EaseEasyLab

observe create

Grid

Opacity 50

Path

Sound

Waveform

Base tone 110 Hz

Filter 1400 Hz

Octaves (Y axis) 3

Camera

Focal length

mm

Position

Framerate

fps

Perspective Camera transition

Quick select

Settings

Shape

Row spacing

X

Y

Z

Delay between digits

s

Shape

Time

s

Easing

In Out In/Out

Easing in space

Amplitude

Rhythm

Weight

Color

#a5a5a5 Glow

Opacity

%

Echo

Echo Time

s

Intensity

Decay

Tail

s

Settings – Presets

Settings – Video Analysis

Source

Video Choose file …

0.0 s

Body points

Head Hand L Hand R Hip Foot L Foot R

Smooth

Preparing

Settings – Gait

Ghost

Speed

WalkAmblePaceTrotCanterRun

Interpolation

Distance

Settings – Moving Fields

3/4

35 mm

0.00 s

Draw path · Click to finish · Esc = Cancel

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Application

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Welcome to the EaseEasyLab

Observe and experiencing motion in real time.
What does motion really look like ? Step back, shift your perspective, and discover what you've never noticed before.

Choose a mode :

observe create

New here ?
Then observe is the right mode to start exploring.

Beta version – errors may occur. For issues or feedback, please contact elio.hayoz@students.fhnw.ch.

About the EaseEasyLab

A real-time motion simulator that makes abstract motion principles visible in space. Designed for designers who want to understand and apply motion as a means of visual communication – in animation, UI, print extensions, or generative design.

Glossary

Pattern: The shape of the motion path – Straight, Circle, Figure 8, Stairs, Wave, Pendulum, Spiral, Jump, Swing.
Easing: How speed changes over time. «Linear» = constant. «Ease-In» = slow start, fast finish. «Ease-Out» = the reverse. Quad / Sine / Expo / Bounce are families with varying degrees of curvature.
Easing curve in space: Visualizes the easing function as a 3D line. From the top view the motion looks like a 1D straight line with easing – from the front view the mathematical curve becomes visible. Works only with the «Straight H» or «Straight V» patterns.
Time (timing): Duration of one complete motion cycle in seconds.
Delay (phase offset): Time offset between objects – the basis for coordinated motion such as gaits.
Amplitude: Range of the motion. «off» = stationary; «minimal/medium/maximum» = increasing range of motion.
Rhythm: How the cycle repeats: Loop (always in the same direction), Ping-Pong (back and forth), Loop R (reverse).
Weight: Deformation in the direction of motion – simulates inertia and makes movement physically tangible.
Echo: Multiple copies of the object with a time offset. Visualizes the immediate past of the motion.
Path: A line documenting the route traveled – essential for making easing curves in space legible.
Glow: Optical halo around bright objects – brings out accents.
Focal length: Like a camera lens: short focal length (12 mm) = wide angle with strong perspective distortion, long focal length (1000 mm) = telephoto, nearly orthographic.
Position (camera): Distance of the camera from the center. Together with focal length, it shapes the effect of perspective.
Perspective: The camera's viewpoint: Front, Back, Top, Bottom, Left, Right, 3/4. From each perspective, the same motion appears different.

Imprint Bachelor Thesis 2026

Concept and design: Elio Hayoz
Tutors: Dirk Koy
Claire Reymond
Tools: Visual Studio Code + Claude Code extension
Easings: Robert Penner's Easing Functions
Synthesizer: AudioKit
Tracker: Motion Tracker
Typefaces: ABC Favorit Variable, ABC Favorit Mono
Credits: FHNW, Basel Academy of Art and Design
Institute Digital Communication Environments
Bachelor Visual Communication and Digital Spaces
Specialization: Visual Communication

© 2026 Elio Hayoz / FHNW HGK Basel.
All rights reserved.