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Lines and rounded corners
Hi everyone,
I try to create moving lines, and would like them to go around a smooth 90 degree bend with rounded corners much like in this commercial example:
https://www.revostock.com/FileCloseupAE.html?ID=74739Is there an easy way to do this in AE directly without AI or PS. I get my moving line (stroke effect) but the round corners are eluding me
Well, naturally I could buy the project, but I’m rather on the poor side of things, so if anyone has a quick tip it is much appreciated.
Thanks,
Johannes -
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Yes. When drawing your lines with the Pen tool, turn off “Rotobezier” and use the shift key to create straight lines. If you create a control point where you want your corner to start then click-drag where you want your corner to end, you can create a nice rounded corner.
If you don’t get it at first, then practice. It’s pretty straightforward.
Good luck with your project,
BenCurious Turtle Professional Video
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Thanks a bunch Ben
At first, I didn’t quite get it, but alas now I understand your pointer and it works. Hurray! Do the straight lines; create the start and end point for the curve; drag their handles to the corner point (of the straight line); delete the corner point.
Thanks again,
Johannes -
You could do it that way. Or just skip the corner point like this:
Glad you’ve got it working, either way though.
Ben
Curious Turtle Professional Video
Training | Editing |Supporthttp://www.curiousturtle.com
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You can also use Shape Layers.
Draw your line-shape with 90 degree angles,
Add: Rounded Corners
Add: Trim PathsThat saves a lot of handles and control points !
cya,
Jan
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