What does slow in and slow out make motion look like?

More natural and smooth.

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  1. More natural and smooth ✔
  2. Faster and choppy
  3. Completely still

Why: Slow in and slow out adds natural easing to the start and end of motion.

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Slow in, slow out, smooth all about.
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Answer: More natural and smooth. Slow in and slow out adds natural easing to the start and end of motion.

  1. Scouting America: Animation www.scouting.org/merit-badges/animation
    slow in and slow out, arcs, secondary action, timing
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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