3b1b-manim/manim_docs/modules/scene.md

# Scene Module README

## Overview
The scene module provides the framework for creating and managing animations in Manim. It handles the organization, timing, and rendering of animations and mobjects.

## Key Components

### 1. Base Scene Class (`scene.py`)
- **Purpose**: Base class for all scenes
- **Key Features**:
  - Manages animation playback
  - Handles mobject organization
  - Controls scene timing
- **Methods**:
  - `play`: Plays animations
  - `wait`: Pauses scene
  - `add`: Adds mobjects
  - `remove`: Removes mobjects
- **Usage**:
  ```python
  class CustomScene(Scene):
      def construct(self):
          # Scene implementation
          pass
  ```

### 2. Interactive Scene (`interactive_scene.py`)
- **Purpose**: Handles user interaction
- **Key Features**:
  - User input handling
  - Real-time updates
  - Interactive controls
- **Usage**:
  ```python
  class InteractiveExample(InteractiveScene):
      def construct(self):
          # Interactive implementation
          pass
  ```

### 3. Scene File Writer (`scene_file_writer.py`)
- **Purpose**: Handles scene output
- **Key Features**:
  - Video file generation
  - Frame rendering
  - Progress tracking
- **Usage**:
  ```python
  writer = SceneFileWriter(scene)
  writer.begin()
  # Scene rendering
  writer.finish()
  ```

### 4. Scene Embed (`scene_embed.py`)
- **Purpose**: Embeds scenes in other contexts
- **Key Features**:
  - Jupyter notebook support
  - Web embedding
  - Interactive previews
- **Usage**:
  ```python
  embed = SceneEmbed(scene)
  embed.display()
  ```

## Scene Features

### 1. Animation Management
- Sequence control
- Timing management
- Animation grouping

### 2. Mobject Management
- Organization
- Layering
- State tracking

### 3. Output Control
- Video generation
- Frame rendering
- Quality settings

## Interaction with Other Modules

1. **Mobject Module**:
   - Scenes contain and manage mobjects
   - Controls mobject updates
   - Handles mobject rendering

2. **Animation Module**:
   - Scenes play animations
   - Manages animation timing
   - Controls animation sequence

3. **Camera Module**:
   - Scenes control camera
   - Manages camera movements
   - Handles rendering

## Best Practices

1. **Scene Organization**:
   - Clear structure
   - Logical flow
   - Proper timing

2. **Animation Management**:
   - Smooth transitions
   - Appropriate timing
   - Clear sequences

3. **Performance**:
   - Efficient rendering
   - Proper cleanup
   - Resource management

## Example Usage

```python
class ExampleScene(Scene):
    def construct(self):
        # Create mobjects
        circle = Circle()
        square = Square()
        text = Text("Example")
        
        # Organize scene
        self.add(circle)
        self.wait()
        
        # Animate
        self.play(
            Transform(circle, square),
            Write(text)
        )
        self.wait()
        
        # Clean up
        self.play(
            FadeOut(square),
            FadeOut(text)
        )
```