Question 1

What is stroke animation in After Effects?

Accepted Answer

Stroke animation is the process of animating outlines or paths to create dynamic visual effects, commonly used in text, logos, and shapes.

Question 2

How do I animate a stroke using trim paths?

Accepted Answer

You can add trim paths to a shape layer, adjust the start and end points, and keyframe them to animate the stroke's movement.

Question 3

Can I animate text strokes in After Effects?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Convert your text to shape layers, apply stroke settings, and use trim paths to animate the text outlines.

Question 4

What plugins can enhance stroke animations?

Accepted Answer

Plugins like Saber and StrokeFX provide advanced features for stroke animations, offering more dynamic and creative effects.

Question 5

How do I add motion blur to my stroke animation?

Accepted Answer

Enable the motion blur toggle in the timeline to create smoother motion effects.

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