Can Webflow's Lottie / BodyMovin feature be used to control pixel-based movies like YouTube videos, or is it limited to .SVG based movies?

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September 22, 2023

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Webflow's Lottie/BodyMovin feature is not limited to only .SVG based movies. It can also be used to control pixel-based movies like YouTube videos. Lottie is a JSON-based animation file format that supports various types of animations, including vector-based ones like .SVG, as well as pixel-based animations such as .MP4, .GIF, and even complex After Effects animations exported as JSON. With Lottie, you can create rich and dynamic animations that can be controlled directly within Webflow, allowing for seamless integration of videos and animations into your website design.

Here are the steps to use Lottie/BodyMovin to control pixel-based movies like YouTube videos in Webflow:

Prepare your pixel-based movie: Convert your video into a compatible format like .MP4 or .GIF. You can use video editing tools or online converters to achieve this.
Create a Lottie animation: If you want to add custom animations to your video, you can use Adobe After Effects or other animation tools to create a JSON-based Lottie animation.
Import Lottie animation into Webflow: In the Webflow Designer, click on the "+" button to add a new element. Choose "Lottie" from the add panel and upload your JSON file. You can also customize the animation settings like loop, autoplay, and interaction triggers.
Position and style your Lottie animation: Drag and drop the Lottie element onto your desired location on the canvas. Use the Webflow styling options to customize the size, position, and other visual properties of the animation.
Control the pixel-based movie: To synchronize your web page with the pixel-based movie, you can use the Lottie animation's timeline and interactions. You can trigger the start, stop, or seek actions of the video by setting up interactions with other elements, scroll positions, or any event supported by Webflow's interactions panel.

By following these steps, you can seamlessly integrate pixel-based movies like YouTube videos into your Webflow website and control them using the Lottie/BodyMovin feature. This allows for creative and interactive ways of showcasing videos while maintaining full control over their playback.

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