# 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) ) ```