

Now that you know how to reach the trim paths menu, let’s create a simple animation with it. You have to apply multiple instances of normal strokes and blur them together using Vector Blur/ Motion Blur, use the Vegas effect or similar convoluted techniques. How to use the trim paths in After Effects? The trim path effect menu wont show up if you use solid or images. The trim path effect is only available for shapes layer, converted text to shape layer and converted Illustrator file. Now you should see the trim path properties.You should now see the menu, just click on trim paths Is it possible to taper a dot stroke in After-Effects The start length appears to have no influace without the dots disapearing Best regards Julian TOPICS FAQ 129 Translate Report 5 Replies Jump to latest reply Joolsey1973 AUTHOR Explorer, I seem to have got it working.On the timeline expand your shape layer, then in front of content you will see Add: click on the arrow.In After Effects the trim path can be found in any shape layer properties under the Add: drop down menu.įollow these steps to reach the trim path menu options Now let’s get straight to it Where is the trim paths located in After Effects? Finally I also give you some goodies like the After Effects project source files so you can use it or see how I have created the trim path animation.

In this tutorial I will demonstrate how to create a trim path, animate it and customize the trim path to your need. The trim path is a feature in After Effects that I used the most to create animated stroke, hand drawn animated text, animated loading bar and a lot more… The After Effects trim path allow you to customize and animate a vector path.
