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Manim Beginner Guide

Manim is a Python library for creating high-quality mathematical and scientific animations, widely used for educational purposes. The document provides a detailed guide on installing Manim Community Edition on Windows, macOS, and Linux, along with a simple example of creating a scene. Additionally, it highlights advanced features such as 3D animations, graphing, and integration with other tools for enhanced animation capabilities.

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Manim Beginner Guide

Manim is a Python library for creating high-quality mathematical and scientific animations, widely used for educational purposes. The document provides a detailed guide on installing Manim Community Edition on Windows, macOS, and Linux, along with a simple example of creating a scene. Additionally, it highlights advanced features such as 3D animations, graphing, and integration with other tools for enhanced animation capabilities.

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Manim Installation & Introduction

1. What is Manim?
Manim (Mathematical Animation Engine) is a Python library for creating mathematical and
scientific animations. It is widely used for educational videos, presentations, and
visualizing mathematical concepts.

Why Use Manim?


• High-quality mathematical and scientific animations
• Full control via Python scripts
• You can create both images and stunning animations

2. Installing Manim
The following guide covers the installation of Manim Community Edition (ManimCE), the
most widely used version.

2.1 Requirements
• Python 3.8 or later must be installed.
• A package manager like pip (included with Python).
• Visual Studio Code (VSCode) as a recommended code editor.
• Optional: ffmpeg for rendering videos.

2.2 Installation on Windows


1. Install Python: Download and install Python from [Link].
2. Install Visual Studio Code: Download and install VSCode from
[Link].
3. Install Manim: Open the command prompt (cmd or PowerShell) and run:
pip install manim

4. Test the Installation:


manim -v

The output should display the installed Manim version.


5. Install Optional Packages (recommended):
pip install manim[dev]
2.3 Installation on macOS
1. Install Homebrew (if not already installed):
/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL [Link]

2. Install Python & Manim:


brew install python3
pip install manim

3. Test the Installation:


manim -v

4. If ffmpeg is missing:
brew install ffmpeg

2.4 Installation on Linux


1. Update the System:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade

2. Install Python & Dependencies:


sudo apt install python3 python3-pip ffmpeg

3. Install Manim:
pip install manim

4. Test the Installation:


manim -v

3. Getting Started with Manim


Creating a Simple Scene
After installation, you can create your first scene:
from manim import *

class FirstScene(Scene):
def construct(self):
circle = Circle()
[Link](Create(circle))
Rendering the Scene
Save the file as first_scene.py and run in the terminal:
manim -pql first_scene.py FirstScene

You have created a circle!

4. Outlook: What Else is Possible with Manim?


Beyond basic animations, Manim allows you to create:
• Advanced Graphing: Generate and animate complex mathematical functions.
• 3D Animations: Visualize objects and surfaces in three dimensions.
• Animations of formulas: Animated solutions, derivations, proofs and much more!
• Custom Effects: Use transformations, color gradients, and particle systems for
dynamic effects.
• Scene Composition: Create long, structured animations by combining multiple
scenes.
• Integration with Other Tools: Manim can be used alongside LaTeX, SymPy, and
other mathematical libraries.
With practice, you can produce stunning mathematical animations, interactive tutorials,
and even full educational videos. The possibilities are endless!

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