We’ll be creating two dynamic animations in this class. The first is a tube made of cubes that expands outward, and the second is a grid of spheres that rise up from within a cylinder. The key idea in both projects is that the animations are driven entirely by proximity—reacting dynamically to the distance from a moving object.

After completing the two main projects—the expanding tube of cubes and the rising grid of spheres—try pushing your skills further by experimenting with:

Changing the objects – swap the cubes or spheres for your own custom geometry.
Tweaking the proximity effect – adjust how quickly or smoothly objects react to the moving controller.
Exploring variations – try different shapes (like pyramids, cones, or custom models) to see how the system behaves.
Playing with color and materials – add shaders, gradients, or texture-driven effects to make the animation more striking.
Customizing the environment – place your animations in a scene or create a backdrop that tells a bigger story.

How to Submit Your Project:

Go to the "Projects & Resources" tab.
Click "Submit Project" and add your project title, description, and any relevant images or videos.
Click "Publish" to share your work in the class gallery.

I’m excited to see the creative variations you come up with!

Emmanuel Akinleye

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