How to create followspot effect using HTML CSS and jQuery ?

The follow-spot effect (spotlight effect) is an effect that can be easily implemented using jQuery. The effect is quite popular for the opening or front banner design for any website.

Approach: The approach is to use circle CSS on the mouse movement effect using the mousemove() function provided by jQuery.

HTML Code: The HTML code is used to design the basic structure of the body. In this section, we will use a <div> tag that wrapped inside a <section> tag.

CSS Code: The CSS property is used to set the style to the image.

jQuery Code: We have used the mousemove() function to track the mouse movement and apply the effect according to cursor movement. For creating a circle, just use radial-gradient along with the X and Y points that are basically the location of the cursor and provide a radius of 30% for roundness. Don't forget to apply this CSS to the div tag.

Complete Code: In his section, we will combine the above three sections of code (HTML, CSS, and jQuery) to create a follow-spot effect.

Output: 

👁 Image