Sessions at Microsoft BUILD 2011 about Animation

Wednesday 14th September 2011

• Stand out with styling and animation in your XAML app

  by John Papa

  Get all of the tips and tricks you need to infuse your distinct brand into your apps, while still taking advantage of the familiarity of Windows through styling and animations. Use Visual Studio Express and the power of XAML styling and templating to customize the look and feel of your apps and to more easily style the individual XAML controls. See how fast animations in the animation library and custom XAML animations bring your app to life and engage customers.

  • Animation
  • XAML

  At 3:30pm to 4:30pm, Wednesday 14th September

  In Platinum 6, Anaheim Marriott

  Coverage video

Thursday 15th September 2011

• Bring apps to life with Metro style animations in HTML5

  by Dale Rogerson and Jason Beaumont

  Animations are fundamental in making Metro style apps lively and beautiful. Discover the animation library in Windows 8 and see how to bring these great animations to your apps with standard CSS 3.0 transitions and animations. In this session, you will learn how using standard templates and controls bring these polished animations along for free. You will also explore the library and learn how to add these smooth and elegant animations and transitions from the Windows 8 personality to your app’s experience!

  • Animation
  • HTML5
  • Metro Design Language
  • Windows 8

  At 9:00am to 10:00am, Thursday 15th September

  In 207 B, Anaheim Convention Center

  Coverage video