Using Bootstrap 3 to create a carousel with a seamless fading transition as the background

I want to utilize Bootstrap Carousel as the background for my website. I've successfully incorporated a standard carousel as the background, but I'm encountering difficulties with making fade transitions. Here is my current implementation:

HTML:

<link rel="stylesheet" href="https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/twitter-bootstrap/3.3.7/css/bootstrap.min.css">

...

    <div id="myCarousel" class="carousel slide fill" data-ride="carousel">
        <div class="carousel-inner">
            <div class="item active">
                <div id="first" class="fill"></div>
            </div>

            <div class="item">
                <div id="second" class="fill"></div>
            </div>
        </div>
    </div>
    <div class="container">
        <div class="signin-form">
            <form class="form-signin" method="post" id="login-form">
                <h2 class="form-signin-heading" align="center">Login</h2>
                <hr />
                <div id="error" >
                </div>
                <div class="form-group">
                    <input type="text" class="form-control" placeholder="User" name="user_name" id="user" />
                </div>
                <div class="form-group">
                    <input type="password" class="form-control" placeholder="Password" name="user_password" id="user_password" />
                </div>
                <hr />
                <div class="form-group">
                    <button type="submit" class="btn btn-default" name="btn-login" id="btn-login">
                        <span class="glyphicon glyphicon-log-in"></span> &nbsp; Accedi
                    </button> 
                </div>
            </form>
        </div>
    </div>


<script src='https://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jquery/3.2.1/jquery.min.js'></script>
<script src="https://maxcdn.bootstrapcdn.com/bootstrap/3.3.7/js/bootstrap.min.js"></script>

CSS:

    @import url(https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Cherry+Swash);
body, html{
    height:100%;
    margin:0;
    padding:0;
    color:#222;
    font-family: 'Cherry Swash', trebuchet ms, cursive; 
    font-size:1.5em
}
a{color:#930; text-decoration:none}

.form-signin {
    max-width: 500px;
    padding: 19px 29px 29px;
    margin: 20px auto;
    margin-top:1%;
    background-color: #fff; -ms-filter: "progid:DXImageTransform.Microsoft.Alpha(Opacity=80)"; 
    background-color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);

    border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;
    -webkit-border-radius: 5px;
       -moz-border-radius: 5px;
            border-radius: 5px;
    -webkit-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.05);
       -moz-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.05);
            box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.05);

    font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;
    color:#990000;
    font-weight:lighter;

    padding:1em; 
    border-radius:15px; 
    box-shadow:4px 4px 10px 0 rgba(20,20,20,.6); 
    text-shadow: 1px 1px 5px #fff
}

.form-signin .form-signin-heading{
    color:#00A2D1;
}
.form-signin input[type="text"],
.form-signin input[type="password"],
.form-signin input[type="email"] {
    font-size: 16px;
    height: 45px;
    padding: 7px 9px;
}


.signin-form, .body-container
{
    margin-top:110px;
}

#myCarousel{
    position:fixed;
    z-index:-1;
}
.item,.active{
    height:100%;
    -webkit-filter: blur(2px);
}
.carousel-inner{
    height:100%;
    }
.fill{
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    background-position:center;
    background-size:cover;
}
#first{
    background-image: url('../../images/1.jpg');
}
#second{
    background-image: url('../../images/2.jpg');
}

JS:

$("#myCarousel").carousel({
    interval: 500,
    pause: 'none'
    });

The Fill class is used to ensure the image fits within the window.

I attempted this solution but couldn't get it to work correctly. Perhaps there was a mix-up in the CSS leading to this issue. Where do you think I went wrong?

Answer №1

After implementing the code from the attached codepen to your provided code, everything seems to be functioning correctly. However, there are a few adjustments that need to be made.

The carousel-fade class must be added to the main carousel element in order for the CSS below to work as intended.

I have also extended the interval time in the JavaScript file. Keeping it at 500 was causing the slide transitions to interfere with the fade animation, resulting in a choppy effect.

HTML

<!-- Make sure to include the 'carousel-fade' class in the carousel element -->
<div id="myCarousel" class="carousel slide fill carousel-fade"> 

CSS (Source: https://codepen.io/transportedman/pen/NPWRGq)

/* Copy and paste this at the end of your CSS */
.carousel-fade .carousel-inner .item {
  opacity: 0;
  transition-property: opacity;
}

.carousel-fade .carousel-inner .active {
  opacity: 1;
}

.carousel-fade .carousel-inner .active.left,
.carousel-fade .carousel-inner .active.right {
  left: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  z-index: 1;
}

.carousel-fade .carousel-inner .next.left,
.carousel-fade .carousel-inner .prev.right {
  opacity: 1;
}

.carousel-fade .carousel-control {
  z-index: 2;
}

@media all and (transform-3d), (-webkit-transform-3d) {
    .carousel-fade .carousel-inner > .item.next,
    .carousel-fade .carousel-inner > .item.active.right {
      opacity: 0;
      -webkit-transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
              transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
    }
    .carousel-fade .carousel-inner > .item.prev,
    .carousel-fade .carousel-inner > .item.active.left {
      opacity: 0;
      -webkit-transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
              transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
    }
    .carousel-fade .carousel-inner > .item.next.left,
    .carousel-fade .carousel-inner > .item.prev.right,
    .carousel-fade .carousel-inner > .item.active {
      opacity: 1;
      -webkit-transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
              transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
    }
}

JS

// Adjust interval timing to 2000
$("#myCarousel").carousel({
    interval: 2000,
    pause: 'none'
});

See a working demo here: https://codepen.io/raptorkraine/pen/MEgjwe

Similar questions

If you have not found the answer to your question or you are interested in this topic, then look at other similar questions below or use the search

Dynamic horizontal scrolling

I need help implementing a site using React that scrolls horizontally. I'm unsure how to implement certain aspects, so I am looking for some assistance. Within a wrapper, I have multiple container Divs. <div class="wrapper"> <div class=" ...

What is the best way to generate a CSS design with wavy patterns?

Check out the image below to see what I am attempting to create: https://i.sstatic.net/PlroF.png Here is my current code, but I need to make it more dynamic, similar to increasing the frequency rate of a sin or cosine wave. #wave { position: relativ ...

The issue of Ejs partial header and footer file only functioning in one file and not the other (both at the same directory level)

I'm in the process of setting up a view page for a post on the main page of a website. Both pages share the same header and footer files, located at the same directory level. However, while one page is functioning correctly, the other is not. The erro ...

Setting the height of a div to 100% is not effective

I've designed a two-column layout. You can view the code on jsfiddle.net. My problem is that I want the center line with a width of 10px to have a height of 100%. I have a container div with the ID #obal (set to height: auto). When I set the height of ...

Navigate through content to reach the bottom of the webpage

I am currently working on a layout that is similar to Facebook's messaging system (facebook.com/messages). I have made some progress with it, but not quite there yet. You can view my work so far here: https://jsfiddle.net/3nd0b17m/23/ The main issue ...

Implementing hover effect triggered by keyboard input

Is there a way to create a hover effect on a div when a specific key is pressed on the keyboard using jQuery? <div id="d-up" class="button"></div> Appreciate any help with this! Thank you. ...

Is it possible to adjust the CSS code linked to the HTML tag based on the specific webpage being viewed?

I am facing an issue with the homepage of my website, which uses Scrollmagic.js for smooth scrolling. In order for the sticky footer CSS to work properly on all other pages, the HTML tag needs to have a height of 100%. However, if I add this height value t ...

Display the scrollbar on a flexbox container instead of the entire browser window

I'm curious about how to implement a scroll-bar on a div using flexbox CSS. To better illustrate the issue, I've provided an example below: * { box-sizing: border-box; } .flex-display { display: flex; align-items: stretch; height: 100 ...

When using IE6, images may momentarily appear stretched when set to height:auto

I have set the height to auto, however I am observing that small thumbnail images are being momentarily stretched vertically in Internet Explorer 6 before adjusting to their correct height. It is worth mentioning that the image tag in the HTML appears as ...

Enhance the appearance of the circular heading

Is there anyway to customize the look of this rounded header? I am having trouble setting a white background. Update #1: This is my current header HTML code: Here is how it currently appears: I utilized Bootstrap along with some custom CSS. Update #2: ...

Achieving the perfect alignment: Centering a paragraph containing an image using JQuery

I need help centering the background image of my <p> tag on the webpage. Script $(function() { $('ul.nav a').bind('click', function(event) { var $anchor = $(this); $('html, body').stop().animate({ ...

Instructions for implementing the iPhone Contacts header scroll effect on an HTML webpage

If you take a look at this jsFiddle I've set up, it should give you a better idea of what I'm trying to accomplish: http://jsfiddle.net/nicekiwi/p7NaQ/2/ Imagine the contact page on an iPhone's iOS, where as you scroll through the alphabet ...

Utilizing a CSS stylesheet within an ASP.NET platform

In my website, I have a reference to a CSS file like the one below: <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="http://go/css/filename.css"> Now, I want to make changes to this CSS file and upload it to a new location. Can I store the modified fi ...

What is the best way to enable flex-items to expand without changing their original size?

Using Flexbox can really enhance the design capabilities of a web designer. However, figuring out exactly how to achieve certain layouts can sometimes be tricky. For instance, consider this plunk. I want the items to expand within each row without stretchi ...

What are the steps for implementing the innerClass style on the searchBox within the appBase?

I'm currently incorporating the searchBox component from appbase io into my upcoming js web application, but I've been facing challenges in customizing the layout of both the search box and the list. Despite following the documentation which sug ...

Updating the state of a React Component using data from 2 input fields

I am facing an issue with two input fields of type "file" in a React component. My goal is to load a JSON file into each input field, save the data from both files into separate variables, and update the state of the component. However, I have noticed that ...

Positioning a div element within a list item using CSS

Currently, I am in the process of constructing a megamenu. In this setup, there is an unordered list that is positioned relative to its parent container. Within this list, there are individual items that contain links along with separate div containers th ...

Looking for some help with tweaking this script - it's so close to working perfectly! The images are supposed to show up while

Hey everyone, I'm struggling with a script issue! I currently have a gallery of images where the opacity is set to 0 in my CSS. I want these images to become visible when scrolling down (on view). In this script, I have specified that they should app ...

What technique is used in this CSS code to give each line of text a unique horizontal color gradient?

I stumbled upon a fascinating jsfiddle that can create color gradients on specific lines of text. Each line has a unique two-color gradient applied in a consistent pattern: Black to Red, Red to Black, Black to Blue, and Blue to Black. Despite its intrigui ...

Alignment and stretching characteristics of three divs (one with a set height and two with uncertain heights)

Trying to find the right wording for this question was quite challenging due to the specific nature of the issue, so my apologies if it doesn't fully capture what I'm seeking. Just to clarify, I am specifically looking for a solution that is com ...