# Animation in Python mode **URL:** \ **Category:** Processing.py\ **Created:** [February 8, 2023, 3:43pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/animation-in-python-mode/40875 "2023-02-08T15:43:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![maral](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/858c86/32.png) [@maral](https://discourse.processing.org/u/maral)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2023, 3:43pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/animation-in-python-mode/40875/1 "2023-02-08T15:43:30Z")
I am a complete newbie with respect to P5. Just downloaded the package and before starting, I was wondering if it has the option to create animations, similar to those created by the original Processing framework. ---
**Author:** ![quark](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/discourse.processing.org/quark/32/26_2.png) [@quark](https://discourse.processing.org/u/quark)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2023, 4:14pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/animation-in-python-mode/40875/2 "2023-02-08T16:14:31Z")
By P5 I assume you mean p5.js šŸ˜„ I have been learning p5.js for the last few months and I have discovered that is just as capable of producing animations as Processing in Java mode. [OpenProcessing](https://openprocessing.org/) is full of p5.js sketches many demonstrating 2D/3D animations. Several sketches in my [OP portfolio](https://openprocessing.org/user/1623?o=5&view=sketches) were based on ideas I first implemented in Java mode. There are some points worth mentioning You will have to learn Javascript - Javascript sketches _can_ be slower than the equivalent Java sketch - Producing syntax error free code is harder in Javascript compared with Java - p5.js reference documentation is more difficult to navigate round a topic Personally I am enjoying programming in p5.js and Javascript and I am unlikely to go back to Java mode now. šŸ˜„ ---
**Author:** ![maral](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/858c86/32.png) [@maral](https://discourse.processing.org/u/maral)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2023, 4:56pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/animation-in-python-mode/40875/3 "2023-02-08T16:56:27Z")
Hi, Actually, I meant P5 in Python šŸ˜¬. I am okay with python but donā€™t know much about javascript (unfortunately). However, now I am trying to learn ā€œoriginal Processingā€ through these videos, which are nice but a bit slow: https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZxhZLoL_HZo?feature=oembed&wmode=opaque&list=PLrC-HcVNfULZoKXd2PRi1Mcl3IhGrBiLk OpenProcessing looks amazing! Thank you for suggesting that. However, I have a few ideas that I am not sure I can find more easily than I can implement them (mainly because I donā€™t know the right keywords šŸ¤“). What I have in mind is similar to this ([Flocking / Examples / Processing.org](https://processing.org/examples/flocking.html)) but not quite the same. But the Boid function is pretty complex at first glance. Iā€™d like to see your works if you share them somewhere publicly and donā€™t mind sharing:) Thanks for your response. ---
**Author:** ![jafal](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/discourse.processing.org/jafal/32/19112_2.png) [@jafal](https://discourse.processing.org/u/jafal)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2023, 5:16pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/animation-in-python-mode/40875/4 "2023-02-08T17:16:16Z")
Hi and welcome More animation > **[Browse Sketches - OpenProcessing](https://openprocessing.org/browse/?time=anytime&type=all&q=animation%20#)** > > Browse Sketches - OpenProcessing Place to start > **[home | p5.js](https://p5js.org/)** > > p5.js a JS client-side library for creating graphic and interactive experiences, based on the core principles of Processing. https://www.youtube.com/embed/videoseries?list=PLglp04UYZK_PrN6xWo_nJ-8kzyXDyFUwi&wmode=transparent&rel=0&autohide=1&showinfo=1&enablejsapi=1 ---
**Author:** ![quark](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/discourse.processing.org/quark/32/26_2.png) [@quark](https://discourse.processing.org/u/quark)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2023, 5:18pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/animation-in-python-mode/40875/5 "2023-02-08T17:18:43Z")
> [@maral](#): > > Actually, I meant P5 in Python No problem I have changed the discussion title so you get more relevant replies. ---
**Author:** ![maral](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/858c86/32.png) [@maral](https://discourse.processing.org/u/maral)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2023, 5:23pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/animation-in-python-mode/40875/6 "2023-02-08T17:23:37Z")
thank you, quark. (writing to reach more than 20 characters) šŸ™‚ ---
**Author:** ![jafal](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/discourse.processing.org/jafal/32/19112_2.png) [@jafal](https://discourse.processing.org/u/jafal)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2023, 5:32pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/animation-in-python-mode/40875/7 "2023-02-08T17:32:55Z")
Hi The link you provided explain Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/YcbcfkLzgvs/hqdefault.jpg "8.1: What is Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)? - Processing Tutorial") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcbcfkLzgvs) ---
**Author:** ![maral](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/858c86/32.png) [@maral](https://discourse.processing.org/u/maral)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2023, 5:34pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/animation-in-python-mode/40875/8 "2023-02-08T17:34:41Z")
Ah. Also thanks Jafal!šŸ™‚