A Beginner's Guide to Menu Animations
ScreenMenu Team· 7/5/2026 6 min read

Less is more
Animations should guide attention, not overwhelm. Use them to introduce specials or highlight new items.
Heavy Menu's 11 effects
From subtle fades to dynamic slides, zooms, and rotations — each effect has configurable timing. Preview any effect with a single click before committing.
Best practices
- Keep entrance and exit times under 1 second
- Use consistent effects across a category
- Test on your actual TV before going live
With alignment guides and a visual picker, professional animations are just a click away.
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