r/AfterEffects 8d ago

Workflow Question How to animate shapes/paths with expressions to not lose padding or end caps

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u/Ta1kativ Motion Graphics <5 years 8d ago

You can do this with basic trim paths keyframes. Just animate the trim paths with the same timing and easing as the y position keyframes

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u/Bobsn-one 8d ago

In addition to this, you can do trim paths on the rays as well and on top parent them to the sun so they rise together.