GSAP vs Traditional CSS Animation
When GSAP earns its weight — scroll contracts, timeline orchestration, and reduced-motion alternatives.
7 min readWeblexia Motion Lab · Cinematic UX & interactive systems
When to reach for GSAP
CSS excels at micro-interactions and simple transitions. GSAP wins when scroll choreography, timeline sequencing, and cross-browser consistency require orchestration — especially with ScrollTrigger.
About the author
Weblexia Motion Lab · Cinematic UX & interactive systems
The motion lab architects GSAP scroll systems, Three.js hero layers, and adaptive rendering strategies that preserve premium feel on mid-range devices.
- GSAP
- Three.js
- ScrollTrigger
- Reduced motion
- GPU budgets
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