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Dec 18, 2025 1:06 PM UTC
Question

Draw a path based on a Mask Path

I'd like to get an effect that looks like a pen tracing the path of this pitcher's shoulder. If I apply an effect (in this case I just chose gaussian blur for no particular reason) and then I choose Mask Path I can get the effect to automatically follow the shoulder, which is exactly what I want. How can I get my effect to look like a pen tracing instead of the gaussian blur?

 

Thank you!

6 replies

Warren Heaton
Community Expert
Community Expert
Dec 18, 2025 9:04 PM UTC

@34493876 

I'm not able to view your sample MP4 movie, but try deleting Gaussian Blur and then apply Stroke (Effect > Generate > Stroke) and set the Color and Brush Size as preferred and then keyframe the End value from 0 to 100.

 

 

- Warren

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Dec 18, 2025 9:32 PM UTC

Thanks! I'll try it out once I figure out how to use AE, haha. First time just now.

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Kevin J. Monahan Jr.
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Dec 18, 2025 7:08 PM UTC

Hi,

Thanks for the question. I think this effect would not be too easy to pull off in Premiere Pro. Do you have After Effects? That's the tool I'd use for that particular effect. @Warren Heaton10841144 - do you have any suggestions? 

 

Thanks

Kevin

 

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Kevin Monahan - Sr. Community and Engagement Strategist – Adobe Pro Video and Audio
Dec 18, 2025 7:31 PM UTC

If it will accomplish this task, I will get it! Haha. 

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