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using motion paths in 3d
ok, i have this basic paths (just a 4 point wave like curve) that ive drawn in after effects as a mask, i cut the mask, and try and paste it, obviusly it’s just going to effects x and y.
but what do i have to do tro draw this path and have the effected layer just move in and out from the camera.
and for refereance, i know ti wouldn’t be to hard to keyframe, but i plan on doingthis with a more complex shape
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Masks are 2D only in AE, so you can’t control Z-depth using a path/mask shape alone.
You’re going to need to animate the Z position property. If you have a specific path for the Z depth you want to follow, you can paste the path on it and it will add the appropriate keyframes.
There’s probably some other ways involving parenting to a null with the animation that are a little more dynamic, but I can’t come up with any good examples off the top of my head.
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