Create your parallax multimedia website with Instapage

Parallax is the apparent displacement of an object because of a change in the observerʼs point of view. The video below describes how this effect can be observed in an everyday situation, as well as how it is seen and used for finding distances to stars.

You can create a staggered parallax effect by adding multiple layers of a background and foreground image which scroll at different speeds.

You can create a staggered parallax effect by adding multiple layers of a background and foreground image which scroll at different speeds. An impressive example of this can be seen in ESPNʼs feature on baseball player Dock Ellis, where layered elements create a sense of depth.

While visually appealing, parallax scrolling may cause notable performance drawbacks. Heavy graphics, animations, and other multimedia elements required for parallax effects can considerably slow down a website. Each of these components adds to the overall data load, which means longer loading times.

The Parallax effect creates depth, movement, and interactivity in web design which captivates users while guiding them around your site effectively.

Background scrolling creates a fun, unique effect as visitors navigate your site, and you can apply either freeze or parallax to suit your siteʼs look and content.

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Parallax effects involve a websiteʼs background moving at a different speed than the foreground content. This visual technique creates an illusion of depth which leads to a faux-3D effect upon scroll.