Creating a Dynamic Image Carousel with GSAP Elementor ScrollTrigger

Hey everyone! I am thrilled to share my latest YouTube video where I explore the powerful combination of GSAP Elementor and image carousel Elementor. In this tutorial, I demonstrate how to create a captivating image carousel that rotates or spins as you scroll down and reverses the motion when you scroll back up. This amazing effect is achieved using the GSAP library, specifically leveraging its ScrollTrigger feature.

Watch the full tutorial here and follow along to transform your Elementor website with this interactive and engaging element.

Why Combine GSAP and Elementor?

Elementor is already a robust tool for building beautiful websites with ease, but integrating GSAP (GreenSock Animation Platform) takes your designs to the next level. GSAP’s powerful animation capabilities, combined with Elementor’s flexible design elements, allow for the creation of stunning, dynamic content. The image carousel Elementor widget is particularly enhanced when paired with GSAP, enabling complex animations that are both smooth and responsive.

What You Will Learn

In this video, you will learn how to:

1. Set up an Image Carousel in Elementor: We’ll start by adding an image carousel element using Elementor Pro. This widget will serve as the foundation for our animated carousel.
2. Integrate GSAP with Elementor: I’ll guide you through the process of linking GSAP to your Elementor project, ensuring everything is set up correctly.
3. Implement ScrollTrigger: We’ll use ScrollTrigger, a plugin from GSAP, to control the carousel’s rotation based on the user’s scroll position.
4. Customize the Animation: Learn how to tweak the animation settings to get the perfect scrolling effect for your image carousel.

Step-by-Step Guide (Watch Youtube video)

First, we’ll create an image carousel using Elementor Pro. This widget is incredibly versatile and allows you to showcase images in a slider format.

Step 1: Setting Up the Image Carousel in Elementor

First, we’ll create an image carousel using Elementor Pro. This widget is incredibly versatile and allows you to showcase images in a slider format. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Drag and drop images onto your page like I do in my youtube video.
2. Upload your images and give them a CSS class of “slide”

Step 2: Integrating GSAP with Elementor

Next, we need to add GSAP to our project. This can be done by including the GSAP library in your Elementor page. Here’s how:

1. 1. 1. Add in the HTML widget in Elementor and insert it into your page.
      2. Add the following script to load GSAP: https://lifeonablock.com/spin-code/ 

Step 3: Implementing ScrollTrigger

With GSAP included, we can now use ScrollTrigger to animate our image carousel. ScrollTrigger allows you to create scroll-based animations effortlessly. Here’s the code to make your carousel rotate:

Link to javascript code

Conclusion

Combining GSAP Elementor and image carousel Elementor opens up a world of possibilities for creating interactive and visually appealing websites. With GSAP’s ScrollTrigger, you can make your image carousel respond to scrolling, adding a dynamic element that enhances user engagement.

Don’t forget to watch the full video to see the entire process in action. If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to leave a comment on the video. Happy animating!