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# GSAP Deterministic Timelines: UI Motion, Kinetic Type & SVG Rigs | CodingCat.dev Course

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# GSAP Deterministic Timelines: UI Motion, Kinetic Type & SVG Rigs

![CodingCat.dev tutorial cover image](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/hfh83o0w/production/968a9f08466d72969a6796920549f57e6f134f29-1376x768.png?w=1376&q=82&fit=max&auto=format)[![Alex Patterson](https://cdn.sanity.io/media-libraries/mlttp0BZbCpV/images/a606dfaa381aab08ddbe16a33fe1d3e1fb37c927-400x400.jpg?w=96&h=96&q=82&fit=max&auto=format)Alex Patterson](/author/alex-patterson)

## Course Architecture Overview

Use GreenSock (GSAP) for silky-smooth UI morphs, kinetic typography, and articulated SVG mascots while keeping every frame 100% deterministic under `window.seek(t)`.

> Primary Open-Source Repository: github.com/greensock/GSAP

## course lessons.

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### Core Architecture & Deterministic Implementation

- [1.1Lesson 1: Paused GSAP Timelines (`paused: true`) & Driving `tl.time(t)`Welcome to Lesson 1 of GSAP Deterministic Timelines: UI Motion, Kinetic Type & SVG Rigs on CodingCat.dev. Today we break down Paused GSAP Timelines (`paused: true`) & Driving `tl.time(t)` and see how it powers our deterministic 3D AJ and code-rendered video pipeline.![](/logos/tags/video-symbol-light.svg)![](/logos/tags/video-symbol-dark.svg)Video📖 Written LessonStart Lesson →](/course/gsap-deterministic-timelines-svg/lesson/gsap-deterministic-timelines-svg-lesson-1-tl-time-t)
- [1.2Lesson 2: Choreographing Single-Container UI State Morphs (`@twoclipping` Pattern)Welcome to Lesson 2 of GSAP Deterministic Timelines: UI Motion, Kinetic Type & SVG Rigs on CodingCat.dev. Today we break down Choreographing Single-Container UI State Morphs (`@twoclipping` Pattern) and see how it powers our deterministic 3D AJ and code-rendered video pipeline.![](/logos/tags/ai-symbol-light.svg)![](/logos/tags/ai-symbol-dark.svg)AI & Agents![](/logos/tags/video-symbol-light.svg)![](/logos/tags/video-symbol-dark.svg)Video📖 Written LessonStart Lesson →](/course/gsap-deterministic-timelines-svg/lesson/gsap-deterministic-timelines-svg-lesson-2-ui-morph)
- [1.3Lesson 3: Articulating 57-Path SVG Mascot Bones with Custom `transformOrigin`Welcome to Lesson 3 of GSAP Deterministic Timelines: UI Motion, Kinetic Type & SVG Rigs on CodingCat.dev. Today we break down Articulating 57-Path SVG Mascot Bones with Custom `transformOrigin` and see how it powers our deterministic 3D AJ and code-rendered video pipeline.![](/logos/tags/video-symbol-light.svg)![](/logos/tags/video-symbol-dark.svg)Video📖 Written LessonStart Lesson →](/course/gsap-deterministic-timelines-svg/lesson/gsap-deterministic-timelines-svg-lesson-3-svg-pivots)
- [1.4Lesson 4: Combining Closed-Form Harmonic Springs with GSAP Custom EasesWelcome to Lesson 4 of GSAP Deterministic Timelines: UI Motion, Kinetic Type & SVG Rigs on CodingCat.dev. Today we break down Combining Closed-Form Harmonic Springs with GSAP Custom Eases and see how it powers our deterministic 3D AJ and code-rendered video pipeline.![](/logos/tags/video-symbol-light.svg)![](/logos/tags/video-symbol-dark.svg)Video📖 Written LessonStart Lesson →](/course/gsap-deterministic-timelines-svg/lesson/gsap-deterministic-timelines-svg-lesson-4-spring-ease)
- [1.5Lesson 5: Respecting `prefers-reduced-motion` & Cleaning Up Timelines on NavigationWelcome to Lesson 5 of GSAP Deterministic Timelines: UI Motion, Kinetic Type & SVG Rigs on CodingCat.dev. Today we break down Respecting `prefers-reduced-motion` & Cleaning Up Timelines on Navigation and see how it powers our deterministic 3D AJ and code-rendered video pipeline.![](/logos/tags/video-symbol-light.svg)![](/logos/tags/video-symbol-dark.svg)Video📖 Written LessonStart Lesson →](/course/gsap-deterministic-timelines-svg/lesson/gsap-deterministic-timelines-svg-lesson-5-a11y-motion)

✏️ Visual Architecture Diagram

## how this course connects together.

Follow AJ from first principles to production-ready architecture.

Let’s build it!✏️ Visual Diagram: GSAP Deterministic Timelines: UI Motion, Kinetic…✓ Good PatternVISUAL DIAGRAM[Diagram Walkthrough]Step-by-step diagram breakdown for GSAP Deterministic Timelines: UI Motion, Kinetic Type & SVG Rigs: start with Core Architecture & Deterministic Implementation, implement Hands-On Implementation, and ship to production.AAA Contrast Verified

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