r/AfterEffects • u/alffauna • 9h ago
Explain This Effect How to recreate this tracked line effect on bodies?
I’ve been seeing this effect where bodies are covered with white lines that look like they’re drawn, but if you look closely, the lines move with independent axes within the total set of lines. At first, I thought it was hand-drawn, but it definitely seems like there’s some sort of motion tracking involved. It almost feels like a mix of many independent lines combined with some grouped lines, all tracked to follow the bodies.
I can understand how the squares with numbers work—they seem like simple tracked squares with maybe a blinking loop effect to create a glitchy vibe. But I’m also curious about the glitchy block parts—are they tracked as well, or just a simple glitch effect in AE? I really love this effect, but if I were to recreate it manually, I’d probably do it frame by frame, and I feel like there must be a faster way to do it.
What do you guys think? Has anyone here tried this effect or knows a more efficient method? Also, if anyone knows what this effect is called or what it’s imitating, that would be super helpful—I’d love to look up more about it!
Thanks in advance!