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February 20, 2025
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How animate trim path on a shape layer like a "loading bar"

  • February 20, 2025
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Hi guys! sorry about this simple question, i created a retangular shape layer and i need to animate her using trim path, like a loading bar, but when i try to do this, the bar fills sideways, like on this screen shot. I need the bar filled like a loading bar, i know i can use mate to use other shape layer to hide him and animate position to reveal the original shape, but i was wondering how i can do this with trim path! thanks

Correct answer ShiveringCactus

The easiest way is to use a second layer as a track matte - this allows you to make your actual bar as fancy as you like.

 

I made a video talking through the process a little while back:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdRISmCzcGg

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ShiveringCactus
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February 20, 2025

The easiest way is to use a second layer as a track matte - this allows you to make your actual bar as fancy as you like.

 

I made a video talking through the process a little while back:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdRISmCzcGg