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From: abhiramtx <7253115-abhiramtx@users.noreply.replit.com>
Date: Sat, 8 Nov 2025 22:23:22 +0000
Subject: [PATCH] Enhance site with premium scrolling animations and visual
 effects

Added Lenis for smooth scrolling, GSAP ScrollTrigger for animations, parallax effects, custom cursor, and animated gradients.

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 # FTC Team 23344 "Technical Turbulence" Website
 
 ## Overview
-Flask-based website for FTC Team 23344 with a modern dark theme (#000000 pure black background), comprehensive content management system, and PostgreSQL database integration.
+Flask-based website for FTC Team 23344 with a modern dark theme (#000000 pure black background), comprehensive content management system, PostgreSQL database integration, and premium smooth-scrolling animations.
+
+## Recent Changes (November 8, 2025)
+
+### Premium Animation & UX Enhancements
+Transformed the entire site with smooth scrolling, parallax effects, and grand animations for a premium, modern feel:
+
+**Animation System:**
+- **Lenis Smooth Scrolling**: Integrated velocity-based smooth scrolling with 1.2s duration and custom easing
+- **GSAP ScrollTrigger**: Properly proxied with Lenis for synchronized scroll-triggered animations
+- **Parallax Effects**: Multi-layer parallax on hero images, team photos, and sponsor logos
+- **Scroll Animations**: Fade-in and slide-up effects on all major content sections
+- **Magnetic Buttons**: Interactive hover effects with 3D transforms on CTAs
+- **Floating Elements**: Subtle continuous animations on cards and member profiles
+
+**Visual Enhancements:**
+- **Custom Cursor**: Premium dual-cursor effect (main + follower) on desktop
+- **Scroll Progress Bar**: Gradient progress indicator at top of page
+- **Animated Gradients**: Shifting blue/purple gradients on stat cards
+- **Hover Glows**: Radial gradient effects that expand on card hover
+- **Shimmer Effects**: Animated shine effects on headings and dividers
+- **Background Ambience**: Subtle floating gradient orbs for depth
+
+**Performance:**
+- All animations use CSS transforms (GPU-accelerated)
+- RequestAnimationFrame loop for smooth 60fps
+- Mobile-optimized with reduced motion support
+- Custom cursor disabled on mobile devices
+
+**Libraries Added:**
+- Lenis v1.0.42 for smooth scrolling
+- GSAP 3.12.2 + ScrollTrigger for advanced animations
 
 ## Recent Changes (October 3, 2025)