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Create a custom Loading Screen with React Free Fiber

Overview

In this tutorial, we'll explore how to create a custom loading screen using React Three Fiber and Three.js. The goal is to build an engaging user experience while assets are loading, by displaying a loading progression bar, playing audio automatically, and incorporating smooth visual transitions. Along the way, we'll also discover how to load 3D models from the PMNDRS marketplace and animate them in the scene.

The Power of Animation in 3D Projects

Imagine you're working on a 3D web application that loads heavy models or assets from an online marketplace. Without a loading screen, users may experience long delays or an awkward first impression while waiting for the assets to load. A custom loading screen not only keeps users informed but also adds a polished touch to your app, making sure they stay engaged even during loading times. This tutorial will help you address this challenge by creating an intuitive and smooth loading experience.

Insights and Skills

In this tutorial, you’ll learn:

• How to create a custom loading screen with React Three Fiber and Three.js

• How to load 3D models from the PMNDRS marketplace, including free models

• How to animate models and create infinite background loops

• How to integrate a progress bar to show the loading progression

• How to implement a "Start" button to initiate the 3D experience

• How to play background audio once the experience begins

• How to apply visual effects like fog, bloom, and shadows to enhance realism

• How to use Leva to adjust parameters like speed and position in real time

Tech Stack

• React Three Fiber

• Three.js

• PMNDRS Marketplace

• Leva

• React-spring

• React Drei

Demo & Code link

• Starter Pack 🔗

• Final result 🔗

• Source code 🔗

Resources

• PMNDRS Marketplace

• Loading documentation

• React Three Fiber documentation

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