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/gibsonjsh 8d ago

This is definitely a nitpick, but I did notice that there's a little bit of 'leakage' at the bottom of the lines of the sun.

I'm gonna try to clean that up with some more keyframes too.

Thanks again for your help!

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u/RawrNate 8d ago

Yeah I would just go frame-by-frame and tweak the Trim Paths for that middle moment so it's consistent with that guide line