Disable hinting whilst a VariableLabel animation is ongoing

[DJMcNab]

If using hinting during an animation, a shimmering effect can occur.

[jaredoconnell]

This fixes the choppiness that I was experiencing earlier. It works perfectly on Windows and Mac.

[DJMcNab]

Hmm, I'm surprised. I didn't think this had any impact on example directly...
Are you sure you're still seeing the choppiness on main?

[jaredoconnell]

Hmm, I'm surprised. I didn't think this had any impact on example directly... Are you sure you're still seeing the choppiness on main?

Ah. You are correct. In which case, I can confirm that I cannot spot any regressions in the example.

[DJMcNab]

Grand! No big surprises here, but this is the right behaviour. See also linebender/vello#204 for the explanation of the shimmering.

This is more important once googlefonts/fontations#1083 lands.

(@dfrg would it be useful for you if I hooked that up in Vello for testing?)

[dfrg]

(@dfrg would it be useful for you if I hooked that up in Vello for testing?)

I appreciate the offer but that work is still in flux so it’s probably best to wait for a release.