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Basics: Animated line that fades away
I’m a VJ and projection mapper. I’m just getting started in AE and I have a few beginner’s projects I’d like to complete in order to get on the right track.
I’m using masks and stroke to create a line that follows a predetermined path while leaving a dragging tail that fades away behind it (Not just a solid end)
Here is what I’m trying to replicate:
EDIT: adding link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbWYOZVyeCk
(skip to 00:50)Here you can see lines like I am describing, as well as lines that fully-stroke their paths quickly, then fade away (This I have figured out)
Should I be adjusting the timing for Opacity, or is it something else?
Any help would be appreciated.
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4 Replies
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Good idea to give us a video example of what you are trying to accomplish, but you forgot the link.
Being new, take a look at this training page Todd Kopriva has compiled: Getting started with After Effects (CS4, CS5, CS5.5, CS6, & CC)
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Take a look at this tutorial: https://www.videocopilot.net/tutorials/graffiti_writing/
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It’s a great tutorial that I think will get you pointed in the right direction.
Stephen Smith – Follow me on Behance
Check out my Motion Training DVD
Check out my Vimeo page
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