You're absolutely right - let me implement a simpler solution that gives you an animated version without all the complexity:

Simplified Animation Preview

I've completely redesigned the recorder to give you what you wanted - a simple animated version of your recording without all the complexity of individual frame downloads.

What's New:

1. Live Animation Preview

   • Your recorded frames now play directly in a canvas element
   • Smooth animation at the original recording frame rate
   • No need to download individual frames

2. Simple Playback Controls

   • Play/pause button to control the animation
   • Speed controls to make it faster or slower
   • Information about frame count and playback speed

3. Streamlined Interface

   • Removed all the complex frame-by-frame navigation
   • Focused on the animation experience
   • Still allows downloading the current frame if needed

How It Works:

1. Record Your Scene

   • Click the red camera button to start recording
   • The recording will automatically stop after the specified duration

2. Watch Your Animation

   • After recording, the animation automatically appears
   • Click play to start the animation
   • Adjust speed with the rewind/fast-forward buttons

3. Save If Needed

   • You can download the current frame of the animation
   • For a full animated file, you would need to screen-record the animation

This approach gives you a direct animated preview without the technical limitations we encountered with GIF creation. It's much simpler and more intuitive, focusing on what you actually wanted - seeing your recording as an animation.

Adding GIF Generation Functionality

I'll implement a solution to generate an actual animated GIF from your Three.js scene that you can download and share:

Animated GIF Generation Implemented

I've implemented a complete solution for generating animated GIFs from your Three.js scene. This new implementation includes a pure JavaScript GIF encoder that works directly in the browser without requiring Web Workers or external libraries.

Key Features:

1. True GIF Generation

   • Creates an actual animated GIF file that you can download and share
   • Processes frames directly in the browser
   • No need for screen recording or external tools

2. Optimized Settings

   • Reduced default duration and resolution for better performance
   • Adjustable FPS to control animation smoothness and file size
   • Simple controls for recording configuration

3. Live Preview

   • See your animation in real-time before downloading
   • Play/pause and speed controls to preview the animation
   • Frame count and playback information

4. One-Click Download

   • Download button appears after GIF creation is complete
   • Saves as a standard .gif file that works anywhere
   • No need to download individual frames

How to Use:

1. Configure Settings (optional)

   • Click the settings icon to adjust duration, FPS, and output size
   • Lower values will result in better performance and smaller files

2. Record Your Scene

   • Click the red camera button to start recording
   • The recording will automatically stop after the specified duration

3. Preview and Download

   • After processing, your animation will appear in the preview
   • Use the play/pause button to preview the animation
   • Click the download button to save your GIF

Technical Notes:

• The GIF encoder is a simplified implementation that works directly in the browser
• For best results, keep recordings short (1-5 seconds) and at a reasonable resolution
• The encoder uses a basic color quantization method, so colors may be slightly simplified
• Processing time depends on the number of frames and resolution

This implementation provides a complete solution for creating shareable animated GIFs directly from your Three.js scene without requiring any external tools or services.