How to add animations in Java Swing class without flash?
<p>I am making a basic java application and I was just wondering how I can add animations to my swing class. I wanted to know about animations like:</p>

<ul>
<li>JPanel transitions (fade-in/out, dissolve, etc)</li>
<li>JButton click animations</li>
<li>JOptionPane transitions</li>
<li>JLabel color animations</li>
</ul>

<p>The animations just need to be basic. Things you could do in Powerpoint. Anyone know how this can be done?</p>