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Examples And Patterns
The examples catalog is the fastest way to learn supported script patterns. Treat it as both a learning path and a compatibility map.
Why Examples Matter
Examples show how real Manim concepts fit together in working scenes inside this product. They are usually a better starting point than scanning for symbols in isolation.
Use them to study progressive disclosure, scene-to-scene continuity, and how strong scenes reveal structure before dumping notation onto the frame.
Learning Tracks
| Track | What To Learn |
|---|---|
| Basics and Positioning | Scene setup, shape creation, move_to, next_to, align_to, grouping. |
| Animations and Transforms | play, animate, FadeIn, Rotate, Transform, ReplacementTransform. |
| Updaters and Graphs | ValueTracker, always_redraw, reactive geometry, dynamic plots. |
| Camera and 3D | ThreeDScene, camera orientation, camera motion, fixed overlays, surfaces. |
| Text, Code, Tables, Assets, Voiceover | Higher-level authoring patterns for production-like scenes. |
How To Study Them
- Copy one example at a time and change one variable at a time.
- Prefer examples over guesswork when trying a new animation or scene type.
- Use the examples page to inspect known-good patterns before reaching for lower-level API details.
- Notice what stays dim, what stays bright, and how many elements are visible at once.
Browse the live catalog at /examples.