track types does Three.js support?
How do you blend GLTF animations?
Explain interpolation in Three.js animations.
Cheat Sheet
const mixer = new AnimationMixer(object);
const action = mixer.clipAction(clip);
action.play();
mixer.update(deltaTime);
Use tracks: VectorKeyframeTrack, QuaternionKeyframeTrack, NumberKeyframeTrack
Books
Discover Three.js - Animation chapters
Three.js Cookbook
WebGL Programming Guide
3D Graphics on the Web
Three.js Essentials
Tutorials
Three.js animation basics
GLTF animation pipelines
Character animation blending
Camera path animation tutorials
Three.js + GSAP timelines
Official Docs
https://threejs.org/docs/index.html#api/en/animation
https://threejs.org/docs/#examples/en/loaders/GLTFLoader
Community Links
Three.js Discord
Three.js GitHub
R3F community
StackOverflow
Three.js subreddit
Community Support
Three.js GitHub
Three.js Discord
StackOverflow three.js tag
R3F community
Three.js subreddit