Slow Shimmer Animation for React
The Shimmer animation with slow timing (1.2s duration) is one of the most commonly used motion effects in modern web interfaces. Create a shimmering loading placeholder effect while content loads. With Flomo, you can generate this animation instantly using AI prompts or visual controls, without writing any animation code.
How Shimmer Works
This animation uses the CSS background gradient animation property under the hood. When triggered, the element transitions smoothly between states. Flomo handles all the keyframe generation, easing curves, and timing for you.
Code Example
// Shimmer loading
<div data-flomo="shimmer 1.5s infinite">
<SkeletonLoader />
</div>When to Use This Animation
- •Page load entrances where you want elements to appear smoothly
- •Scroll-triggered reveals as users navigate down the page
- •State transitions when component visibility changes
- •Micro-interactions on hover, click, or focus events
Customization Options
| Property | Default | Options |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 0.5s | 0.1s to 3s |
| Easing | ease-out | ease-in, ease-in-out, linear, cubic-bezier |
| Delay | 0s | 0s to 2s |
| Direction | normal | normal, reverse, alternate |
You can generate this animation with Flomo AI by typing: "shimmer with slow timing (1.2s duration)" in the prompt field.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I create a shimmer animation in React?
With Flomo, select your target element, type "shimmer" in the AI prompt, and the animation code is generated automatically. No manual keyframe writing required.
Is shimmer animation good for performance?
Yes. Flomo generates animations using CSS transforms and opacity changes that are GPU-accelerated. The background gradient animation property is optimized by browsers for smooth 60fps rendering.
Can I use shimmer with scroll triggers?
Absolutely. Flomo supports scroll-triggered animations out of the box. Add "on scroll" to your AI prompt and the animation will play as the element enters the viewport.